Packers Jaire Alexander got a huge update on his injury status before the 49ers playoff game. Jair Alexander’s ankle will need to heal quickly if the Packers want their star cornerback on the field for Saturday’s playoff game against the 49ers.
The Green Bay Packers will need some luck to make the playoffs. That’s because star quarterback Jaire Alexander will struggle to get ready for Saturday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers. Alexander is currently receiving treatment for an ankle injury suffered during Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys.
As a result, Alexander did not participate in practice on Wednesday and Thursday.But hope is not lost, as Packers coach Matt LaFleur listed Alexander as questionable Saturday and hoped he would be “clear to go,” according to NFL Network’s Bridget Condon.
Packers CB Jair AlexanderAsked about Alexander’s absence from two practice sessions, LaFleur said it was consistent with Alexander’s rehabilitation and recovery program. If Alexander can’t play this weekend, the Packers defense will be in a precarious position.
The 49ers have one of the most explosive groups of players in the NFL, and coach Kyle Shanahan knows how to use each of them to find weaknesses in opposing defenses. Most teams won’t be able to contend with San Francisco at full strength. Removing a team’s best corner increases the difficulty dramatically.
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Alexander made his mark during the Cowboy’s stunning upset of Green Bay. He intercepted a Dak Prescott pass in the first half, setting up the Packers’ touchdown and 14-0 win.Those early scores were crucial as Alexander missed most of the second half of the game. He suffered an ankle injury while preparing for a game and sat out with five minutes left in the third quarter.From that moment, Alexandru never returned to the game.
