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49ers vs. Commanders PFF grades: Best and worst from the game, plus snap counts

The San Francisco 49ers improved their record to 6-0 after a 23-17 win over the Washington Commanders in Week 6. Pro Football Focus released its grades and snap counts from the game, providing a closer look at which 49ers players stood out and who has more work to do.

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49ers Biggest Need Ahead of the NFL Trade Deadline Is Painfully Obvious

With the San Francisco 49ers sitting at 6-0, the team is in a great spot to be buyers at the trade deadline. As the weeks leading up to the trade deadline get closer, it is getting more obvious that the 49ers need some help along the interior defensive line.

San Francisco 49ers News / HITC / October 20

Ryan Clark gives brutal Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen reality check to ‘MVP’ Brock Purdy

Ryan Clark is just not convinced about Brock Purdy’s case of being the best quarterback in the NFL with players like Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen still playing.

Brock Purdy News / NFL Spin Zone / October 20

NFL Power Rankings, Week 7: Brock Purdy maintains lead in latest MVP rankings

There have been some awesome non-quarterback performances this year, but it does feel like we could be seeing another QB take the MVP award. Yes, it's still early, but QBs continue to dominate this league.

Christian McCaffrey News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active multi-rushing-TD leaders' quiz

How many of the active NFL players to rush for multiple touchdowns on at least four occasions can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

The 'NFL Comeback Players of the Year' quiz

The 'Most 30-touch NFL games' quiz

Deebo Samuel News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 20

49ers’ Deebo Samuel missed Commanders game with injury, but that didn’t stop him from a viral e-date appearance

While he missed the San Francisco 49ers’ win against the Washington Commanders, his former team, injured wide receiver Deebo Samuel still made time for e-dating.

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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.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 20

49ers in Week 7 power rankings: 'There's no question they're the best team'

The San Francisco 49ers survived a scare Monday night, holding off a Washington Commanders comeback to secure a 23-17 win at Levi's Stadium and improve to 6-0.

Fred Warner News / Athlon Sports / October 20

To Rehab From Last Year’s Ankle Injury, Fred Warner Turned to a Very Different Sport

Fred Warner, the San Francisco 49ers’ star middle linebacker, is used to being dominant on the field. But when he suffered a gruesome fibula injury in Week 6 of last season, he had to come to grips with a very foreign and emasculating feeling.

Brock Purdy News / A to Z Sports / October 20

Brock Purdy officially becomes NFL’s all-time leader in major quarterback statistic as 49ers star makes remarkable history

Brock Purdy has officially claimed the No. 1 spot on the NFL’s all-time passer rating leaderboard, surpassing some of the greatest quarterbacks in league history.

Jed York News / 49ers Webzone / October 20

49ers owner Jed York's six-game suspension ends today

San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York can return to the team after serving his six-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy. The league announced the suspension and a $500,000 fine on October 2.

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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.

Mike Evans News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Mike Evans’ Achilles Injury May Not Be That Severe

Coming into Monday’s game against the Washington Commanders, the San Francisco 49ers had a depleted wide receiver room due to injuries. They only had Mike Evans, Jordan Watkins, Jacob Cowing, Brandin Cooks and Malik Turner, who was just elevated from their practice squad, available to play at the position as they looked to stay undefeated.

Kyle Shanahan News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 20

49ers’ Kyle Shanahan calls out player who almost ruined undefeated season with another failure

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

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The 'Last 30-TD season by NFL team' quiz

The 'Most WNBA double-doubles' quiz

The '2nd-most TD-passes by NFL team' quiz

The '35-TD, 10-INT NFL seasons' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 20

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

The San Francisco 49ers held on to beat the Washington Commanders 23-17. While some players did perform well, there were a few reasons why the game was so close.

San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / October 20

San Francisco 49ers are getting great news at the perfect time as key playmakers are set to return from injury

49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters that he expects both Deebo Samuel and Christian Kirk to see the field soon. It’s perfect for a 49ers receiver room that has been decimated by injury.

San Francisco 49ers News / HITC / October 20

‘Nobody is…’ – Dave Portnoy points out ‘ridiculous’ decision by San Francisco 49ers

Dave Portnoy states his problem with one thing the San Francisco 49ers’ offensive unit does, which he finds to be quite meaningless. The San Francisco 49ers are the first team to win six straight games this season after they beat the Washington Commanders on Monday night.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / October 20

Kyle Shanahan shares encouraging Mike Evans injury update after 49ers' win over Commanders

While the San Francisco 49ers earned a 23-17 home win over the Washington Commanders that improved the 49ers to 6-0 on Monday night, the 49ers suffered a significant scare when wide receiver Mike Evans aggravated a lingering Achilles injury late in the game's second quarter.

'MNF' takeaways: Mike Evans' injury looms large as 49ers survive late Commanders rally

The '1K-yard, 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / HITC / October 20

Shannon Sharpe hammers ‘dirty’ San Francisco 49ers player for injuring his opponent

The San Francisco 49ers secured themselves at least another week with their unbeaten status following their victory over the Washington Commanders on Monday Night Football.

Brock Purdy News / HITC / October 20

Brock Purdy earns comparison to four-time Super Bowl champion from NFL analyst

Brock Purdy has had an impressive rise since being selected as the final pick in the 2022 NFL draft by the San Francisco 49ers. Four years later, Purdy is firmly in the MVP conversation and his team are in great form, most recently beating the Washington Commanders 23-17.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 20

Quinn, Daniels address viral fourth-down moment after Commanders' loss

Dan Quinn, Jayden Daniels address viral fourth-down moment after Commanders' loss to 49ers

This came eight days after Quinn and Daniels were responsible for a time-management fiasco late in the club's 27-27 Week 5 tie against the rival New York Giants.

Report reveals if Commanders could fire HC Dan Quinn during Week 7 bye

'MNF' takeaways: Mike Evans' injury looms large as 49ers survive late Commanders rally

Commanders' Terry McLaurin carted off with knee injury vs 49ers

The 'NFL rookie QB passing leaders' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 20

49ers' Kyle Shanahan addresses Eddy Piñeiro, Jacob Cowing struggles

The San Francisco 49ers took a 13-3 lead over the Washington Commanders with just over four minutes remaining in the first quarter on Monday night. The lead would have been 14-3 had kicker Eddy Piñeiro converted the extra point following running back Christian McCaffrey's three-yard touchdown run.

NFL News / Field Level Media / October 19

49ers stave off Commanders' comeback bid, remain unbeaten

Brock Purdy threw for 264 yards and a touchdown, Christian McCaffrey rushed for two scores, and the San Francisco 49ers remained unbeaten with a 23-17 win over the Washington Commanders on Monday night in Santa Clara, Calif.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 20

'MNF' takeaways: 49ers survive late Commanders rally

'MNF' takeaways: Mike Evans' injury looms large as 49ers survive late Commanders rally

The San Francisco 49ers survived a late rally from the Washington Commanders on Monday to remain perfect this season.

Commanders' Terry McLaurin carted off with knee injury vs 49ers

Rams offense takes major hit with Davante Adams injury news

Texans' Tank Dell to make long-awaited return in Week 7

Packers' Josh Jacobs may play against Lions in Week 7

Tiki Barber says Cam Skattebo received demotion for more than one reason

Top rookie performers from NFL Week 6

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.