From The San Francisco Standard · · 1m 30s
49ers' young players seal win with pressure
49ers' youngest players sealed Monday night's win with key pressures on Washington quarterback.
In brief
49ers' youngest players sealed Monday night's win with key pressures on Washington quarterback. 49ers' rookie defenders Romello Height and Gracen Halton pressured Washington's Jayden Daniels to secure a 23-17 victory. Originally reported by The San Francisco Standard.
49ers survive close game
The 49ers narrowly defeated Washington Commanders 23-17 in their first game as Super Bowl favorites.
Young defense leads comeback
Rookie Romello Height and Gracen Halton pressured Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels to seal the win.
Trent Williams praises draft picks
Trent Williams, 38, said the 49ers' draft class made up 'a great deal of their success'.
“We got a bunch of steals in the draft”
Rookie pressure rate
The 49ers' defense recorded a 46% pressure rate, leading the NFL in this metric.
Jayden Daniels' struggles
Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels was sacked four times by 49ers' young defenders.
Injury impact
Mike Evans exited with a flare-up of Achilles tendinitis before halftime.
Malik Mustapha's play
Safety Malik Mustapha dislodged the ball from Washington receiver Treylon Burks in critical moments.
Fred Warner's vision
Linebacker Fred Warner aims for a 6-0 team that's 'on the rise' rather than just '6-0'.
Draft class impact
The 49ers' 2026 draft class provided key defensive players for the team's success.
Pass rush improvement
The 49ers' pass rush improved from a league-low 20 sacks last season to 15 sacks in six games.
Young players' resilience
The 49ers' young players showed resilience to secure a win despite injuries and setbacks.
The one thing
49ers' rookie defenders Romello Height and Gracen Halton pressured Washington's Jayden Daniels to secure a 23-17 victory.
