The San Francisco 49ers are at home Monday night as they host the Washington Commanders in a Week 6 NFC matchup.
San Francisco enters Monday’s game with a 5-0 record after defeating the Seattle Seahawks on the road in Week 5.
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In their victory over the Seahawks, Mike Evans led the way for the 49ers as he recorded 113 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown while Brock Purdy added 189 passing yards, two passing touchdowns and an interception.
The 49ers will try to remain undefeated Monday as they face off against the Commanders in a tough home matchup.
Washington enters Monday’s contest with a 1-3-1 record after tying with the New York Giants in Week 5.
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Jayden Daniels led the way for the Commanders in their tie with the Giants as he ended the game with 302 total yards and two rushing touchdowns while Jacory Croskey-Merritt recorded 82 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Monday night’s matchup, each may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Commanders Injury Report: Will Stefon Diggs, Jacory Croskey-Merritt Play?
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The Commanders have 13 players listed on their injury report, including wide receiver Stefon Diggs and running back Croskey-Merritt.
Washington has listed Diggs as questionable due to a hamstring injury and he is in danger of missing his second consecutive contest.
If Diggs is sidelined once again, Antonio Williams and Treylon Burks could both have increased roles alongside Terry McLaurin.
The Commanders have also listed center Lucas Patrick (illness), running back Jeremy McNichols (quad), linebacker Jordan Magee (hamstring), defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw (ankle and knee), cornerback Trey Amos (ankle) and safeties Tyler Owens (hamstring), Percy Butler (hamstring) and Nick Cross (illness) as questionable.
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Croskey-Merritt has been ruled out due to a groin injury as he will miss his first game of the season. Rachaad White and Austin Ekeler could both have increased roles with Croskey-Merritt sidelined.
Quarterback Marcus Mariota (knee), defensive end Charles Omenihu (groin and ankle) and outside linebacker Javontae Jean-Baptiste (pectoral) have also been ruled out.
49ers Injury Report: Will Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel Play?
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The 49ers have 10 players listed on their injury report, including wide receivers Evans and Deebo Samuel.
San Francisco has listed Evans as questionable due to ribs and Achilles injuries and he is in danger of missing his first game of the season.
The 49ers have ruled out Samuel due to a hamstring injury that he suffered in Week 5 while wide receiver Christian Kirk has been listed as questionable due to a calf injury.
With Samuel sidelined and both Evans and Kirk questionable for Monday’s game, Brandin Cooks and George Kittle could both be in line for larger roles.
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Defensive tackle Gracen Halton (quad), cornerback Upton Stout (shoulder), defensive back Siran Neal (neck) and defensive lineman Mykel Williams (knee) have been listed as questionable.
Defensive end Nick Bosa (calf), safety Marques Sigle (ankle) and linebacker Garret Wallow (hamstring) have been ruled out.
Fans can catch Monday night’s matchup between the Commanders and 49ers from Levi’s Stadium at 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN and ABC.
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