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2023 - 12 - 31

The San Francisco 49ers Clinch NFC's No. 1 Seed with a Dominant Victory Over the Washington Commanders

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Discover how the 49ers secured the top spot in the NFC after defeating the Commanders with style!

The San Francisco 49ers made a statement in Week 17 with a resounding 27-10 win over the Washington Commanders, securing the NFC's No. 1 seed. The game showcased the 49ers' dominance on both sides of the ball, with standout performances from key players like Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey. Purdy set a franchise passing record, while McCaffrey's presence on the field was instrumental in the victory.

The win not only solidified the 49ers' top ranking in the NFC but also highlighted their Super Bowl aspirations. With home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, San Francisco's path to the championship just got a lot clearer. Social media was abuzz with reactions to the team's remarkable achievement, with players and fans alike celebrating the No. 1 seed.

In addition to their on-field success, the 49ers' victory had wider implications on the NFC playoff picture. The game against the Commanders was pivotal in shaping the postseason matchups, setting the stage for an intense playoff run for San Francisco. As the regular season wraps up, the 49ers are poised to make a strong push towards the Super Bowl.

As the NFL season heats up, the San Francisco 49ers are peaking at the right time. With a dominant performance against the Commanders, they have established themselves as the team to beat in the NFC. Stay tuned for more thrilling playoff action from the No. 1 seed in the NFC!

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How to watch today's San Francisco 49ers vs. Washington ... (CBS News)

The NFL Week 17 San Francisco 49ers vs. Washington Commanders game will be played Sunday, December 31, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT). The game will air ...

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'Motivated' Chase Young makes return to Washington with 49ers ... (ESPN)

Defensive end Young says he's happy where he is -- on a playoff team that has a "standard to uphold."

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49ers vs. Commanders prediction, odds, spread, line, time: 2023 ... (CBSSports.com)

SportsLine's model just revealed its NFL picks, predictions, and best bets for the Washington Commanders vs. San Francisco 49ers game on Sunday.

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Aaron Banks, Ambry Thomas Active vs. Commanders; Inactives for ... (49ers.com)

OL Aaron Banks and CB Ambry Thomas were cleared to play in the San Francisco 49ers Week 17 matchup versus the Washington Commanders.

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49ers vs. Commanders Live Updates: San Francisco Extends 2nd ... (Sports Illustrated)

Head coach Ron Rivera named Brissett the starter earlier in the week, but a hamstring injury led to Sam Howell remaining the starting quarterback.

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49ers jump out to early 10-0 lead in Washington (NBC Sports - NFL)

The 49ers are two wins away from earning the No. 1 seed in the NFC, and the first of those two wins is looking like it's going to be an easy one.

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Ji'Ayir Brown among 49ers' 7 inactives vs. Commanders (49ers Webzone)

The San Francisco 49ers have released the list of inactive players for their Week 17 matchup on the road against the Washington Commanders.

How to Stream the 49ers vs. Commanders Game Live - Week 17 (KOLO)

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How to watch today's 49ers vs Commanders NFL game: Livestream ... (Goal.com)

Fresh off a humbling loss on Monday, the San Francisco 49ers (11-4) will look to bounce back quickly and wrap up the coveted No.1 spot in the NFC when they ...

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49ers inactives: Aaron Banks, Ambry Thomas both in vs. Commanders (Niners Wire)

Offensive lineman Aaron Banks and cornerback Ambry Thomas are both active after missing practice time throughout the week. Banks hurt a toe vs. the Ravens and ...

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49ers take 13-10 lead over Commanders at halftime (NBC Sports - NFL)

The 49ers have taken a halftime lead in Washington, but the Commanders aren't making it easy.

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49ers pregame: Win would clinch a top-two seed; Aaron Banks active (The Mercury News)

The 49ers (11-4) will have offensive linemen Aaron Banks and Trent Williams available today as a win over the Commanders (4-11) clinches a top-two seed for ...

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49ers vs. Commanders Injury Updates: Christian McCaffrey ... (49ers Webzone)

The Washington Commanders are hosting the San Francisco 49ers in a Week 17 clash at FedEx Field. Several notable 49ers players were sidelined for this ...

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49ers Bounce Back with 27-10 Win Over Commanders; 6 ... (49ers.com)

The San Francisco 49ers improved to 12-4 with a 27-10 over the Washington Commanders.

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49ers clinch NFC's No. 1 seed with win over Commanders, Eagles ... (KGO-TV)

The San Francisco 49ers clinched the top seed in the NFC by beating the Washington Commanders 27-10 Sunday.

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49ers Officially Clinch the No. 1 NFC Playoff Seed After Eagles Loss (Sports Illustrated)

The path to the Super Bowl grew exponentially easier for the San Francisco 49ers. After defeating the Washington Commanders and with the Philadelphia Eagles ...

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Niners clinch NFC's No. 1 seed with win over Commanders, Eagles ... (NFL.com)

The San Francisco 49ers clinched the NFC's No. 1 seed on Sunday following its 27-10 win over the Commanders and the Eagles' 35-31 upset loss to the ...

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Instant analysis of 49ers' 27-10 win over Washington Commanders (The Mercury News)

The NFC-leading 49ers pulled away in the second half for a 27-10 win over Washington to strengthen their NFC playoff push.

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49ers clinch home-field advantage after Cardinals upset Eagles (49ers Webzone)

It seemed unlikely that the San Francisco 49ers would clinch home-field advantage in Week 17. In addition to beating the Washington Commanders on the road, ...

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NFC playoff race: 49ers clinch No. 1 seed in NFC with Commanders ... (Niners Nation)

The playoffs will run through Levi's Stadium. The San Francisco 49ers earned it as they beat the Washington Commanders in Week 17 and clinch the number one ...

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49ers beat Commanders, get help to clinch NFC's No. 1 seed - ESPN (ESPN)

The 49ers clinched the NFC's No. 1 overall seed after beating the Commanders and getting help from the Cardinals and Cowboys, who beat the Eagles and Lions, ...

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Instant analysis | Howell throws two INTs in 27-10 loss to 49ers (Redskins.com)

If someone flipped to the Washington Commanders' Week 17 game against the San Francisco 49ers at halftime, they probably would have been surprised at the ...

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Instant analysis of 49ers' 27-10 win over Washington Commanders (Chico Enterprise-Record)

The NFC-leading 49ers pulled away in the second half for a 27-10 win over Washington to strengthen their NFC playoff push.

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49ers Secure the No. 1 Seed in the NFC in Week 17 (49ers.com)

The San Francisco 49ers have clinched the NFC's No. 1 seed after securing a 27-10 win over the Washington Commanders and the Arizona Cardinals 35-31 upset ...

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Social Media Reacts to the 49ers Securing the No. 1 Seed in the NFC (49ers.com)

Following the 49ers Week 17 victory in Washington, players, analysts and more took to social to celebrate the team's No. 1 seeding in the postseason.

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Brock Purdy bounces back, 49ers beat Commanders and clinch ... (FOXSports.com)

Brock Purdy set the franchise single-season passing record in a bounce-back game and the Niners clinched home-field throughout the playoffs.

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Instant analysis of 49ers' 27-10 win over Washington Commanders (Vacaville Reporter)

The NFC-leading 49ers pulled away in the second half for a 27-10 win over Washington to strengthen their NFC playoff push.

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49ers celebrate clinching NFC's No. 1 seed: "Thank you, Cardinals" (NBC Sports - NFL)

The 49ers took care of business with a 27-10 victory over the Commanders, then clinched the NFC's No. 1 seed with the Cardinals' 35-31 win over the Eagles.

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Notes and observations from 49ers blowout win over Commanders (Niners Wire)

Notes and observations from the 49ers' blowout win over the Washington Commanders.

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Here's how each CFP team can win it all; Ravens, 49ers clinch top ... (CBSSports.com)

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The good and bad from the 49ers' 27-10 win over the Commanders ... (Niners Wire)

Despite their ugly loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night Football, the San Francisco 49ers still had a chance at a first-round bye in the playoffs and ...

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Previewing the 49ers in the NFC Playoffs (Sports Illustrated)

Their opponent in the Divisional Round of the playoffs would be the highest seed remaining after the wild card games are played. Projected seeds: 1. San ...

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Cowboys get all the breaks while Ravens, 49ers lock up No. 1 seeds (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

With a win over the Commanders on Sunday, the Cowboys can win their 22nd NFC East title and the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoffs ...

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Analysis: Cowboys got all the breaks while Ravens and 49ers were ... (KWTX)

The Dallas Cowboys got ...

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