Malik Nabers is still officially questionable for the Giants’ Sunday Night Football opener against the Dallas Cowboys, and that knee injury, the one that tragically ripped through his 2025 season after just four games, has everyone in New York holding their breath for Week 1. This isn’t a minor ding either; it’s the aftermath of an ACL tear from Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers, a devastating setback that completely overshadowed a year that had started with so much hype.
“I’ll Let God Tell Me”
Even though Nabers hit full practice sessions in the lead-up to kickoff, he still landed on the Giants’ final injury report as questionable. Head coach John Harbaugh sounded pretty optimistic after Wednesday’s practice, stating, “I think he’s ready to go.” But it’s beyond clear that the team is taking their star receiver’s lead on how he truly feels, prioritizing his health and confidence. When reporters pressed him hard about when he’d know if he could actually play on Sunday, Nabers gave a response that truly speaks volumes about the uncertainty swirling around his return: “I’ll let God tell me. Keeping my faith, and he’ll let me know, and I’ll know when it’s time.” Talk about putting it all in the universe’s hands!
Giants Bolster Receiving Corps
That kind of profound uncertainty definitely put the Giants in a tough spot heading into a prime-time opener. In response, they quickly moved on Saturday, elevating wide receiver Braxton Berrios and bringing in Dalen Cambre from the practice squad. This strategic move strongly suggests that even if Nabers is active for Sunday night, we might see him on limited snaps, or perhaps they’re just shoring up depth for the possibility he doesn’t play at all. This is Nabers’ third professional season, and his career has been nothing short of a rollercoaster. As a rookie in 2024, he finished an incredible fifth in Offensive Rookie of the Year voting after putting up a monster 1,204 yards and seven touchdowns. Last season, before that devastating ACL tear, he still managed an impressive 271 receiving yards and two touchdowns in just those four games. With quarterback Jaxson Dart under center, there was monumental hype around Nabers last season, and he’s absolutely expected to be Dart’s top receiving threat in 2026, leading a talented corps that includes third-round pick Malachi Fields and veterans Darnell Mooney and Odell Beckham Jr.
This Week 1 showdown against the Cowboys isn’t just another game; it’s a monumental moment for Nabers. He’s faced them three times already in his career, racking up 351 yards and two touchdowns on 29 receptions. He’s looking to bounce back in a huge way this season and silence any doubts, so a strong start against a familiar rival would be absolutely massive. Will he be out there making crucial plays and proving he’s back? Or will we have to wait a little longer to see the star receiver fully unleashed? Sunday night under the lights will finally tell the story.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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