The Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks will square off in a massive NFC matchup that has direct implications on the playoff run. Green Bay (9-4) will try to stay out of the bottom wild card spot while Seattle (7-5) has their sights set on winning the division.
However, Seattle may possibly have to deal with one major disadvantage on Sunday against Green Bay.
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After Jaire Alexander’s injury, Nixon, Stokes, and Carrington Valentine have been forced to play outside of their primary positions. However, that may soon change:
Jaire Alexander was a full participant in practice for the first time since the Packers’ Week 11 win vs. the Chicago Bears. Alexander, who initially suffered a PCL injury to his knee in Week 9, attempted to play against Chicago but removed himself after just ten snaps.
After Wednesday’s practice, head coach Matt LaFleur left the door open for Alexander’s return this Sunday vs. the Seattle Seahawks.
“I have to go back and watch the tape. But from when I was watching, he looked like he was moving around well. We’ll see how it transpires over the course of the week. Hopefully, he’ll be ready to roll [ vs. Seahawks].”
Jan 12, 2020; Green Bay, WI, USA; Seattle Seahawks tight end Jacob Hollister (48) is tackled by Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) and inside linebacker Blake Martinez (50) in the third quarter of a NFC Divisional Round playoff football game at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
LaFleur did not list Alexander on the injury report, which could be more proof Alexander’s knee is on the mend.
If Alexander does return this week, the Packers can finally play their top three cornerbacks — something they will need against the Seahawks’ offense.
Jan 12, 2020; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) breaks up a pass intended for Seattle Seahawks wide receiver D.K. Metcalf (14) in the first quarter of a NFC Divisional Round playoff football game at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Jaire Alexander has the eighth-best coverage grade among cornerbacks and the highest on the Packers, per Pro Football Focus. Having Alexander back on the field should give Green Bay’s secondary enough to match whatever Seattle throws their way.
When asked about the Seahawks receivers, LaFleur spoke highly of the team’s top two targets.
Here is a look at Alexander’s stats:
Def Interceptions
Fumbles
Tackles
Season
Age
Team
Lg
Pos
G
GS
Int
Yds
IntTD
Lng
PD
FF
Fmb
FR
Yds
FRTD
Sk
Comb
Solo
Ast
TFL
QBHits
Sfty
AV
Awards
2018
21
GNB
NFL
LCB
13
11
1
27
0
27
11
0
2
2
0
0
0.5
66
61
5
3
1
0
5
2019
22
GNB
NFL
LCB
16
16
2
37
0
37
17
1
0
1
0
0
0.0
58
50
8
2
0
0
6
2020
23
GNB
NFL
LCB
15
15
1
-4
0
-4
13
1
0
0
0
0
1.0
51
40
11
2
1
1
11
PB,AP-2
2021
24
GNB
NFL
DB
4
4
1
30
0
30
3
0
0
0
0
0
0.0
13
9
4
0
0
0
1
2022
25
GNB
NFL
LCB
16
16
5
59
0
29
14
0
0
0
0
0
0.0
56
43
13
4
0
0
9
PB,AP-2
2023
26
GNB
NFL
CB
7
7
0
0
0
0
5
1
0
0
0
0
0.0
27
23
4
1
0
0
2
2024
27
GNB
NFL
CB
7
7
2
52
1
35
7
0
0
1
0
0
0.0
16
15
1
0
0
0
7 Yrs
78
76
12
201
1
37
70
3
2
4
0
0
1.5
287
241
46
12
2
1
34
17 Game Avg
17
17
3
44
0
37
15
1
0
1
0
0
0.3
63
53
10
3
0
0
7
Nov 17, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) gestures to the fans before the game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
