49ers escape Week 6 with a win over the Commanders after a second-half letdown

The San Francisco 49ers held off a second-half comeback attempt by the Washington Commanders to secure a 23-17 victory in Week 6, remaining undefeated on the season. San Francisco built a 23-3 lead behind first-half touchdown drives finished by George Kittle and Christian McCaffrey, alongside a field goal from Eddy Pineiro. However, Washington responded with back-to-back touchdown passes from Jayden Daniels to Stefon Diggs and Rachaad White to tighten the margin.

The 49ers offense sputtered after receiver Mike Evans exited with an apparent Achilles injury, recording three straight three-and-outs in the fourth quarter. Washington drove deep into 49ers territory in the final minutes, but San Francisco's defense held firm. Malik Mustapha broke up a fourth-down pass near the goal line, and Romello Height and Keion White sealed the win with a sack on Daniels as time expired.