SANTA CLARA — A lot has broken the 49ers’ way in the past week.First, the 49ers traveled to the Pacific Northwest and won a game in Seattle for the fifth consecutive season.
The 49ers improved to 5-0 and are one of only three unbeaten teams in the NFL.
Then, they sat back on Monday night and watched the Los Angeles Rams lose for the third time this season.
Three nights later, the Seahawks lost in overtime to the Denver Broncos, dropping them to 3-3 on the season.
The 49ers have built separation in the NFC West, and now they have to keep it rolling on Monday night against the Washington Commanders.
Washington is 1-3-1 and coming off an embarrassing 27-27 tie against the New York Giants. The Commanders were in field-goal range, but botched the ending of overtime when they let time run out before ever getting their field-goal unit on the field.
Here are five 49ers to watch in this Week 6 matchup against the Commanders:P Corliss WaitmanThrough five games, 49ers punter Corliss Waitman has been outstanding.
His 43.4-yard net average on 16 punts is nearly 2 yards better than his career...
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