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Sports · Football (NFL) · published 2026-10-18 · via Sports Illustrated

Key Matchups for 49ers Against Commanders in Week 6

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San Francisco's Week 6 meeting with Washington could hinge on several individual battles. The 49ers need Fred Warner and Jaden Dugger to limit Jayden Daniels as a runner, while George Kittle and Christian McCaffrey may exploit Washington's coverage weaknesses at linebacker and safety. Other important matchups include Kyle Shanahan against Dan Quinn and the 49ers' interior line against Daron Payne and Javon Kinlaw.

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