Jordy Nelson caught one pass for 66 yards and a touchdown in Week 5 against the Minnesota Vikings. Nelson was targeted three times by Aaron Rodgers, tying Randall Cobb and Eddie Lacy.
Jordy Nelson still hits double-digit fantasy points with one catch
Nelson only caught a single pass in Week 5, but he’ll still outscore plenty of receivers. We break down the fantasy implications.
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With the Green Bay Packers way out in front of the Vikings by the second quarter, Rodgers didn't need to throw the ball much to ensure his team would come away with a win. Nelson surely would've put up impressive numbers again if he was called on throughout the night.
Fantasy impact: Nelson broke away from single safety coverage and cruised on his way to a 66-yard touchdown in the first quarter. It was too easy. We’ve seen several big plays from Nelson in 2014, and there could’ve been several more if he stayed in for the entire game.
Nelson is on pace to score just over 12 touchdowns this season. He's the most explosive weapon on the Packers offense and he'll be heavily targeted again next week against the Miami Dolphins.
