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Top 30 duos in NFL history

By Jarrett Bailey

BALTIMORE - 1960's: (L to R) Quarterback Johnny Unitas #19 and wide receiver Raymond Berry #82 of the Baltimore Colts on the sidelines during a game circa 1960's at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Kidwiler Collection/Diamond Images/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE - 1960's: (L to R) Quarterback Johnny Unitas #19 and wide receiver Raymond Berry #82 of the Baltimore Colts on the sidelines during a game circa 1960's at Memorial Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Kidwiler Collection/Diamond Images/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – OCTOBER 15: Aaron Rodgers #12 and Jordy Nelson #87 of the Green Bay Packers greet each other before the game against the Minnesota Vikings on October 15, 2017 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – OCTOBER 15: Aaron Rodgers #12 and Jordy Nelson #87 of the Green Bay Packers greet each other before the game against the Minnesota Vikings on October 15, 2017 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

17. Aaron Rodgers and Jordy Nelson

Believe it or not, Rodgers and Nelson have the tenth most touchdowns of any duo in NFL history. Between the regular season and the playoffs, Nelson caught 70 touchdowns from Rodgers.

The Green Bay duo was one of the best of the 2010s. Nelson was Rodgers favorite target in that time period, and the two helped bring the Packers a Super Bowl in the 2010 season. Nelson only had 45 catches that season, but it was the mid-2010s where he really started to shine.

In 2013, Nelson caught 85 passes for over 1,300 yards and eight touchdowns. He followed that up with his lone Pro Bowl appearance in ’14, catching 13 touchdowns on 98 receptions. Nelson led the NFL in touchdown receptions in ’16 with 14.

Nelson is one of Rodgers favorite targets ever, and he has had some good ones. While Davatne Adams might be the best target Rodgers has ever had, Nelson was the man in the Packers offense throughout the 2010s. There is a good chance Adams surpasses Nelson in terms of most touchdowns scored between the two duos, and time will tell. For now, though, Nelson remains the top Rodgers target.

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