2024 Receiving Stats
REC
15
YDS
193
TD
1
AVG
12.9
TAR
25
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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. Read Past Outlooks
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Huge volume in Sunday's loss
Nabers caught 10 of 18 targets for 127 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 21-18 loss to the Commanders.
ANALYSIS
The rookie wideout was Daniel Jones' first read, and usually his only one, for most of the afternoon, as the rest of the Giants' pass catchers combined for only six catches on 10 targets for 51 yards. While a four-yard grab just before halftime gave Nabers his first career TD, it was one of the passes he couldn't haul in that will likely stick with him. On New York's final possession in the fourth quarter with the score tied 18-18, Nabers couldn't handle a sideline pass on fourth down that would have extended the team's drive. With his spot as the Giants' top downfield threat secure, Nabers will face a much tougher test in Week 3 against the Browns' stingy secondary.
The rookie wideout was Daniel Jones' first read, and usually his only one, for most of the afternoon, as the rest of the Giants' pass catchers combined for only six catches on 10 targets for 51 yards. While a four-yard grab just before halftime gave Nabers his first career TD, it was one of the passes he couldn't haul in that will likely stick with him. On New York's final possession in the fourth quarter with the score tied 18-18, Nabers couldn't handle a sideline pass on fourth down that would have extended the team's drive. With his spot as the Giants' top downfield threat secure, Nabers will face a much tougher test in Week 3 against the Browns' stingy secondary.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Malik Nabers' 2024 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
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Air Yards Per Game
120.5Air Yards Per Snap
2.13% Team Air Yards
54.5%% Team Targets
38.5%Avg Depth of Target
9.6 YdsCatch Rate
60.0%Drop Rate
8.0%Avg Yds After Catch
7.1% Targeted On Route
32.1%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Browns pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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Overall QB Rating Against
65.1
Cornerbacks
61.6
Safeties
46.4
Linebackers
97.0
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2024 Malik Nabers Split Stats
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Clear for Week 2
Nabers (knee) practiced in full Friday and doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game at Washington, Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post reports
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Expected to play
Coach Brian Daboll said Friday morning that Nabers (knee) is "good" and there's "no concern" about his status for Sunday's game at Washington, Jordan Raanan of ESPN.com reports.
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Tending to knee injury
Nabers was a limited participant at Thursday's practice due to a knee injury, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
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Team's leading receiver in Week 1
Nabers had five catches for 66 yards on seven targets in Sunday's 28-6 loss to the Vikings.
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Four grabs against Houston
Nabers caught four of six targets for 54 yards and added one carry for five yards in Saturday's 28-10 preseason loss to the Texans.
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Ankle injury not serious
Nabers, who suffered an ankle injury in Sunday's practice, was back to participating in full by Thursday, Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News reports.
ANALYSIS
The standout rookie had stated he didn't expect to miss significant time and proved true to his word in terms of practice. Nabers could have a chance to play in Saturday's exhibition matchup against the Texans, a game in which Daniel Jones is also expected to make his preseason debut.
The standout rookie had stated he didn't expect to miss significant time and proved true to his word in terms of practice. Nabers could have a chance to play in Saturday's exhibition matchup against the Texans, a game in which Daniel Jones is also expected to make his preseason debut.