Kyle Shanahan’s Play-Calling Earns Praise After 49ers’ 23-17 Victory Over Commanders

The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Washington Commanders 23–17 on Monday night, improving to 6-0 on the season. The win came despite the absence of several key pass-catchers, including veteran wide receivers Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel. San Francisco built a 20-3 halftime lead at Levi’s Stadium, weathered a late Commanders surge, and held on to preserve their perfect record heading into Week 7.

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• “Play calling by Kyle Shanahan is ELITE! Multiplicity of personnel’s, concepts, and Tempos… ELITE,” — Russell Wilson, quarterback turned analyst

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• “You’re not always happy exactly with how some of the stuff was frustrating, but real proud of the guys for just the competitive stamina to keep it going all game,” — Kyle Shanahan, of head coach

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• Final score: 49ers 23, Commanders 17.

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• Halftime lead: 20-3 in favor of San Francisco.

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• Season record after the game: 6-0.

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• Notable absences: wide receivers Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel.

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The 49ers’ next challenge is a Week 7 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.

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