49ers' Nick Bosa out for Monday Night Football against Commanders
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026

The San Francisco 49ers will face the Washington Commanders on Monday Night Football without defensive end Nick Bosa. Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed Bosa's absence due to a calf injury sustained in Week 2 against the Miami Dolphins. The 49ers, currently undefeated at 5-0, rank sixth in defense and are expected to rely on a collective effort to compensate for Bosa's impact on the field. This decision comes after Bosa expressed some optimism about returning to play, but the team opted to ensure he is fully recovered.
- •Nick Bosa is out for the game due to a calf injury.
- •The 49ers are 5-0 this season.
- •They rank sixth in the NFL in defense.
- •Ten different players have recorded a sack this season.
- •The 49ers rely on a collaborative effort in Bosa's absence.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers to be without star defender vs Commanders on Monday Night Football
"The 49ers will be without their top pass rusher against the Commanders.
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