Injury news and notes from Mike Macdonald’s Monday press conference following the divisional win over the 49ers.

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — To some extent, Seahawks defensive lineman Leonard Williams was anticipating that the NFC championship game would shake out this way, with Seattle facing the division-rival Los Angeles Rams for a third time this season.

With five days left before the conference championship game, the Seahawks will probably need some help from a reserve back to finish the season.

The good news is Ken Walker is playing at a high level and will likely get the majority of the carries against the Rams as a result of Charbonnet’s injury. In addition to Walker, the Seahawks have running back Velus Jones Jr. on the roster. It would not be a surprise if Seattle made a late practice squad addition at running back.

Sam Darnold made his mindset crystal clear ahead of Seahawks vs. Rams in the NFC Championship, doubling down on aggression, and trust.

Coach Macdonald has been here before, and believes that he’s learned from the disappointing ending of two years ago on how to prepare for this game.

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has been accused of dry snitching on the Seattle Seahawks and Sam Darnold.

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Cross (foot) did not participate at practice Wednesday, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports. Cross left Seattle's divisional-round win versus the 49ers early after suffering a foot injury,