The New York Giants received promising news regarding rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers’ recovery from a concussion. Head coach Brian Daboll shared that Nabers is “doing better” and will work with trainers as part of his progression through the league’s concussion protocol. Though he remains under evaluation, his improvement offers hope for a potential return in the near future, though no specific timetable has been given. Nabers’ status will continue to be monitored as he goes through the necessary steps to ensure he’s fully cleared to play.
Giants’ Malik Nabers was absent in their Week 5 victory with a concussion
Nabers missed the Giants’ Week 5 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks after suffering a concussion the previous week against the Dallas Cowboys. Despite his absence, the Giants managed to pull off an upset win over Seattle, thanks to key contributions from other receivers.
Veteran wideout Darius Slayton stepped up as the team’s primary target on Sunday, making a big impact. He caught eight passes on 11 targets for 122 yards and scored a touchdown for New York. This victory was crucial for the team, which had been missing its offensive centerpiece and was trying to recover from a rough start to the season.
Heading into Week 5, Nabers was among the NFL’s top receivers. Even though he didn’t play Sunday, he still leads the league in receptions with 35 and ranks second in targets with 52, behind only Garrett Wilson of the New York Jets.
The Giants would love to get Nabers back fresh off of a massive victory
The Giants are hopeful their star rookie will return for their Week 6 primetime game against the struggling Cincinnati Bengals. A win would bring the Giants to a .500 record and potentially put them back in the race for the NFC East, which has been led by the Washington Commanders (4-1) early in the season.
At this point, it’s uncertain whether Nabers will clear the concussion protocol in time for the game, but the team remains optimistic about his recovery progress. The matchup against the Bengals is set for Sunday at 8:20 P.M. EST and will be broadcast nationally on NBC.
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