Packers Jordy Nelson reportedly expected

is expected to play Sunday in the NFC Championship Game against the , according to ESPN's Ed Werder. NFL Playoffs In addition to Nelson, who suffered George Hill Jersey fractured ribs two weeks ago in the wild-card victory over the , starter (ankle) and backup (hamstring) are also expected to be active. Werder reports that coach Mike McCarthy is Sindarius Thornwell Jersey more sure than ever all three will want to play, and while all three will be game-time decisions, all are expected to play. But Nelson will Anthony Davis Jersey be the toughest decision; he mi sed the ' last-second victory over the last Sunday and wasn't even cleared this week by the team medical staff for contact in practices. Unequal Technologies, which develops lightweight body armor Zion Williamson Jersey for athletes, provided the Packers with kevlar padding that could be used to protect Nelson's ribs. Werder adds: "While Nelson's status is trending in the positive direction ... keep in mind that the Packers have a reputation for being Josh Hart Jersey very conservative on medical decisions." As a safeguard, the Packers promoted wide receiver from the practice squad Saturday. The Falcons are five-point favorites to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl, though only are picking the Falcons to win.
 
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