49ers hold off Commanders to remain unbeaten as Purdy reaches passer-rating milestone
The San Francisco 49ers built a 20-point lead and survived Washington's second-half comeback for a 23-17 victory, improving to 6-0. Brock Purdy completed 21 of 29 passes for 264 yards and crossed the career-attempt threshold required to qualify atop the NFL passer-rating leaderboard.
49ers vs. Commanders score: San Francisco almost blows 23-3 lead, but holds off Washington rally
CBS Sports focuses on San Francisco's near-collapse after leading 23-3 and the two late defensive stands that preserved the win. It also tracks Washington's injuries and Jayden Daniels' two second-half touchdown passes.
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Commanders vs. 49ers Highlights: San Francisco outlasts Washington
Fox Sports' live account documents Christian McCaffrey's two touchdowns, Purdy's efficient performance and Washington's unsuccessful comeback. It emphasizes that San Francisco reached 6-0 for the second time under Kyle Shanahan.
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Brock Purdy becomes highest-rated passer in NFL history as 49ers stay perfect
The Guardian centers the historical passer-rating milestone Purdy reached after exceeding 1,500 career attempts. Its game report also details Washington's rally and the fourth-down breakup and final sack that secured San Francisco's victory.
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Monday Night Football: 49ers hang on for 23-17 win over Commanders
NBC Sports provides a concise drive-level recap of San Francisco's early control and Washington's late pressure. It records Purdy's 264 passing yards and the defensive finish that preserved the 49ers' unbeaten start.
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49ers are Victorious in Week 6 'MNF' Showdown vs. Commanders
The team's report provides detailed accounts of Malik Mustapha's late pass breakup, the final defensive-line sack and Purdy's official 105.6 career passer rating. It also notes that the victory gave San Francisco an NFL-record 56th Monday Night Football win.
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