Last meeting
Clinton Portis rushed for three touchdowns as the Redskins trounced the visiting 49ers, 52-17, in 2005.
Streaks
The Redskins have won three of the past four matchups, but the 49ers own a 16-10-1 overall series advantage, including the playoffs. See a breakdown of the last five meetings.
Last week
Washington was eliminated from playoff contention earlier in the day, but it still snapped a three-game losing skid by beating rival Philadelphia, 10-3. ... After trailing the entire game, San Francisco scored on a desperation pass in the closing minutes and stunned St. Louis, 17-16.
Keep your eye on ...
Portis wearing down: During the first half of the season, when the Redskins were 6-2, Portis was an MVP candidate. A series of injuries have derailed the star rusher in recent weeks, however, and his production has plummeted. He will try to return to his early-season form against a 49ers defense ranked 15th against the run.
Fan feedback
Can the
Redskins end the season with a win at San Francisco?
** What are your thoughts?**
The 49ers' ageless wonder: In his 15th season, veteran WR Isaac Bruce just continues plugging away. He leads San Francisco with 59 catches, 827 receiving yards and seven receiving touchdowns. He recorded his 1,000th career reception last week and is second all-time with 14,936 yards.
Singletary's last impression: San Francisco coach Mike Singletary is 4-4 since taking over for Mike Nolan at midseason and he is hoping to keep his job after the season. His final chance to leave an impression on ownership will come this Sunday vs. Washington
Did you know?
Pro BowlRedskins fullback Mike Sellers had a career-high two TD catches in his last game against the 49ers. ... Washington DE Andre Carter returns to San Francisco for the first time since leaving the 49ers following the 2005 season. ... LB Parys Haralson leads the 49ers with a career-high 8.5 sacks. ... Since the start of 2006, RB Frank Gore has 5,063 scrimmage yards (3,775 rush, 1,288 rec.), second most in the NFC.
