49ers Are 6-0: Beat Commanders 23-17 on Monday Night Football | Score, Highlights & What's Next

The San Francisco 49ers stayed perfect. They beat the Washington Commanders 23-17 on Monday Night Football at Levi's Stadium on October 19, 2026, to start the season 6-0.

49ers vs Commanders: Final Score

• Date: Monday, October 19, 2026
• Venue: Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California
• TV: ABC
• Records: 49ers 6-0 (4-0 at home), Commanders 1-4-1

How the 49ers Won

The 49ers built a big lead in the first half. Brock Purdy's first target of the game, to George Kittle, was a touchdown for a 7-0 lead. Christian McCaffrey scored two rushing touchdowns, and a 33-yard field goal from Eddy Pineiro made it 23-3 in the second half.

Washington then rallied with a touchdown in each of the third and fourth quarters, but the 49ers' defense made two late stops to hold on.

Brock Purdy's Record

Purdy completed 21 of 29 passes for 264 yards and a touchdown. With this game, he passed the 1,500-attempt threshold, which made him the highest-rated passer in NFL history with a career passer rating of 105.6, ahead of Lamar Jackson's 102.7, according to ESPN.

Last Week: 49ers 32, Seahawks 29

The 49ers also won a close one in Week 5, beating the Seattle Seahawks 32-29 in a playoff rematch. Purdy led two late scoring drives, including a go-ahead touchdown drive that featured Mike Evans, and Eddy Pineiro's 43-yard field goal with 1:56 left sealed it. The win gave San Francisco some payback for two losses to Seattle last season.

Key Players

• Brock Purdy, quarterback
• Christian McCaffrey, running back
• George Kittle, tight end
• Mike Evans, wide receiver, who was injured during a play in the game (check official injury reports for his status)
• Cooper Kupp, wide receiver
• Eddy Pineiro, kicker

Head coach Kyle Shanahan leads the team.

49ers Record and NFC Standing

At 6-0, San Francisco is one of the NFL's undefeated teams and holds a strong position in the NFC West. A sixth straight win to start a season is a milestone for any team, and the 49ers' record puts them near the top of the NFC playoff picture.

What's Next for the 49ers?

Check the official schedule for the next game date, time and TV channel.

Sources and Official Links

• ESPN: 49ers 23, Commanders 17 recap
• CBS Sports: Commanders vs 49ers game tracker
• Niners Nation: 49ers escape Week 6
• ESPN: 49ers 32, Seahawks 29 recap
• 49ers official site
• NFL schedule and standings

FAQ

What was the score of the 49ers game? The 49ers beat the Commanders 23-17.

What is the 49ers' record? 6-0.

Who scored for the 49ers? Christian McCaffrey ran for two touchdowns, and Brock Purdy threw one to George Kittle.

Who is the 49ers' quarterback? Brock Purdy.

What channel was the game on? ABC, as part of Monday Night Football.

Last updated: October 20, 2026. Scores, schedules and injury news can change.