Washington Redskins (3-7) at San Francisco 49ers (6-4)

Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, at Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara, Calif. – TV: FOX

*TV announcers: Kevin Harlan, Rich Gannon, Scott Kaplan

*Keys to the game: Amid all the drama QB quarterback Robert Griffin III and his long-term future with the Redskins, RB Alfred Morris is running as well as he has all season in averaging 4.6 yards per carry over the past three games. And that is Washington’s key in threatening the upset. San Francisco allows just 3.9 yards per carry, but the Redskins must keep the game close and keep Morris the focal point of the offense so RGIII is in manageable situations and not at the mercy of the 49ers’ improving pass rush abusing his subpar protection.

The 49ers have also trended back toward a run-first approach the second half of the season. QB Colin Kaepernick has only averaged 213 passing yards the past three weeks, but has also avoid interceptions while San Francisco has veered away from the heavy use of three- and four-receiver sets that were the norm during the first month of the season. However, with the Redskins keyed in on RB Frank Gore, it does set Kaepernick up to test young CBs David Amerson and Bashaud Breeland.

*Matchup to watch – Redskins OLB Ryan Kerrigan vs. 49ers RT Anthony Davis/Jonathan Martin: Davis is going through the league’s concussion protocol, and the play of the o-line has dipped whenever Martin has been forced into the lineup. Kerrigan has 7.5 sacks, but 4.0 of those came in Week 2 against Jacksonville, when the Redskins racked up a franchise-record 10. Washington has just five in its other nine games, and Kerrigan has only one since Week 7.

*Player spotlight – 49ers CB Dontae Johnson: The rookie was thrust into the nickel role against the Giants last week and could be in line for another significant number of snaps with starter Tramaine Brock still recovering from a toe injury.

*Fast facts: RGIII has been sacked 15 times in only 115 drop-backs this season. … 49ers TE Vernon Davis has not had more than two receptions since Week 6 and does not have a touchdown reception since the season opener.

WHO WILL WIN AND WHY

The Redskins make the cross-country with the quarterback and head coach talking too much to the media and stirring yet more controversy within the organization. On the field, RGIII isn’t as dynamic as in 2012 and hasn’t proven he can move the offense from the pocket, a dangerous combination with the 49ers only getting healthier on defense.

*Our pick: 49ers 27-16