49ers did not activate Ricky Pearsall against Seahawks

The wide receiver was not included on the active roster for Week 18, as was left tackle Trent Williams.

SANTA CLARA — The offensive of the San Francisco 49ers He was without two of his key players, left tackle Trent Williams and the wide receiver Ricky Pearsallfor this Saturday night's game against the Seattle Seahawks.

The absence of Trent Williams was expected, as he did not train all week due to a right hamstring injury. The one of Ricky Pearsall is a bit more of a surprise, as he participated on a limited basis in training despite injuries to his right knee and ankle.

Tight end George Kittle (left ankle), defensive lineman Keion White (groin) and cornerback Upton Stout (concussion) were activated after being reported as doubtful. Kittle said Wednesday that he “absolutely” looked forward to playing against the Seahawks.

Sin Trent Williamslos Niners they turned to Austen Pleasants as the starter at left tackle. It is Pleasants' first game as a starter in the NFL, after entering the league as an undrafted free agent in the 2020 draft.

On Thursday, the head coach of the NinersKyle Shanahan said the team needed to be cautious with Trent Williamsrecognizing the importance of beating Seattle, but also recognizing that it is not a knockout game and that Trent Williams He will be needed in top shape for the postseason.

“It has to be possible according to the doctors, and then it will depend more on what they tell me Trent“Shanahan said. “I definitely don't want to lose any players for next week knowing we're in the playoffs, but I also think that if you're playing to avoid a playoff game, you can look at it as a playoff game. I know the season doesn't end if we lose, but you still have to play a game the following week on the road if you lose. And you can completely avoid it by winning. So I also see this as a playoff game. “I don't look at it like you lose it and you don't have it next week.”

The situation of Ricky Pearsall has been delicate since returning from a right knee injury in Week 11. He hurt his ankle and knee in Week 15 against the Tennessee Titans, missed the following week against the Indianapolis Colts and then returned last week against the Chicago Bears. Ricky Pearsall He slowly got up after a catch early in the game against the Bears and was able to finish the game, but he didn't recover enough to play this Saturday night.

This is the eighth game that Ricky Pearsall is lost. So far this season, he has 36 receptions for 528 yards. He had four receptions for 108 yards in the Week 1 game against Seattle. Kendrick Bourne and Demarcus Robinson filled the position of Ricky Pearsall alongside Jauan Jennings.

The winner of the game between the Seahawks and 49ers will be crowned champion of the NFC West division, finish as the No. 1 seed in the NFC, will have home field advantage throughout the playoffs and will bye in the first round of the postseason.