According to the FOX broadcast, Nelson ordered a military-grade ballistic blast shield for the game. This rib protector was made of kevlar, which is typically used to stop bullets -- not tackles.

Getting it on and off is super easy, definitely more so than my previous armoured vest. Simply slip it over your head, fasten the rib protectors in place with the two snap-fit clasps, and then use ...

Thanks to advances in technology, Vito said the material protects but still allows for a mobile quarterback like Vick to feel light. Each rib protector weighs approximately three ounces, Vito said.