NFL today: How to watch Commanders v 49ers, TV channels & live stream Monday 19 October

Commanders face 49ers in Monday Night Football

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The Washington Commanders will face the San Francisco 49ers in Monday Night Football on October 19. The Commanders are currently 1-3-1 and have the second-worst point differential in the NFC at minus-34.

The 49ers, on the other hand, have a 5-0 start and a significant advantage in the NFC West. They have not lost a game this season and have a head-to-head tiebreaker over the Seahawks and Rams.

The Commanders will have to contend with the absence of their lead running back, Jacory Croskey-Merritt, who is out with a groin injury. This means a heavy running load will shift to QB Jayden Daniels and a veteran running back duo of Austin Ekeler and Rachaad White.

The 49ers, meanwhile, are expected to return from their late-September calf strain, Nick Bosa, who is expected to make his third start of the year. Brock Purdy is playing the best football of his career, and the team's supporting cast continues to perform well.

The game will take place at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, with a kick-off time of 8.15pm ET/1.15am BST (Tuesday 20 October). Fans in the United States can watch the game on ESPN or ABC, or stream it on the ESPN app or Fubo (with ESPN or the local ABC affiliate).