If the 49ers wish to continue their winning streak, there are two matchups in particular that they’ll need to take advantage of. Washington is a playoff team as of today. This week's matchup will be intriguing for these two reasons.
Defense: Jimmie Ward
Ward deserves a ton of credit for accepting his new role as a slot cornerback. Admittedly, it wasn’t the smoothest transition. Ward was invaluable in his free safety position.
Even during his contract year, being the team-first player, he speaks volumes to Ward's character. The past few weeks have seen a spike in his play.