Seahawks news: Jadeveon Clowney makes it clear that he's playing vs. 49ers in Week 17

In one of the biggest games of the season, Seattle Seahawks pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney is certain he will play against the San Francisco 49ers.

Jadeveon Clowney: “There’s no way I’m not playing” Sunday night vs 49ers. “I’m playing.” #Seahawks @thenewstribune

— Gregg Bell (@gbellseattle) December 26, 2019

The winner of the Sunday Night Football game will take control of the division and secure a division winner spot. If Seattle beats San Francisco, the team will need the Green Bay Packers and New Orleans Saints to lose in order to secure the number one spot. The 49ers would drop to the fifth seed.

If San Francisco wins, the team will secure the division title, along with first place in the NFC and home field advantage throughout the entire playoffs.

Since being traded to the Seahawks, Clowney has provided pass rush to a team that had a void at the position after they traded pass rusher Frank Clark. Rookie pass rusher L.J. Collier is not having a good first season, with only one quarterback pressure the whole season.

This season, Clowney has 20 tackles, four forced fumbles, and three sacks.

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