Pro Picks: 49ers will beat the Commanders to become the first 6-0 team in NFL this season – News4JAX

Pro Picks: 49ers will beat the Commanders to become the first 6-0 team in NFL this season  News4JAX

Dan Quinn is coming off one of the all-time worst coaching blunders. San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan speaks to reporters following an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson) Dan Quinn is coming off one of the all-time worst coaching blunders. Kyle Shanahan's team is undefeated after beating the defending Super Bowl champions on the road. The two coaches going in opposite directions meet Monday night when the Washington Commanders (1-3-1) visit the San Francisco 49ers (5-0). Shanahan was Quinn's offensive coordinator in Atlanta when the Falcons blew a 28-3 lead against Tom Brady and the Patriots in Super Bowl 51.

Atlanta's time management was poor in that one. Jayden Daniels had a big day running the ball against the Giants until forgetting how to stop the clock with a spike. Brock Purdy is playing at an MVP level for the Niners. Christian McCaffrey is running with fresh legs and Mike Evans has been an excellent addition for San Francisco's depleted receiving corps. The 49ers are 7 1/2-point favorites. Pro Picks likes the home team. The defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks are turning the ball over too much, their run game is inconsistent and they don’t have much going on offense other than All-Pro Jaxon Smith-Njigba. But Seattle’s defense