He's welcomed that pressure since the Packers drafted him 18th overall out of Louisville in 2018. Jaire Alexander Green Bay Packers Age 26 DOB February 9, 1997 College Louisville Drafted RD 1, PK 18 (0) Height 5-10 Weight 192 Main Career Stats Game Logs Split Stats Play-By-Play Inseason Login Continue reading this content with a PRO subscription. Find out the buzz as we track interesting items of news from today's camp. Coming off a superlative 2020 season in which he earned second-team All-Pro, Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander will face some challenges in 2021. Slot receiver Julian Edelman is the top option in the passing game, but White rarely plays in the slot and New England lacks a true alpha receiver on the perimeter. While Brown is tough to cover in the red zone he has six touchdowns inside the 20-yard line this season he is also a threat after the catch. You might have already bought your ticket for Higgins train after his Week 13 performance, which is reasonable considering he posted season-high marks in targets, receptions, touchdowns, and most of all fantasy points at 21.5 against Tennessee. Im assuming Higgins is available to play this weekend after he injured his hamstring a few days ago. Green Bay Packers Pro Bowl corner Jaire Alexander wants to be wherever that ball is in Sundays season opener against the Minnesota Vikings. Early in the season, there were primetime masterpieces against the New Orleans Saints (1-of-2 passing for minus-2 yards, according to Pro Football Focus) and Atlanta Falcons (zero catches allowed in 23 individual matchups against Calvin Ridley, who entered the game tied for the NFL lead in touchdown receptions and receptions on passes thrown 20-plus yards downfield). So, which team boasts the best 1-2 punch at the position? 3) Yards per Target. Packers: Jaire Alexander-A.J. Brown matchup key in Week 16 - Lombardi Ave But only 21 of these were completed, an impressive Catch Rate of 46.7-percent. The Editor-in-Chief of FantasyLabs, Freedman is commonly called the Oracle & the Labyrinthian. And if that volume materializes and Higgins align in front of Rashard Robinson, Higgins could be in for another booming performance. "GMFB" shares the players' performance they will be watching closely in Week 18. All told, Sneed finished his first year in the league with a +47.6 Coverage Rating, four Pass Break-ups, and two interceptions, while giving up only 5.1 Yards per Target. Two of those seven receptions ended in scores, which doesnt improve Robinsons outlook. More WR vs CB videos: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtgKfr6wMuevMoe9nsYiY7sF_Y4WKZWNEMore Robby Anderson & DJ Moore: https://www.youtube.com/playlist. Enter the ultimate combination, Browns WR Rashard Higgins. That's "J-Money." Hell face another challenge this week from A.J. Im not so sure, folks. Having gone from all-rookie as the teams first-round pick in 2018 to Pro Bowl alternate in 2019 to Pro Bowler and All-Pro in 2020, Alexander is about to become a big-money player. DOB 1997-02-09 ( 26.0) Height 5' 10". Even in allowing seven catches for 76 yards against the Colts, he had three pass breakups. In four games of action, Jackson has allowed 16-149-2 on 21 targets. Alexander Cracks Top 10 of 25-And-Under List - Sports Illustrated Green Speed 4.38. In this piece, I leverage snap data fromPro Football Focus to project NFL Week 8 WR/CB matchups, especially shadow situations. Jaire Alexander Game by Game Stats and Performance | ESPN 0: No change. The player Smith was lined up against that day was tight end Travis Kelce. Now, with the season in the rearview mirror, I can present the top ten cornerbacks according to PlayerProfilers advanced metrics. Travis Kelce and Justin Jefferson are unanimous choices for The Associated Press 2022 NFL All-Pro Team, and Sauce Gardner is the first rookie cornerback selected in 41 years. Howard did have three absolute stinkers in 2020, which we have to acknowledge. This was No.1 among all cornerbacks. The Packers were without his services for much of the campaign, though, as he injured his shoulder Week 4 and didn't return until the postseason. For the game, Cooper was 3-38-0 receiving on eight targets and 3-38-0 on six targets directly against Slay. I'd probably say Ja'," defensive lineman Kenny Clark said. For the 2016 season, he was named Second-team All-ACC. Thanks to Scott Barrett for providing me with some of PFFs historical data. Hes dead last among starting corners with a 30.1 PFF coverage grade. As a bigger cornerback, Gilmore normally shadows prototypical No. Alexander missed the majority of the 2021 season with a shoulder injury and has only faced Jefferson as a starter in Week 8 of the 2020 season. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. When Darby was in an Eagles uniform, a matchup against a player like Diontae Johnson would have had fans of the Eagles sitting up at night in the week leading up to the game, fearful of the approaching storm. 6) Passer Rating Allowed. Packers CB Jaire Alexander: Was 'asking for that matchup' against They move him all over the place, Barry said, per Packers.com. Las mejores ofertas para JAIRE Alexander 2022 Panini Mosaico Oro Mosaico SSP 06/10 Green Bay Packers #72 estn en eBay Compara precios y caractersticas de productos nuevos y usados Muchos artculos con envo gratis! Throughout the year, we post our cornerback rankings, allowing the fantasy manager a chance to see what upcoming matchups should be avoided or exploited. According to Pro Football Focus, Alexander conceded just 35 catches (on 69 targets) for 337 yards and two touchdowns (with one interception) to opposing receivers in 2020. 7) Coverage Rating. Higgins has scored more than 10 PPR points just three times this season, and prior to his Week 13 out-of-nowhere game, he had finished below that mark in his last five games. But in Weeks 1, 3, & 7 Slay shadowed Terry McLaurin, A.J. Take a look at photos of Green Bay Packers CB Keisean Nixon during the 2022 NFL season. Ronald Darby Advanced Stats & Metrics Profile. Not that that will affect his outcome this weekend, though. This site .css-110721q{color:#0079F0;}contains commercial content. It wouldnt be fair to label LJarius Sneed as a slot specialist, but he did play inside on 23.9-percent of his snaps last season. Across the two games, he allowed 10 receptions for 188 yards. Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander jumps in front of Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields' scrambling throw for an interception. Packers vs. The No. An unshakable confidence in one's ability to overcome regardless of the circumstances. Kenny Golladay is questionable for this weekends game, and if he plays Jones upside should be even lower. He surrendered more than 50 yards in a game just three times all season, with no more than 61 in a single game. Darby allowed seven (No. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Peyton Manning's reaction to Eli's 'Chad Powers' costume and more NFL quotes of the week, Diggs, Alexander both claim last word in SNF feud, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. This was the highest rate of anyone inside the top ten. 2 Isaac Yiadom and 0.24 fewer than No. Justin Jefferson now has 15 career games with 100-plus receiving yards, tied with Cooper Kupp for second-most since 2020. It came as a shock to no one when the Eagles decided he would be better served seeking alternative employment. In the next 14 games of the season (he missed one with a concussion), he allowed more than this tally just once. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. In two games spent mostly keeping A.J. Also, the latest NFL roster and injury news from Tuesday. In Week 1 of this season, Alexander once again shadowed Thielen, who was 6-110-2 on eight targets. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. "Alexander allowed just 337 yards in coverage in 2020 while earning the fourth. That combination could make for a winning week if Moore gets looked at by Russ this weekend. College Louisville Cardinals. Hamler have returned from injury. He only had two Pass Break-ups, but he didnt allow a single touchdown in his coverage while only surrendering 4.3 Yards per Target. David Carr constructs his own ranking of the top 10 cornerbacks, but All-Pro Jalen Ramsey isn't No. Packers CB Jaire Alexander named second-team All-Pro in 2020 Podcast Teams AFC East Bills Dolphins Jets Patriots AFC North Bengals Browns Ravens Steelers AFC South Colts Jaguars Texans Titans. -2: Medium downgrade. Jaire Alexander was born on February 9, 1997. 3) in his coverage, while he logged 17 (No. Is it the pass rush, or is it the secondary? Given that the Bucs pair of strong receivers in Evans and Chris Godwin, the Giants might choose simply to park Bradberry at left corner, where he has lined up most throughout his career, and let him face on any given snap whoever happens to line up across from him. Rob has allowed 7 of his 10 targets to turn into receptions for a not-so-good 72 percent completion rate against. It's who he is and how he plays. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Select this result to view James W Alexander's phone number, address, and more. The Packers might finally get two of their best defenders back this week. He allowed just 30 of the 59 passes sent his way to be completed, a rate of 50.8-percent that was bettered by only two players. Adam Rank checks in on the state of the Packers in 2022. NFL Network's Peter Schrager lists five players entering '22 season with something to prove. Given the circumstances and the matchup, Cooper has increased bust potential this weekend. Alexander played at Louisville from 2015 to 2017 under head coach Bobby Petrino. Thielen went off for 8-125-1 on nine targets. One important point to consider that most people forget about: different wideouts face different cornerbacks, and different cornerbacks have wildly varying defensive levels. If Cincinnati has studied this secondary at least for a minute, they should know Robinson is a clear must-target corner. Take a look back at photos of Green Bay Packers DL T.J. Slaton during the 2021 season. But so was Alexander. Of course, the Patriots dont really have a No. NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. Kirk Cousins targeted Rob in four of the six routes he covered (66+ percent) but that percentage has dropped to 13 and 14 percent in his last two games. We see how well he's playing and it challenges us.". Although Alexander is not expected to play shadow coverage on Jones, odds are they face each other for most of the game as they align on the right side (looked at from the offenses perspective) of the field. Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander ranked 10th. Over that time, Bradberry has allowed just 20-186-0 and 5.5 yards per target while breaking up six passes and grabbing three interceptions. She reveals the five biggest snubs from the top 10 based on her models. * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader, Transaction, fine, and suspension data since 2002. Watch the best plays by Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander from the 2022 NFL season. He has only allowed 33 completed passes all season long while being targeted on 61 passes. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. You just stand there looking backwards half unconscious from the pain.. 1 at the position with a 90.6 Pro Football Focus (PFF) coverage grade and has just 5.1 yards per target allowed on four targets per game. 34 / 52. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. Metcalf, so his performance is a little more excusable. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. If theres one receiver who can make Alexander revert back to his pre-Weeks 4-7 shadow form, its probably Thielen but his matchup with Alexander must be respected. Not satisfied with this, Ward allowed just 36 of the 80 targets sent his way to be completed, a league-best completion rate of just 45.0-percent. 82-84: WRs Reggie Begelton, Chris Blair, DeAndre Thompkins, Nos. 2022 Panini Mosaic Mosaic Red #72 JAIRE ALEXANDER Green Bay Packers | eBay Im here to highlight three of the best WR/CB matchups to target, and three of the worst WR/CB matchups to avoid for the Week 14 slate of games. 87) fantasy points. Theres no guarantee that Slay will actually tail Cooper. And it hasn't come against nobodies, either. Then Tyreek Hill and the Chiefs took 105 yards off him in Week 14 to the tune of 21.5 (No. Repeating his 2020 game would be ideal for Alexander, however, plenty has changed in two years. Other than that, hes allowed just 42 percent of his targets to end in completions, is allowing a measly 7.5 yards per reception, and has yet to surrender a touchdown to a wide receiver in his coverage. That average-against isnt terrible, but the truth is that VH3 has allowed 8+ targets and 6+ receptions in five games, more than 70 receiving yards in four, and a ridiculous 71 percent completion rate. 34). Among corners with 200+ routes defended, Jimmy Smith ranks tied-second in PPR/Route allowed and hes the leader in PPR/Target against. The only thing missing on Jimmys season-stat line is an interception. Organized tour packages and destinations, negotiated deals with businesses along travel routes Tour Guide Hayward entered the season as PFFs No. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown. Yet, inexplicably, when tasked with keeping Chad Hansen of the Texans quiet, he was torched for 101 yards on eight receptions. Even in allowing seven catches for 76 yards against the Colts, he had three pass breakups. Alexander, a first-round pick by Green Bay in 2018, is the Packers' top cornerback and made the Pro Bowl in 2020. Green Bay Packers Training Camp Countdown: Jaire Alexander Stars as Projected shadow matchups are CAPITALIZED. He ranked sixth with 15.1 snaps per reception, third with 0.64 yards per snap and fifth with a 68.3 passer rating, according to PFF. Which quarterbacks keep defensive coordinators up at night? Packers' Jaire Alexander Trashes Vikings QB Kirk Cousins | Heavy.com 2022 Panini Donruss Fuball #100 JAIRE ALEXANDER silber kein Name And that means, Can I go out there and do it again? Then people will say its not luck; he actually knows how to become an All-Pro football player and do it more than one time., Feature: Bronson Kaufusi's position change, 30 Days Until Training Camp: Potential cuts, 29 Days Until Training Camp: First-year starting QBs, 28 Days: Aaron Jones, AJ Dillon and top running back tandems, 27 Days: Record-setting red-zone dominance, 26 Days: In Wisconsin sports, misery loves company, 25 Days: Matt LaFleur's record-setting start, 24 Days: The triumph of turnovers and the one that got away, Nos. As is always the case with tough matchups, this doesnt mean that Jones cant beat Alexander and reach a good amount of fantasy points, but odds are he does not do that and drops a few PPR points below his season average. Breeland was comfortably inside the top ten at the position in a host of key categories. Now imagine him going against a corner that is clearly underperforming this season Hargreaves has the 114th grade in PFF CB ranks, out of 125 qualified corners. Bronx, New York, United States . That "swag" is justified. Hilton has massively underwhelmed in his first year with quarterback Philip Rivers, but hes coming off the bye and is still No. 73) fantasy points in Week 4, matched up mostly with D.K. On top of that, he was beat deep for a long reception toward the end of the game that was called back by a questionable penalty. Ronald Darby spent most of the 2019 season decidedly not at the races. With this matchup, Alexander might revert back to his pre-Weeks 4-6 shadow form. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Draft Team Green Bay Packers. Weight 196. He defended an average of 36.9 routes per game, and coincidentally allowed that exact number of receiving yards per game. 1, I will look and say OK, where do you want to compete and where do you want to be? defensive backs coach Jerry Gray said during OTAs. Quarterbacks found little success when looking his way in 2020, with targets in his direction earning the passers a rating of just 51.4. Robinson has been one of the best receivers against shadow coverage, with two performances above 14 PPR points in two of those four games. It was a surprising decision for the defense to make. He allowed 75.6-percent (No. 1 corner on our rankings, Alexander led the position with a 0.0-percent Burn Rate last season. Brown was named to the Pro Bowl this season. Aaron Rodgers is fresh off his second straight MVP season, but in the wake of Davante Adams' departure to Las Vegas, is Green Bay still a top contender? Vikings WR Justin Jefferson scorched the Packers in Week 1, generating nine catches for 184 yards and two TDs in the 23-7 season-opening trouncing. According to playwright Silva Semerciyan, witches cant be burned. See the highest graded players from Week 8 of the NFL season, according to Pro Football Focus. Alexander has maintained tunnel vision throughout. His 0.64 yards allowed per snap were second fewest to only Los Angeles' Jalen Ramsey (0.53) among cornerbacks with at least 400 coverage snaps, while Alexander's 68.3 opponent passer rating was fourth lowest among cornerbacks. Hes a do-it-all receiver. Action:Large downgrade for Smith-Schuster, Kickoff: 4:05 p.m. Jaire Alexander - Pro-Football-Reference.com Just for context, that distance between Smith and Moreland is the same as the distance between Moreland and the 11th-best cornerback. Cynthia Frelund's model projects the final scores, win probability, and cover probability for every NFL game in week 17 of the 2022 season. Take a look at photos of Green Bay Packers CB Jaire Alexander from his Pro Bowl season. Born: Not being afraid to shine a light. Higgins has been absolutely ridiculous this season. Simply put, he's not afraid to show who he is and what he's about. 2) Fantasy Points Allowed per Coverage Snap and 1.20 (No. Stefon Diggs on trash talk with Jaire Alexander: 'I finished it. I got 11/1):I have made updates based on injury reports for the week. It combines market shares of targets and air yards and is available atAirYards.com. Kickoff: 8:20 p.m. But I still expect Bradberry to be on Evans, with whom he has a long-held rivalry from their days together in the NFC South with the now Giants corner having spent the first four years of his career with the Panthers. The second best result is James W Alexander age 80+ in Ogden, UT in the Lynn neighborhood. By the eye and the numbers, it was a bad performance. Analytics guru Cynthia Frelund uses her models to project win share leaders for the 2021 NFL season. He has said hes going to be out there, so Im confident hell be part of Cincys offense come game time. Thats horrid. Alexander has toed the line against Mike Evans, Adam Thielen, Justin Jefferson, Calvin Ridley, Allen Robinson, A.J. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Green Bay Packers news fromFanSided Daily, Packers: Three standout performances from Week 15 win vs. Panthers, Packers can clinch the No. Other than that, Smith has been simply unbeatable. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he wants to bring another Super Bowl to Green Bay, and Panthers OC Ben McAdoo discusses the continued QB competition in Charlotte. I think the first battle starts within and it starts with myself. 33 / 52. There were three games in 2020 in which he allowed five receptions. He had a league-leading 18 Pass Break-ups and allowed a meager 5.4 (No. Gusty call by Mike Pettine to send Jaire Alexander on the blitz and it pays off with the CB unchecked off the edge to sack Kirk Cousins for the safety. February 9,1997 Provo MTC welcomes first new missionaries in 15 months as training This led to his 7.4 Fantasy Points Allowed per Game, making him the second most stingy among all corners in 2020. Powered by. Rashard Robinson, on the other hand, has been rather meh. Paris Hilton recalls late-night attacks which saw her handcuffed In that game, he allowed just two receptions on seven targets for 29 yards and picked off a pass. Super Bowl LVI Viewing Guide: Staff picks, favorite prop bets, and more. Davis typically shadows larger No. Alexander admitted hed like to shadow Jefferson, but is likely splitting the field with Rasul Douglas. "He came in with this swag, this personality on the field that we hadn't really seen around here for a while.". All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. We present them here for purely educational purposes. 3) Fantasy Points per Cover Snap and 1.30 (No. According to Pro Football Focus, Alexander conceded just 35 catches (on 69 targets) for 337 yards and two touchdowns . You probably don't need me to tell you, but Thielen faces Alexander this weekend. "If I know one side of the field's locked down, you can take that safety and put him somewhere else and you maybe have a lurker in the middle of the field as opposed to a guy who has to sit on the deep half. Take a look back at photos of Green Bay Packers G Jon Runyan during the 2021 season. Cynthia Frelund ranks the top 10 CB duos entering the 2021 season. Brown and Marvin Jones on his way to his first Pro Bowl nod and a spot on the AP All-Pro second team. WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating) is a stat created byJosh Hermsmeyer. The NFL's highest-paid players at every position: Here's who makes the most money, from QB to punter. In his first two seasons, Bradberry played mostly at left corner but in 2018-19, the Panthers used him to shadow big-bodied No. inCharlotte,NC, College: Copyright 2023 Action Network Inc, All Rights Reserved.Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | AdChoices. Teams couldnt find a way to beat him deep, but they also discovered that he wasnt in the mood to give up much in the short to intermediate areas of the field either. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Take a look at photos of Green Bay Packers RB Patrick Taylor during the 2022 NFL season. He has to be ready. The Baltimore Ravens boast two of the best big money cornerbacks in the game in Marcus Peters and Marlon Humphrey. This was thanks in no small part to his ability to get his hands on the ball. Smith-Schuster had a season-high 14 targets last week, and he could see significant volume once again if perimeter receiver Diontae Johnson (leg/ankle) misses Week 8. The GMFB crew make their 2022 regular season awards. A physical, press-man defender, Bradberry played left corner in Week 1, but in the six games since then he has been used in shadow coverage . Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander intercepts a pass thrown by Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Justin Jefferson vs Jaire Alexander FULL MATCHUP! (WR vs CB) 2020 When you consider that Bashaud Breelands Best Comparable Playeris Xavien Howard, it should come as little surprise that the former also features among our top corners for 2020. Among receivers, Arizonas DeAndre Hopkins ranked second in the NFL in receiving yards, Minnesotas Justin Jefferson (two games) finished third, Seattles DK Metcalf ranked sixth, Kansas Citys Tyreek Hill ranked seventh and Chicagos Allen Robinson (two games) ranked eighth and Washingtons Terry McLaurin ranked 11th. He broke up 11 (No. Packers Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander is hoping to repeat a play he made that cost Vikings QB Kirk Cousins a win in the 2020 season opener. Hall has been targeted more than thrice the times Moore is averaging in the last three weeks. Week 8 WR/CB Matchups: Adam Thielen vs. Jaire Alexander, Shadow Grades He broke up 17 passes, one fewer than Jaire Alexander, and also logged 10 interceptions. The problem with that Jones vs. Jaire matchup from Week 2, though, is that that game was pretty much the second-worst of the cornerback through 2020. It's an attitude born out of not arrogance, but rather an indomitable confidence cultivated over years of proving the doubters wrong in his journey from a three-star recruit to one of the NFL's brightest young stars. 3. After having back-to-back 100-yard performances in Weeks 4 and 6 (with a Week 5 bye), Patrick (hamstring) exited Week 7 early with a soft-tissue tweak and is uncertain for this weekend. 8 in our rankings. Jaire Alexander was born in Charlotte, NC. Odds & lines subject to change. Brown. 1 among qualified cornerbacks last year. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. "I think that's important, in order to have that swag is to have that confidence in yourself and being able to love yourself. Also in 12 games, Davis has 60 catches for 945 yards and five touchdowns. That was the lowest in the NFL among starters, according to SIS. His first shadow assignment ever was against Thielen in Week 12 of 2018. Aaron Donald and Jaire Alexander are the first players to be revealed on the 2023 Pro Bowl Games NFC roster ahead of the full roster unveiling on Wednesday. 1. He just raises the level in our room. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. Alexander will be heading into a contract season in 2021. Wherever he want to go well have the best guy on him, Alexander said. But it was a third member of their defensive backfield who showed out the most last season. In fact, only five other cornerbacks are currently giving up more PPR/Target than Alexander while having at least 69 targets to their name. Breaking Down 2020's Best Cornerbacks with PlayerProfiler As we get more clarity during the week on the injury status of receivers and corners, I will update my WR/CB projections. Desmond King departed Los Angeles with back-to-back relatively bad games in which he allowed 11.0 and 12.6 PPR points to his covered WRs, and also had a couple of rough games in his first couple for Tennessee (10.9 and 15.0). "It's something I really appreciate.". Weve communicated a couple of times about his goals also, and the thing Ive told him is his biggest problem is going to be him. WR/CB Matchups of the Week Vikings WR Adam Thielen vs. Packers CB Jaire Alexander Kickoff: 1 p.m. The game that summed up the difference between the 2019 and 2020 players came in Week 13 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. No promotions available. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 1 receivers and was one of the few shadow defenders capable of tailing his man from the perimeter to the slot. Theyll put me on Kirk Cousins for all that matter, Alexander quipped. When it comes to season-long leagues, your lineup will always feature your top wideouts. He also chipped in with a Pass Break-up in each game and notched his first career interception in Week 2.