The 49ers survived the Commanders 23-17 after nearly blowing a 23-3 lead. Why the scare is quietly good news before a tricky trip to Atlanta.
The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Washington Commanders 23-17 on Monday night to advance to 6-0 on the season. After building a commanding 23-3 lead, San Francisco surrendered 14 unanswered points and required a goal-line fourth-down stop from Malik Mustapha to secure the victory.
Casey McAleer of Niner Noise argues that the near-collapse serves as a valuable wake-up call before facing the Atlanta Falcons. The writer warns that head coach Kyle Shanahan's team must avoid complacency against Atlanta, noting that limiting Bijan Robinson and pressuring Michael Penix Jr. will be crucial.
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