The San Francisco 49ers are one win away from making the NFC Championship game. They took a different road than expected to get here, and they will need a few unexpected performers to step up if they want to beat the Seattle Seahawks.

A conspiracy theory arguing the 49ers' rash of injuries is tied to an electric substation near the team's practice facility made it all the way back to the players.

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Seattle Seahawks Mike Macdonald coach is very optimistic that quarterback Sam Darnold will be able to play against the San Francisco 49ers Saturday.

The Seahawks quarterback appeared on the injury report this week ahead of the divisional playoffs. Here's what we know about his status.

The Pro Bowl quarterback's oblique injury is Seattle's key issue for the NFC divisional playoff game at Lumen Field. There are others.

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The Seattle Seahawks signed Sam Darnold to a three-year, $100 million contract ahead of the season. When the Seattle Seahawks signed Sam Darnold to a three-year, $100 million contract this offseason, many questioned whether or not he would be able to truly lead the team to the playoffs.

Macdonald declined to say whether Darnold threw passes during Friday's practice session ahead of their playoff game.

The theory, which claims “low-frequency electromagnetic fields can degrade collagen, weaken tendons, and cause soft-tissue damage,” has spread as far as the Niners locker room.

Star tight end George Kittle ruptured his Achilles tendon during last week's game, ending his season. Not to mention Fred Warner, Ji'Ayir Brown, and Nick Bosa are all sidelined on defense, along with many other impact players who are already on injured reserve.