After a disappointing Christmas, the ended 2023 with a relatively easy win against the Commanders, 27-10.
While there was a moment it seemed Washington would be able to hang around, Brock Purdy and the 49ers offense took advantage of a turnover forced by the defense to put the game out of reach. These are the winners and losers from Sunday:
Winner: RB Elijah Mitchell
Christian McCaffrey was on pace for a heavy workload on Sunday, with 11 touches on the 49ers’ first two drives. His day would finish early in the third quarter with what appeared to be a bothersome calf.