The first career pick-six for Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander arrived Sunday against Will Levis and the Tennessee Titans in Nashville.
Late in the first quarter, Alexander jumped a short pass intended for DeAndre Hopkins, made the interception in front of Hopkins and raced 35 yards for the touchdown, which gave the Packers a 17-7 lead over the Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Watch Alexander high-step into the end zone on his first career touchdown:
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The Packers now have six interceptions in nine quarters to start the 2024 season after intercepting only seven total passes over 17 games in 2023. Alexander has two of the interceptions — he also picked off Jalen Hurts in the end zone in Week 1.
Alexander’s pick-six is the first defensive touchdown of the season for Jeff Hafley’s defense and the first for the Packers since Jonathan Owens’ fumble return for a touchdown against the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day last year.
Alexander now has 12 career regular season interceptions. His career high for interceptions in a season is five.