Undefeated 49ers host Commanders on Monday Night Football to close Week 6
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The gist
The 5-0 San Francisco 49ers host the 1-3-1 Washington Commanders on Monday Night Football at 8:15 p.m. ET.
It closes Week 6, with San Francisco among three remaining unbeaten teams.
Background
The San Francisco 49ers are an NFL team that is 5-0 and one of three remaining undefeated teams in the 2026 season. The Washington Commanders are 1-3-1 after tying the New York Giants. The matchup closes Week 6 of the 2026 NFL season and features quarterbacks Brock Purdy of the 49ers and Jayden Daniels of the Commanders. Discussion around the team's schedule has also touched on whether San Francisco should trade for a wide receiver, with one report citing a schedule quirk as a reason not to.
How it unfolded
- Oct 11, 2026The 49ers beat the Seattle Seahawks 32-29 to move to 5-0; Dre Greenlaw was penalized and ejected in the second quarter at Lumen Field in Seattle.
- Oct 14, 2026Reports discussed whether Mike Evans can put the 49ers over the top in 2026, while one report cited a schedule quirk as a reason not to trade for a wide receiver.
- Oct 18, 2026Week 6 schedule listings showed the Commanders at the 49ers for Monday, Oct. 19, at 8:15 p.m. on ESPN/ABC.
- Oct 19, 2026Washington Commanders at San Francisco 49ers, 8:15 p.m. ET on ABC/ESPN at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, closing Week 6.
- Dec 6, 202649ers at Giants, 1:00 p.m. on FOX.
- Dec 17, 202649ers at Chargers, 8:15 p.m. on Amazon.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- ESPN's Nick Wagoner said it is too early to say whether Mike Evans puts the 49ers over the top, but it sure looks like he could be.
- Analysts
- Wagoner said the 49ers now have a boundary X receiver in Evans they can throw to and know they have a chance to move the ball and score touchdowns.
- Analysts
- Wagoner said the defense was supposed to be closer to the middle of the pack, and a top-10 defense would raise the ceiling of who the 49ers can be.
Still unverified
Whether Mike Evans is the piece that finally puts the 49ers over the top is described by ESPN's Nick Wagoner as too early to say.