49ers LT Trent Williams questionable, but ‘confident’ he’ll face Eagles
San Francisco left tackle Trent Williams is tracking toward playing, but the 12-time Pro Bowl selection will be a game-time decision for Sunday's wild-card matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles.
"Definitely more confident," Williams said when asked about his chances of playing. "Honestly, I'm kind of pushing the limits on how much (time) is required for it. So it will probably be in the back of my mind for a little bit. But once I get out there and get the juices flowing and the adrenaline going, I don't think it should be a big problem."
Williams practiced on a limited basis both Thursday and Friday and said he feels good enough to suit up, even as he acknowledged he's accelerating the timeline on a hamstring strain suffered Dec. 28 while chasing down a Chicago Bears defender on the first snap.
His availability looms large: since 2020, the 49ers are 61-32 with Williams and 4-13 when he's out.
Wideout Ricky Pearsall is a tougher call. He didn't practice this week after aggravating a knee injury against the Bears and sitting out Week 18. Pearsall has battled ailments all season, appearing in nine games with 36 catches for 528 yards. He's listed as questionable.
Head coach Kyle Shanahan left the door open for Pearsall despite the missed practice time, noting the second-year receiver did some side work Thursday before being held out Friday.
Five other 49ers are listed as questionable: linebackers Dee Winters (ankle) and Luke Gifford (quadriceps), defensive lineman Keion White (groin/hamstring), receiver Jacob Cowing (hamstring) and CB Renardo Green (ankle).