Game Balls: Jordy Nelson shreds Vikings in pass-catching showcase

December 24, 2016 at 9:35PM
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson (87) picked up a first down in the second quarter over Minnesota Vikings strong safety Andrew Sendejo (34) at Lambeau Field Saturday December 24,2016 in Green Bay, Wis.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson (87) picked up a first down in the second quarter over Minnesota Vikings strong safety Andrew Sendejo (34) at Lambeau Field Saturday December 24,2016 in Green Bay, Wis. (Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Jordy Nelson, Packers wide receiver

With nine catches for 154 yards and two touchdowns, Nelson put on a show against the Vikings' secondary.

Aaron Rodgers, Packers quarterback

It's not just the numbers -- 28-of-38 for 347 yards and four TDs -- but as always it's how he gets it done that stands out.

Clay Matthews, Packers pass rusher

Playing with a shoulder that will require surgery, his strip sack was the bigggest defensive play of the game.

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