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Did Commanders lose battle to 49ers but prevail in bigger war? Winners and losers

The Washington Commanders fell just short in a hard-fought loss to the undefeated San Francisco 49ers, 23-17, on Monday night. Despite trailing 23-3 late in the third quarter, the Commanders staged a dramatic comeback that nearly resulted in an upset.

The Niners, led by quarterback Brock Purdy, held on to remain the NFL’s only 6-0 team, while Washington’s Jayden Daniels showcased his dual-threat abilities with 300 passing yards and two touchdowns, despite playing without key offensive weapons. The Commanders’ resilience, however, may have quieted early concerns about head coach Dan Quinn’s job security, even as they enter a bye week that could spark further discussion about their future direction.

Meanwhile, the McCaffrey brothers—Christian of the 49ers and Luke of the Commanders—made history as competing NFL players, sharing the field for the first time in front of their parents, including former Broncos wide receiver Ed McCaffrey. Christian McCaffrey overcame a fumble to score two touchdowns for San Francisco, while Luke’s kickoff returns added a spark for Washington, though he saw limited action from scrimmage.

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