# 49ers Hold Commanders in 23-17 Win

> 49ers hold off Commanders with defense sealing 23-17 lead.
- Title: 49ers Hold Commanders in 23-17 Win · Seattletimes | Shortify
- Summary: 49ers hold off Commanders with defense sealing 23-17 lead. 49ers beat Commanders 23-17 after defense stops late drive.
- Keywords: 49ers, commanders, brock purdy, kyle shanahan, jayden danials, san francisco, nfl, news, local, Hold, 23-17, Win
- Source: Seattletimes — https://seattletimes.com/sports/purdy-and-the-49ers-build-a-big-lead-and-hold-on-to-beat-the-commanders-23-17
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: 49ers, commanders, brock purdy, kyle shanahan, jayden danials, san francisco, nfl, news, local
## 49ers build early lead
49ers score touchdowns on first two drives to build 20-point lead.
## Purdy passes for 264 yards
Purdy throws 21 of 29 passes for 264 yards and becomes highest-rated passer in nfl history.
## Commanders cut deficit
Commanders score two touchdowns to cut 20-point deficit to 23-17.
## Defense seals win
Malik Mustapha breaks up fourth-down pass to preserve 23-17 lead.
## Late game stoppage
Commanders get last play from 40 before being stopped by defense.
## Injuries impact teams
Commanders WR Terry McLaurin injured; 49ers Evans leaves with Achilles tendinitis.
## Key takeaway

49ers beat Commanders 23-17 after defense stops late drive.