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Article10 Winners and 7 losers from the 49ers’ victory over the CommandersOctober 20, 2026

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If Christian Kirk returns, Cowing could be inactive, with Jordan Watkins returning punts.

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Watkins expected to return to punt return duties.

Watkins is expected to return to punt return duties if Christian Kirk returns, suggesting a role change or increased involvement in special teams.

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Watkins among only three healthy 49ers receivers; elevated role vs. Washington.

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Watkins: 91% routes, 4% targets—only for desperate 16-team leagues.

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Now in primary rotation. One comment: 'god help us if watkins has to do anything, he's fucking awful.' Another suggests he can be a field stretcher b...

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Watkins started and caught 22 yards in second-half drive.

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Risky flex option at Atlanta if starter out; 0% rostered.

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Watkins is a zero-rostered risky flex if starter is out.

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