49ers vs. Commanders: How to watch live stream, TV channel, NFL start time

Who’s Playing

Washington @ San Francisco

Current Records: Washington 7-6-1; San Francisco 10-4

What to Know

The San Francisco 49ers will take on the Washington Commanders in a holiday battle at 4:05 p.m. ET on Saturday at Levi’s Stadium. Both teams have allowed few points on average (San Francisco 15, Washington 19.71), so any points scored will be well earned.

The 49ers beat the Seattle Seahawks 21-13 last week. San Francisco relied on the efforts of TE George Kittle, who caught four passes for two TDs and 93 yards, and RB Christian McCaffrey, who rushed for one TD and 108 yards on 26 carries. One of the most thrilling moments was Kittle’s 54-yard TD reception down the left side of the field in the third quarter.

Meanwhile, Washington might have drawn first blood against the New York Giants this past Sunday, but it was New York who got the last laugh. The Commanders fell to the Giants 20-12. No one had a standout game offensively for Washington, but QB Taylor Heinicke led the way with one touchdown. That receiving effort made it the first game that Dotson has posted more than 100 yards receiving.

Washington is now 7-6-1 while the 49ers sit at 10-4. Washington is still in the hunt for a spot in the playoffs, so these next three games are critical for them. San Francisco has clinched a playoff berth as the current third seed in the NFC.

San Francisco is the favorite in this one, with an expected 7-point margin of victory. They are currently five-for-five against the spread in their most recent games, a trend bettors might want to take into account.

Two defensive stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: The 49ers come into the contest boasting the fewest yards allowed per game in the NFL at 286.1. As for Washington, they rank fourth in the league when it comes to rushing touchdowns allowed, with only eight on the season.