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Malik Nabers Fantasy Overview

Malik Nabers

Malik Nabers
Player Profile
WR NYG

Height

6'0"

Weight

200 lbs.

Experience

1 yrs.

Bye

11

Birthday

Jul 28, 2003

Age

21.5

College

LSU

NFL Draft Pick

2024 - Rd 1, Pk 6

Fantasy Rankings

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Dynasty
WR19

2025 Projections

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DS 3D Projection

Our Thoughts

Malik Nabers's Preseason Player Analysis

Bottom Line

We love Nabers for dynasty. His LSU tape proved dynamic, with fluid movement skills and slippery post-catch ability.

He’s poised for 100+ targets right away – but his efficiency is uncertain. Can Daniel Jones stay healthy? If so, can he perform as a league-average QB?

Those questions have Nabers profiling as a low-floor, high-ceiling fantasy option. We’re not eager to buy at his current Underdog ADP (WR20).

What We Learned Last Year

  • Nabers posted big-time production at LSU over the past two seasons.
    • Across 27 games, he racked up 161 catches, 2,586 yards, and 17 TDs.
    • That stretch includes a sophomore breakout with solid market shares: 22.4% of the catches and 27.0% of the receiving yards.
  • Last year, Nabers ranked second nationally in receiving yards and third in receiving TDs.
    • Among 286 qualifiers, Nabers sat first in PFF receiving grade and third in yards per route run.
    • Playing alongside Round 1 pick Brian Thomas Jr., Nabers boosted his market shares: 35.6% of the receiving yards; 31.8% of the receiving TDs.
  • Nabers’ tape showed a dynamic athlete, both downfield and in post-catch situations.
  • He averaged 17.6 yards per catch and led the FBS in plays of 20+ and 30+ yards.
  • Nabers also averaged 6.6 yards after catch per reception.
  • The Louisiana native showed versatility by splitting his time between outside positions and the slot.

What to Expect in 2024

  • Nabers enters the league on the young side, turning 21 in July.
  • His injury history turns up no cause for concern.
  • The Giants drafted him sixth overall as the WR2.
  • It’s the perfect landing spot for opportunity.
    • The 2023 Giants featured Darius Slayton, Wan'Dale Robinson, and Darren Waller as top target-getters.
    • The WRs return, but Waller retired.
    • GM Joe Schoen didn't make any other notable investments at WR.
    • New York downgraded at RB, swapping out Saquon Barkley for Devin Singletary.
  • QB play remains a huge red flag.
    • Daniel Jones is coming off a November ACL tear.
    • He hasn’t reached 7.0 YPA as an NFL passer. (He tallied 5.7 YPA last season.)
    • His career completion rate underwhelms at 64.3%. Same for his 3.3% TD rate.

Advanced Stats

Forty Yard Dash

4.40

Forty Yard Dash Rank

93%

Burst Score

135.90

Burst Score Rank

98%

Speed Score

105.30

Speed Score Rank

85%

Catch Radius

10.18

Catch Radius Rank

81%

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Articles

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12:27pm EST 12/6/24

Malik Nabers Has Hip Injury, Won't Practice Friday

Malik Nabers Has Hip Injury, Won't Practice Friday

Giants HC Brian Daboll said Friday that WR Malik Nabers is dealing with a new hip injury that he suffered in Thursday's practice. He was listed on the injury report with a groin, which had us assuming that it was the same issue that he's been dealing with since college. Nabers had an MRI on the hip, according to Daboll, and won't practice on Friday. His availability for this weekend's game vs. the Saints is seemingly in legitimate question. We'll keep you updated on Nabers' status.

Giants WR Malik Nabers suffered a concussion in the fourth quarter of Thursday night's game vs. the Cowboys. It's his first documented concussion. Nabers will have 10 days to get cleared for Week 5's game against the Seahawks. We'll keep you updated on his progress. The rookie was again super busy before leaving, racking up 12 catches on 15 targets for 115 yards.

The Giants added WR Malik Nabers to the practice report as limited Thursday with a knee injury. That indicates he hurt the joint in practice. We'll watch for more details on the issue and the rookie's Week 2 outlook.

Schedule

Week Team SOS Fantasy

1

@ MIN

16.7%

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2

WAS

-3.3%

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3

CLE

10.8%

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4

@ DAL

7.7%

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5

SEA

-0.5%

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6

@ CIN

1.6%

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7

@ PHI

-11.6%

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8

PIT

-6.6%

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9

@ WAS

-3.3%

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10

CAR

0.9%

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11

12

@ TB

11.2%

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13

DAL

7.7%

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14

@ NO

1.4%

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15

@ BAL

8.3%

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16

ATL

13.5%

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17

@ IND

3.4%

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18

PHI

-11.6%

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