Malik Nabers wasn’t just targeted in Week 5 against the Washington Commanders, he was *blanketed* with targets. The New York Giants wide receiver saw a ridiculous 20 balls thrown his way, turning that into 11 receptions for 121 yards and a touchdown.
Nabers Explodes in Week 5
Seriously, 20 targets is no joke. That’s a workload for a true WR1, and Nabers delivered. He wasn’t just getting looks, he was converting them into real production. You love to see a young guy step up and make that kind of impact, especially when the ball keeps coming his way. It shows a huge amount of trust from the quarterback, Jameis Winston.
From Slow Start to WR1 Caliber
Anyone worried about Nabers getting off to a slow start? You can probably put those concerns to bed. He’s been absolutely cooking these past two games, putting up legit WR1-caliber numbers. It’s clear he’s jelled with Winston, and the connection is paying off big time. Over the last two matchups, Nabers has hauled in 17 receptions on 27 targets for a massive 233 yards and two touchdowns. That’s the kind of consistent production that changes games.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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