That was Alexander in 2020, who took the next step in his career by earning second-team All-Pro honors. 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Speed 4.38. Or a passing offense. That's Jaire Alexander. Pretty much as Jimmy Smith (read above), the only thing King has missed is intercepting a pass through the year. Editors note:Patriots CB Stephon Gilmore (knee) is tentatively projected OUT. 1 receivers, the Bills almost always use White in shadow coverage. 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. Against No. It starts with me and thats just the mentality I have to approach the game.. When lined up against Chase Claypool in Week 16, he surrendered just five receptions for 30 yards. Smith, on the other hand, has allowed 10+ PPR points once this season (to Kansas City in Week 3). Theres no guarantee that Slay will actually tail Cooper. In his first two seasons, Bradberry played mostly at left corner but in 2018-19, the Panthers used him to shadow big-bodied No. 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. In limited action, Okudah has allowed 24-350-0 on 35 targets. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for JAIRE ALEXANDER 2021 PANINI OBSIDIAN GOLD ETCH PRIZM #D 08/10 at the best online prices at eBay! Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander nearly intercepts a pass from Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke. 1 on the team with market shares of 19% and 28% of targets and air yards. Packers defensive coordinator Joe Barry is not taking Jeffersons role in the offense lightly despite never seeing the 23-year-old receiver deployed in OConnells offense yet. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. In Alexander, the defense has its first All-Pro corner in nearly a decade (Charles Woodson, 2011) and it's going to be relying on him to help the Packers advance to their third NFC title game in five years with a win over the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday. Since Week 8 (included), Alexander has not allowed a touchdown, has 7 broken passes and has allowed a paltry 26 percent completion-rate for 148 combined yards (30 yards per game, 5.7 yards per reception). Dating back to last season, he has allowed just 6.1 yards per target and become a true shutdown defender. Draft: Green Bay Packers in the 1st round (18th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft. 71) touchdowns. 85-88: LBs Ray Wilborn, Scoota Harris; OL Zach Johnson, Jacob Capra. It's a mindset and a lifestyle. Breeland didnt exactly spend his entire season locked in mortal combat with undisputed alphas, we have to acknowledge. In his three-plus years with the Patriots, Gilmore hasallowed a 51.0% catch rate and 6.6 yards per target. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. An unshakable confidence in one's ability to overcome regardless of the circumstances. He gave up 10+ PPR points to Minny, 6+ to Washington, and 10+ once more this past week to Baltimore. 69) completion rate to boot. 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. It's who he is and how he plays. James is related to R Alexander and James M Alexander as well as 3 additional people. The No. Sneed got off to something of a hot start, allowing just seven receptions on 14 targets in his first three games. Smith wasnt exactly peppered with targets in 2020, with quarterbacks looking his way just 45 times last season. In Week 12, with Allen Robinson for company, Alexander allowed just five receptions for 47 yards on 12 targets. 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? "Jaire always has it," defensive coordinator Mike Pettine responded. 42) yards. Hayward entered the season as PFFs No. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. When the lights come on, it reminds me of Friday night lights in high school. 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). But so was Alexander. Thanks to Scott Barrett for providing me with some of PFFs historical data. Okudah has already been benched once this year and is an injury fill-in for starter Desmond Trufant (hamstring). We present them here for purely educational purposes. 4). 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. According to playwright Silva Semerciyan, witches cant be burned. 75-77: Coy Cronk, Willington Previlon, Jack Heflin, Nos. Alexander is playing like one of the leagues best corners right now. 63) fantasy points allowed against Robert Woods and the Rams in Week 8. One important point to consider that most people forget about: different wideouts face different cornerbacks, and different cornerbacks have wildly varying defensive levels. Just for context, that distance between Smith and Moreland is the same as the distance between Moreland and the 11th-best cornerback. 82-84: WRs Reggie Begelton, Chris Blair, DeAndre Thompkins, Nos. He bounced back though, with nine combined receptions allowed in his four games for a total of 52 yards. The Packers have flipped the switch on the fifth-year team option for 2022, which is a guaranteed sum of almost $13.3 million. Take a look at photos at Green Bay Packers LB Eric Wilson during the 2022 NFL season. 65-67: Ka'dar Hollman, Kabion Ento, Stanford Samuels, Nos. His matches have turned into 50 routes defended in which hes been cooked left and right. 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. Im not saying, nor are the numbers suggesting, that Darby became the second coming of Deion Sanders once he reached the nations capital. Wide receiver-cornerback showdowns might be the most important individual matchups in football. Entdecke 2022 Panini Donruss Fuball #100 JAIRE ALEXANDER silber kein Name kurzer Druck in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! DISCLAIMER: This site is 100% for entertainment purposes only and does not involve real money betting. Breeland was comfortably inside the top ten at the position in a host of key categories. 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. This was thanks in no small part to his ability to get his hands on the ball. pic.twitter.com/9Z7qZGbpzA, George Balekji (@GeorgeBalekji) September 13, 2020. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. If Green Bay has learned anything the past three years, it's that the moment isn't going to be too big for its star cornerback. "Alexander allowed just 337 yards in coverage in 2020 while earning the fourth. Join Now "Footballguys is the best premium fantasy football only site on the planet." We see how well he's playing and it challenges us.". With his size, Darius Slayton is the type of receiver Carlton would typically shadow, but Sterling Shepard looks like the teams No. That was my time to shine.. 11), while his Target Rate dropped to 15.6 percent (No. Take a look at photos of Green Bay Packers RB Patrick Taylor during the 2022 NFL 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. He allowed 193 yards and 26.3 (No. Ryan Tannehill is having another great season with the Titans having thrown for 3,482 yards, 31 touchdowns, and only five interceptions. 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. 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. 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. Louisville Veteran Jimmy Smith came in at No. Am I on my receiver? Xavier Rhodes is not the only redemption story among our top-ranked cornerbacks in 2020. Howard took the term coverage to bold extremes, allowing (if thats the right word) 0.68 (No. Plus, why competition is key for the Packers and where Rob Gronkowski ranks among the top tight ends of all time. 2) Fantasy Points Allowed per Target. Without a clear-cut top receiver to shadow, I expect Davis to play primarily at left corner, where hell see Shepard most. Free shipping for many products! Not that that will affect his outcome this weekend, though. Take a look at photos of Green Bay Packers TE Tyler Davis during the 2022 NFL season. He was No. Also, the latest NFL roster and injury news from Tuesday. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. 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. 1 cornerback Adoree Jackson (knee, IR) and slot starter Kristian Fulton (knee). After a down 2019 season perhaps because of head coach Matt Patricias defense Slay has rebounded in his first year with the Eagles. He was released by the Vikings and signed a one-year pact with the Indianapolis Colts, where the Rhodes to redemption began. His cap number for the upcoming season of $3.834 million ranks just 38th in the NFL at the position. Hamler have returned from injury. Jalen Ramsey Advanced Stats & Metrics Profile. That "swag" is justified. Im putting him in the ground, Alexander said. 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. Instead, I am here to celebrate the best when it comes to shutting down receivers from the last season of NFL action. Given the circumstances and the matchup, Cooper has increased bust potential this weekend. CB Jaire Alexander. "GMFB" discuss which on-field relationship will flourish in 2022. The completion rate against him fell to 57.5-percent (No. Enter the ultimate combination, Browns WR Rashard Higgins. 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. Copyright 2023 Action Network Inc, All Rights Reserved.Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | AdChoices. Im assuming Higgins is available to play this weekend after he injured his hamstring a few days ago. Rob-Rob has played just three games for the Cowboys and that small sample hasnt been very encouraging for the corner. So, which team boasts the best 1-2 punch at the position? 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. He can do a lot of things really well., Packers Star Trashes Vikings QB Kirk Cousins: Im Putting Him in the Ground, Please review our privacy policy here: https://heavy.com/privacy-policy/, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. He allowed 75.6-percent (No. inCharlotte,NC, College: The biggest thing that he has to do is, No. -3: Large downgrade. 72). Gambling problem? Then Tyreek Hill and the Chiefs took 105 yards off him in Week 14 to the tune of 21.5 (No. That was the lowest in the NFL among starters, according to SIS. In two games matched up against DeAndre Hopkins, he was targeted 20 times, allowing 10 receptions for 76 yards combined. Cynthia Frelund ranks the top 10 CB duos entering the 2021 season. 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. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Green Bay Packers, Jaire Alexander (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images). 2 WR. 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. ET on Sunday | TV: FOX Alexander is No. See the highest graded players from Week 8 of the NFL season, according to Pro Football Focus. Plus, how far can the Broncos go with Teddy Bridgewater as their QB1 and is the Jaguars' uninspiring preseason cause for concern? In a September 9 locker room interview, Alexander was asked whatd he do if he were to cover Cousins. Metcalf, so his performance is a little more excusable. Buccaneers NFC Championship Lambeau Field Green Bay, WI Sunday, Jan . The only thing missing on Jimmys season-stat line is an interception. Despite that tease, I am not here to answer, nor even lend my opinion one way or the other, to this quandary. The GMFB crew make their 2022 regular season awards. Hayward entered the season as PFFs No. In the next 14 games of the season (he missed one with a concussion), he allowed more than this tally just once. Bronx, New York, United States . Take a look at photos of Green Bay Packers CB Jaire Alexander from his Pro Bowl season. In these matchups, Evans has had remarkably little success, especially on a per-target basis (production vs. Bradberry directly in parentheses). The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. 1 receiver. Jun 2020 - Jul 2021 1 year 2 months. Its not easy because everybody is going to be go at you now. He broke up 17 passes, one fewer than Jaire Alexander, and also logged 10 interceptions. As we get more clarity during the week on the injury status of receivers and corners, I will update my WR/CB projections. Here are a couple of disadvantageous matchups to keep in mind. Theyll give him fly sweeps, theyll put him in the backfield and run option routes like a running back does. In Week 1 of this season, Alexander once again shadowed Thielen, who was 6-110-2 on eight targets. 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. Parker has dealt with different injuries for much of the season, but he should be healthy coming off the bye and leads the Dolphins with a 20% share of targets and 25% share of air yards. He finished at No. "GMFB" share the most impressive plays from Week 16 on You Gotta Rewind That! Weekly check-in on future All-Pro CB Carlton Davis: 5.2 yards per target, 50% catch rate allowed. In Weeks 4-7 (with a Week 5 bye), he shadowed Calvin Ridley, Mike Evans and Will Fuller, all of whom underwhelmed (production vs. Alexander directly in parentheses). Is that repeatable, though? Across the two games, he allowed 10 receptions for 188 yards. 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. Alexander has been one of the league's most difficult puzzles to solve in 2020. Boyd is pacing toward his third consecutive 1,000-yard season, and he has a team-high 21% target share. Free shipping for many products! (College Stats), Weighted Career AV (100-95-): 30 (3755th overall since 1960). Yet, this is where Alexander feels most alive. Hall has been targeted more than thrice the times Moore is averaging in the last three weeks. 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. Pettine, in his third season as Green Bay's defensive coordinator, knows a thing or two about how a lockdown cornerback can change the complexion of a defense. 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. On November 11, 2019 November 11, 2019 By fron2177. Hall is one of only eight corners with 150+ routes defended to have no interceptions and only one broken pass in his targets. Take a look at photos of Green Bay Packers CB Keisean Nixon during the 2022 NFL season. Take a look back at photos of Green Bay Packers TE Tyler Davis during the 2021 season. Xavien Howard enjoyed a season for the ages as one of the lynchpins of the Miami Dolphins defense. Is it more important for a team to harass the passer, making the coverage an easier assignment? Slay was one of the leagues most reliable cover men for over half a decade in Detroit. 33 / 52. Identifying the best and worst DFS plays at the WR position based on CB matchups for Week 14. 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. They may not throw the ball at you early, but I think with Kevin (King) doing what hes supposed to do, and the other guys doing what theyre supposed to do, the balls going to come back there and you have to be ready to go because, if not, if they see any kink in your game, then they will start throwing back you. The NFL's highest-paid players at every position: Here's who makes the most money, from QB to punter. A 2017 All-Pro pass defender, Ramsey has always been great, but this year he has really come into his own. PFR HOF Monitor: 15.50 (555th among DB, average HOF DB is 98.02). In Weeks 2 and 4-6, he played almost exclusively at left corner. I think what makes him special is he has it all he has size, he has speed he can play the X receiver on the single side, he can play the Z receiver on the multiple receiver side, he can go in and play the slot position or the F position. Alexander and Diggs squared off against each other twice in 2018 and 2019 when . The 2021 season is the final year of his four-year rookie deal. Jaire Alexander was born on February 9, 1997. Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander gifts a young fan with the football following his scooping interception against Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen. Jaire Alexander had 59 receiving yards last season and 149 receiving yards over his career. 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? Brown company against the Titans, Rhodes allowed a combined two catches for 28 yards. 70) Burn Rate, and a 132.7 (No. (@MattFtheOracle) October 19, 2020. Yet, inexplicably, when tasked with keeping Chad Hansen of the Texans quiet, he was torched for 101 yards on eight receptions. And it hasn't come against nobodies, either. He hasnt regained the elite form he had with the Lions, but he has allowed a manageable 7.5 yards per target and forfeited just one touchdown this year.
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