LANDOVER, Md. (AP) Minutes after rolling to a 27-10 victory at Washington, the San Francisco 49ers watched the final minute of Philadelphia's game at Arizona together in the visiting locker room.A loud cheer erupted when in stunning fashion. After Brock Purdy threw two touchdown pa ses to bounce back from and results elsewhere fell their way, the Niners clinched the top seed in the NFC and the first-round bye and home-field advantage that comes with it.Thank you, Cardinals, linebacker Fred Warner said. Back in 19, it took us winning in Seattle on the very last play of the game to secure the 1 seed, and the fact that we were able to get it with one game left in the season is big.Wrapping up the No Preston Tucker Jersey . 1 seed before Week 18 could be a significant advantage for San Francisco (12-4) after losing Christian McCaffrey to a calf injury against the Commanders. The do-it-all running back left the game in the third quarter after gaining 91 scrimmage yards on 18 touches, and coach Kyle Shanahan thinks it could be a strained calf muscle.ADVERTISEMENT We think hell be all right, Shanahan said. I dont know if he wouldve been able to go next week or not, but well have to find out Francisco Liriano Jersey more (Monday). He was moving around all right on the sideline, so hoping its not too bad.The Niners got touchdown catches from Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk and a rushing TD from Elijah Mitchell. Purdy, coming off throwing four interceptions in a humbling home lo s to Baltimore, was 22 of 28 for 230 yards to reach 4,280 and break Jeff Garcias season franchise record of 4,278 set in 2000.To be able to come back and get the ball moving, throw it around to the guys and obviously get the offense to flow again and feeling it, it felt good, Purdy said.The defense, also looking to atone for some struggles against the Ravens, intercepted Sam Howell twice once each by Charvarius Ward and Deommodore Lenoir.Washington (4-12) was not much of an obstacle for the conference's top team, as Howell added to his NFL lead in interceptions with his 18th and 19th of the season. Jose Cruz Jersey He was starting only because journeyman by a hamstring injury after coach earlier in the week to bench Howell."I thought Sam had some really good moments," Rivera said. Obviously there were a couple throws I promise you he would wish he had back, but he did a lot of good things.The Commanders have lost seven in a row, and as a result of the Cardinals win, could be in line to draft as high as second. While they're looking ahead to an offseason of change under new ownership, the Niners have their eyes set on a long playoff run.Were going to continue to get better, Warner said. Weve got to make sure were our best when our best is needed Yuli Gurriel Jersey for when our moment comes.HOMECOMING DAYFormer Washington left tackle Trent Williams and edge rusher Chase Young each played his first game back at FedEx Field as a visitor. They walked out of the tunnel and onto the field together for warmups. to the Niners in 2020 after sitting out the 19 season with Washingtons front office. on Oct. 31 amid reports the coaching staff found him undisciplined and considered his departure addition by subtraction.Shanahan also spent four seasons as a Washington a sistant from 2010-13, working as the offensive coordinator for his dad, Mike. Shanahan said he used to have emotions about facing Washington but that they're gone now .Its a totally different place here now and different people, Shanahan said. Nothings personal here anymore. Personal stuffs gone.INJURIES49ers: Played without injured DT Arik Armstead (foot, knee), S JiAyir Brown (knee), TE Ro s Dwelley (ankle), WR Jauan Jennings (concu sion Andy Pettitte Jersey ) and OT Jaylon Moore (concu sion).Commanders: CB Tarik Castro-Fields left in the first half with a shoulder injury. ... CB Christian Holmes was concu sed early in the fourth quarter. ... RT Andrew Wylie (elbow) was out after being listed as questionable. Trent Scott had a rough, penalty-filled day starting in his place.UP NEXT49ers: Host the Los Angeles Rams on Jan. 6 or 7.Commanders: Host the Dallas Cowboys on Jan. 6 or 7.___AP NFL:
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