The Green Bay Packers picked up a big win over the Dallas Cowboys over the weekend with their defense and offense playing exceptionally well. Jordan Love emerged as the Packers’ next franchise man, but an injury to star cornerback Jaire Alexander kept him out and he never returned. Coach Matt LaFleur noted after the game that the cornerback was unable to return to the game.
Now, Alexander was not on the practice field Wednesday and is slated to take two more snaps at practice before a massive divisional matchup with the San Francisco 49ers. The injury started last week in training. Alexander injured his ankle in a freak accident while running, but was able to make a big play against the Cowboys before collapsing in his clothes. Alexander had eight tackles and a pass defensed and played a big role in the Packers’ big win.
Matt LaFleur of the Green Bay Packers provides an update on Jair Alexander’s missed practice.After Wednesday’s practice, coach Matt LaFleur discussed the cornerback’s situation and his return. He said this at a press conference.“That person is better. He’s getting treatment and we’ll find out where he is tomorrow,” LaFleur said. While this is a good sign that he will play this week, it also causes a lot of concern for Packers fans.
They will face the 49ers with their all-out offense, and Alexander and their entire defense will have to play another game of their lives if they want to advance to the NFC Championship in Jordan Love’s first year. beginner.Alexander only has two practices left, but that was all he had to do before last week’s game and he was still ready. Barring any major setbacks, it’s safe to assume that Alexander will once again perform well in this massive divisional round meet.
Alexander has struggled a bit this year with the Packers, but he’s still a top corner and will likely be used to contain Deebo Samuel or Brandon Ayuk. The Packers feel they will be much better defensively if they keep him in the lineup and he knows it. While he’s nursing an injury, it would help him and the defense if he logs at least one practice before this game.
