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Jorge Soler Jersey The holiday season doesn't truly arrive until we get some free Saturday NFL football. In this week before Christmas, we get a doubleheader to enjoy with playoff implications in each contest.Here's what to watch for in the latter matchup of Saturday's two games:Both of these teams are limping to the end of the season. Let's start with the . San Francisco lost their dynamic rookie linebacker to an ankle injury. Defensive lineman after more legal troubles this week. , Stevie Johnson, and cornerback all didn't practice during the week. San Diego, meanwhile, has a franchise quarterback who is clearly hurting. has a back injury that kept him out of practice Wednesday, but he returned Thursday and . Running back
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