Nelson 's successful return season had 97 receptions , 1,257 receiving yards , and 14 touchdowns in 2016 . His 14 receiving touchdowns led the NFL for the 2016 season . In Week 15 , he caught a 60-yard pass from Rodgers to put the Packers in position to kick a field goal and win against the Bears 30-27 . He was named the NFL Comeback Player of the Year for the 2016 season after missing the entire 2015 season with the torn ACL . At the 2017 ESPY Awards won the award for Best Comeback Athlete . He finished the season in the top ten active players in touchdown and receiving yards . Nelson was ranked 48th by his peers on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2017
2017 ESPY Awards
2017 ESPY Awards
Jordy Nelson