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Five takeaways from Green Bay Packers’ victory over Houston Texans

By Freddie Boston

Dec 4, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass during the third quarter against the Houston Texans at Lambeau Field. Green Bay won 21-13. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass during the third quarter against the Houston Texans at Lambeau Field. Green Bay won 21-13. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 4, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson (87) catches a pass against the Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph (24) at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jim Matthews/Green Bay Press Gazette via USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jordy Nelson (87) catches a pass against the Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph (24) at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jim Matthews/Green Bay Press Gazette via USA TODAY Sports /

Jordy Nelson shines in the snow

As the snow chilled Lambeau Field, Jordy Nelson’s star shone bright, Aaron Rodgers’ favorite target hauling in eight passes for 118 yards and a touchdown.

Davante Adams’ rise is an exciting development for the future, but the third-year man took a back seat to the Packers’ grizzled veteran. Moving the ball took a lot of work in frigid conditions, but Nelson looked unfazed as he lit up the Houston secondary.

A year removed from ACL surgery, Nelson is no longer the deep threat that made him one of the league’s toughest covers two years ago, but he’s carved out an equally productive role in Green Bay’s new short passing game. Crisp routes, reliable hands and chemistry with Aaron Rodgers makes Nelson the Packers’ most dangerous receiver.

Nelson moves onto 872 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns from 12 games, putting him on pace for 1,162 yards and 13 touchdowns on the year. Not bad considering the severity of the injury he suffered during a season-altering preseason game in Pittsburgh 15 months ago.

On what was a tough day for the Packers offense, Nelson battled the elements to post his third 100-yard receiving performance of the season.

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