As the Green Bay Packers gear up to face the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football in Week 13, there’s skepticism surrounding their chances to secure a major upset. The increasing length of the injury list for Green Bay is one reason fueling this skepticism, as they hope for crucial defensive reinforcements against Patrick Mahomes.
The team received discouraging news regarding Aaron Jones, their star running back, who will sit out another game due to a knee injury. Unfortunately, coping with offensive setbacks due to injuries has been a recurring theme this season for the Packers.
Jaire Alexander is another key player who has missed playing time this season due to injury. The team is optimistic about his return this week, although there have been no official reports confirming or denying his status.
However, defensive coordinator Joe Barry recently hinted at a potential return for Alexander. Barry mentioned the star cornerback’s progress in his efforts to return to active play.
“In a recent quote shared by The Athletic’s Matt Schneidman, Barry said that the star cornerback has had a couple of really good days as he works to return to game action. ‘He’s had two pretty good days, yesterday and today,'” tweeted Matt Schneidman on November 30, 2023.
The possible return of Alexander to face Mahomes is eagerly anticipated by the Packers’ defense. Facing the league’s top quarterback without multiple key defensive backs would pose a significant challenge. Alexander possesses the capacity to single-handedly impact a game, and his return is crucial for Green Bay.
In the current season, Alexander has participated in only five games for the Packers. During these appearances, he has amassed 22 total tackles with no interceptions but has defended four passes. His potential return couldn’t come at a better time, potentially marking his first interception of the year.
The final decision regarding Alexander’s availability for the Chiefs matchup remains uncertain. While this news is promising, no definitive confirmation has been made as of yet.