Jordy Nelson Green Bay Packers Wide Receiver Ht: 6.3 | Wt: 217

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Wed, 19 Jul 2017 07:33:42 -0700

Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson ran nearly half of his routes from the slot and the perimeter in the final 10 games last season. In 181 routes run from the slot, according to Pro Football Focus, Nelson led the NFL with 2.75 yards per route.

Fantasy Tip: Nelson dipped to 13.0 yards per reception last season, but he still produced a 97-1,257-14 year. He's 32 now, and this role in the slot could be his norm. It might be tough for him to return to the 1,500-yard plateau, but with good health, he could eclipse the 100-catch mark for the first time in his career. He doesn't have much upside at this stage, but he's still a low-end WR1 candidate.

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| Source: USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin - Ryan Wood

Tue, 11 Jul 2017 17:10:08 -0700

Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson recorded a league-high 29 targets inside the red zone last year, including an NFL-best 15 inside the 10.

Fantasy Tip: In each of his last three healthy seasons (2013, 2014 and 2016), Nelson has seen at least 22 targets inside the red zone and 11 inside the 10. Last year, his 11 touchdowns inside the 20 and nine scores inside the 10 were each the best marks in the league by three. The arrival of Martellus Bennett is probably going to bring those totals down a bit, but there's no question the 32-year-old will remain Aaron Rodgers' go-to guy. Nelson remains a solid WR1 in all leagues.

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| Source: ProFootballReference.com

Sun, 04 Jun 2017 20:49:33 -0700

Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers had a 117.7 passer rating when targeting WR Jordy Nelson last year, the highest mark for any receiver in the NFL.

Fantasy Tip: Nelson also led the league in touchdowns last year, and he should be a dependable WR1 again this season as the go-to target for one of the NFL's best quarterbacks.

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| Source: NFL.com

Sat, 04 Feb 2017 17:12:30 -0800

Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson was named the Associated Press Comeback Player of the Year Saturday, Feb. 4. He finished the year with 97 catches for 1,257 yards and 14 touchdowns.

Fantasy Tip: After missing all of last season recovering from knee surgery, Nelson led the NFL in receiving touchdowns. He is a WR1 in all formats heading into 2017.

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| Source: Packers.com

Mon, 30 Jan 2017 17:16:57 -0800

Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson averaged 3.58 yards after the catch, which was his lowest average since his rookie season. He had either zero or minus yards after the catch on 41 of his 105 catches in 2016. He did finish with 15 touchdowns during the season.

Fantasy Tip: Nelson returned from a torn anterior cruciate ligament and was able to play in all 16 regular season games. He finished the regular season with 1,257 yards and 14 touchdowns and recorded 80 yards and one touchdown during the playoffs. Nelson should continue to be the main option in the passing game and can be a No. 1 receiver for fantasy owners in 2017.

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| Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Bob McGinn

Sun, 22 Jan 2017 16:08:24 -0800

Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson (ribs) played through broken ribs, catching six passes for 67 yards and a late touchdown in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday, Jan. 22.

Fantasy Tip: Nelson is coming off an NFL-leading 14-TD season, and he is bound to be a high draft choice in most fantasy leagues in 2017. Consider him as a WR1.

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| Source: NFL.com

Sun, 22 Jan 2017 10:56:39 -0800

Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson (ribs) is officially active for the NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons.

Fantasy Tip: Nelson is expected to wear extra padding to protect his injured ribs, but he could still be limited because of the severity of the injury. He will be a risky option for fantasy owners but could be a No. 2 receiver in some leagues.

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| Source: ESPNWisconsin.com - Jason Wilde

Sun, 22 Jan 2017 08:21:07 -0800

Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson (ribs), who is expected to play in the NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 22, ordered military-grade Kevlar padding to protect his fractured ribs, according to multiple sources.

Fantasy Tip: Nelson was a limited participant in two of the team's three practice sessions during the week and is listed as questionable on the injury report. He should be viewed as a risky WR2 option in playoff fantasy pools, assuming he is active for Sunday's contest.

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| Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

Sat, 21 Jan 2017 23:04:44 -0800

Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson (ribs) is expected to be available for the NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons barring any setbacks in pre-game workouts, according to a league source.

Fantasy Tip: Nelson's return should be a boost for Green Bay's passing game, though clearly there's risk in slotting him into your lineup given the chance for him to aggravate the injury. That being said, given the other receivers are dealing with leg injuries, Nelson might be the safest Packers receiver this side of Randall Cobb. If he's active he becomes a risk/reward WR2.

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| Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Tom Silverstein

Fri, 20 Jan 2017 13:55:25 -0800

Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson (ribs) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 20, and is listed as questionable for the NFC Championship game.

Fantasy Tip: Nelson likely will be a game-time decision because of the injury, so owners will need to check on the inactive list to see if Nelson will play. He will be a risky option for owners and may only be a No. 2 receiver if he does play.

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| Source: Packers.com

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