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Purdy and the 49ers build a big lead and hold on to beat the Commanders 23-17

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Brock Purdy threw a touchdown pass, Christian McCaffrey ran for two scores and the San Francisco 49ers held on to beat the Washington Commanders 23-17 for their sixth straight win to open the season. The Niners built a 20-point lead…

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