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Jordan Watkins was a healthy scratch for the first two weeks of the 2026 season and has been active for the past three weeks as injuries hit the receivers room, and he says he will do whatever it takes on offense to help the 49ers win.
Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers say they are not taking Washington lightly in Week 6, even after the Commanders became the laughingstock of the NFL for an overtime blunder Sunday that cost them a chance to beat the New York Giants.
Christian Kirk was a spectator for the first five games of the regular season, and Matt Maiocco reports the receiver is now getting closer to making a difference for the injury riddled 49ers in Santa Clara.
Kyle Shanahan says even he has been surprised by how fast Brock Purdy and Mike Evans clicked, with the pair looking in sync after just five games together following Evans signing in March and a training camp spent building chemistry.
San Francisco opened Christian Kirk's practice window on Thursday while Mike Evans missed the session, with the 49ers getting one receiver back as they lost another for the day in Santa Clara.
Niners Nation's daily roundup for Thursday, October 15 leads with rooting for DJ Jones and the Denver Broncos against Seattle, a result that could put the Seahawks three games behind the 5-0 49ers, and rounds up Steve Young on Brock Purdy reaching a new level in his fifth season in Kyle Shanahan's system, Raheem Morris and the secondary, the Week 6 practice schedule ahead of the Commanders game, and a rookie report.
Larry Krueger previews the 49ers Week 6 matchup against the Washington Commanders and what to expect in the game.
Larry Krueger breaks down what the 49ers need to do with Raheem Morris.
Jennifer Lee Chan examines whether Jauan Jennings is a trade candidate for the Minnesota Vikings and why a deal would or would not be likely.
Grant Cohn and Jessie Naylor discuss when the San Francisco 49ers will lose their first game this season.
Locked On 49ers previews the 5-0 49ers hosting the Washington Commanders on Monday Night Football, as Jayden Daniels looks to bounce back and the two teams are also discussed as trade partners.
The 49ers Rush Podcast breaks down why Raheem Morris and the 49ers are a perfect match.
Grant Cohn and The Coach discuss how Steve Young is urging the 49ers to go all in this season.
The Coach's Huddle discusses Steve Young saying this could be the year for the 49ers.
The 49ers enter Week 6 undefeated but undermanned, with Deebo Samuel the latest receiver hurt, and NBC Sports Bay Area asks whether a reunion with Jauan Jennings makes sense to bolster the passing attack.
David Lombardi reports on four 49ers tryouts and provides an update on Brandon Aiyuk.
Larry Krueger shares Greg Cosell's praise for what he is seeing from Brock Purdy and the 49ers.
Grant Cohn and Jessie Naylor discuss the 49ers' only major weakness right now.
Police have arrested four men in connection with the February shooting of 49ers defensive lineman Keion White, the Associated Press reports via Pro Football Talk. White was hosting a private Super Bowl party at a San Francisco nightclub when he was shot in the early morning hours.
Gregg Rosenthal and Jourdan Rodrigue preview the Week 6 Monday Night Football game between the Washington Commanders and the San Francisco 49ers on NFL Daily.
The 49ers worked out four linebackers on Wednesday, Eugene Asante, Jamon Johnson, Kobe King and Anfernee Orji, according to the NFL transaction report, as San Francisco looks for help at the position ahead of Monday night against the Washington Commanders.
Chris and Kyle work through whether San Francisco has to make a move before the NFL trade deadline, weighing help on the defensive line and at wide receiver.
Officials said Wednesday that four men have been arrested in connection with the February nightclub shooting of 49ers defensive lineman Keion White.
San Francisco worked out four linebackers on Wednesday, according to the NFL transaction report, as the 49ers get ready for Monday night against the Washington Commanders. Eugene Asante was among the players brought in.
Larry Krueger breaks down film of Brock Purdy creating plays beyond Kyle Shanahan's scheme for the 49ers.
Grant Cohn and Lowell Cohn discuss what the 49ers proved in their win over the Seattle Seahawks.
49ers Collective makes the case that the 49ers must trade for a wide receiver now.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan gives his final updates as the 49ers prepare for their Week 6 matchup against the Washington Commanders.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan talks with the media as the 49ers prepare for their Week 6 matchup against the Washington Commanders.
Brock Purdy drops to No. 2 in NFL.com's quarterback rankings after two weeks at the top, with writer Nick Shook moving Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen into the top spot.
Nick Shook's Week 6 NFL quarterback rankings put Josh Allen back at No. 1, leapfrogging Brock Purdy, and Jordan Love makes the biggest jump after a huge performance.
NFL.com previews the Week 6 matchup between the Washington Commanders and the San Francisco 49ers, with everything you need to know for the game.
Steve Young says Brock Purdy has reached a new level after playing at an MVP level through the first five games of the 2026 season, even though his performance against Seattle was not his best and his overall numbers remain impressive.
Steve Young urges the 5-0 49ers to go all in and make a trade, with San Francisco now listed by many sportsbooks as Super Bowl LXI favorites despite injuries and depth concerns.
The Coach's Huddle breaks down how San Francisco can take over on Monday night against Washington in its Faithful Review of the Week 6 matchup.
With Deebo Samuel hurt and the receiver room thin at 5-0, 49ers Hub ranks five trade targets for John Lynch, from Demario Douglas and Brian Thomas Jr. to Jerry Jeudy and Chris Godwin, with a reunion with Jauan Jennings ranked most likely.
Through five games Raheem Morris has San Francisco playing like one of the best defenses in the NFL despite a battered defensive line, and Kyle Shanahan says the confidence Morris has given the secondary has had a huge effect on the team.
Defensive coordinator Raheem Morris, offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak and quarterback Brock Purdy speak to the media ahead of the 49ers' Week 6 matchup against the Washington Commanders.
Grant Cohn and Jessie Naylor discuss whether 49ers defensive coordinator Raheem Morris is better than Robert Saleh.
Steve Young believes 2026 could be the year this 49ers core finally wins a Super Bowl.
Micah Parsons said on his podcast he was mad that Mike Evans turned his former Cowboys teammate Trevon Diggs around to check the name on his jersey during the 49ers' 32-29 win over Seattle, a viral moment Evans said happened because he genuinely did not know who was trash talking him.
49ers Webzone has the broadcast and streaming information for the 49ers' Week 6 Monday Night Football matchup against the Washington Commanders at Levi's Stadium.
Steve Young makes the case that the 49ers must go all in right now, as The Coach's Huddle breaks down the biggest 49ers storylines and roster moves.
Jessie Naylor looks at trade targets to put the 49ers over the top, alongside the Greenlaw appeal and concerns at wide receiver, and asks whether San Francisco has enough firepower for the next stretch despite its Super Bowl expectations.
Jason Aponte evaluates the 49ers offensive line through the first five weeks of the season.
David Lombardi reports that Dre Greenlaw's one-game suspension appeal was denied, and he points to plenty of good news surrounding the 49ers as well.
Kyle Posey's rookie report finds the long-term upside is there for this 49ers rookie class.
Mason LeBeau writes that the 49ers were undermanned and overlooked while the Rams and Seahawks were the preseason favorites, and now San Francisco runs the NFC West and sits on top of the league.
Steve Young joins KNBR to break down the 49ers 5-0 start, Brock Purdy, Mike Evans and what San Francisco still needs on the trade market.
Grant Cohn and Jessie Naylor break down what the Los Angeles Rams' loss to the Buffalo Bills means for the San Francisco 49ers.
TheSFNiners reports 49ers punter Corliss Waitman has been named NFC Special Teams Player of the Week.
Gold Standard breaks down what is driving the 49ers 5-0 start after the NFC West win over the Seattle Seahawks and what it means heading into Monday Night Football against the Washington Commanders.
Jason Aponte asks Andrew York of Hogs Haven five questions on how Adam Peters is viewed three years in.
The 49ers Rush Podcast works through the return timelines for San Francisco's injured players and when the group could finally be back together.
Corliss Waitman needed only one half to earn NFC Special Teams Player of the Week. All five of his first half punts against Seattle landed inside the 20, three inside the 10 and one inside the 5, and San Francisco did not punt again in its 32-29 win.
The 49ers have allowed an NFL low three sacks through five games, but Brent Sobleski of Bleacher Report still sends them Iowa interior lineman Kade Pieper at No. 32 in his 2027 mock draft, with Pieper able to push Connor Colby at left guard or take over for 34-year-old center Jake Brendel.
Detroit running back Jahmyr Gibbs and Pittsburgh running back Jaylen Warren took top offensive honors in the NFL's Week 5 Players of the Week awards.
Veteran punter Corliss Waitman picked up NFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors for his Week 5 performance against the Seattle Seahawks.
A 49ers.com feature celebrates Latino heritage, leadership and achievement.
Corliss Waitman punted five times for 216 yards, a 43.2-yard average, in the 32-29 win over Seattle, and all five landed inside the 20 with three inside the 10. It is his second career Player of the Week award, after one with Denver in 2022.
The Morning Report collects the day's 49ers headlines, including Kyle Shanahan's post-game review and the latest Week 6 power rankings.
San Francisco gets three full practices in before Washington visits on Monday night, with a players' day off Wednesday and sessions Thursday through Saturday. Kyle Shanahan, Raheem Morris, Klay Kubiak and Brock Purdy are all scheduled to speak this week.
The 49ers Rush Podcast breaks down Brock Purdy under pressure against Seattle, including his risky end-zone throw to Mike Evans, the controversial catch, offensive line struggles, and red-zone problems.
Grant Cohn and Jessie Naylor work through how the 49ers will replace Deebo Samuel at wide receiver while he is out.
Ben Standig joins The Krueg Show for an insider look at the 49ers against the Commanders and whether Washington is falling apart.
Kyle Posey reports an NFL insider take on the 49ers wide receiver trade market, with the insider pointing to how many roster spots San Francisco is already allotting to the position.
Steve Young is back to recap the 49ers' win over Seattle in this KNBR segment from October 14.
Grant Cohn and Lowell Cohn make the case that Mike Evans is the best 49ers wide receiver since Terrell Owens.
Rohan Chakravarthi runs through the Week 6 NFL power rankings and asks whether the 49ers are the unquestioned best team in the NFL.
Pro Football Talk connects the dots in Minnesota, where the Vikings signed Odell Beckham Jr. last week and Jauan Jennings has just two catches for nine yards in four games. With San Francisco still thin at receiver from injuries, Ian Rapoport floated Jennings as a trade candidate in the coming days, and the Vikings could get value for him during their bye instead of cutting him.