Quick facts and numbers from Commanders' Week 6 loss to the 49ers
Quick facts and numbers from Commanders' Week 6 loss to the 49ers
Ivan Lambert, Commanders WireTue, October 20, 2026 at 9:10 AM UTC
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The Washington Commanders rallied valiantly but fell short to the San Francisco 49ers, 23-17, Monday night at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
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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
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