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49ers Are 6-0 Despite Late Scare: 3 Takeaways From The Niners' Win Over The Commanders

The San Francisco 49ers extended their perfect start to 6-0 with a hard-fought victory over the struggling Washington Commanders, who entered the game on a 1-4-1 skid. The Niners dominated early, with quarterback Brock Purdy dismantling Washington’s secondary and the offense rolling through the first three quarters.

Purdy’s performance—21-of-29 passing for 264 yards and a touchdown—put him in elite company, matching a historic start shared only by Tom Brady in 2015. The defense, often overshadowed by the offense’s early success, stepped up in the fourth quarter to stifle a late Commanders rally, showcasing the depth of the unit with stops from linebacker Fred Warner and a pass rush that remains effective even without Nick Bosa.

The loss of star receiver Mike Evans to an Achilles injury late in the game added urgency, but the 49ers’ offensive line protected Purdy well, limiting pressure to just 17.6% of his dropbacks. Head coach Kyle Shanahan’s adjustments, including tighter snap counts for Christian McCaffrey and creative run-game schemes, have kept the offense humming despite key absences like Deebo Samuel and Christian Kirk.

With Purdy on pace for MVP consideration and the defense proving its resilience, the 49ers remain the NFL’s only undefeated team and the league’s top point differential leader.

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