Questionable
Injury Toe
Est. Return 6/1/2025
2024 Receiving Stats
REC
109
YDS
1204
TD
7
AVG
11.0
TAR
170
2025 Projections
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
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Nursing toe issue at OTAs
Giants head coach Brian Daboll said Nabers (toe) did not participate in OTAs on Wednesday due to an injury that dates back to college, Connor Hughes of SNY.tv reports.
ANALYSIS
Daboll specified that Nabers did not have any sort of offseason procedure and simply needs rest due to a toe issue he dealt with both in college and his rookie season, per Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com. The team will take it slow with the 2024 first-rounder, prioritizing his readiness for training camp. After compiling a 109-1,204-7 receiving line on a whopping 170 targets across his 15-game rookie season, Nabers' elite potential makes him a lock to be one of the first wideouts selected off the board in 2025 fantasy drafts. The fact that any or all of current starting favorite Russell Wilson, rookie first-round pick Jaxson Dart and veteran backup Jameis Winston could all see time under center for New York this season throws something of a wrench into the mix, but even a quarterback carrousel would represent an upgrade over Nabers' situation last year.
Daboll specified that Nabers did not have any sort of offseason procedure and simply needs rest due to a toe issue he dealt with both in college and his rookie season, per Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com. The team will take it slow with the 2024 first-rounder, prioritizing his readiness for training camp. After compiling a 109-1,204-7 receiving line on a whopping 170 targets across his 15-game rookie season, Nabers' elite potential makes him a lock to be one of the first wideouts selected off the board in 2025 fantasy drafts. The fact that any or all of current starting favorite Russell Wilson, rookie first-round pick Jaxson Dart and veteran backup Jameis Winston could all see time under center for New York this season throws something of a wrench into the mix, but even a quarterback carrousel would represent an upgrade over Nabers' situation last year.
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Air Yards Per Game
104.8Air Yards Per Snap
1.89% Team Air Yards
41.2%% Team Targets
30.5%Avg Depth of Target
9.2 YdsCatch Rate
64.1%Drop Rate
5.9%Avg Yds After Catch
4.3% Targeted On Route
31.0%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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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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Finds end zone in finale
Nabers caught five of eight targets for 64 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 20-13 loss to the Eagles.
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Cleared to play
Nabers (toe) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
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Still battling toe injury
Nabers was listed as a limited participant in Thursday's practice due to a toe injury, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
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Best game of great rookie season
Nabers caught seven of eight targets for 171 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 45-33 win over the Colts.
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Suiting up in Week 17
Nabers (toe) is listed as active Sunday against the Colts, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
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Dealing with toe issue at OTAs
Nabers sat out of Wednesday's OTAs due to a toe injury, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Head coach Brian Daboll said Nabers was held out of 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 drills due to a toe issue that he's been dealing with since his college days at LSU. However, the coach also confirmed the move was simply precautionary and noted Nabers didn't need to have any procedures done on the toe during the offseason.
Head coach Brian Daboll said Nabers was held out of 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 drills due to a toe issue that he's been dealing with since his college days at LSU. However, the coach also confirmed the move was simply precautionary and noted Nabers didn't need to have any procedures done on the toe during the offseason.