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Key 49ers Injured Ahead of Crucial Seahawks Clash
4 Jan
Summary
- Trent Williams injured his hamstring and will miss the game.
- Pearsall is out with knee and ankle injuries despite limited practice.
- Kittle and White are active for the NFC West title game.
The San Francisco 49ers will face the Seattle Seahawks without starting left tackle Trent Williams, who is sidelined with a hamstring injury. His absence means undrafted free agent Austen Pleasants will make his first NFL start. Wide receiver Jauan Jennings' playing status is also uncertain, as Pearsall has been ruled out due to lingering knee and ankle problems.
Despite being listed as questionable, tight end George Kittle and defensive lineman Keion White have been cleared to play. Kittle expressed confidence in his availability earlier in the week. The 49ers are prioritizing player health, especially Williams, as they head into the playoffs, though coach Kyle Shanahan views this game as critical.
The winner of this game will secure the NFC West division title, the top seed in the NFC, and home-field advantage throughout the postseason. Pearsall's absence marks his eighth missed game this season, during which he accumulated 36 receptions for 528 yards.
