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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. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. This was the highest rate of anyone inside the top ten. Hamler have returned from injury. The content on this page is for informational purposes only. Ronald Darby spent most of the 2019 season decidedly not at the races. 72). Which players will make the greatest contribution to their team's success? Cynthia Frelund ranks the top 10 CB duos entering the 2021 season. February 9,1997 Take a look back at photos of Green Bay Packers RB Aaron Jones during the 2021 season. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Take a look back at photos of Green Bay Packers RB AJ Dillon during the 2021 season. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2022 Panini Mosaic Mosaic Red #72 JAIRE ALEXANDER Green Bay Packers at the best online prices at eBay! The Editor-in-Chief of FantasyLabs, Freedman is commonly called the Oracle & the Labyrinthian. 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. WR/CB Matchups of the Week Vikings WR Adam Thielen vs. Packers CB Jaire Alexander Kickoff: 1 p.m. Brown is having an impressive second season in the league after his breakout rookie year. In his 17 games, he allowed 10 yards or less seven times. He has to be ready. Alexander has toed the line against Mike Evans, Adam Thielen, Justin Jefferson, Calvin Ridley, Allen Robinson, A.J. According to PFF, 78 corners played at least half of the passing snaps. Boyd is pacing toward his third consecutive 1,000-yard season, and he has a team-high 21% target share. Plus, why competition is key for the Packers and where Rob Gronkowski ranks among the top tight ends of all time. . For the 2016 season, he was named Second-team All-ACC. Kenny Golladay is questionable for this weekends game, and if he plays Jones upside should be even lower. 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. Take a look at photos of Green Bay Packers S Rudy Ford during the 2022 NFL season. That was Alexander in 2020, who took the next step in his career by earning second-team All-Pro honors. I'd probably say Ja'," defensive lineman Kenny Clark said. Hell face another challenge this week from A.J. But Smith-Schuster has just 6.6 yards per target this year vs. 9.2 from 2017-19, and he has had more than eight targets in a game just once in 2020. I have been notoriously low on Boyd since he was a prospect entering the league, but even I must admit his matchup this week is immaculate. Jaire Alexander's 2020-2021 Season Jaire Alexander has one of the toughest jobs for the Packers defense. That means Gilmore could certainly tail Diggs this year as the new No. Ever since his rookie year, the Packers have periodically tried to use Alexander in shadow coverage, and it usually hasnt gone well for him. 1 receivers, but who is the true top pass-game option for the Giants? There are two cornerbacks with matchups on the shadow borderline. I take a cautious approach to injured players who I expect to be questionable or out. Would love your thoughts, please comment. He gave up 10+ PPR points to Minny, 6+ to Washington, and 10+ once more this past week to Baltimore. See the highest graded players from Week 8 of the NFL season, according to Pro Football Focus. It's who he is and how he plays. He was No. "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. Throughout the year, we post our cornerback rankings, allowing the fantasy manager a chance to see what upcoming matchups should be avoided or exploited. In fact, only five other cornerbacks are currently giving up more PPR/Target than Alexander while having at least 69 targets to their name. The completion rate against him fell to 57.5-percent (No. 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. 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. Now, with the season in the rearview mirror, I can present the top ten cornerbacks according to PlayerProfilers advanced metrics. Justin Jefferson vs Jaire Alexander FULL MATCHUP! (WR vs CB) 2020 Draft: Green Bay Packers in the 1st round (18th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. When the Cowboys played the Lions in Week 11 last year, Slay shadowed Cooper on 87.5% of his routes. Green Bay Packers Pro Bowl corner Jaire Alexander wants to be wherever that ball is in Sundays season opener against the Minnesota Vikings. 1 receiver for the Bills. UPDATE (Sun. After moving to the slot in the middle of last year, Humphrey faced Smith-Schuster in Week 17 and shut him down. Packers' Jaire Alexander Brutally Roasts Bears Fans Ahead of Matchup In his most recent group interview on Christmas Eve, he talked openly about not being the tallest or biggest player on the field but he has one superpower few others can match: swagger. Theres going to be steps that you have to take to get back there. Veteran Jimmy Smith came in at No. Take a look at photos at Green Bay Packers LB Eric Wilson during the 2022 NFL season. 3. If by the weekend it seems likely that they will play, I will include them in my updates. After being named second-team All-Pro following the 2020 season, Alexander entered 2021 as one of the best cornerbacks in the league. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. Among corners with 200+ routes defended, Jimmy Smith ranks tied-second in PPR/Route allowed and hes the leader in PPR/Target against. Jaire Alexander | Green Bay Packers CB | NFL and PFF stats | PFF The deal keeps Alexander in Green Bay through 2026. DOB 1997-02-09 ( 26.0) Height 5' 10". Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Another year at or near the top of our rankings should see him earn a bumper payday, somewhere along the lines of the next player in our rankings. Smith, on the other hand, has allowed 10+ PPR points once this season (to Kansas City in Week 3). But in four games between Weeks 12 and 16 (he sat out Week 14 with a concussion), he allowed an average of 65 yards per outing. Oh, and Jacksonville has Mike Glennon as its starting quarterback these days Jaire Alexander is a top-20 corner in PPR/Target allowed to his covered wide receivers, which is not an easy thing to do considering hes been targeted 69 times already this season. In that case, Jones might be in for a tough one. In the absence of an established perimeter threat, White typically stays at left corner, where I expect him to play most against Jakobi Meyers, an injury fill-in for starter NKeal Harry (concussion). With Lockett and Metcalf in tow, Moore is nothing more than the WR3 of the team. JAIRE Alexander 2022 Panini Mosaico Oro Mosaico SSP 06/10 Green Bay 6) Passer Rating Allowed. Kings first four games finished with the cornerback allowing 7.9 PPR points at most, and fewer than two fantasy points twice, although on limited playing time. GREEN BAY Swagger has been a popular buzz word inside the Packers' locker room this season, often used to describe the unquantifiable inertia powering the team's 13-win campaign. Higgins has been absolutely ridiculous this season. Slay was one of the leagues most reliable cover men for over half a decade in Detroit. Those looking his way posted a passer rating of just 64.2 (No. "So he's playing at a high level and it's great as a coordinator when you have that. 2 Isaac Yiadom and 0.24 fewer than No. 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. 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. Hilton has massively underwhelmed in his first year with quarterback Philip Rivers, but hes coming off the bye and is still No. Howard also didnt exactly enjoy his two games against the Bills last season. 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. In DFS contests, though, you better keep an eye on some of the upcoming WR/CB matchups if you want to really identify the best and worst plays of the upcoming slate of games. Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander intercepts a pass thrown by Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. It came as a shock to no one when the Eagles decided he would be better served seeking alternative employment. Consider 2020, albeit when Jefferson was a. 73) fantasy points in Week 4, matched up mostly with D.K. Weight 196. Even in allowing seven catches for 76 yards against the Colts, he had three pass breakups. 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. 11/1):I have made updates based on injury reports for the week. Oh, and he wont turn 25 until four days before Super Bowl LVI. 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. He was released by the Vikings and signed a one-year pact with the Indianapolis Colts, where the Rhodes to redemption began. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. The Baltimore Ravens boast two of the best big money cornerbacks in the game in Marcus Peters and Marlon Humphrey. Stefon Diggs on trash talk with Jaire Alexander: 'I finished it. I got He just raises the level in our room. "The biggest thing you have to do is you have to fight against yourself of getting complacent," Gray said. What is the best possible team money could buy in 2022? Justin Jefferson now has 15 career games with 100-plus receiving yards, tied with Cooper Kupp for . But with the matchup and rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa making his first start, Parker could underwhelm. Packers: Jaire Alexander-A.J. Brown matchup key in Week 16 - Lombardi Ave In this piece, I leverage snap data fromPro Football Focus to project NFL Week 8 WR/CB matchups, especially shadow situations. As we get more clarity during the week on the injury status of receivers and corners, I will update my WR/CB projections. 8 in our rankings. Dating back to last season, he has allowed just 6.0 yards per target and become a true shutdown defender. Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander gifts a young fan with the football following his scooping interception against Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen. We see how well he's playing and it challenges us.". "GMFB" discuss which on-field relationship will flourish in 2022. 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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. But he went about his business of locking down a large chunk of the players he was tasked with covering. Diggs hasnt topped 50 yards in either of the past two weeks, but hes Nos. Texans WR Will Fuller vs. Packers CB Jaire Alexander. "It's something I really appreciate.". Jaire Alexander is a top-20 corner in PPR/Target allowed to his covered wide receivers, which is not an easy thing to do considering he's been targeted 69 times already this season. It starts with me and thats just the mentality I have to approach the game.. But he broke his collarbone in Week 3 and missed six games. Shadow matchups since Week 12, 2019: Julio: 4-58-0 (6 targets) Nuk: 4-19-0 (7) Julio: 4-58-0 (6) MT: 2-9-0 (4) Keenan: 1-9-0 (3) A-Rob: 6-50-0 (9) Davante: 3-33-0 (5), Matthew Freedman (@MattFtheOracle) October 27, 2020. Jaire Alexander Is a Top Five Cornerback - Last Word on Pro Football Jaire Alexander, CB - Full 2020 Highlights - YouTube NFL.com keeps you up to date with all of the latest league news from around the NFL. He intercepted one pass and broke up 13, down from two picks and 17 passes defensed in 2019, but quarterbacks were much less willing to throw his way this year. 2) Pass Break-ups. 6 in our rankings, and no cornerback in the top ten allowed fewer Fantasy Points per Game than Smiths 3.7 mark. "I feel like he should've been first team but that's another discussion. Enter the ultimate combination, Browns WR Rashard Higgins. He bounced back though, with nine combined receptions allowed in his four games for a total of 52 yards. 7) Pass Break-ups in 2020, with three in Week 6 against the Browns and another three against the Bengals in Week 10. 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. Alexander will be heading into a contract season in 2021. Take a look at the defensive backs who were named to the AFC and NFC rosters for the 2023 Pro Bowl Games in Las Vegas, Nevada. They move him all over the place, Barry said, per Packers.com. It's that time of year again, when NFL players cast their votes to identify the best in the league heading into the 2021 NFL season. In the next 14 games of the season (he missed one with a concussion), he allowed more than this tally just once. As the Meat Puppets once put it: Some things will never change. It was a callback to the 2020 season opener at U.S. Bank Stadium where Alexander sacked Cousins on a corner blitz in the end zone, resulting in a safety that sparked a 12-point swing that gave the Packers a lead they never relinquished in a 43-34 victory on the road. Jones has scored 13+ PPR points in five of his last seven games. Projected shadow matchups are CAPITALIZED. As well as needing to be strong up front to limit Henry on the ground, the combination of Alexander and Kevin King will both need to be on top of their games to stop Tannehill connecting with Brown and Davis for big plays. Week 14 WR/CB Matchups: Who to target and avoid in DFS lineups His Burn Rate was a dismal 4.0-percent (No. 85-88: LBs Ray Wilborn, Scoota Harris; OL Zach Johnson, Jacob Capra. 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. 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. On November 11, 2019 November 11, 2019 By fron2177. Xavien Howard enjoyed a season for the ages as one of the lynchpins of the Miami Dolphins defense. Its not easy because everybody is going to be go at you now. Breeland didnt exactly spend his entire season locked in mortal combat with undisputed alphas, we have to acknowledge. Keelan Cole, playing for a Trevor-Lawrence-seeking Jags, had his moments early in the season and a few other good games here and there, but hes not been otherworldly. 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. But in Weeks 1-2, he shadowed Preston Williams and D.K. Justin Jefferson now has 15 career games with 100-plus receiving yards, tied with Cooper Kupp for second-most since 2020. 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. Despite that tease, I am not here to answer, nor even lend my opinion one way or the other, to this quandary. He broke up 17 passes, one fewer than Jaire Alexander, and also logged 10 interceptions. With wide receivers being the second-highest scoring position only behind quarterbacks, its critical to pick the best possible players at the position if you want to rack up big-time points every week. BYU Provo's A Wilder Night: Three One-Act Plays is an Ethereal, Lovely, Delightful Evening. Green and Darius Slayton, all of whom are comparable to Cooper with their size and playing style. 3 Jimmy Moreland. 16). 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. The game that summed up the difference between the 2019 and 2020 players came in Week 13 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Packers' Jaire Alexander Trashes Vikings QB Kirk Cousins | Heavy.com Take a look back at photos of Green Bay Packers G Jon Runyan during the 2021 season. The players ranked in the top 10 of the "Top 100 Players of 2021" were revealed on Sunday, and Cynthia Frelund's analytics suggest some deserving players were left out. Indeed, he resembled a piece of burnt toast for large parts of the season in the Philadelphia Eagles defensive backfield. Brown has 376 yards after the catch, including 73- and 69-yard touchdowns he took the house as he sprinted past defenders. Take a look at photos of Green Bay Packers TE Tyler Davis during the 2022 NFL season. Money has been flying around the NFL in recent weeks, but a host of high-profile players still need to get PAID. Week 8 WR/CB Matchups: Adam Thielen vs. Jaire Alexander, Shadow Grades ET on Sunday | TV: NBC. In his three-plus years with the Patriots, Gilmore hasallowed a 51.0% catch rate and 6.6 yards per target. He had streaks of four and five consecutive games with an interception during the season. Meyers should struggle mightily against the All-Pro defender. The same could be said in 2020 for Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander. It's evident in his play style, in his candor and in his interactions with teammates (Alexander says he has a handshake with "everybody on the team"). Its not guaranteed that Bradberry will shadow Evans. Robinson hasnt been shadowed since Week 9, and he has seen shadow coverage four times this season. Yet, this is where Alexander feels most alive. Denzel Ward 2020 Productivity & Efficiency Metrics. In the next 14 games of the season (he missed one with a concussion), he allowed more than this tally just once. He has only allowed 33 completed passes all season long while being targeted on 61 passes. CB Jaire Alexander. Jaire Alexander NFL Stats & News - RotoWire That was the lowest in the NFL among starters, according to SIS. Jaire Alexander Stats, News and Video - CB | NFL.com Pos = left, right or slot WR or CB He had one of the game's best, Darrelle Revis, for four seasons with the New York Jets. Try selecting a different location. Join Now "Footballguys is the best premium fantasy football only site on the planet." That was a good-not-great performance, but enough for Jones to reach 12.3 PPR points on the day. 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. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Paris Hilton has revealed how she endured sexual abuse when she was sent to 'tough love' boarding schools as a teenager. "Jaire always has it," defensive coordinator Mike Pettine responded. Latest on Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Week 7 WR/CB Matchups: Allen Robinson vs. Jalen Ramsey, Shadow Grades Editors note:Patriots CB Stephon Gilmore (knee) is tentatively projected OUT. No promotions available. 68-70: Jake Hanson and two specialist challengers, Nos. 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. 87) fantasy points. Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander jumps in front of Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields' scrambling throw for an interception. That's "J-Money." Theyll put me on Kirk Cousins for all that matter, Alexander quipped. 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. 63) fantasy points allowed against Robert Woods and the Rams in Week 8. Breeland was comfortably inside the top ten at the position in a host of key categories. Quarterbacks found little success when looking his way in 2020, with targets in his direction earning the passers a rating of just 51.4. 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! But his previous shadowing inconsistency and history with Thielen give me the tiniest bit of pause. Odds & lines subject to change. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. Fuller is dynamic enough to beat any corner. 7 and 12 in the NFL with 10 targets and 86.1 yards receiving per game. 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. Packers Experiences powered by QuintEvents. Im not so sure, folks. Green Bay Packers, Jaire Alexander (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images). Brown this week. Take a look back at photos of Green Bay Packers DL T.J. Slaton during the 2021 season. Pictured: Jaire Alexander. The mystery surrounding this performance should not overshadow a season spent closing the Rhodes once again. Just for context, that distance between Smith and Moreland is the same as the distance between Moreland and the 11th-best cornerback. 65-67: Ka'dar Hollman, Kabion Ento, Stanford Samuels, Nos. Jaire Alexander doesn't believe Jefferson will repeat those theatrics in the Week 17 rematch. No cornerback averaged fewer than his 0.22 Fantasy Points Allowed per Cover Snap. James Alexander in UT - Address & Phone Number | Whitepages According to playwright Silva Semerciyan, witches cant be burned. 7) Pass Break-ups and averaged 0.22 (No. 75-77: Coy Cronk, Willington Previlon, Jack Heflin, Nos. No joke. In this edition of the Scout's Notebook, Bucky Brooks ranks his five scariest players at the position. For Sunday Night Football, he might be stuck with small-school, seventh-round rookie Ben DiNucci. Sneed got off to something of a hot start, allowing just seven receptions on 14 targets in his first three games. Tag: J Alexander Bennett. Other than that, Smith has been simply unbeatable. Without a clear-cut top receiver to shadow, I expect Davis to play primarily at left corner, where hell see Shepard most. That's Jaire Alexander. Copyright 2023 Action Network Inc, All Rights Reserved.Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | AdChoices. The player Smith was lined up against that day was tight end Travis Kelce. Take a look at photos of Green Bay Packers CB Jaire Alexander from his Pro Bowl season. The defining image of Denzel Ward in 2020 maybe Travis Kelce putting him on ice skates during the AFC Divisional Round match between the Chiefs and Browns. Ward had 13 (No. College Louisville Cardinals. Find out the buzz as we track interesting items of news from today's camp. Is it more important for a team to harass the passer, making the coverage an easier assignment? In fact, Coles last three games have gone for 7.4 PPR points at most, topping at 6 targets, 3 receptions, and 44 yards against Cleveland. Jaire Alexander owns his swagger in shutdown season - Green Bay Packers He allowed an average of 4.7 receptions and 72.9 yards per game, with a 69.3-percent (No. Take a look at photos of Green Bay Packers CB Keisean Nixon during the 2022 NFL season. You probably don't need me to tell you, but Thielen faces Alexander this weekend. Im putting him in the ground, Alexander said. Hes dead last among starting corners with a 30.1 PFF coverage grade. He has said hes going to be out there, so Im confident hell be part of Cincys offense come game time. [3] During his career, he had 77 tackles and seven interceptions. ET on Sunday | TV: FOX Alexander is No. 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).