Across the two games, he allowed 10 receptions for 188 yards. According to Pro Football Focus, Alexander conceded just 35 catches (on 69 targets) for 337 yards and two touchdowns . There were 73 qualified players who boasted a better Coverage Rating than his -23.8 showing. Packers Experiences powered by QuintEvents. Coach and player worked ad nauseum this summer to round out Alexander's game, pushing the 5-foot-10, 196-pound corner past specializing in press-man coverage and learning how to integrate off-coverage into his game when the situation warrants it. Cousins had led the NFL in interceptions coming. 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. 2) Fantasy Points Allowed per Target. Alexander admitted hed like to shadow Jefferson, but is likely splitting the field with Rasul Douglas. No other key contributor in the secondary has a mark of even 60. Take a look back at photos of Green Bay Packers DL T.J. Slaton during the 2021 season. 'Hey, am I doing the right thing? Draft Team Green Bay Packers. CB Jaire Alexander. The player Smith was lined up against that day was tight end Travis Kelce. Brown and Marvin Jones on his way to his first Pro Bowl nod and a spot on the AP All-Pro second team. 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. Thanks to Scott Barrett for providing me with some of PFFs historical data. Projected shadow matchups are CAPITALIZED. 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. Diggs hasnt topped 50 yards in either of the past two weeks, but hes Nos. Haden posted 13 (No. Round 1. For the game, Cooper was 3-38-0 receiving on eight targets and 3-38-0 on six targets directly against Slay. The 2019 Defensive Player of the Year, Gilmore has had a challenging season. Veteran Jimmy Smith came in at No. 2) Fantasy Points Allowed per Coverage Snap and 1.20 (No. Yes, it has been bad, and it is getting worse. Take a look at photos at Green Bay Packers LB Eric Wilson during the 2022 NFL season. Take a look at photos of Green Bay Packers CB Keisean Nixon during the 2022 NFL season. Hall is one of only eight corners with 150+ routes defended to have no interceptions and only one broken pass in his targets. ET on Sunday | TV: NBC. Smith-Schuster was 2-6-0 on six targets and 0-0-0 on two targets against Humphrey, specifically. 4). For Sunday Night Football, he might be stuck with small-school, seventh-round rookie Ben DiNucci. Which he did, signing with the Washington Football Team. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. 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. But under first-year coach Kevin OConnell, who helped Cooper Kupp lead the NFL in receiving yards last season, Jefferson is expected to see plenty of targets and be moved around the field to produce the best matchups on offense. In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks ranks his five scariest players at the position. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. 7) Pass Break-ups in 2020, with three in Week 6 against the Browns and another three against the Bengals in Week 10. NFL Network's Peter Schrager lists five players entering '22 season with something to prove. 36 / 52. Episode 2 of the "Top 100 Players of 2022" aired on Sunday, with three cornerbacks making the list between Nos. With his size, Darius Slayton is the type of receiver Carlton would typically shadow, but Sterling Shepard looks like the teams No. Which players will make the greatest contribution to their team's success? He just raises the level in our room. Smiths most generous game of the season came in Week 3 when he allowed five receptions for 62 yards, but it wasnt a wide receiver who did most of the damage. It came as a shock to no one when the Eagles decided he would be better served seeking alternative employment. 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. All rights reserved. In a September 9 locker room interview, Alexander was asked whatd he do if he were to cover Cousins. He broke up 11 (No. Is it more important for a team to harass the passer, making the coverage an easier assignment? (College Stats), Weighted Career AV (100-95-): 30 (3755th overall since 1960). BYU Provo's A Wilder Night: Three One-Act Plays is an Ethereal, Lovely, Delightful Evening. After all, whats the point of following a receiver all over the field when the opposing team has two receivers good enough to draw shadow coverage? But Kelce has made many a cornerback or safety look stupid, so no reason to forget the fine work Ward put in over the campaign. See what changes the Green Bay Packers made to their roster this past off-season along with predictions on their best and worst case scenarios. That's "J-Money." 78-80: Delontae Scott, Carlo Kemp, Bronson Kaufusi, Nos. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. Matthew Freedman (@MattFtheOracle) October 29, 2020. 3 cornerback. In Week 12, with Allen Robinson for company, Alexander allowed just five receptions for 47 yards on 12 targets. In Week 1, he gave up nine receptions for 114 yards against the Dallas Cowboys. Rashard Robinson, on the other hand, has been rather meh. In limited action, Okudah has allowed 24-350-0 on 35 targets. In fact, only five other cornerbacks are currently giving up more PPR/Target than Alexander while having at least 69 targets to their name. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. This was No.1 among all cornerbacks. David Carr constructs his own ranking of the top 10 cornerbacks, but All-Pro Jalen Ramsey isn't No. 70) Burn Rate, and a 132.7 (No. The AFC and NFC rosters for the 2023 Pro Bowl Games were revealed Wednesday night on NFL Network and NFL.com. Join Now "Footballguys is the best premium fantasy football only site on the planet." Green Bay Packers Cornerback Jaire Alexander #23 2020 Defensive Highlights Without a clear-cut top receiver to shadow, I expect Davis to play primarily at left corner, where hell see Shepard most. Coach Matt LaFleur said pass rusher Za'Darius Smith and CB Jaire Alexander will practice Tuesday and he's hopeful they'll play Saturday. Although these cornerbacks shadow periodically, I cannot say with confidence that they will follow opposing No. According to playwright Silva Semerciyan, witches cant be burned. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Against the Cowboys in Week 1, Ramsey had a tough matchup and allowed a line of 8-81-0 receiving on nine targets. In the next 14 games of the season (he missed one with a concussion), he allowed more than this tally just once. Rob has allowed 7 of his 10 targets to turn into receptions for a not-so-good 72 percent completion rate against. While this is not expected to be the fifth SC on A-Rob, Hargreaves should be on Robinson for most of the game given their usual alignments. 71) touchdowns. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. In this week's edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks explains why he's not worried about job titles among the Patriots' coaching staff. In Weeks 1-2, he allowed 8-148-1 receiving on 12 targets, and then he missed Week 5 after testing positive for COVID-19. Hes a do-it-all receiver. Week 14 WR/CB Matchups: Who to target and avoid in DFS lineups, Rams WR depth chart outlook following Allen Robinson signing, Davante Adams traded to the Las Vegas Raiders, Tom Brady unretires to join the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for his 23rd season, Aaron Rodgers reportedly agrees to a four-year extension with the Green Bay Packers, Riskiest and safest plays from 2021 NFL Season. Jalen Ramsey Advanced Stats & Metrics Profile. The third result is James Chris Alexander age 50s in Ivins, UT. 75-77: Coy Cronk, Willington Previlon, Jack Heflin, Nos. 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? It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Even in allowing seven catches for 76 yards against the Colts, he had three pass breakups. The Burn Rate fizzled down to 1.8-percent (No. Take a look at photos of Green Bay Packers RB Patrick Taylor during the 2022 NFL season. Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (shoulder) will miss a minimum of three games after being placed on injured reserve on Saturday. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 87) fantasy points. The biggest thing that he has to do is, No. 71-74: Christian Uphoff, Henry Black, Innis Gaines, Jake Dolegala, Nos. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 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. 1 on the team with market shares of 19% and 28% of targets and air yards. As we get more clarity during the week on the injury status of receivers and corners, I will update my WR/CB projections. 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. 4) Fantasy Points per Target. 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. It's who he is and how he plays. In four games of action, Jackson has allowed 16-149-2 on 21 targets. 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. Updated Sep 16, 2022 at 7:51pm Getty Jaire Alexander is preparing for seventh matchup with the Bears after missing both of last year's games for the Packers. His 29.9 PFF coverage grade suggests the extent to which he is overmatched. 6 in both Coverage Rating (+47.6) and Catch Rate Allowed (52.5-percent). Kickoff: 8:20 p.m. His unparalleled self-confidence acted as the precursor for the shutdown cornerback Alexander has become over the past three years. Xavier Rhodes finished his final season as a member of the Vikings with a -34.2 (No. Higgins has been absolutely ridiculous this season. No promotions available. Analytics guru Cynthia Frelund uses her models to project win share leaders for the 2021 NFL season. Jaire Alexander on covering Justin Jefferson: 'The best guy will be on him', Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander spoke to the media on Friday about the matchup against the Vikings' pass-catchers as well as his mindset going into Week 1. He allowed an average of 4.7 receptions and 72.9 yards per game, with a 69.3-percent (No. 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. CB Jaire Alexander. Hilton has massively underwhelmed in his first year with quarterback Philip Rivers, but hes coming off the bye and is still No. Alexander is playing like one of the leagues best corners right now. The same could be said in 2020 for Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander. 0: No change. 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. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Mic'd Up: Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander fields his own punt at Packers camp. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. 8 in our rankings. Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander joins NFL Network. She reveals the five biggest snubs from the top 10 based on her models. Money has been flying around the NFL in recent weeks, but a host of high-profile players still need to get PAID. And when it comes to which member of Green Bay's roster personifies that ideal more than anyone, it's a fairly easy answer whenever players and coaches are surveyed for their opinion. 7 among qualified cornerbacks with a mere 6.0 Yards per Target allowed, while his 10.1 Yards per Reception Allowed was the eighth-best mark. 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. What is the best possible team money could buy in 2022? So you have to be able to compete all the time within yourself, even when the ball is not coming your way. Brown is having an impressive second season in the league after his breakout rookie year. Defensive backs coach Jerry Gray, a former four-time Pro Bowl cornerback in his own right, appreciates how the 23-year-old Alexander properly balances his confidence with understanding he's still not a finished product. 3) Fantasy Points per Cover Snap and 1.30 (No. Smith wasnt exactly peppered with targets in 2020, with quarterbacks looking his way just 45 times last season. "Jaire always has it," defensive coordinator Mike Pettine responded. In his three-plus years with the Patriots, Gilmore hasallowed a 51.0% catch rate and 6.6 yards per target. Not only that, but hes also allowed 71 percent of passes to end in completions with an average 13.8 Y/R allowed to his covered wide receiver. 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 so was Alexander. Just for context, that distance between Smith and Moreland is the same as the distance between Moreland and the 11th-best cornerback. Given how inconsistent Evans has been this year and the struggles he has had against Bradbury, he will carry extra downside risk in Week 8. Brown. Or write about sports? With Lockett and Metcalf in tow, Moore is nothing more than the WR3 of the team. Its not guaranteed that Bradberry will shadow Evans. 6 with 10.3 targets per game, and he has had seven-plus targets and 75-plus yards in every week but one. It's pretty cool. NFL Network's Stacey Dales reports Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander, safety Adrian Amos look like they're trending toward playing vs. the New York Giants. But Cooper is still No. Jaire Alexander's 2020-2021 Season Jaire Alexander has one of the toughest jobs for the Packers defense. Justin Jefferson vs Jaire Alexander FULL MATCHUP! I dont get caught in the hype of players, Alexander said. 6 in our rankings, and no cornerback in the top ten allowed fewer Fantasy Points per Game than Smiths 3.7 mark. 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. Youve said before you always want to be on the guy thats getting the ball the most is that your attitude then for this week, a Packers reporter asked in a September 9 interview, referring to the possibility Alexander shadows Justin Jefferson in Week 1. Find out the buzz as we track interesting items of news from today's camp. He seems to attack each play with the mindset that hes the best cornerback in the NFL and hes probably not wrong. Just this past weekend he went off for a season-high 25.6 points against Chicago. 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.