Jaire Alexander was the catalyst behind Packers' game-changing play
The Green Bay Packers came into Sunday's game in desperate need of a win. It wasn't going to be easy, even against a Matthew Stafford-less Los Angeles Rams squad. Sure enough, the Packers found themselves in a tight, one-score game in the fourth quarter. The Rams had just received the ball with a chance to […]
The Green Bay Packers came into Sunday's game in desperate need of a win. It wasn't going to be easy, even against a Matthew Stafford-less Los Angeles Rams squad.
Sure enough, the Packers found themselves in a tight, one-score game in the fourth quarter. The Rams had just received the ball with a chance to tie the game, but Jaire Alexander had other ideas.
Just two plays into the drive, Alexander broke up a pass intended for Cooper Kupp and it landed right into the waiting arms of rookie safety Antonio Johnson Jr., who was in the game because of recent injuries to Darnell Savage and Rudy Ford.
Alexander's PBU is a good example of why he is one of the best cornerbacks in the game
It was an awesome moment for the Packers rookie, but he doesn't get that interception without Alexander, who was the catalyst behind the game-changing play. Don't forget, the Packers offense converted the ensuing drive into three points, which gave them a two-possession lead the Rams could never overcome.
Alexander did an outstanding job of simply following Brett Rypien's eyes all the way to the deflection. FOX Sports color commentator, Daryl Johnston, suggested Alexander even came off his assignment in TuTu Atwell to make the play.
It's an all-around showing of why the savvy veteran is as revered as he is. A little off topic, but it still fits: It was nice to see both Alexander and Carrington Valentine -even Keisean Nixon- play well after the Rasul Douglas trade. That was obviously a big decision, but so far in one game, things went well.
Back to Alexander, though. He thrives off moments like Sunday. It's safe to bet the Packers loved watching him return to his playmaking ways, as well.
