The 49ers (10-4) host the Washington Commanders (7-6-1) at Levi's Stadium for a Christmas Eve game, 5:15 PT kickoff.
Brock Purdy makes his third NFL start. Taylor Heinicke is the Commanders' starter. The 49ers come off the Thursday-night win that clinched the NFC West.
The Commanders are competing for the NFC's final playoff spot.[1][2][3]
Brock Purdy's third NFL start, on Christmas Eve, at home, against a Commanders team competing for the final NFC playoff spot. The kind of holiday-Sunday where the favorite handles business and the underdog plays for its postseason life.
Taylor Heinicke is the Commanders' QB1. Carson Wentz is on the bench. The matchup favors the home team. The 49ers have won seven straight. The Commanders are starting their backup quarterback because the starting quarterback was benched.
The 49ers are 10-4 and lining up for the #2 seed.
Week 16 Christmas Eve is the NFC playoff-picture cleaner. The 49ers (10-4) have clinched the NFC West and are pushing for the #2 seed. The Commanders, Lions, and Seahawks are competing for the final wild-card slot. Around the AFC the Bills, Chiefs, and Bengals are tied at the top. The Sunday game is the kind of week where the contender handles its business on Christmas Eve.
Through fifteen games the 49ers are 10-4 with a +128 point differential. The Commanders are 7-6-1 with a +5. Brock Purdy makes 3rd NFL start (2-0). Taylor Heinicke is the Washington QB1 (Wentz benched). The 49ers have won 7 straight. McCaffrey averages 110 scrimmage per game over the streak. Vegas opens the 49ers as 9.5-point home favorites; total 41.
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bills | 11-3 | -- |
| Miami Dolphins | 8-6 | -- |
| New England Patriots | 7-7 | -- |
| New York Jets | 7-7 | -- |
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Bengals | 10-4 | -- |
| Baltimore Ravens | 9-5 | -- |
| Cleveland Browns | 6-8 | -- |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 6-8 | -- |
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Titans | 7-7 | -- |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 6-8 | -- |
| Indianapolis Colts | 4-9-1 | -- |
| Houston Texans | 1-12-1 | -- |
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Chiefs | 11-3 | -- |
| Los Angeles Chargers | 8-6 | -- |
| Las Vegas Raiders | 6-8 | -- |
| Denver Broncos | 4-10 | -- |
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers | 10-4 | -- |
| Seattle Seahawks | 7-7 | -- |
| Arizona Cardinals | 4-10 | -- |
| Los Angeles Rams | 4-10 | -- |
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Eagles | 13-1 | -- |
| Dallas Cowboys | 10-4 | -- |
| New York Giants | 8-5-1 | -- |
| Washington Commanders | 7-6-1 | -- |
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | 11-3 | -- |
| Detroit Lions | 7-7 | -- |
| Green Bay Packers | 6-8 | -- |
| Chicago Bears | 3-11 | -- |
| Team | Rec | Strk |
|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 6-8 | -- |
| Atlanta Falcons | 5-9 | -- |
| Carolina Panthers | 5-9 | -- |
| New Orleans Saints | 5-9 | -- |
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San Francisco 49ers vs Washington Commanders (full game radio call) Christmas Eve December 24, 2022Reveal each quarter as you watch, the next quarter stays hidden until you tap it.
| Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|
| No scoring this quarter. | ||
| Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 49ers | Ray-Ray McCloud 71 yard rush ( Robbie Gould kick) | 0-7 |
| Commanders | Jahan Dotson 4 yard pass from Taylor Heinicke ( Joey Slye kick) | 7-7 |
| Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 49ers | George Kittle 34 yard pass from Brock Purdy ( Robbie Gould kick) | 7-14 |
| 49ers | George Kittle 33 yard pass from Brock Purdy ( Robbie Gould kick) | 7-21 |
| Commanders | Terry McLaurin 3 yard pass from Taylor Heinicke ( Joey Slye kick) | 14-21 |
| Team | Play | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 49ers | Robbie Gould 26 yard field goal | 14-24 |
| 49ers | Robbie Gould 23 yard field goal | 14-27 |
| 49ers | Robbie Gould 35 yard field goal | 14-30 |
| Commanders | Curtis Samuel 20 yard pass from Carson Wentz (pass failed) | 20-30 |
| 49ers | Christian McCaffrey 1 yard rush ( Robbie Gould kick) | 20-37 |
Brock Purdy threw two long touchdown passes to George Kittle and the 49ers beat the Washington Commanders 37-20 on Christmas Eve for their eighth straight win. Purdy went 15-of-22 for 234 with two TDs and an INT, joining Hall of Famer Kurt Warner as the only quarterbacks since 1950 to win his first three starts while throwing multiple touchdown passes in each game. Kittle finished with six catches for 120 yards and two TDs. Taylor Heinicke threw two TDs and was replaced after the second giveaway by Carson Wentz. The 49ers improved to 11-4.[1][2][3]
Brock Purdy joined Kurt Warner Sunday afternoon. The only two quarterbacks since starts began being tracked in 1950 to win their first three starts while throwing multiple touchdown passes in each. Mr. Irrelevant and Mr. MVP.
The 49ers beat the Washington Commanders 37-20 on Christmas Eve at Levi's Stadium. George Kittle caught two more long touchdowns. Purdy threw for 234 yards. McCaffrey produced 114 scrimmage yards. The 49ers' defense generated three takeaways.
Eight straight wins. NFC West already clinched. The Las Vegas Raiders come up on New Year's Day on a short week to play the kind of game that can secure the #2 seed and a first-round bye scenario depending on how Dallas plays. Purdy continues to look like a quarterback who plays the position rather than a quarterback in over his head. 11-4.
49ers 37, Commanders 20. Margin: +17. Sixteen-game record: 11-4, +145 differential.
A 37-20 win over the Commanders on Christmas Eve at Levi's Stadium. The 49ers improve to 11-4 with their eighth straight win.
How it unfolded
Kittle caught his first long touchdown to open the scoring. The Commanders answered with a touchdown to tie. Kittle's second TD pushed the 49ers ahead 14-7. McCaffrey added a rushing TD and Robbie Gould kicked field goals to push it to 27-13 by the half. The second half was clock-killer drives and a final touchdown to push it to 37-20.
The turning point
The Kittle two-touchdown first half. With the 49ers' offense producing both scores in efficient drives, the game was effectively decided by halftime.
By the numbers
Purdy 234 yards on 22 attempts with two TDs. Kittle 120 receiving on six catches with two TDs. McCaffrey 114 scrimmage yards. Heinicke 166 passing on 28 attempts with two TDs and one INT before being benched for Wentz.
Personnel watch
Purdy in his third NFL start producing the kind of efficient, two-TD-pass afternoon that puts him alongside Kurt Warner in the record book. Kittle continuing to produce the long-yardage plays that have defined his career. McCaffrey at full health. The defense generated three takeaways.
What it means
11-4 with eight straight wins. The Raiders come up on New Year's Day in Las Vegas next; the matchup is the kind of cross-conference game that decides the #2 seed scenario.
| Player | C/A | Yds | TD | Int | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFO | |||||
| Brock Purdy | 15/22 | 234 | 2 | 1 | |
| WAS | |||||
| Taylor Heinicke | 13/18 | 166 | 2 | 1 | |
| Carson Wentz | 12/16 | 123 | 1 | 0 | |
| Player | Att | Yds | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFO | ||||
| Ray-Ray McCloud | 1 | 71 | 1 | 71 |
| Christian McCaffrey | 15 | 46 | 1 | 9 |
| Tyrion Davis-Price | 9 | 30 | 0 | 7 |
| Brock Purdy | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| WAS | ||||
| Brian Robinson Jr. | 22 | 58 | 0 | 10 |
| Jonathan Williams | 3 | 13 | 0 | 9 |
| Antonio Gibson | 5 | 10 | 0 | 5 |
| Curtis Samuel | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Taylor Heinicke | 2 | -4 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | Rec | Yds | TD | Long |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFO | ||||
| George Kittle | 6 | 120 | 2 | 34 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | 5 | 81 | 0 | 54 |
| Jauan Jennings | 2 | 21 | 0 | 15 |
| Christian McCaffrey | 2 | 12 | 0 | 6 |
| WAS | ||||
| Terry McLaurin | 4 | 77 | 1 | 51 |
| Jahan Dotson | 6 | 76 | 1 | 25 |
| Curtis Samuel | 5 | 52 | 1 | 20 |
| Logan Thomas | 6 | 35 | 0 | 15 |
| Jonathan Williams | 2 | 28 | 0 | 21 |
| Antonio Gibson | 2 | 21 | 0 | 12 |
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