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Brock Purdy becomes highest-rated passer in NFL history as 49ers stay perfect

Source: Sport | The Guardian · Published: 20 October 2026

Washington Commanders 17–23 San Francisco 49ers Niners move to 6-0 but are pushed hard by Washington Brock Purdy threw a touchdown pass, Christian McCaffrey ran for two scores and the San Francisco 49ers held on to beat the Washington Commanders 23-17 on Monday night for their sixth straight win to open the season.

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