49ers vs. Commanders preview: Predictions, odds, and how to watch Sunday's game
Week 17 sees DE Chase Young return to Washington, D.C. after mid-season trade.
NFL Week 17 action includes the NFC-leading San Francisco 49ers (11-4) heading east to take on the Washington Commanders (4-11) at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland.
The 49ers head into their penultimate game of the regular season following a tough 33-19 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night Football. San Francisco's offense had a season-high five interceptions and the team ended its six-game winning streak in prime time on Christmas Day. Quarterback Brock Purdy, previously the MVP frontrunner, had the worst game of his NFL career with four interceptions. The 49ers' defense held the top-ranked Ravens rushing attack to a season-low 102 yards on the ground but it wasn't enough to get the win.
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Washington's been in a free fall since a Week 9 win on the road against New England. Consecutive losses to Seattle, the Giants, Dallas, Miami, the Rams, and the Jets have fans looking forward to a top pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. Starting quarterback Sam Howell was benched for Sunday's game against the 49ers in favor of Jacoby Brissett but Brissett is questionable with a hamstring injury. Either quarterback won't have much help; Washington's defense is allowing a league-worst 30.2 points and 384.3 yards per game.
This will be a reunion for 49ers defensive end Chase Young who Washington traded to San Francisco after Week 8. Washington selected Young second overall in the 2020 draft.
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How to watch San Francisco 49ers at Washington Commanders: TV channel and streaming info
The San Francisco 49ers kick off against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Dec. 31, at 1:00 p.m., ET, on FOX. The game can also be streamed on NFL+ and the Fox Sports app.
Week 17: San Francisco 49ers at Washington Commanders Predictions
Arizona Republic: 49ers 31, Commanders 20
Jeremy Cluff writes: "We expect the 49ers to come out very angry after their loss to the Ravens last week. Bad news for Washington."
Pickswise: 49ers -13
Staff writer says: "I’m expecting the 49ers offense to put away the Commanders early and that this game won’t be close at all. Take San Francisco to win this one by two touchdowns."
Athlon Sports: 49ers 35, Washington 14
Staff writes: "The 49ers have been favored by 13.5 points or more three times this season and covered the spread in one of them."
Clutchpoints: 49ers -12.5
Robert Hayek says: "The Niners are going to come out and make a statement after getting humiliated. Therefore, expect them to blow the Commanders out of the water.."
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Week 17: San Francisco 49ers at Washington Commanders odds, betting lines
The San Francisco 49ers are heavy favorites to defeat the Washington Commanders, according to the BetMGM NFL odds.
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- Spread: 49ers (-14)
- Moneyline: 49ers (-1000); Commanders (+650)
- Over/under: 49.5
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Week 17: San Francisco 49ers at Washington Commanders injury news
San Francisco 49ers:
| Player | Position | Injury | Status |
| Arik Armstead | DE | Foot, Knee | Out |
| Ji'Ayir Brown | S | Knee | Out |
| Ross Dwelley | TE | Ankle | Out |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | Concussion | Out |
| Jaylon Moore | OT | Concussion | Out |
| Aaron Banks | OG | Toe | Questionable for Week 17 |
| Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles | LB | Illness | Questionable for Week 17 |
| Danny Gray | WR | Shoulder | Questionable for Week 17 |
| Jordan Mason | RB | Illness | Questionable for Week 17 |
| Ambry Thomas | CB | Knee, Hand | Questionable for Week 17 |
| Oren Burks | LB | Knee | Questionable for Week 17 |
| Dre Greenlaw | LB | Shoulder | Questionable for Week 17 |
| Javon Hargrave | NT | Hamstring | Questionable for Week 17 |
| Elijah Mitchell | RB | Knee | Questionable for Week 17 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | Shoulder | Questionable for Week 17 |
| Deebo Samuel | WR | Neck | Questionable for Week 17 |
| Trent Williams | OT | Groin | Questionable for Week 17 |
Washington Commanders:
| Player | Position | Injury | Status |
| Percy Butler | S | Wrist | Out |
| Kendall Fuller | CB | Knee | Out |
| Tyler Larsen | C | Knee | Out |
| Charles Leno Jr. | OT | Calf | Out |
| Benjamin St. Juste | CB | Concussion | Out |
| Jacoby Brissett | QB | Hamstring | Questionable for Week 17 |
| Andrew Wylie | OT | Elbow | Questionable for Week 17 |
| John Ridgeway | DT | Foot | Questionable for Week 17 |
| Brian Robinson Jr. | RB | Hamstring | Questionable for Week 17 |
| De'Jon Harris | LB | Quad | Questionable for Week 17 |
| David Mayo | LB | Knee | Questionable for Week 17 |
| James Smith-Williams | DE | Illness | Questionable for Week 17 |
| Chris Rodriguez Jr. | RB | Ankle | Injured Reserve |
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