Malik Nabers

Nabers suffered ACL and meniscus tears in Week 4 last year, bringing an early end to what could've been a prolific campaign. He averaged 10.7 targets over the first three weeks, after averaging a league-high 11.3 per game during his 2024 rookie season. The strong start last year came with Russell Wilson at quarterback, but the Giants actually got better play out of rookie Jaxson Dart, who made his first NFL start the same week that Nabers suffered his ugly injury. Giants fans rightfully are excited about an offense led by Dart, Nabers and LT Andrew Thomas, under the guidance of new head coach John Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Matt Nagy. Few teams have similar talent at premium positions on offense, but that doesn't mean it's without potential pitfalls, including Nabers coming off major surgery and the Giants coming off a four-win season. Nabers' meniscus tear may have complicated the rehab for his ACL tear, and he ended up having a minor procedure this spring to remove scar tissue that was impacting flexibility. The Giants are otherwise relying on the likes of Darius Slayton, Darnell Mooney and third-round pick Malachi Fields at wide receiver, but Harbaugh at least brought TE Isaiah Likely and FB Patrick Ricard over with him from the Ravens to provide competent snaps. There's nobody who would stop a healthy Nabers from dominating targets again; the main concerns are that he won't be ready for Week 1 and/or won't regain his top form until 2027. Read Past Outlooks