Week 6 concludes in Santa Clara as the Washington Commanders prepare to face the San Francisco 49ers in a highly anticipated Monday Night Football matchup. The Commanders aim to improve their record while shaking off the disappointment of a tie against the New York Giants last week. However, they may have to navigate this game without one of their key offensive assets, Stefon Diggs.

The status of Stefon Diggs is currently uncertain due to a hamstring injury. After missing practice on Thursday, he returned in a limited capacity on Friday and Saturday. Officially, he is listed as questionable for the game.

Diggs, who signed a one-year deal with Washington in early August, did not participate in last week's tie against the Giants due to this injury. Given the unpredictable nature of soft tissue injuries, his situation warrants close attention until the inactives are announced 90 minutes before kickoff. Nevertheless, his limited practice participation is a positive indicator for his potential return.

When healthy, the 32-year-old wide receiver has been integral to the Commanders' offense, averaging almost eight targets per game. He currently leads the team with:

• 31 targets
• 18 receptions
• 3 receiving touchdowns

His 170 receiving yards rank second on the team, behind Terry McLaurin's 203 yards.

Interestingly, Diggs has had minimal time on the field with quarterback Jayden Daniels due to injuries. They have only played one complete game together, the season opener against Philadelphia, where Diggs caught four of nine targets for 55 yards and a touchdown. Prior to Daniels' injury in Week 2 against the Dallas Cowboys, they connected for another touchdown. Their chemistry could be crucial for the Commanders, especially against the formidable 49ers defense, which has allowed the lowest explosive play rate since 2000. A healthy Diggs would significantly enhance Washington's chances of breaking through this historic defense.