Despite evidence to the contrary, Kwon Alexander is doing his best to return this season.
The 49ers linebacker tore his pectoral muscle during San Francisco's Week 9 win over the Arizona Cardinals. More often than not, a torn pectoral muscle is a season-ender, but Alexander never shut the door on his return. He's been working hard during his rehab, and told wide receiver Kendrick Bourne there's a "high chance" he will return in the playoffs.
Prior to the 49ers' winner-take-all Week 17 game against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on Sunday, Alexander was seen working out on the field as he ramps up his quest to return.
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SIGN UP HERE Alexander's loss was big for the 49ers, but Fred Warner has risen to the occasion, becoming a leader of one of the NFL's best defenses. Rookie Dre Greenlaw also has filled in admirably in Alexander's absence.
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A win Sunday in Seattle would give the 49ers the NFC West crown, the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage in the playoffs. The bye week would give Alexander more time to heal as the Niners angle to try and get him back in the later playoff rounds.
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But first, they must take care of business Sunday at a place that has been their house of horrors.
