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What the 49ers and Commanders Had to Say After Week 6

See what Kyle Shanahan, Brock Purdy, Fred Warner, Malik Mustapha, Jayden Daniels, and Dan Quinn had to say following the Week 6 contest.

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 1:14 AM
What the 49ers and Commanders Had to Say After Week 6
Key Things to Know
  • Coaches and players from both teams reacted following San Francisco's 23-17 victory over Washington in Week 6.
  • The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Washington Commanders 23-17 to improve to 6-0.
  • Safety Malik Mustapha made consecutive third- and fourth-down stops in the fourth quarter to preserve the win.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Members of the San Francisco 49ers and Washington Commanders reflected on San Francisco's 23-17 victory on "Monday Night Football" at Levi's Stadium. The 49ers built a 20-point lead before holding off a second-half Washington comeback to improve to 6-0 on the season. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan praised his team's perseverance despite offensive stalls, while Commanders head coach Dan Quinn credited his squad's late fight.

Key postgame discussions focused on safety Malik Mustapha, who produced consecutive stops on third and fourth down to seal the win, earning praise from teammates Fred Warner and Trent Williams. Quarterback Brock Purdy commended the defense after the offense endured second-half three-and-outs. Meanwhile, Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels noted Washington's improved execution following early penalty troubles.

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