The Washington Commanders meet the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium for a matchup scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, at 02:15 Italian time, with San Francisco carrying an undefeated 5-0 record and Washington sitting at 1-3-1.
Jayden Daniels Returns Behind a Ground Game Facing an Undefeated Host
San Francisco commands the NFC West with a 5-0 record, including a 3-0 mark inside the division, while Washington occupies last place in the NFC East at 1-3-1 overall and 0-2-1 in division play. The game marks the first road trip for Jayden Daniels since he recovered from a left-elbow dislocation sustained during Week 2 against Dallas. Daniels avoided surgery and missed two and a half games—during which Marcus Mariota went 1-1—before returning against the New York Giants in a contest that ended in a tie. Historical records show Washington has never won at Levi’s Stadium, with their last meeting resulting in a 27-10 victory for the 49ers on Dec. 31, 2023, in Landover.
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Statistical Divides Shape the Matchup in San Francisco
Data from public play-by-play archives compiled via nflverse show San Francisco averaging 30.8 points per game while allowing 18.6, compared to Washington scoring 23 points per contest and conceding 29.8. The 49ers lead the NFL in third-down conversion rate at 51.9% and red-zone touchdown efficiency at 87.5%, while quarterback Brock Purdy anchors a league-leading 119.3 passer rating. Washington counters primarily on the ground, ranking sixth in the league with 139.6 rushing yards per game at 4.7 yards per carry, led by Jacory Croskey-Merritt’s 239 yards on 67 attempts and Daniels’ scrambling ability, which included 103 rushing yards against the Giants.
Roster Absences and Defensive Pressure Points
Both rosters face significant injury questions ahead of kickoff. San Francisco will play without Dre Greenlaw due to a suspension, and defensive end Nick Bosa is listed as questionable with a calf injury. Additional 49ers injury designations include Christian Kirk on injured reserve with a calf issue, wide receiver Mike Evans questionable with rib soreness, and safety Marques Sigle doubtful with an ankle injury. Washington lists running back Jeremy McNichols on injured reserve with a quadriceps injury and wide receiver Treylon Burks questionable. K’Lavon Chaisson missed Friday’s practice due to injury.
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