Overview
- Coaches announced Saturday that Washington ruled out RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt (groin) and will not travel with QB Marcus Mariota, OLB Javontae Jean-Baptiste, and DE Charles Omenihu while San Francisco ruled out DE Nick Bosa and listed WR Mike Evans as questionable with ribs and Achilles soreness; fullback Kyle Juszczyk was cleared to play.
- With Croskey-Merritt out, the Commanders intend to split carries between Rachaad White and Austin Ekeler despite both being limited in practice and could activate Jeremy McNichols from the practice squad if needed.
- The 49ers will be without their top edge rusher, shifting pressure duties across the defensive line that has produced sacks from multiple players in Bosa’s absence and increasing reliance on run defense fundamentals.
- Washington’s receiving corps showed mixed signals: Stefon Diggs practiced in a limited role and is listed questionable while Terry McLaurin practiced and looks likely to play, changes that affect how the Commanders will try to move the ball.
- These Saturday rulings cap a week of practice-report uncertainty and highlight a broader early-season injury wave that is testing both teams’ depth and shaping game plans for Monday night at Levi’s Stadium.