Aldon Smith's decision to seek alcohol treatment could work in his favor when the NFL makes a decision on his suspension for off-the-field-issues.

Smith entered treatment on Sept. 23.

"Certainly, the issue here isn't to discipline players. It's to stop the behavior," Roger Goodell said. "Aldon has voluntarily said, 'I need help.' 

"We're obviously there to support him, and the 49ers did a great job getting him into a facility to try to get help. We support that."