Defense saves 49ers down stretch after Mike Evans injury vs. Commanders

The 49ers were pushed to the brink against a beleaguered Washington Commanders team on "Monday Night Football." San Francisco's dominant first-half on offense was derailed after veteran wideout Mike Evans went down with an Achilles injury just before halftime, but their young defenders made just enough plays to secure a tight 23-17 victory. On this episode of "49ers Talk," co-hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss how San Francisco was fortunate to escape Week 6 with a victory, how the young players are winning over their veteran core, and who John Lynch and the 49ers' front office might target ahead of the NFL trade deadline.

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(0:00) A tale of two halves, but a win is a win
(3:00) Mike Evans injury looms large after game
(12:00) 49ers have seen young players find their place
(21:00) Examining 49ers' history around NFL trade deadline
(30:00) Brock Purdy now leads all-time NFL list in passer rating

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