Malik Nabers just dropped a bombshell about his Week 1 status, telling us he is still not certain if he’ll even hit the field when the New York Giants open their season this Sunday against the Dallas Cowboys. Talk about starting the regular season with some drama, huh? Nabers, who’s been recovering from a torn ACL since Week 4 of the 2025 season, said Thursday he is leaving his availability up to a higher power, stating, “I’ll let God tell me. Keeping my faith, and He’ll let me know, and I’ll know when it’s time.” You gotta respect the man’s conviction, but every fan out there knows how crucial those opening games are, especially for a guy coming off a major injury.
“It’s My Career and It’s My Body”
The wide receiver isn’t just uncertain about playing, he’s also making it crystal clear who’s calling the shots on his workload. Nabers expects the Giants to let him decide both whether he plays and if he’ll be on any kind of snap count this weekend. And he’s got a strong opinion on it. “I wouldn’t want anyone to tell me I’m going to be on the pitch count, because at the end of the day, it’s my career and it’s my body,” Nabers emphasized. He believes if a snap count is even a discussion, he’s the one leading it. That decision, for him, belongs to him. It is a bold stance from a player returning from such a significant injury, making his Week 1 debut at MetLife Stadium at 8:20 p.m. ET one to watch.
Hawks Dealing With Early Season QB Challenge
Across the league, it is not just the Giants facing early season challenges, our own Seattle Seahawks are navigating some choppy waters too. It was reported recently that our quarterback, Sam Darnold, is expected to miss Week 2 due to a hip injury. Rapoport noted that Darnold should be back “sooner, rather than later,” which is at least some good news. We need him out there leading the charge! Still, missing any time, especially early in the season, is never ideal. We’re talking about momentum, building chemistry, and getting into a rhythm. Every snap counts for this squad.
Good thing our boys on the field know how to grit out a win, even when the chips are down. We just saw the Seahawks pull off a tight one against the New England Patriots, taking them down 13-10 in a hard-fought battle. A win is a win, especially when you are kicking off the season. That kind of defensive stand and late-game execution is what defines this team under Mike Macdonald, and it gives us a lot to look forward to as Darnold works his way back. We’re ready to see this team keep fighting!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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