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San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 19

8 Biggest Takeaways From 49ers' Week 6 Win Over Commanders

Well, that was close. The San Francisco 49ers almost fumbled the game away, but pulled through with the 23-17 win over the Washington Commanders. Let's dive into the eight biggest takeaways from the 49ers' Week 6 win.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / October 19

Recap: 49ers build big lead but need last-second escape to scratch out 23-17 win over Commanders

The San Francisco 49ers lived up to their status as a Super Bowl contender for about two and a half quarters on Monday night, rolling to a 23-3 third-quarter lead over the Washington Commanders.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 19

49ers Stock Watch: 5 Players Rising After Week 6 Win

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Washington Commanders 23-17 to improve to 6-0. Which players on the 49ers saw their stock rise the most in the win? McCaffrey was still not overused, but this felt more like a vintage McCaffrey game.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Mike Evans News / Athlon Sports / October 19

49ers Injury Update on Mike Evans During Week 6 Versus Commanders

The San Francisco 49ers continue to strike gold as they look to stay undefeated during their Week 6 game versus the Washington Commanders at Levi’s Stadium.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / October 19

49ers vs. Commanders injury updates: Latest news from the Week 6 matchup

The San Francisco 49ers are facing the Washington Commanders in a Week 6 matchup at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Below are the latest in-game injury updates for the 49ers.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 19

49ers WR Mike Evans shows classy gesture to Terry McLaurin after WR’s injury

The San Francisco 49ers watched Terry McLaurin exit in horrific fashion during Monday’s primetime showdown. Even 49ers wide receiver Mike Evans showed concern, but made a classy gesture to the opposing star wideout on the other side.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Eddy Pineiro News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 19

49ers kicker Eddy Pineiro misses another extra point on SF’s second home run

San Francisco 49ers kicker Eddy Pineiro missed another extra-point attempt Monday night against the Washington Commanders, extending an unusual trend during his tenure with the team.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 19

49ers’ Brock Purdy sails pass over Commanders defender for smooth George Kittle MNF TD

Coach Kyle Shanahan’s 5-0 San Francisco 49ers took on the Washington Commanders at home in a prime time game that started with a John Lynch endorsement of starting QB Brock Purdy.

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Brock Purdy News / 49ers Webzone / October 19

49ers' Brock Purdy Becomes the NFL's All-Time Highest-Rated Passer

With a six yard pass completion to Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy made NFL history Monday night against the Washington Commanders.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 19

49ers’ Brock Purdy gets ‘stud’ endorsement from John Lynch before MNF

Coach Kyle Shanahan’s San Francisco 49ers faced a tough test on Monday Night Football in Week 6, welcoming the Washington Commanders to Levi’s Stadium amid a positive Mike Evans injury update.

Deebo Samuel News / Athlon Sports / October 19

What Happened to Deebo Samuel? Why 49ers WR Is Not Playing vs Commanders

Deebo Samuel has played a versatile role in San Francisco 49ers’ offense this season, contributing as both a receiver and a runner. The veteran returned to San Francisco this year after spending the 2025 NFL season with the Washington Commanders.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 19

San Francisco 49ers receive massive last-minute boost ahead of Monday Night Football showdown with Washington Commanders

After missing an entire week of practice while dealing with multiple injuries, Mike Evans has delivered a major boost to the 49ers ahead of their matchup with Washington.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 19

49ers announce these 7 players as inactive vs. Commanders

The San Francisco 49ers have released the list of inactive players for their Week 6 matchup against the Washington Commanders. These seven players will not suit up for the game.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 19

49ers rule Brock Purdy weapon out vs. Commanders, and it’s not Mike Evans

Capping off Week 6 in an intriguing Monday Night Football clash versus the Washington Commanders, the San Francisco 49ers will look to continue their undefeated start.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 19

49ers Elevating Two Players For Monday Night Football

Per Matt Maiocoo, the 49ers are elevating WR Malik Turner and LB Jalen Graham from the practice squad to the active roster for Week 6 against the Commanders.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 19

49ers announce roster moves ahead of Commanders game

The San Francisco 49ers announced two roster moves ahead of their Week 6 matchup against the Washington Commanders at Levi's Stadium on Monday night. The

NFL News / Field Level Media / October 19

Week 6 MNF: Commanders-49ers Preview, Prop Picks, Prediction

The San Francisco 49ers seek to stay unbeaten as they play host to a Washington Commanders team battling to stay in contention in the porous NFC East on "Monday Night Football" in Santa Clara, Calif., to close out Week 6 of the NFL season.

NFL News / EssentiallySports / October 19

'Added Few Years to My Career': Mike Evans Fires Shots at Bucs and Baker Mayfield After Ditching Tampa Bay for 49ers

After signing an extension in 2024, Mike Evans declared he wanted to be a Bucs for life. Again in 2025, he called it the right decision to stay with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Josiah Deguara News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 19

Seahawks Signing TE Josiah Deguara

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports the Seahawks are signing TE Josiah Deguara to the practice squad. Deguara, 29, was a two-year starter at Cincinnati and earned first-team All-AAC honors his last season.