New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (knee) has begun the prehab process ahead of his ACL surgery in a few weeks. That means, Nabers is working on regaining mobility and strength around his knee. This seems like a positive development, but Nabers still has a long road ahead of him. There's no way the Giants can fill the type of production that Nabers brought to the team. The assumption is that Wan'Dale Robinson and Darius Slayton should be the primary receiving options now. The hope is that Nabers can return early next season.
Oct 5, 2025 8:14 AM EST
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (knee) will undergo surgery "this week." The wideout suffered a torn ACL and meniscus during the Week 4 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, prematurely ending his season. He was also battling a partially torn labrum and turf toe, which are expected to heal. Before going down, Nabers had 18 catches (35 targets) for 271 yards and two touchdowns. Hopefully, Jaxson Dart will improve throughout the remainder of the year, which should help Nabers be even more productive for fantasy managers moving ahead. In the meantime, Wan'Dale Robinson and Darius Slayton are expected to see extra attention from Dart for the rest of the 2025 campaign.
Oct 4, 2025 8:16 PM EST
The New York Giants officially placed wide receiver Malik Nabers (knee) on Injured Reserve on Monday after he suffered a season-ending torn ACL in the Week 4 win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, according to Jordan Raanan of ESPN. It's a crushing blow to both the Giants and fantasy managers alike. Those in single-year leagues can safely drop Nabers to the waiver wire this week and add reinforcements. With the 22-year-old former first-rounder out the rest of the way, the G-Men will ask all of Wan'Dale Robinson, Darius Slayton, and Jalin Hyatt to step up as their top three receivers for rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart. Tight end Theo Johnson should also see an uptick in targets in the passing game. Robinson should already be rostered in most leagues, but Slayton will be a popular pickup this week. Nabers will finish with 18 catches on 35 targets for 271 yards and two touchdowns in his second NFL season. Since the injury happened early in the year, Nabers should have a good chance at being ready to go for Week 1 of 2026 next fall.
Sep 29, 2025 6:29 PM EST
NFL Insider Jordan Schultz reports on Monday that tests confirmed New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (knee) has torn his ACL and will miss the remainder of the 2025 season. It's massively disappointing news for fantasy managers and the Giants, as Nabers will now attempt to work his way back before the start of 2026. The timing is unfortunate, considering rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart gave the team some juice in his NFL debut. With Nabers out, fellow wideouts Wan'Dale Robinson and Darius Slayton should benefit the most production-wise, and Jalin Hyatt will operate as the Giants' third WR. Slayton has been out there for the most snaps amongst his position, and figures to continue working as the deep threat, making him a moderately more interesting addition in the wake of his teammate's injury.
Sep 29, 2025 11:25 AM EST
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (right knee) will undergo an MRI on Monday to confirm his diagnosis of a torn ACL, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Nabers suffered a severe knee injury while attempting to make a catch near the sideline during the first quarter of Sunday's Week 4 contest against the Los Angeles Chargers. Several NFL media insiders have already reported that the Giants fear Nabers tore his ACL, but we won't get official confirmation until Monday. Assuming his season is over, Wan'Dale Robinson and Darius Slayton will operate as the primary receivers in Jaxson Dart's offense.
Sep 28, 2025 4:04 PM EST
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (knee) is believed to have suffered a torn ACL during his team's Week 4 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers, according to Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Nabers was carted off during the first half after planting awkwardly on his knee. The superstar wideout recorded two catches for 20 yards on three targets before getting injured. Losing Nabers is a devastating blow for the Giants' offense. Without him, wide receivers Darius Slayton and Wan'Dale Robinson should both be expected to see an uptick in targets.
Sep 28, 2025 3:04 PM EST
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (knee) has been carted off the field from his team's Week 4 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers due to a knee injury, per ESPN's Adam Schefter. Nabers had recorded two catches for 20 yards on three targets before getting injured. Losing Nabers would be a devastating blow for the Giants' offense. While the severity of his injury is not yet known, it's not a good sign that he was unable to leave the field under his own power. If Nabers is sidelined, Giants wide receivers Darius Slayton and Wan'Dale Robinson would likely see an increase in targets.
Sep 28, 2025 2:20 PM EST
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (shoulder) was listed as limited in practice on Friday with a shoulder injury, but he does not have an official injury designation going into his team's Week 4 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. That means Nabers will be active on Sunday for rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart's first start with the Giants. Nabers has recorded 16 catches for 251 yards and two touchdowns through his first three games of 2025. He profiles as a must-start fantasy wide receiver in Week 4 against the Chargers.
Sep 26, 2025 3:30 PM EST
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (back) will return to practice on Thursday, according to head coach Brian Daboll. Nabers did not practice on Wednesday with a recurring back injury that he could have to manage all season. It's something to keep an eye on, but Nabers should be available for a Week 4 matchup this Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers as long as he doesn't suffer a setback in the coming days. Despite catching only two of seven targets for 13 yards in the Sunday night loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 3, the 22-year-old former first-round pick is tied for third in the league with 32 targets through the first three weeks in 2025. The G-Men are moving from quarterback Russell Wilson to rookie first-rounder Jaxson Dart in Week 4, which could give Nabers an even higher fantasy ceiling.
Sep 25, 2025 1:03 PM EST
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (undisclosed) will not practice on Wednesday, according to head coach Brian Daboll. It's unclear exactly what Nabers is dealing with, but he may be completely healthy, and the G-Men are just giving him a day off early in the week. Still, we'll keep a close eye on the 22-year-old former first-rounder heading into a Week 4 matchup on Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers. Nabers went off for nine catches, 167 yards, and two touchdowns on 13 targets in the Week 2 loss to the Dallas Cowboys, but he fell flat in Sunday night's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, catching two of seven targets for just 13 yards. The Giants are moving to rookie first-rounder Jaxson Dart as their starting quarterback in a tough matchup against the Bolts this weekend, so another disappointing performance could be in store for Nabers.
Sep 24, 2025 12:41 PM EST
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers is an elite, must-start fantasy option for his Week 3 matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. The second-year player has been sensational, ranking as the WR1 overall by averaging 21.4 fantasy points per game on a league-leading 25 targets, including a massive 167-yard, two-touchdown performance in Week 2. Nabers is set up for another big day against a Chiefs defense that has struggled to contain opposing wideouts this season. Kansas City ranks as the 25th-best fantasy defense against the position, surrendering a generous 39.95 points per game to wide receivers, locking Nabers in as a top-tier WR1 who should be in all lineups.
Sep 20, 2025 12:47 AM EST
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers caught nine of his 13 targets for 167 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's Week 2 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. Nabers delivered two acrobatic touchdown grabs on deep passes from Russell Wilson, carrying his team to an overtime thriller before New York ultimately lost on a game-winning field goal. The former first-round pick has quickly developed a strong rapport with Russell Wilson, which should prove to be beneficial as the Giants throw the ball a lot while playing from behind. Nabers remains a high-end WR1 option heading into Week 3 against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Sep 14, 2025 5:23 PM EST
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (back) has been cleared for Week 2's divisional matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. Nabers saw elite volume in the opener, drawing 12 targets, but managed just five catches for 71 yards against Washington. Dallas, now under defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus, played zone coverage on more than 95% of snaps in Week 1 and successfully bottled up A.J. Brown. That said, Nabers was dominant against zone looks in college and graded as the top rookie receiver versus zone coverage in 2024. If the Giants' offensive line can give Russell Wilson time, Nabers has a clear path to WR1 production this week.
Sep 13, 2025 11:04 AM EST
After a season-opening performance by the New York Giants' offense that was an abject disaster, the team is in search of solutions. While a change under center feels like an inevitability at some point this season, with rookie Jaxson Dart eventually taking over for Russell Wilson, some on the team seem to believe that a change in philosophy is also needed. Dating back to last season, multiple Giants players have suggested that an offense funneled entirely through one player, in this case, wide receiver Malik Nabers, is not sustainable. Nabers saw nine targets on Sunday, resulting in five catches for 71 yards. It was his 14th straight game seeing at least eight targets, and the Giants are 2-12 in those contests. Nabers himself told reporters that the team needs to do a better job of spreading the ball around. Based on the evidence we've seen on the field, fantasy managers should not fear a sudden decrease in targets. They should, however, hope for any change that can make those looks more valuable.
Sep 12, 2025 2:49 PM EST
Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports that New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (back) will be a full-go in Thursday's practice after he was limited on Wednesday with an ongoing back issue that the team has been managing. Nabers was also a DNP last Friday, but he was active in the Week 1 loss to the Washington Commanders and had five catches for 71 yards on 12 targets in the season opener. Although New York's offense was stagnant in quarterback Russell Wilson's debut, it was a good sign that Nabers still had double-digit targets. The 22-year-old former first-rounder may have to manage his back issue for most of the season, but as long as he's on the field on game day, he'll be a must-start, high-end WR1 for fantasy. Nabers has a real shot to go off this weekend against a Dallas secondary that is a bit thin.
Sep 11, 2025 1:07 PM EST
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (back) is expected to practice in a limited capacity on Wednesday. Nabers was held out of practice on Friday, leading up to their season opener with this same injury. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, but it appears the team is leaning toward the side of caution with their star pass catcher. In Week 1, Nabers was able to catch five of his 12 targets for 71 yards. Even though the Giants offense struggled against the Commanders, the former first-round pick continued to see a hefty target share. In his debut season, Nabers tallied 1,204 yards and seven catches on 109 receptions. If he is cleared to play on Sunday in his typical role, fantasy managers should view him as a high-end WR1 in all formats despite his subpar QB play.
Sep 10, 2025 12:45 PM EST
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (back) was not given a game status on the team's final Week 1 injury report despite sitting out Friday's practice. With no injury designation, he is expected to be a full go on Sunday when the Giants open their season against the Commanders. Nabers has experienced minor ailments throughout training camp, and he missed Friday's practice due to back tightness. It appears, though, that the team is taking an extra cautious approach with their Pro Bowl receiver, and all signs point to him getting a full workload on Sunday. Nabers was electric as a rookie, making 109 catches in only 15 games, and reports out of Giants' camp indicate that he hasn't missed a beat with Russell Wilson now under center. Nabers should be started without hesitation, and he has a strong chance of being one of the week's highest scoring receivers.
Sep 5, 2025 3:00 PM EST
According to New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll, wide receiver Malik Nabers (back) will have his reps limited at Friday's practice. Daboll notes that the 22-year-old's back is a "little tight," but he'll be good to go for Sunday's road meeting with the Washington Commanders. Nabers was able to steer clear of the team's Week 1 injury report, but he isn't entirely over the back issue that's bothered him for a bit. Daboll's sentiment regarding his star wide receiver is encouraging, but with their season opener so close, fantasy managers must closely monitor the situation. As of now, the LSU product is on track to play, although it's unclear if New York will put a cap on his snaps for the first game of the campaign. If they do, teammate Jalin Hyatt would benefit the most in terms of playing time, picking up more snaps alongside Wan'Dale Robinson and Darius Slayton.
Sep 5, 2025 12:00 PM EST
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (toe) is not on the team's initial injury report. Throughout camp, Nabers has been diagnosed with a lingering toe injury in addition to back and shoulder injuries. However, seeing Nabers not on the report early in the week suggests he will be given a full workload during their season opener on Sunday afternoon against the Washington Commanders. During his rookie campaign, the former LSU standout established himself as one of the top rising stars in the sport. Nabers caught 109 passes for 1,204 yards and seven touchdowns. During the final four games of the season, Nabers flashed immense upside, averaging a stellar 22.9 PPR points per game. Given his role as the clear WR1 in the offense, Nabers is a must-start in all formats in Week 1.
Sep 3, 2025 4:01 PM EST
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (back) said the back issue that caused him to miss the team's final two preseason games was a "minor thing" and he'll be ready for Week 1, per ESPN's Jordan Raanan. Nabers also missed time during training camp due to a shoulder issue and has been nursing a toe injury since his college days at LSU. However, Raanan writes that Nabers does not expect his ailments to prevent him from being himself when the season begins. The 22-year-old averaged 11.3 targets per game as a rookie in 2024 and should be among the league leaders in target share once again in 2025. As long as he stays on the field, Nabers is a clear WR1 in fantasy with overall WR1 upside in PPR-scoring formats.
Aug 27, 2025 10:11 PM EST
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