The San Francisco 49ers remain atop the NFC West after a 23-17 victory over the Washington Commanders on October 19, 2026, at Levi's Stadium. Head coach Kyle Shanahan was seen in the locker room before the game.
The Seattle Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams also won their respective matchups, though both victories were described as ugly. The division race continues to tighten as the season progresses.
