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The San Francisco 49ers held off a furious second-half rally by the Washington Commanders to win and move to 6-0 on Monday night, October 19, 2026. The game was marred by injuries to both teams, as 49ers receiver Mike Evans was ruled out with an Achilles injury and Commanders receiver Terry McLaurin was carted off the field with his left leg in an air cast after a first-quarter knee injury. The win extended San Francisco's unbeaten start, fueled in part by quarterback Brock Purdy's continued MVP-level play, highlighted by his skill at layering passes between defensive levels. Washington's performance, which came after an embarrassing tie with the Giants the previous week, intensified questions about the team's direction, with players and coaches reportedly frustrated following the loss.