The San Francisco 49ers beat the Washington Commanders 23-17, holding off a furious second-half rally to remain undefeated and improve to 6-0. Several outlets describe a strong start for the 49ers, followed by a late scare as Washington found more offense after being limited early.
According to game recaps, the 49ers jump ahead early with two touchdowns in the first quarter to lead 13-3, then still manage the game in the second half even as Washington responds with two touchdowns after scoring only three points in the first half. Fox Sports emphasizes that the win is clear but not flawless, while The Athletic notes that both teams leave with concerns. Yahoo reports that Washington’s defense forces key punts late, giving the Commanders one final chance to take the lead.
