IR
Injury Knee - ACL
Est. Return 2/9/2026
2025 Receiving Stats
REC
18
YDS
271
TD
2
AVG
15.1
TAR
35
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Nabers arguably surpassed expectations for even a sixth overall pick last year, catching 109 passes in 15 games despite being one of the youngest players in his draft class. If not for a concussion costing him Weeks 5 and 6, he would've led the NFL in targets and set a rookie record for receptions. As is, Nabers finished second among WRs in targets rate (32.4 percent of routes) and third in receptions, although the yardage numbers were less impressive (11.0 per catch, 7.1 per target) for reasons that mostly seem to be no fault of his own. The concern for fantasy is that Nabers may be in a bad situation again this season, catching passes from Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston and/or Jaxson Dart. There aren't many concerns about Nabers himself, with the strong rookie year supporting pre-draft expectations that his 4.35 speed would play equally well as a downfield threat and as a YAC weapon. The combination of elite speed and agility in a thick frame (6-0, 200) is reminiscent of Cincinnati's Ja'Marr Chase, who offers a fair comparison for Nabers' ceiling if ever paired with a top passer. For now, we'll likely have to settle for big-time volume in a subpar offense, hoping Nabers' freakish talent shines through often enough to pay off a hefty draft price. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Signed a four-year, $29.21 million contract with the Giants in May of 2024.
Needs surgery for ACL, meniscus
Nabers will undergo surgery next week to repair a torn ACL and torn meniscus in his right knee, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Nabers tore both his ACL and meniscus during the second quarter of the Giants' Week 4 win over the Chargers. Schefter adds that the time off will allow Nabers to also recover from a partially torn labrum in his shoulder as well as a bout with turf toe, and the 2024 first-round pick is expected to return for the start of training camp in July. Wan'Dale Robinson, Darius Slayton, Jalin Hyatt and tight end Theo Johnson are expected to serve as the primary targets for rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart in Nabers' absence.
Nabers tore both his ACL and meniscus during the second quarter of the Giants' Week 4 win over the Chargers. Schefter adds that the time off will allow Nabers to also recover from a partially torn labrum in his shoulder as well as a bout with turf toe, and the 2024 first-round pick is expected to return for the start of training camp in July. Wan'Dale Robinson, Darius Slayton, Jalin Hyatt and tight end Theo Johnson are expected to serve as the primary targets for rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart in Nabers' absence.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Malik Nabers' 2025 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
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Air Yards Per Game
141.3Air Yards Per Snap
2.62% Team Air Yards
28.3%% Team Targets
15.9%Avg Depth of Target
16.1 YdsCatch Rate
51.4%Drop Rate
5.7%Avg Yds After Catch
2.9% Targeted On Route
25.7%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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Overall QB Rating Against
70.0
Cornerbacks
73.2
Safeties
88.1
Linebackers
44.7
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2025 Malik Nabers Split Stats
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Nabers was the second WR taken in the 2024 Draft, going sixth overall to a Giants team that was widely rumored to be interested in quarterbacks. He'd be a consensus WR1 in many other draft classes, but Marvin Harrison was the popular favorite for a loaded 2024 class. Nabers has looked the part since his initial year at LSU in 2021, when he started six of 11 games and had 417 receiving yards as an 18-year-old true freshman (after missing his senior season of high school due to a declined transfer waiver, no less). Nabers then progressed to 1,017 receiving yards as a sophomore and 1,569 as a junior, comfortably outproducing teammate Brian Thomas (also a first-round pick) in every key category besides touchdowns. Nabers scored 14 of those in 2023 to help QB Jayden Daniels win the Heisman Award, with highlights including a 13-239-2 receiving line against Miss. St. and a 10-171-1 showing at Alabama. Listed at 6-0, 200, Nabers is about 3-4 inches and 10-15 pounds shy of Harrison and fellow rookie Rome Odunze, but the LSU product is probably the fastest of the three and also the best YAC threat. While he didn't test at the combine, Nabers reportedly posted a 4.44-second 40-yard dash and 38-inch vertical... back in 2020 when he was still in high school. He should immediately become the Giants' No. 1 receiver ahead of Wan'Dale Robinson, Darius Slayton and Jalin Hyatt, albeit in an offense that has Daniel Jones (ACL) and Drew Lock at quarterback.
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Lands on IR
Nabers (knee) has been placed on IR by the Giants, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.
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ACL tear confirmed
Nabers (knee) suffered a season-ending torn right ACL tear in Sunday's win over the Chargers, Dianna Russini of The Athletic and Adam Schefter of ESPN report.
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MRI to determine fate
Nabers is slated for an MRI on his right knee Monday to determine if he indeed suffered a torn ACL during Sunday's game versus the Chargers, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Torn ACL feared
Nabers is believed to have suffered a torn ACL Sunday against the Chargers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Ruled out of Sunday's game
Coach Brian Daboll said Nabers (knee) won't return to Sunday's contest against the Chargers, James Palmer of The Athletic reports.
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Fully healthy for training camp?
Nabers is scheduled to undergo surgery for a torn ACL and torn meniscus in his right knee next week, but he is expected to be fully healthy for the start of training camp ahead of the 2026 season, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Nabers was already working through a partially torn labrum and turf toe injury prior to sustaining a season-ending knee injury in Week 4 against the Chargers. The time to recover from his knee surgery will allow Nabers to fully heal from his toe and shoulder issues, and Schefter relays that the 2024 first-rounder is expected to be fully healthy by the start of training camp for the first time in his NFL career. With Nabers done for the year, Jaxson Dart's primary targets in the passing game will be Wan'Dale Robinson, Darius Slayton, Jalin Hyatt and Theo Johnson.
Nabers was already working through a partially torn labrum and turf toe injury prior to sustaining a season-ending knee injury in Week 4 against the Chargers. The time to recover from his knee surgery will allow Nabers to fully heal from his toe and shoulder issues, and Schefter relays that the 2024 first-rounder is expected to be fully healthy by the start of training camp for the first time in his NFL career. With Nabers done for the year, Jaxson Dart's primary targets in the passing game will be Wan'Dale Robinson, Darius Slayton, Jalin Hyatt and Theo Johnson.