Copyright: ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Alexander is No. Powered by. After being named second-team All-Pro following the 2020 season, Alexander entered 2021 as one of the best cornerbacks in the league. 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. The flashy sunglasses and apparel offer a glimpse into Alexander's colorful personality, but the true measure of the man can be seen in how he's embraced life on an island, with no safety in sight, on most weekends during his breakout season. "GMFB" discuss which on-field relationship will flourish in 2022. 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. An All-Pro defender last year, Humphrey has allowed just 6.1 yards per target this year. Those looking his way posted a passer rating of just 64.2 (No. The heiress to the 11.6 billion Hilton hotels empire writes in her memoir . 7) Pass Break-ups and averaged 0.22 (No. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Darby allowed seven (No. 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. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. 1 receivers, the Bills almost always use White in shadow coverage. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. He had a league-leading 18 Pass Break-ups and allowed a meager 5.4 (No. Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander nearly intercepts a pass from Washington Commanders quarterback Taylor Heinicke. 1 receivers across the formation this week. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Here are a couple of disadvantageous matchups to keep in mind. He was also No. Justin Jefferson now has 15 career games with 100-plus receiving yards, tied with Cooper Kupp for second-most since 2020. 'Hey, am I doing the right thing? Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander joins NFL Network. Alexander will be heading into a contract season in 2021. In 2019, the Rhodes had been wide open in Minnesota. The Packers have flipped the switch on the fifth-year team option for 2022, which is a guaranteed sum of almost $13.3 million. Bashaud Breeland Advanced Stats & Metrics Profile. 2: Medium upgrade. Not too many visitors.". The third result is James Chris Alexander age 50s in Ivins, UT. Oh, and he wont turn 25 until four days before Super Bowl LVI. Other than that, Smith has been simply unbeatable. He had streaks of four and five consecutive games with an interception during the season. Bronx, New York, United States . Cousins had led the NFL in interceptions coming out of the bye week, which to Minnesota committing to the run game instead of unleashing Jeffersons potential at the time. Bryce Hall has only played from Week 9 on (included) and while that first game wasnt that bad2/2-40 covering mostly Jakobi Meyersit is also true that the last three games (W11-to-W13) have been as bad as they can get for the cornerback. I dont even look that way during warmups because I dont care. 6 with 10.3 targets per game, and he has had seven-plus targets and 75-plus yards in every week but one. Im not so sure, folks. His last three-game streak of surrendering fewer than 7 PPR points has been much more impressive, though: King has defended a combined 88 routes in those three matches being targeted only 11 times (12.5%) and allowing back-to-back-to-back two receptions in each of those three games for a combined 80 yards and no scores. It starts with me and thats just the mentality I have to approach the game.. ET on Sunday | TV: FOX Alexander is No. He had one of the game's best, Darrelle Revis, for four seasons with the New York Jets. He also chipped in with a Pass Break-up in each game and notched his first career interception in Week 2. But the improvement in his production and efficiency is there for all to see. 1 receiver. Find out the buzz as we track interesting items of news from today's camp. The completion rate against him fell to 57.5-percent (No. "That's what's always nice about Jaire, where you know you always feel good about his area of the field," Pettine said. Thats horrid. 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. Before and after that Week 5 to Week 10 span, though, King has been a nightmarish corner to target this season. In the four games since then, he has held receivers to just 5.1 yards per target and a 58.3% catch rate on three targets per game. Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander intercepts a pass thrown by Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Hell face another challenge this week from A.J. Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander could face a tough battle against Titans receiver A.J. Robinson hasnt been shadowed since Week 9, and he has seen shadow coverage four times this season. 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. 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. Plus, the NFL's top five cornerbacks and a look at the Saints' revamped offense. In four games of action, Jackson has allowed 16-149-2 on 21 targets. Jaire Alexander had 59 receiving yards last season and 149 receiving yards over his career. 90-81. 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. I have become enamored with Davis this year. Denzel Ward 2020 Productivity & Efficiency Metrics. Cynthia Frelund ranks the top 10 CB duos entering the 2021 season. Chicago doesnt have a quarterback worth betting on, but facing a corner like Hargreaves will make it easy for whoever throws the rock. College Louisville Cardinals. 72). That was the lowest in the NFL among starters, according to SIS. 1 cornerback Adoree Jackson (knee, IR) and slot starter Kristian Fulton (knee). Since then, however, Ramsey has allowed just 2.0 yards per target on a 37.5% catch rate. Hes dead last among starting corners with a 30.1 PFF coverage grade. 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. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Kenny Golladay is questionable for this weekends game, and if he plays Jones upside should be even lower. A 2017 All-Pro pass defender, Ramsey has always been great, but this year he has really come into his own. Its not easy because everybody is going to be go at you now. Prime Jaire is a real thing, Alexander said after the Atlanta game. 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. Indeed, he resembled a piece of burnt toast for large parts of the season in the Philadelphia Eagles defensive backfield. 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. "I think that's important, in order to have that swag is to have that confidence in yourself and being able to love yourself. 1 receivers, but who is the true top pass-game option for the Giants? In Colts blue, the completion rate when targeting Rhodes dropped to 53.8-percent (No. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Even more, are we sure it is even doable against Jimmy Smith on coverage? Matthew Freedman (@MattFtheOracle) October 29, 2020. No joke. In Week 1, he gave up nine receptions for 114 yards against the Dallas Cowboys. 1 option, nor Seattles No. Ronald Darby spent most of the 2019 season decidedly not at the races. 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. But things have started to change for Alexander. That means Gilmore could certainly tail Diggs this year as the new No. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. 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. Green Bay Packers Cornerback Jaire Alexander #23 2020 Defensive Highlights Latest on CB Jaire Alexander including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on NFL.com . They move him all over the place, Barry said, per Packers.com. Jaire Alexander was born on February 9, 1997. If I focus on myself more, I will ultimately be able to (beat) my opponent because Ill know what I need to do. That hasnt mattered a lot, as even on a lower amount of targets-against Rob is surrendering plenty of fantasy goods. Dating back to last season, he has allowed just 6.1 yards per target and become a true shutdown defender. 73) fantasy points in Week 4, matched up mostly with D.K. 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. . 3) in his coverage, while he logged 17 (No. Justin Jefferson vs Jaire Alexander FULL MATCHUP! In the next 14 games of the season (he missed one with a concussion), he allowed more than this tally just once. He has to fight being an All-Pro right now. Despite that tease, I am not here to answer, nor even lend my opinion one way or the other, to this quandary. The 2019 Defensive Player of the Year, Gilmore has had a challenging season. Jalen Ramsey Advanced Stats & Metrics Profile. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, March 4, 2:32PM. 63) fantasy points allowed against Robert Woods and the Rams in Week 8. 69) completion rate to boot. His matches have turned into 50 routes defended in which hes been cooked left and right. 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). I call it Prime Time Ja Money. Thats like an alter ego. 7) Pass Break-ups in 2020, with three in Week 6 against the Browns and another three against the Bengals in Week 10. 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. That combination could make for a winning week if Moore gets looked at by Russ this weekend. I'd probably say Ja'," defensive lineman Kenny Clark said.