Brock Purdy becomes highest-rated passer as 49ers stay perfect
Brock Purdy's 21 of 29, 264 yards, and 1 touchdown gave the San Francisco 49ers a 23-17 win over Washington, making him the NFL's highest-rated passer.
Key facts
- According to The Guardian, Brock Purdy completed 21 of 29 passes for 264 yards and 1 touchdown.
- According to Sky Sports, Purdy's 105.6 rating surpasses Lamar Jackson's 102.7.
- According to The Guardian, Christian McCaffrey scored two touchdowns.
- According to Sky Sports, the 49ers improved to a 6-0 start.
- According to The Guardian, Malik Mustapha broke up a fourth‑down pass to preserve the lead.
According to The Guardian, the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Washington Commanders 23-17 on Monday night. The game marked the 49ers' sixth straight win and a perfect 6-0 start. Purdy completed 21 of 29 passes for 264 yards and a touchdown. The victory extended the team's best start since 2019.
According to Sky Sports, Purdy's 105.6 rating makes him the highest-rated passer in NFL history, surpassing Lamar Jackson's 102.7. He passed the 1,500-attempt threshold to qualify for the rating. The rating calculation is based on passer efficiency. Purdy's performance was highlighted by a 24‑yard strike to Mike Evans and an 11‑yard touchdown to George Kittle.
According to The Guardian, Christian McCaffrey ran for two scores, contributing 20 points to the 49ers' lead. The defense also made key stops, including Malik Mustapha breaking up a fourth‑down pass near the goal line. Washington's Jayden Daniels threw two touchdown passes but was called for intentional grounding on the final drive. The Commanders were unable to score after a sack by Keion White and Ogbo Okoronkwo.
According to Sky Sports, the 49ers outgained Washington 303 yards to 90 in the first half. The team gained 17 first downs in the first half, matching the Commanders' number of plays. The 49ers built a 20‑point lead before the second half. The game was part of the 2026 NFL season.
Context
The game was part of the 2026 NFL season. The 49ers were aiming to maintain an undefeated start. Washington had recently lost star wide receiver Terry McLaurin to a left knee injury.
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