Who Should I Start? Malik Nabers or Matthew Golden

Tuesday, October 28, 5:23 PM

New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (knee) had surgery on Tuesday to fix the torn ACL and meniscus in his right knee, and he "should be ready" for the start of next season, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Nabers suffered his season-ending knee injury in the Week 4 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, but he just now had surgery after doctors had to wait for the swelling in his knee to dissipate. Barring setbacks with his rehab and recovery in the offseason, the 22-year-old former first-rounder should be good to go for the start of the 2026 season next fall, although fantasy managers might have some reservations about rolling with a receiver coming off a major knee repair as a high-end WR1. Before his injury, though, Nabers had displayed his game-changing abilities with 271 yards and two scores on 18 receptions in four games. His long-term fantasy ceiling should be higher going forward now that rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart looks like the real deal.

Friday, November 7, 6:48 PM

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden (shoulder) was unable to take part in practice on Friday. Golden was forced to make an early exit during the Week 9 loss to the Carolina Panthers. The rookie wideout was limited in practice on Thursday before being downgraded to out on Friday. He'll get another day to get ready ahead of the Monday night matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. If he's unable to play, Romeo Doubs, Christian Watson, and Dontayvion Wicks would all see larger roles.