5 winners (and 4 losers) from 49ers’ nail-biting Monday night win over Commanders

The San Francisco 49ers improved to 6-0 following a 23-17 Monday Night Football victory over the Washington Commanders at Levi's Stadium. Despite taking a 23-3 lead into the third quarter, San Francisco withstood a late comeback attempt led by Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels. The 49ers suffered a major setback during the contest when wide receiver Mike Evans exited with an Achilles injury.

Writer Peter Panacy analyzed the game's key performers, naming quarterback Brock Purdy, safety Malik Mustapha, linebacker Jaden Dugger, defensive end Mykel Williams, and defensive tackle Gracen Halton as winners. Conversely, Panacy labeled defensive back Ashtyn Davis, returner Jacob Cowing, kicker Eddy Pineiro, and head coach Kyle Shanahan as losers due to late-game miscues and stagnant second-half offensive adjustments.