Washington Commanders
1st Half: 3–20
San Francisco 49ers
Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara
Game Ended · Total Yards: 314–375
Match Facts
- League
- National Football League
- Week
- Week 6
- Date
- 10/19/2026
- Venue
- Levi’s Stadium
The San Francisco 49ers held off the Washington Commanders 23-17 at Levi’s Stadium on Monday night, extending their perfect start to 6-0. Washington slipped to 1-4-1 with the loss, while the 49ers remain the NFC’s only unbeaten team through Week 6.
San Francisco’s defense held Washington to 17 points while the 49ers’ balanced attack did enough to keep the NFL’s last unbeaten record intact.
Head-to-Head
| Date | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2026 | Washington Commanders 17 @ 23 San Francisco 49ers | Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara |
Key Stats Comparison
Record (2026/27)
Washington Commanders 1-4-1 – San Francisco 49ers 6-0
Points Scored (2026/27)
Points Allowed (2026/27)
Rushing Yards / Game
Passing Yards / Game
Turnovers / Game
49ers keep rolling
The 49ers improved to 6-0 with the 23-17 win, the fifth straight victory in what has become a dominant start to the season. San Francisco has now beaten the Commanders, Seahawks, Broncos, Cardinals and Dolphins in succession, scoring at least 23 points in each of those games. The defense allowed just 17 points, continuing a run that has kept every opponent under 30 points this season.
Commanders left searching
Washington fell to 1-4-1, with the draw against the Giants last week the only blemish in an otherwise difficult stretch. The Commanders have lost four of their last five, with the 23-17 defeat following losses to the Colts and Cowboys and a narrow win over the Seahawks. The offense averaged under 20 points across that span, while the defense has allowed 30 points or more in three of the last five games.
Statistical comparison
San Francisco has been the more efficient passing team, completing 69.6 percent of its attempts for 1,431 yards with 14 touchdown passes, compared to Washington’s 61.4 percent completion rate and 1,200 passing yards. On the ground, the 49ers have 769 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns, while the Commanders have 751 rushing yards and four. Defensively, San Francisco has allowed 535 rushing yards and 15 sacks, while Washington has given up 603 rushing yards and recorded 11 sacks.
Head-to-head history
The teams have met once in the 2026 season, with the 49ers taking the Week 6 contest 23-17 at home. That result gives San Francisco a 1-0 edge in the current head-to-head series. The two sides have no other meetings in the provided record.
Last meeting recap
In the most recent meeting, the 49ers hosted the Commanders at Levi’s Stadium in Week 6 and won 23-17. The win kept San Francisco perfect at 6-0 and dropped Washington to 1-4-1. No next meeting has been scheduled.
What was the final score of the 49ers vs. Commanders game?
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Washington Commanders 23-17 at Levi’s Stadium.
What are the 49ers’ and Commanders’ records after the game?
San Francisco improved to 6-0, while Washington fell to 1-4-1.
Who won the most recent meeting between these teams?
San Francisco won the most recent meeting, beating Washington 23-17 at home in Week 6.
How did the 49ers get to 6-0?
San Francisco has won all six of its games, including wins over the Commanders, Seahawks, Broncos, Cardinals and Dolphins. The latest was a 23-17 home win over Washington.
What has gone wrong for the Commanders this season?
Washington is 1-4-1 through six games, with a loss to the 49ers, a draw with the Giants, losses to the Colts and Cowboys, and a win over the Seahawks. The defense has allowed 172 points, while the offense has scored 132.
Next Match
Washington Commanders vs San Francisco 49ers
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