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].”
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.
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:
