Green Bay Packers: $21 Million Weapon Identified as Huge Week 1 Disappointment

There is a lot being unpacked from the Green Bay Packers’ 34-29 loss in Brazil to Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Hurts. The injury suffered by star quarterback Jordan Love is dominating the headlines over the side of the Packers, but there were also other significant takeaways from the game such as the seemingly poor performance on defense by Green Bay.

Jaire Alexander underperformed in Green Bay Packers’ loss to the Philadelphia Eagles

The play of cornerback Jaire Alexander is being criticized in light of Green Bay’s defeat to the Eagles. As the highest-paid player in his position, Alexander left much to be desired after getting outplayed by Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown, in particular.

Matt Schneidman of The Athletic mentioned Alexander as among those who had a disappointing performance in Week 1.

The Packers are paying cornerback Jaire Alexander too much money for him to play like that. The $21 million-per-year man got burned by wide receiver A.J. Brown on an out-and-up double move for a 67-yard touchdown and couldn’t track him down after the catch. He made up for it by intercepting Jalen Hurts in the end zone on a poorly floated ball early in the fourth quarter, but even that play came with a drawback. Alexander danced around in the end zone before taking it out, because he saw an opening up the left sideline. However, he was tackled at the 13-yard line, costing the Packers 12 yards they would’ve gotten if he simply went down in the end zone.

According to Pro Football Focus, Alexander only had a grade of 52.1 overall against the Eagles. His coverage rating in that contest is worse at just 48.9.

Alexander, who signed a four-year deal worth $84 million in 2023, will look to bounce back strongly in Week 2 against Michael Pittman Jr. and the Indianapolis Colts. 

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