49ers vs. Commanders live updates: Brock Purdy and Co. pull off tense 23-17 win

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What to Know

  • Programming note: Immediately after the Week 6 game ends, watch “49ers Postgame Live” on NBC Sports Bay Area or stream the show in the NBC Sports app for full reaction, analysis and interviews.
  • It wasn’t easy, but the San Francisco 49ers (6-0) remained undefeated with a down-to-the-wire 23-17 win over the Washington Commanders (1-4-1) on “Monday Night Football” at Levi’s Stadium.
  • Brock Purdy became the NFL’s all-time leader in passer rating in the first quarter (105.6), and finished having completed 21 of 29 passes for 264 yards with one touchdown and a 111.9 passer rating during the game.
  • Christian McCaffrey recorded 59 rushing yards on 14 carries with two rushing touchdowns to go with 50 receiving yards on eight catches.
  • Before being ruled out of the game with an Achilles injury at halftime, Mike Evans led all receivers in the game with 94 yards on just three catches. George Kittle tallies 69 receiving yards on five catches and scores a touchdown.
  • With Dre Greenlaw suspended, rookie Jayden Dugger started at linebacker and led the 49ers with 11 total tackles, eight solo.

Follow this live blog for the latest score updates, game highlights, news and analysis from Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara:

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