49ERS SQUAD SHOW: DEFENSE STANDS TALL as 49ers Move to 6-0, Stay UNDEFEATED
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The San Francisco 49ers started hot tonight with back-to-back touchdown drives, but the Washington Commanders snuck back in late, and the 49ers needed a heroic defensive effort to stay undefeated and secure the win. Mike Evans left after the first half with an Achilles injury, and the offense clearly struggled to move the ball without him. Malik Mustapha and Romello Height both shined late in the 4th quarter as both young players played key roles in the game-winning defensive stands.
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