How to Watch Commanders vs. 49ers: Time, TV Channel and Live Stream – Week 17
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Dec. 31, 2023 11:13 a.m. ET
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One of the best QBs in the NFL will be featured when Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers visit the Washington Commanders on Sunday, December 31, 2023.
The 49ers rank 11th in total defense this year (312.3 yards allowed per game), but they've been shining on offense, ranking second-best in the NFL with 404.3 total yards per game. The Commanders' defense has been a bottom-five unit in scoring defense this season, allowing 30.2 points per game, which ranks worst in the NFL. On offense, they rank 23rd with 20.6 points per contest.
Read below where we dive into all of the details you need to know about this contest, including how to watch on TV.
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How to Watch Commanders vs. 49ers
- When: Sunday, December 31, 2023 at 1:00 PM ET
- Where: FedExField in Landover, Maryland
- TV: Watch on FOX
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49ers vs. Commanders: Head-to-Head
- Against Washington, San Francisco has collected four wins over the past five matchups.
- The 49ers have covered one time in those games while outpacing the point total in that game.
- San Francisco has outscored Washington 114 points to 65 in the past five games.
49ers' 2023 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10/2023 | at Pittsburgh | W 30-7 | FOX |
| 9/17/2023 | at Los Angeles | W 30-23 | FOX |
| 9/21/2023 | New York | W 30-12 | Amazon Prime Video |
| 10/1/2023 | Arizona | W 35-16 | FOX |
| 10/8/2023 | Dallas | W 42-10 | NBC |
| 10/15/2023 | at Cleveland | L 19-17 | FOX |
| 10/23/2023 | at Minnesota | L 22-17 | ABC/ESPN |
| 10/29/2023 | Cincinnati | L 31-17 | CBS |
| 11/12/2023 | at Jacksonville | W 34-3 | FOX |
| 11/19/2023 | Tampa Bay | W 27-14 | FOX |
| 11/23/2023 | at Seattle | W 31-13 | NBC |
| 12/3/2023 | at Philadelphia | W 42-19 | FOX |
| 12/10/2023 | Seattle | W 28-16 | FOX |
| 12/17/2023 | at Arizona | W 45-29 | CBS |
| 12/25/2023 | Baltimore | L 33-19 | ABC |
| 12/31/2023 | at Washington | - | FOX |
| 1/7/2024 | Los Angeles | - | - |
49ers Stats & Insights
- On offense, the 49ers have been a top-five unit, ranking second-best in the NFL by totaling 404.3 yards per game. They rank 11th on defense (312.3 yards allowed per game).
- On the offensive side of the ball, San Francisco has been a top-five unit in terms of passing yards, ranking second-best in the NFL by compiling 265.7 per game. The 49ers rank 16th on defense (222.0 passing yards allowed per game).
- The 49ers have been making things happen on both sides of the ball in the running game this year, as they rank fourth-best in rushing offense (138.7 rushing yards per game) and fourth-best in rushing defense (90.3 rushing yards allowed per game).
- San Francisco has forced 25 total turnovers (third in NFL) this season and have turned it over 17 times (10th in NFL) for a turnover margin of +8, the fourth-best in the NFL.
49ers Key Players
- In 15 games for the 49ers, Christian McCaffrey has run for 1,395 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns while averaging 5.4 yards per carry.
- In 15 games, Purdy has passed for 4,050 yards (270.0 yards per game) to go along with 29 touchdowns, 11 interceptions, and a completion percentage of 68.8%.
- Deebo Samuel has been an important piece of the 49ers' offense in 2023, tallying 53 receptions for 834 yards and six touchdowns.
Commanders' 2023 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10/2023 | Arizona | W 20-16 | FOX |
| 9/17/2023 | at Denver | W 35-33 | CBS |
| 9/24/2023 | Buffalo | L 37-3 | CBS |
| 10/1/2023 | at Philadelphia | L 34-31 | FOX |
| 10/5/2023 | Chicago | L 40-20 | Amazon Prime Video |
| 10/15/2023 | at Atlanta | W 24-16 | CBS |
| 10/22/2023 | at New York | L 14-7 | CBS |
| 10/29/2023 | Philadelphia | L 38-31 | FOX |
| 11/5/2023 | at New England | W 20-17 | FOX |
| 11/12/2023 | at Seattle | L 29-26 | FOX |
| 11/19/2023 | New York | L 31-19 | FOX |
| 11/23/2023 | at Dallas | L 45-10 | CBS |
| 12/3/2023 | Miami | L 45-15 | FOX |
| 12/17/2023 | at Los Angeles | L 28-20 | CBS |
| 12/24/2023 | at New York | L 30-28 | CBS |
| 12/31/2023 | San Francisco | - | FOX |
| 1/7/2024 | Dallas | - | - |
Commanders Stats & Insights
- The Commanders rank 19th in total yards per game (327.5), but they've been worse on the defensive side of the ball, ranking worst in the NFL with 384.3 total yards surrendered per contest.
- Washington ranks 16th in passing yards per game (228.8), but it has been less effective defensively, ranking second-worst in the NFL with 261.6 passing yards conceded per contest.
- From an offensive perspective, the Commanders are putting up 98.7 rushing yards per game (21st-ranked). They rank 23rd in the NFL on the other side of the ball (122.7 rushing yards surrendered per game).
- Washington has fared poorly in terms of turnovers, as its turnover margin of -10 is second-worst in the NFL.
Commanders Key Players
- Sam Howell has 19 touchdown passes and 17 interceptions in 15 games, completing 63.2% of his throws for 3,624 yards (241.6 per game).
- On the ground, Brian Robinson Jr. has scored five touchdowns and picked up 664 yards (51.1 per game).
- In 15 games, Terry McLaurin has 69 catches for 885 yards (59.0 per game) and three touchdowns.
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