Overview
- The Washington Commanders announced Saturday that RB Jacory Croskey‑Merritt is ruled out with a groin reinjury and that QB Marcus Mariota, edge rusher Javontae Jean‑Baptiste and DE Charles Omenihu will not travel to Santa Clara.
- San Francisco confirmed that DE Nick Bosa is out as he continues to recover from a calf injury and listed WR Mike Evans as questionable after missing practices with rib and Achilles soreness while fullback Kyle Juszczyk was cleared to return.
- Washington plans to rely on Rachaad White and Austin Ekeler to split carries and could activate Jeremy McNichols after he traveled with the team, leaving the Commanders with thinner run-game options than earlier in the season.
- Mike Evans’ availability now hinges on Saturday movement and medical clearance, with team insiders offering an optimistic view that he could play despite not practicing this week, a prediction that remains unconfirmed by the 49ers.
- These late-week setbacks follow a broader early-season injury pattern in the league and are likely to prompt practice‑squad elevations, short-term signings and tactical shifts from both coaches for Monday's primetime matchup.