US Edition49ers' Trent Williams and Ricky Pearsall Miss Crucial Game Against Seahawks with Injuries
Both teams face uncertainty at left tackle due to injuries, with Seahawks ruled out LT Charles Cross and 49ers' Trent Williams questionable for the NFC West title game.
- Seahawks starting left tackle Charles Cross is ruled out for Saturday, Jan. 3 Week 18 regular-season finale at Levi's Stadium, where the winner claims the NFC West title and top playoff seed.
- Seahawks starting left tackle Charles Cross suffered a hamstring on Dec. 14 and hasn't practiced since, while Josh Jones is questionable with knee and ankle issues, and Trent Williams is also questionable with a hamstring, creating depth concerns for the NFC West decider.
- With starters unavailable, less-experienced options and recent elevations will factor into both teams' plans as Seattle relies on rookies Amari Kight, Mason Richman, and center Jalen Sundell, while San Francisco added Brandon Parker and Eric Kendricks from the practice squad.
- Absent their usual blindside starter, Seattle must adjust protection and play calls, as backups may force less-preferred tackle options that change timing and risk Sam Darnold, sacked 25 times in 451 dropbacks.
- Macdonald said he's `optimistic` Cross could be back next week or the week after, but both Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers have clinched playoff spots, so the finale decides seeding and a first-round bye.
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The Record49ers’ Trent Williams and Ricky Pearsall miss crucial game against Seahawks with injuries
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams and receiver Ricky Pearsall missed the Week 18 showdown for the division title against the Seattle Seahawks with injuries.
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49ers' Trent Williams and Ricky Pearsall miss crucial game against Seahawks with injuries
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers Pro Bowl left tackle Trent Williams and receiver Ricky Pearsall missed the Week 18 showdown for the division title against the Seattle Seahawks with injuries.
Live 49ers-Seahawks updates: Trent Williams, Ricky Pearsall Jr. out for NFC West showdown
Follow along with live updates on the game at the bottom of this story… SANTA CLARA — If the 49ers are to win the top seed in the NFC with a potential home-field advantage throughout the playoffs and Super Bowl, they’ll have to do it without left tackle Trent Williams and wide receiver Ricky Pearsall Jr. Both were declared inactive Saturday for the 49ers’ Week 18 game against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi’s Stadium. Williams, 37, was listed as qu…
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Seahawks Get Major Update on Key Starter Before 49ers Game
The Seattle Seahawks won’t have left tackle Charles Cross for Saturday night’s massive Week 18 game against the San Francisco 49ers, but the team’s latest update also suggested his return may not be far off.Head coach Mike Macdonald told reporters the Seahawks are “optimistic” Cross could be back next week or the week after as he works back from a hamstring injury, ruling him out for the regular-season finale while keeping the door open for the …
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