Matthew Stafford's finger likely to add drama to Seahawks vs Rams III
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Key Points:
- The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in the Wild Card round but lost star tight end George Kittle to a torn Achilles tendon, impacting their playoff prospects.
- The Seattle Seahawks are favored to beat the 49ers and face the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship game, which many consider the true NFC title matchup due to both teams' strong seasons.
- There is criticism of the NFL's playoff seeding system, as it allows teams with worse records to host home games, potentially affecting competitive fairness and fan experience.
- Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford is dealing with a finger injury sustained during a game against the Carolina Panthers but is expected to play against the Seahawks, as the injury does not significantly impair his throwing ability.
