Overview
- Seattle and San Francisco meet Saturday with the NFC West title and the conference’s top seed at stake, with recent reports noting left tackle Trent Williams’ hamstring puts his availability in question.
- Packers coach Matt LaFleur confirmed Jordan Love cleared concussion protocol but will not start, naming Clayton Tune the Week 18 starter with Green Bay already locked into the No. 7 seed.
- Multiple teams plan to rest or limit starters, setting expectations for uneven matchups as clubs prioritize health ahead of the postseason.
- The Giants’ finale could swing their 2026 draft slot from as high as No. 1 (with a loss and a Raiders win) to as low as No. 7 with a win, and both New York and Dallas intend to play healthy starters before potentially pulling key players.
- Seattle coaches cite turnovers as the issue to clean up for a title push, with Sam Darnold responsible for 20 of the Seahawks’ 28 giveaways entering the 49ers game.