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Washington Commanders rallied valiantly but fell short to the San Francisco 49ers, 23-17, Monday night at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Here are some quick facts and numbers from the Commanders’ 23-17 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 6, 2026.
- With the loss, the Commanders fall to 1-4-1 in 2026 and are 6-16-1 since the 2024 season.
- With Washington losing, it means no NFC East team won for the second consecutive week.
- Kyle Shanahan entered the game 5-0 for the third time of his coaching career.
- Jayden Daniels finished 29-of-40 for 300 passing yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions. Brock Purdy completed 21 of 29 for 264 yards, 1 TD, and 0 interceptions.
- WR Terry McLaurin caught a 27-yard pass, then was carted off the field after a non-contact fall and immediately grabbed his left leg.
- The first quarter was so lopsided the 49ers outgained the Commanders 148-46
- Washington ran only eight plays in the first quarter, while 49ers QB Brock Purdy completed 9 of 13 pass attempts for 121 yards, and the Commanders generated zero pressure on Purdy.
- 49ers TE George Kittle’s wide-open touchdown reception in the first quarter was the eighth tight end touchdown against the Commanders this season.
- When 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey fumbled in the second quarter, it was his first fumble in 513 touches.
- The Commanders were so manhandled in the first half that the 49ers had 17 first downs while Washington had only two first downs on 17 plays
- Washington gained only 104 yards on its first five possessions; then, on its next two possessions, the Commanders gained 145 yards and scored two touchdowns, closing to 23-17.
- Sonny Styles led Commanders’ tacklers with 13 total tackles, including 7 solo tackles.
- Chris Paul’s facemask penalty nullified a Jeremy McNichols 31-yd TD run that would have tied the game at 23-23.
This article originally appeared on Commanders Wire: Quick facts and numbers from Commanders' Week 6 loss to the 49ers
