Summary
The San Francisco 49ers will play the Seattle Seahawks in a playoff game, but their key defensive player, Fred Warner, will not participate due to an ankle injury. Warner, who is vital to the defense, has been recovering from surgery and is on injured reserve. His absence means other players will take on bigger roles to adjust for the game.
Key Facts
- The 49ers won against the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild Card round.
- They will face the Seattle Seahawks in a playoff game at Lumen Field.
- Fred Warner, a prominent defensive player, is injured and will not play.
- Warner's injury is a fractured and dislocated right ankle, which required surgery.
- He has been on injured reserve and began limited practice this week.
- Warner is highly regarded, having been a four-time First-Team All-Pro.
- The Seattle Seahawks are the NFC's top seed and are favored to win by seven points.