49ers rally past Commanders 24-17 on Night Football

49ers rally past Commanders 24-17 on Night Football

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The San Francisco 49ers rallied past the Washington Commanders 24-17 on night in San Francisco, with rookie defensive end Romello Height delivering six pressures and a sack, according to Niners Nation. Earlier coverage had the 49ers listed as 7. 5-point favorites over Washington, analysts at Yahoo Sports noted.

The Commanders traveled to San Francisco for the night showdown while coping with injuries and a recent overtime tie, Hogs Haven reported. Fox News said the 23-17 victory saw both teams lose key receivers Terry McLaurin and Mike Evans to injuries. NBC Sports Bay Area highlighted the 20-19 win that moved the 49ers to 6-0 and called for improved offensive play.

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Washington Commanders San Francisco 49ers Jayden Daniels Stefon Diggs Antonio Williams Brock Purdy Austin Ekeler Treylon Burks George Kittle Christian McCaffrey

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Washington, D.C., United States San Francisco, California, United States

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October 20, 2026
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49ers edge Commanders in Week 6, defensive line stands out
49ers edge Commanders in Week 6, defensive line stands out

Niners Nation • 20 Oct 16:35

San Francisco defeated Washington 24-20, with the defensive line delivering key pressures while the offense struggled without Mike Evans.

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49ers rally past Commanders as rookie Romello Height shines in win
49ers rally past Commanders as rookie Romello Height shines in win

Niners Nation • 20 Oct 15:01

San Francisco defeated Washington 24-17 on Monday night, improving to 6-0, while rookie defensive end Romello Height recorded six pressures and a sack.

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49ers win close game over Commanders but cite need for better play
49ers win close game over Commanders but cite need for better play

NBC Sports Bay Area & California • 20 Oct 07:16

San Francisco improved to 6-0 after a 20-19 victory against Washington, with players saying the win highlighted areas for offensive improvement.

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49ers beat Commanders 23-17 as Evans exits with injury
49ers beat Commanders 23-17 as Evans exits with injury

Sports Illustrated • 20 Oct 04:44

San Francisco held off Washington 23-17 after wide receiver Mike Evans left the game with an aggravated Achilles injury, prompting mixed performance from quarterback Brock Purdy.

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49ers defeat Commanders 23-17 as Terry McLaurin and Mike Evans exit with injuries
49ers defeat Commanders 23-17 as Terry McLaurin and Mike Evans exit with injuries

Fox News • 20 Oct 02:01

San Francisco held on for a 23-17 win over Washington on Monday Night Football, while both teams dealt with significant injuries to key receivers.

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October 19, 2026
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Commanders travel to San Francisco for Monday Night Football showdown
Commanders travel to San Francisco for Monday Night Football showdown

Hogs Haven • 19 Oct 23:00

The Washington Commanders face the 5-0 San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football, while dealing with injuries and a recent overtime tie.

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Commanders vs. 49ers Monday Night Football: Odds, Picks and Player Prop Bets
Commanders vs. 49ers Monday Night Football: Odds, Picks and Player Prop Bets

Yahoo Sports • 19 Oct 12:45

Analysts project the San Francisco 49ers as 7.5-point favorites over the Washington Commanders and highlight several player prop opportunities for the Monday night matchup.

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