The star linebacker didn’t suffer a setback, but 49ers beat writer Matt Maiocco explained on KNBR Tuesday why we might see less of him in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday.
On paper it appears the 49ers have lucked out. San Francisco avoided a rematch with the Seahawks thanks to the Vikings’ upset of the Saints during the Wild Card round, setting up a matchup between the lowest and highest seeded teams in the NFC Playoffs.
There is no way Kwon Alexander should be able to return this season. Yet, less than three months after tearing his left pectoral, Alexander might be returning for the 49ers.