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Packers' Alexander emerging as one of NFL's top cornerbacks

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay’s Jaire Alexander believes meditation has helped him develop into one of the game’s top young cornerbacks.

In his last game, Alexander helped the Packers (4-0) hold Atlanta’s Calvin Ridley without a catch. Ridley has 29 receptions for 485 yards and four touchdowns in his other four games.

Alexander gets another shot to add to his growing reputation Sunday at Tampa Bay (3-2) as he matches up with Mike Evans or perhaps Chris Godwin.

“I’m feeling confident and the sky’s the limit,” Alexander said. “Or the stars are the limit, or the galaxy or anything beyond that.