For about 30 minutes on Saturday, it felt like the Washington Commanders had a good chance of defeating the San Francisco 49ers. Unfortunately for Washington, things fell apart in the second half, and the 49ers rolled to a 37-20 win.
Washington’s defense allowed 49ers rookie quarterback Brock Purdy to complete easy throws in the middle of the field, leading to two George Kittle touchdowns. Meanwhile, on offense, a pair of turnovers in the span of three plays from Washington quarterback Taylor Heinicke led to his benching.
