The San Francisco 49ers are set to take on the Washington Commanders in Week 17, looking to secure a win and get one step closer to clinching the NFC’s No. 1 seed.
However, they’ll be doing so without certain key players, as defensive tackle Arik Armstead, safety Ji’Ayir Brown, and receiver Jauan Jennings have all been ruled out ahead of Sunday’s contest.
Armstead and Jennings both missed San Francisco’s Week 16 game against the Ravens, but Brown played every defensive snap, and his presence will be missed against the Commanders.
The 49ers are already down one starting safety, as Talanoa Hufanga sustained a torn ACL earlier in the season, which means they’ll be delving into the backend of their depth, as veteran safety Logan Ryan is expected to earn the start.