The San Francisco 49ers are going to need Trent Williams to be close to 100% if they are to take out the Los Angeles Rams in Sunday’s NFC Championship Game.
We have no idea how healthy the All-Pro left tackle is going to be. What we do know is that he’s officially active for the game after suffering a sprained ankle in last week’s win over the Green Bay Packers.
In fact, Williams is going to give it a go despite suffering a Grade 2 high-ankle sprain. According to Stacey Dales of NFL Media, that’s essentially a tear of the ankle.
“Trent Willams is active despite the right ankle injury that he just told me is a Grade 2 high ankle. Which is essentially a partial tear. Said he flew in TB12’s medical personnel Tuesday w/ treatment around the clock – NONSTOP. Told me he wouldn’t miss this game for the world,” Dales noted.
Having Tom Brady’s medical personnel on hand in Santa Clara heading into the game probably played a role in Williams suiting up despite not practicing all week and being seen on crutches following San Francisco’s win over Green Bay in the NFC Divisional Playoffs.
Williams, he has allowed all of one sack in his past 735 pass-blocking snaps. Facing a formidable Rams' pass rush, Williams' presence is a huge boost for the San Francisco offense.
The question is how healthy the nine-time Pro Bowler is going to be.
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