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The 49ers vs. Commanders Week 6 matchup puts San Francisco’s unbeaten 5-0 start against Washington’s 1-3-1 record, with key insights on how each team can win. Can Jayden Daniels rebound from the Giants tie, escape the pocket, and avoid another clock-management collapse? Can Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, and George Kittle exploit Washington’s issues defending tight ends and the middle of the field?

The Washington Commanders need to control the first half to beat the San Francisco 49ers, because the matchup becomes much more dangerous after halftime. Washington allows 19.0 second-half points per game, while San Francisco jumps to 3.30 points per drive, 6.78 yards per play and 77.4 percent completions after the break.

The Washington Commanders defense keeps looking good early, then breaking down once opponents adjust. We break down why Daronte Jones' initial defensive plans may actually be working, where recognition, communication and execution start failing after the offense changes the picture, and what the fourth-and-8 Isaiah Likely touchdown reveals about Washington's problems responding in real time.

The Washington Commanders just found another unbelievable way to blow a football game! A 14-point fourth-quarter lead disappears, the clock runs out in overtime with Washington in field goal range, and the Commanders settle for a disastrous 27-27 tie against the New York Giants.