The San Francisco 49ers put their unbeaten streak on the line in Week 6 as they play the Washington Commanders on Monday Night Football. However, they’d have to do without star pass-rusher Nick Bosa.
Nick Bosa won’t be playing vs Commanders because he is recovering from a calf injury suffered during a practice warm-up on September 24. This will be Bosa’s fourth-straight absence.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan stated that the 49ers want to make sure Bosa’s calf is fully healed rather than rushing him back prematurely, especially given other injuries on the roster.
When is Nick Bosa returning?
Bosa didn’t practice at all this week as the 49ers prepared to face the Commanders. However, per David Lombardi of the San Francisco Standard, Bosa should be eyeing a Week 7 return against the Atlanta Falcons.
#49ers Nick Bosa is officially OUT for MNF against the Commanders, per Kyle Shanahan pic.twitter.com/oA3bkQWr5D
— OurSF49ers (@OurSf49ers) October 17, 2026
A grade 1 mild strain usually takes 1-to-3 weeks to heal. Meanwhile, a grade 2 takes between 3-to-8 weeks. Hence, it’s safe to say that Bosa is dealing with a grade 1 strain that the 49ers are just being too careful with.
Kyle Juszczyk is set to return vs Commanders
The good news for the 49ers is that All Pro full back Kyle Juszczyk is back and will be a part of the roster against the Commanders. He suffered a hyperextended knee against the Denver Broncos.
Key takeaways
- Nick Bosa is ruled out against Washington as he recovers from a calf injury.
- Nick Bosa is reportedly eyeing a Week 7 return against the Atlanta Falcons.
- Fullback Kyle Juszczyk will return to play against the Washington Commanders in Week 6.
