Leonard Williams to Play for Seahawks Despite Injury

In their upcoming game against the San Francisco 49ers, the Seattle Seahawks are set to field defensive tackle Leonard Williams, despite his recent ankle injury. Williams sat out the end of last week’s win over the Los Angeles Chargers with an ankle injury. The Seahawks’ defense is allowing the fifth-fewest points in the league, 18.3 a game. They face a strong 49ers offense boosted by the return of Deebo Samuel Sr. and additions like Mike Evans.

In two January meetings, the Seahawks held the 49ers out of the end zone. San Francisco gained 173 yards in a 13-3 loss and 236 yards in a 41-6 loss. Head coach Mike Macdonald expressed satisfaction with his team’s past defensive performance, highlighting their disciplined rush on the quarterback and effective communication. Safety Julian Love echoed this sentiment, noting the strong matchup the Seahawks have against the 49ers’ tactics. However, the loss of Riq Woolen and Coby Bryant from the defensive lineup could impact Seattle’s strategy this Sunday.

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