Coach Kyle Shanahan's 5-0 San Francisco 49ers took on the Washington Commanders at home in a prime time game that started with a John Lynch endorsement of starting QB Brock Purdy. Purdy made Lynch look good in the early going as he found recently injured receiver Mike Evans on a 24-yard route, then hit George Kittle for a smooth touchdown pass.
The play came with a little over 10 minutes left in the first quarter. Purdy threaded the needle on a perfect pass over a leaping Commanders defender to Kittle in the middle-left part of the end zone that was a masterclass on passing accuracy.
Article Continues BelowBrock Purdy hits a WIDE OPEN George Kittle as the 49ers strike first on Monday Night Football ⚡️pic.twitter.com/KoaaJFn6EB
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Washington bounced back with a field goal to make it 7-3 while Purdy and his teammates prepared to try and add to their early lead in San Francisco.