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Ideally, the San Francisco 49ers wouldn't be on yet another short week as they prepare for a critical Week 18 showdown on Saturday, Jan. 3, against the conference-leading Seattle Seahawks.
But, with the game to determine the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoff picture moved up a day from the usual Sunday, the Niners must adjust to the added pressure of preparing with one day less than normal.
And healing up from injuries, too.
Two key injuries highlighted San Francisco's exhilirating Week 17 victory over the Chicago Bears: left tackle Trent Williams (hamstring) and tight end George Kittle (ankle).