What happened when the Commanders last played the 49ers?

On December 31, 2023, the Washington Commanders faced off against the San Francisco 49ers at Northwest Stadium in Landover, resulting in a decisive 27-10 victory for the 49ers. San Francisco dominated the game in terms of both yards and time of possession, recording 184 rushing yards compared to Washington's mere 62. The Commanders' defense struggled to contain the 49ers' powerful running game, allowing 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy to complete 22 of his 28 passes for 230 yards, including two touchdowns.

The game's final score came when Purdy connected with Deebo Samuel on a two-yard touchdown pass, setting the 49ers ahead 10-0 in the first quarter. With just nine minutes left in the fourth quarter, Purdy added another touchdown pass to Brandon Aiyuk, securing a 27-10 lead for the 49ers. Washington's lone touchdown came in the second quarter through a 3-yard pass from Sam Howell to Terry McLaurin, which tied the game at 10-10.

However, the 49ers maintained control, securing the victory with Jake Moody's 22-yard field goal in the second half. The Commanders' Sam Howell was asked about the pressure surrounding head coach Ron Rivera, stating that in the business they're in, if someone isn't performing their job, consequences follow. Washington finished the season with a 4-12 record, while the 49ers improved to 12-4, marking the end of Ron Rivera's tenure as head coach and head of player personnel for the Washington Commanders.