Fantasy Upside
Despite playing seven full games without Aaron Rodgers, Nelson managed to catch 85 passes for 1,314 yards and eight scores. He’s also got 30 touchdowns over the past three seasons, despite missing six games in 2012. With James Jones and Jermichael Finley gone, Nelson’s touchdown production could increase.
Fantasy Downside
Aaron Rodgers does like to spread the ball around at times. And fantasy owners who had Nelson in 2012 know what a frustrating season that was as he missed six games and parts of others with a myriad of injuries. If Randall Cobb stays healthy, he could take a bite out of Nelson’s catches.
Bottom Line
Nelson’s ADP is 20, which puts him right in the middle of the second round. Remember, he had 60 receptions on 67 targets for 837 yards and eight scores in nine games with Rodgers at QB. He’s a legitimate top receiver who has 13 career touchdown catches of 35 or more yards.
