And the Commanders have posted a 2-8 record over their last 10.
The 49ers have won 6 of their last 7 games, they have also won their last 4 games on the road.
The Commanders have lost their last 6 games, and they have also lost their last 5 games at home.
The 49ers are 14.0 point favorites in the odds. The over/under has been set at 49.5.
The 49ers are guided by Brock Purdy who has thrown for 4,050 yards, 29 td passes with 11 interceptions this season. Christian McCaffrey has run for 1,395 yards with 14 TDs. Brandon Aiyuk has 65 catches for 1,203 yards and 6 TDs.
The Commanders are guided by Jacoby Brissett who has thrown for 224 yards, 3 td passes with 0 picks this season. Terry McLaurin has 69 receptions for 885 yards and 3 TDs.
The 49ers are the team to beat in the NFC West. The Commanders sit in last place in the NFC East.
Brock Purdy is 16-4 as a starter in his last 20. Brock Purdy is 1-0 as a starter against the Commanders.
The 49ers are among the tops in total team offense in the NFL. The 49ers are ranked among the best on defense at present in the league. The Commanders are ranked among the the bottom on defense.
The 49ers come in off a loss against the Baltimore Ravens 33-19 and the Commanders arrive after a defeat at the hands of the New York Jets 30-28.
Next week the 49ers host the the Los Angeles Rams. The Commanders visit the Dallas Cowboys.
Game Details
• Matchup: San Francisco 49ers (SF) at Washington Commanders (WAS)
• Date: December 31, 2023
• Time: 1:00PM ET
• Stadium: FedExField
• TV: FOX
• FedExField Kick-Off Weather Forecast: Clouds; 45F; 52% humidity; wind: W 6 mph
TEAM STATS COMPARISON
| 2023 | LAST 10 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SF | WAS | SF | WAS | ||
| Record | 11-4 | 4-11 | 6-4 | 2-8 | |
| Home Record | 5-2 | 1-5 | 2-2 | 0-3 | |
| Away Record | 6-2 | 3-6 | 4-2 | 2-5 | |
| Points Scored/Game | 29.6 | 20.6 | 27.7 | 20.0 | |
| Points Allowed/Game | 17.8 | 30.2 | 19.9 | 29.3 | |
| Point Differential | +177 | -144 | +78 | -93 | |
| Yards/Game | 404.3 | 327.5 | 405.2 | 329.3 | |
| Yards Allowed/Game | 312.3 | 384.3 | 335.0 | 390.3 | |
| Passing Yards/Game | 226.9 | 211.5 | 244.4 | 226.7 | |
| Passing Yards Allowed/Game | 185.7 | 240.9 | 203.0 | 273.1 | |
| Rushing Yards/Game | 120.7 | 91.5 | 115.2 | 102.5 | |
| Rushing Yards Allowed/Game | 80.2 | 115.7 | 98.7 | 117.2 | |
| First Downs/Game | 18.7 | 18.1 | 18.7 | 18.6 | |
| First Downs Allowed/Game | 16.1 | 18.8 | 18.1 | 21.0 | |
| 3rd Down Conv % | 45.1 | 35.6 | 44.2 | 36.5 | |
| Opp 3rd Down Conv % | 37.3 | 41.0 | 37.6 | 40.3 | |
| Turnover Margin | +8 | -10 | +1 | -5 | |
| Total Games | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 | |
San Francisco 49ers 2023 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Brock Purdy | 286-416 | 4,050 | 29 | 11 | 28 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Christian McCaffrey | 258 | 1,395 | 14 | 72 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Brandon Aiyuk | 65 | 1,203 | 6 | 76 |
Washington Commanders 2023 Leaders
| PASSING | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SK | |
| Jacoby Brissett | 18-23 | 224 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| RUSHING | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | Brian Robinson Jr. | 160 | 664 | 5 | 29 |
| RECEIVING | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | Terry McLaurin | 69 | 885 | 3 | 48 |
Last 10 Meetings
| DATE | TIME | RESULT | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 24-Dec-22 | 4:05PM | SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS d. Washington Commanders | 37-20 |
| Sun 13-Dec-20 | 4:25PM | Washington Football Team d. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | 23-15 |
| Sun 20-Oct-19 | 1:00PM | San Francisco 49ers d. WASHINGTON REDSKINS | 9-0 |
| Sun 15-Oct-17 | 1:00PM | WASHINGTON REDSKINS d. San Francisco 49ers | 26-24 |
| Sun 23-Nov-14 | 4:25PM | SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS d. Washington Redskins | 17-13 |
| Mon 25-Nov-13 | 8:40PM | San Francisco 49ers d. WASHINGTON REDSKINS | 27-6 |
| Sun 06-Nov-11 | 1:03PM | San Francisco 49ers d. WASHINGTON REDSKINS | 19-11 |
| Sun 28-Dec-08 | 4:15PM | SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS d. Washington Redskins | 27-24 |
| Sun 23-Oct-05 | 1:03PM | WASHINGTON REDSKINS d. San Francisco 49ers | 52-17 |
| Sat 18-Dec-04 | 5:16PM | Washington Redskins d. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS | 26-16 |
Head-to-Head Stats (last 10)
| SF | WAS | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 10 Record | 6-4 | 4-6 |
| Home Record | 3-2 | 2-3 |
| Away Record | 3-2 | 2-3 |
QB Career Comparison
| CMP-ATT | PCT | YDs | TDs | INTs | SKs | PS REC (GMs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Purdy | 400-586 | 68.3% | 5,424 | 42 | 15 | 39 | 2-1 (3) |
| Sam Howell | 363-576 | 63% | 3,792 | 20 | 18 | 63 | 0-0 (0) |
Starting QB Win-Loss Trends
• Brock Purdy W-L last 20 games as a starter: 16-4
• Brock Purdy last 20 games vs. Washington Commanders: 1-0
• Sam Howell W-L last 20 games as a starter: 5-11
• Sam Howell last 20 games vs. San Francisco 49ers: 0-0
Player Trends
• Christian McCaffrey has 3 straight games with 100+ rushing yards
• Christian McCaffrey has 7 straight games with at least 70+ rushing yards
• Sam Howell has 5 straight games with at least one passing interception
• Sam Howell has 9 straight games with a turnover
Game Injuries
San Francisco 49ers: Aaron Banks (OG) Toe – Questionable; Arik Armstead (DT) Foot – Out; Ji’Ayir Brown (S) Knee – Out; Jaylon Moore (OT) Concussion – Out; Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (LB) Illness – Questionable; Ambry Thomas (CB) Knee – Questionable; Jordan Mason (RB) Illness – Questionable; Jauan Jennings (WR) Concussion – Out; Ross Dwelley (TE) Ankle – Out
Washington Commanders: Jacoby Brissett (QB) Hamstring – Questionable; Andrew Wylie (OT) Elbow – Questionable; Kendall Fuller (CB) Knee – Out; Benjamin St-Juste (CB) Concussion – Out
Betting Odds
• Favorite: San Francisco 49ers
• Spread: 14.0
• Over/Under: 49.5
Betting Trends
| San Francisco 49ers | Washington Commanders | |
|---|---|---|
| Last 5 ATS | 3-2-0 | 1-4-0 |
| Last 10 ATS | 4-6-0 | 4-5-1 |
| Last 10 ATS at Home | 3-6-1 | |
| Last 10 ATS on Road | 5-4-1 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Favorite | 4-6-0 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Road Favorite | 6-3-1 | |
| Last 10 ATS as an Underdog | 4-5-1 | |
| Last 10 ATS as a Home Underdog | 4-5-1 | |
| Last 10 Over-Under | 4-5-1 | 6-4-0 |
Latest Super Bowl Odds
• San Francisco 49ers: +225
• Washington Commanders:
49ers vs. Commanders Game Prediction
• Oddsmakers: San Francisco 49ers d. Washington Commanders 32-18
• GFA Model: San Francisco 49ers d. Washington Commanders 41-18