Off to quiet start

Through two games, Nelson has logged five catches (on eight targets) for 53 yards.

Analysis: Tight end Jared Cook (nine catches for 180 yards) went off in Week 1 and Amari Cooper (10 catches for 116 yards) was dominant in Week 2, but Nelson -- who has been targeted four times in back-to-back outings -- could pick up the pace as soon as Sunday's game against the Dolphins. "We expect to see more and more of Jordy as the weeks go on," coach Jon Gruden noted via ESPN.com, adding that he hopes Nelson has a big game this weekend. That said, until Nelson produces for Oakland, he's a…read more

Notches pair of receptions in loss

Nelson caught two of four targets for 30 yards in Sunday's 20-19 loss to the Broncos.

Analysis: Nelson saw just four targets for a second consecutive week despite quarterback Derek Carr completing an impressive 29 of 32 passes, while Amari Cooper led the receiving corps with 10 catches on as many targets for 116 yards. The re-signing of Martavis Bryant also figures to affect Nelson's target share, as the former hauled in four passes for 30 yards of his own Sunday. Jared Cook and Seth Roberts also combined for seven receptions and a touchdown as a handful of offensive weapons continue to…read more

Just 23 yards in Oakland debut

Nelson caught three of four targets for 23 yards in Monday's 33-13, Week 1 loss to the Rams.

Analysis: Nelson was actually Oakland's most productive wide receiver in his Raiders debut, which shows just how little the team got out of the position in this game. Quarterback Derek Carr couldn't get anything going with his weapons on the outside, instead checking it down to running back Jalen Richard and tight end Jared Cook, who combined for 235 yards on 18 catches.

Plays five snaps against former team

Nelson played just five offensive snaps during last Friday's 13-6 preseason win over the Packers and didn't see any targets in the limited action.

Analysis: Nelson also logged five snaps in the exhibition opener before sitting out the Raiders' second preseason tilt with the Rams entirely. The lack of playing time shouldn't be viewed as a concern for a 33-year-old receiver in his 11th NFL training camp, as Nelson won't be forced to fight for a starting role in his first season in silver and black. Though he's no longer a big-play threat, Nelson makes up for his diminished speed with precise route running and still offers a quality red-zone target at…read more

No go Saturday

Nelson won't play in Saturday's preseason game against the Rams, Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

Analysis: Among his five snaps in the Raiders' exhibition opener, Nelson was targeted twice by Derek Carr, corralling one of them for four yards. The Raiders are scratching a number of stalwarts on both sides of the ball Saturday, so Nelson should receive his most preseason action Friday against his old team, the Packers.

Plays five snaps in preseason debut with Raiders

Nelson caught one of two targets for four yards in Friday's preseason-opening win over the Lions.

Analysis: Nelson was on the field with the first-team offense for just one drive with starting quarterback Derek Carr at the helm, but the 33-year-old receiver still managed to see a pair of targets in only five snaps. Nelson doesn't have much to prove in preseason contests at this point in his career, but any live game action with Carr at quarterback should help as the duo builds a rapport during their first season together. The former Packer brings a mature presence to the Raiders' wide receiver corps,…read more

Joins Oakland wideout corps

Nelson has agreed to terms with the Raiders, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Per NFL.com, the wideout's two-year deal is worth $15 million, including $13 million guaranteed.

Analysis: To make room for Nelson, the Raiders parted ways with Michael Crabtree on Thursday. Nelson, who turns 33 on May 31, saw his production dip in 2017, as he caught 53 passes for 482 yards and six TDs in 15 games. Much of that decline is directly related to the fact that star QB Aaron Rodgers missed the majority of the season. Nelson will now look to prove that he still has something left to offer at this stage of his NFL career, while building chemistry with QB Derek Carr and starting opposite…read more

Nearing deal with Raiders

The Raiders are closing in on a contract with Nelson, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: Nelson has wasted no time in finding a new home, seemingly landing with the first organization that inquired about his services. In 2017, he looked like a shell of himself, but working with Brett Hundley instead of Aaron Rodgers for most of the season didn't help Nelson's cause. If the Raiders and Nelson reach an agreement, as expected, he'll get to work with one of the better young quarterbacks in the NFL in Derek Carr. It's been suggested Michael Crabtree would be the casualty of Nelson…read more

Visiting Raiders

Nelson is visiting the Raiders on Wednesday, Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports.

Analysis: Nelson was released by the Packers on Tuesday after the team reached an agreement with Jimmy Graham. It's more than fair to wonder how Nelson will fare without Aaron Rodgers, as the aging wideout completely disappeared when Brett Hundley was under center last season, closing out the year with nine straight games under 40 yards. Nelson will turn 33 in May, but he's only two years removed from a 97-1,257-14 receiving line and four years removed from a 98-1,519-13 line (he missed the entire 2015…read more

Cut by Packers

The Packers released Nelson on Tuesday, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: At this point in his career, Nelson is Aaron Rodgers-dependent, posting no more than 35 yards in the eight games in which he played without the signal caller in 2017. While Rodgers will be back in the fold this season, Nelson's age (he'll be 33 in May) and cap figure ($12.5 million this season) likely swayed the decision-making process in Green Bay. The long-time Packer enters the open market with 69 touchdowns among his 550 receptions, but on the heels of a career-worst 9.1 YPC.

Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst and head coach Mike McCarthy were adamant Wednesday that Nelson remains a key part of the team's nucleus, Tom Silverstein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.

Analysis: After returning for the 2016 season after missing the previous campaign while recovering from a torn ACL, Nelson wasn't the downfield threat he had been in his prime years, but was nonetheless supremely impressive in finishing with 97 receptions for 1,257 yards and 14 touchdowns. That showing was expected to make Nelson a safe early-round fantasy selection in 2017, but the wideout instead saw his numbers crash in dramatic fashion, averaging a career-worst 9.1 yards per reception while scoring…read more

Facing uncertain future

Nelson (shoulder) may be asked to take a pay cut or even be released in the offseason, ESPN.com's Rob Demovsky reports.

Analysis: Nelson had six touchdowns in the five games he and Aaron Rodgers (collarbone) both started and finished this season, but the veteran wideout otherwise was held out of the end zone completely while failing to top 35 yards in a game after Week 6. Brett Hundley's poor play obviously gets some of the blame, but it's impossible to completely absolve Nelson when considering that Davante Adams (concussion) continued to produce at a high level. Friday's announcement of a long-term extension for Adams…read more

Will not play in Week 17

Nelson (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lions.

Analysis: Nelson has not practiced this week after injuring his shoulder in Week 16, and it turns out the setback will cut his season short by one game. Outside of the 2015 season when he did not play due to a preseason knee injury, Nelson's 482 receiving yards and six touchdowns in 2017 were both his lowest totals since 2010. Granted, his production slipped mightily when regular quarterback Aaron Rodgers went down with a broken collarbone, but he did not post more than 79 yards in a game even when…read more

Sitting out again Thursday

Nelson (shoulder) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: A mere spectator for the second day in a row, Nelson's lack of visible activity is balanced by his focus on rehabilitation of his left shoulder. No matter the progress made on that front, though, head coach Mike McCarthy noted Wednesday that "it'll be tough" for Nelson to get the all-clear for Sunday's game at Detroit. Assuming both Nelson and Davante Adams (concussion) sit out this weekend, the receiving corps will be a shell of itself, with Randall Cobb, Geronimo Allison (illness), Michael…read more

Missing practice Wednesday

Packers head coach Mike McCarthy said Nelson (shoulder) wouldn't practice Wednesday and "it'll be tough" for the wideout to receive clearance to play Sunday against the Lions.

Analysis: Nelson will be limited to rehab work in the Packers' first official practice of the week after suffering a left shoulder injury in the Week 16 loss to the Vikings. The 32-year-old's fantasy upside was already capped with Brett Hundley filling in at quarterback for Aaron Rodgers (collarbone), so the likelihood that Nelson will be less than fully healthy if he's able to defy the odds and suit up Week 17 probably makes it best to avoid him in both season-long and DFS settings.

Ruled out with shoulder injury

The Packers ruled Nelson out of Saturday's contest versus the Vikings with a shoulder injury.

Analysis: Since Aaron Rodgers broke his collarbone Week 6, Nelson has been a shell of his usual self. The trend continued last Sunday with Rodgers back in action, when Nelson hauled in three of six passes for 28 yards. Prior to injuring his shoulder Saturday, Nelson had another three catches (on five targets) for a measly 11 yards. The Packers are already down No. 1 wideout Davante Adams due to a concussion, leaving Randall Cobb, Geronimo Allison, Trevor Davis, Michael Clark and Jeff Janis as the…read more

Suffers shoulder injury Saturday

Nelson is questionable to return to Saturday's contest against the Vikings due to a shoulder injury.

Analysis: On a catch late in the second quarter, Nelson came to his feet and favored his left arm as he returned to the huddle, per Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette. Nelson remained on the field for one play before heading to the sideline, after which he underwent an evaluation during halftime. The nature of Nelson's injury is unknown at this time.

Nelson's involvement in the Packers' passing attack could remain limited with Brett Hundley set to start at quarterback in Green Bay's final two games following Aaron Rodgers' (collarbone) placement on injured reserve.

Analysis: When Rodgers was activated from IR and returned to the starting lineup in advance of the Packers' eventual Week 15 loss to the Panthers, there was some hope that Nelson's lagging production might be boosted by the return of a familiar face under center. That didn't materialize, however, as Nelson finished the outing with just three catches on six targets for 28 yards. Those numbers were roughly in line with what Nelson had posted during Hundley's seven-game run as starter while Rodgers was out,…read more

Nelson brought in three of six targets for 28 yards in Sunday's 31-24 loss to the Panthers.

Analysis: Nelson was the least productive of the Packers' top receiving trio in Aaron Rodgers' return to action from a broken collarbone. However, he could have had a more impressive stat line if the quarterback hadn't slightly underthrown him on a mid-third-quarter pass at the Panthers' 26-yard line that was picked off by Carolina's James Bradberry. Hopes were high for Nelson to resume his typical level of production as soon as Rodgers was back under center, but fantasy owners still alive in their…read more

Packers offensive coordinator Edgar Bennett doesn't expect the long layoff to impact Nelson's chemistry with Aaron Rodgers (collarbone), Wes Hodkiewicz of the team's official website reports.

Analysis: Nelson completely fell off the map during Rodgers' absence, failing to top 35 yards or score a single touchdown in seven Brett Hundley starts. The 32-year-old wideout undoubtedly is excited for Rodgers to return Sunday in Carolina, but it's fair to question whether Nelson may have permanently lost the No. 1 receiver title to Davante Adams, who overcame Hundley's shaky play to catch 41 passes for 489 yards and four touchdowns the past seven games. Given the extent of his slump, Nelson carries…read more

Nelson caught four of five targets for 33 yards in Sunday's 27-21 overtime win in Cleveland.

Analysis: This was actually Nelson's second-best yardage total in Brett Hundley's seven starts this season. It will be interesting to see how targets are divided if Aaron Rodgers (collarbone) returns from injured reserve for Week 15 in Carolina, as Davante Adams has looked far superior to Nelson this season. That being said, Nelson scored six touchdowns in the four games that both he and Aaron Rodgers started and finished earlier this season. It's possible Nelson's chemistry with the veteran quarterback…read more

Nelson brought in five of eight targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 26-20 overtime win against the Buccaneers.

Analysis: The glass-half-full perspective was that Nelson's reception and target totals were team highs, but the other side of the coin was a 3.4 YPC that was even worse than last week's 3.7 figure. Nelson has simply been unable to serve as a factor downfield with Brett Hundley under center, leading to six straight games with 35 or fewer receiving yards. The good news is that Aaron Rodgers (collarbone) may be primed for a Week 15 return according to latest reports, which looks to be the only path for…read more

Nelson caught three passes for 11 yards in Sunday's loss to the Steelers.

Analysis: The Packers' passing attack was as effective as it's been under Brett Hundley, but that did not do anything for Nelson's production; in fact, Nelson finished with his fewest yards in a game he finished since Week 7 of 2016. If he is ever going to get on track with Hundley at the helm he figures to do so next Sunday against a Buccaneers pass defense that has allowed over 300 yards to opposing wideouts in back-to-back weeks, but it will take a leap of faith to include Nelson in Week 13 lineups…read more

Nelson caught two of six targets for 24 yards during Sunday's 23-0 loss to the Ravens.

Analysis: Nelson tied for second on the team in targets, but his inability to get in sync with Brett Hundley reared its head again. He finished fourth among Green Bay pass catchers in yardage and has now totaled just 92 yards in four games with Hundley as the starter. Nelson's fantasy value seems to be at a season low at this point, and he seems unlikely to get back on track next week against a stingy Steelers defensive unit.

Nelson caught three passes for 20 yards in Sunday's victory over the Bears.

Analysis: Nelson was targeted nine times by quarterback Brett Hundley in Week 6 after he replaced an injured Aaron Rodgers, so early indications were Nelson would still see plenty of balls in his direction in Rodgers' absence. However, that has turned out not to be the case, as Nelson has seen just 15 targets in the three games since, leading to totals of just eight receptions, 68 yards and -- most importantly for fantasy players -- zero touchdowns. Rodgers has not been ruled out for the season and…read more