Malik Nabers Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 4 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 23
- Height / weight
- 6'0", 200 lb
- Experience
- 3rd season
- Drafted
- 2024 R1, #6
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 7.2
- Pos rank
- WR59
- Rostered
- 99%
Week 4 vs. Cardinals, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 4th vs. WRs, favorable
Malik Nabers Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Scoring rate
7.2 PPG
Played
3 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Malik Nabers's 2026 Season, Week by Week
3 games played: one mid-range start and two busts. The next four matchups include three of the league's softest pass defenses.
- Week 1, Win,vs DAL,12.9,WR26
- Week 2, Loss,at LAR,1.1,WR116
- Week 3, Win,vs TEN,7.6,WR57
- Up next. Week 4, Oct 4,vs ARI,FavorableCardinals vs. WRs
- Week 5, Oct 11,at WAS,FavorableCommanders vs. WRs
- Week 6, Oct 18,vs NO,ToughSaints vs. WRs
- Week 7, Oct 25,at HOU,FavorableTexans vs. WRs
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Malik Nabers?
Nabers is averaging 7.2 PPR points per game through 3 games, with 12 catches for 96 yards and 0 TD on 19 targets. That ranks WR59, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
His target share (23.2%) is in the 58th percentile among WRs, the best of his efficiency marks; his yards per target (5.1) is the weakest, in the 13th. His quarterback has been Jameis Winston.
His best week was WR26 in Week 1 against the Cowboys (12.9 points); his worst, WR116 in Week 2 at the Rams (1.1). Two favorable matchups are coming: the Cardinals (4th vs. WRs) in Week 4 and the Commanders (1st vs. WRs) in Week 5.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Nabers ranks among all WRs in Redraft Command.
What's Driving His Production
Percentile vs. every WR with at least 12 targets in 2026. The line marks the league median.
Target share
23.2%58th percentile, about average
Yards per target
5.113th percentile, near the bottom
Catch rate
63.2%53rd percentile, about average
Fantasy points per target
1.1418th percentile, near the bottom
Malik Nabers 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs Cowboys | W 28–20 | 12.9 | WR26 |
| 2 | @ Rams | L 6–28 | 1.1 | WR116 |
| 3 | vs Titans | W 12–7 | 7.6 | WR57 |
| Total | 2–1 | 21.6 | WR59 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NYG | 3 | 19 | 12 | 96 | 0 | 21.6 | 7.2 | — |
| 2025 | NYG | 4 | 35 | 18 | 271 | 2 | 57.1 | 14.3 | WR102 |
| 2024 | NYG | 15 | 170 | 109 | 1,204 | 7 | 273.6 | 18.2 | WR6 |
| Career | 22 | 224 | 139 | 1,571 | 9 | 352.3 | 16.0 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Outlook
2025 lasted just four games before a season-ending injury, but the usage held even in that tiny sample: 79.5 percent snaps, a 15.86 air-yards-per-target downfield role and 2. Full outlook
Injury status
Active, no designation
He has not missed a game this season. Career games missed to injury: 16. Injury history
- 2025kneePlayed through
- 2025right knee14 games
- 2025backPlayed through
- 2025toePlayed through
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Malik Nabers Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Malik Nabers in Week 4?
Malik Nabers is depth in most leagues for Week 4 against the Cardinals, as the WR59 in PPR total points this season (7.2 a game). The Cardinals rank 4th in PPR points allowed to WRs, a favorable matchup. Get the start/sit call for Nabers.
How many fantasy points is Malik Nabers averaging in 2026?
Malik Nabers is averaging 7.2 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 21.6 points across 3 games. His last game produced 7.6 points.
Where does Malik Nabers rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Malik Nabers ranks WR59 in PPR total points in 2026, through 3 games. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Malik Nabers worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: Malik Nabers is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. He is rostered in 99% of Sleeper leagues.
What is Malik Nabers's fantasy football role?
Malik Nabers is the Giants' starting WR. He is averaging 6.3 targets a game, on 68% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Malik Nabers's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Malik Nabers's next three games are Week 4 vs. the Cardinals (4th in PPR points allowed to WRs, favorable), Week 5 at the Commanders (1st in PPR points allowed to WRs, favorable) and Week 6 vs. the Saints (24th in PPR points allowed to WRs, tough). Two of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Malik Nabers been in fantasy football this season?
Malik Nabers has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of his 3 games this season and outside the top 36 in 2. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 5.9 points around his 7.2-point average.
What is Malik Nabers's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Malik Nabers's floor has been 1.1 PPR points (Week 2, WR116) and his ceiling 12.9 (Week 1, WR26). His median week has been 7.6 points. See Nabers's full game log.
Malik Nabers 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · New York GiantsHe hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
Receiving
- Rec
- 12
- Yards
- 96
- TD
- 0
- Targets
- 19
8.0 Y/R63.2% Catch %
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 21.6
- Pos rank
- WR59
12.9 Best Week 1 vs DAL1.1 Worst Week 2 @ LAR
Advanced Receiving Stats
Nabers is an intermediate target (15.9 yards per target last season), with a 23.2% target share this season.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 4 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards per target | 5.1 | 15th | 7.7 | — |
| Fantasy points per target | 0.51 | 13th | 1.12 | — |
| Yards per route run | — | — | 2.20 | — |
| YAC per reception | 2.9 | 36th | 2.9 | — |
| Catch rate | 63.2% | 53rd | 51.4% | — |
| Usage | ||||
| Target share | 23.2% | 76th | 7.5% | — |
| Snap share | 68.0% | 51st | 79.5% | — |
| Air-yards share | 25.6% | 60th | 12.9% | — |
| Red-zone targets | 3 | 66th | 4 | — |
| Route participation | — | — | 23.0% | — |
| Style | ||||
| Average depth of target | 9.7 | 33rd | 15.9 | — |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 102 qualified WRs · 2025 (4 games, weeks 1–17): below the qualifying line, so no percentiles. Grey bars describe style, not quality.
Profile: Nabers draws a big target share, but scores little per target and gains little per target.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 6.3 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
7.2
Fantasy PPG
6.3
Targets/g
32
Rec yds/g
Malik Nabers career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 19 | 12 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 21.6 | 7.2 | — |
| 2025 | 4 | 35 | 18 | 271 | 2 | 0 | 57.1 | 14.3 | WR102 |
| 2024 | 15 | 170 | 109 | 1,204 | 7 | 2 | 273.6 | 18.2 | WR6 |
| Career | 22 | 224 | 139 | 1,571 | 9 | 2 | 352.3 | 16.0 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
16.0
Career PPG
22 games over 3 seasons
59%
Availability
Share of team games he played
36%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 WR
9.7
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, moderate
Nabers has averaged 16.0 fantasy points per game over 22 games and 3 seasons, with one top-12 finish (2024).
So far in 2026 he is at 7.2 per game, down 7.1 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 6.3 targets a game against 8.8. His quarterback this season has been Jameis Winston.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Nabers's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 1,204Rec yards2024
- 7Rec TD2024
- 273.6Fantasy pts2024 · WR6
- 1,571Career rec yds2024–2026
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Malik Nabers Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Malik Nabers have in 2026?
Malik Nabers has 21.6 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 7.2 per game across 3 games. That total ranks WR59 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Malik Nabers have this season?
Malik Nabers has 96 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 12 catches and 19 targets. His high was 69 yards, in Week 1 against the Cowboys.
How many receptions does Malik Nabers have this season?
Malik Nabers has 12 receptions in 2026 through Week 4, 4.0 a game, on 19 targets. His high was 6 catches, in Week 1 against the Cowboys.
How many targets does Malik Nabers have this season?
Malik Nabers has drawn 19 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 6.3 a game, and caught 63% of them. His high was 9 targets, in Week 1 against the Cowboys.
How many receiving touchdowns does Malik Nabers have this season?
Malik Nabers has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Malik Nabers averaging?
Malik Nabers is averaging 32.0 receiving yards per game in 2026, 96 yards across 3 games.
How many yards per reception is Malik Nabers averaging?
Malik Nabers is averaging 8.0 yards per reception in 2026, 96 yards on 12 catches.
How many games has Malik Nabers played in 2026?
Malik Nabers has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Malik Nabers's stats last season?
In 2025, Malik Nabers caught 18 of 35 targets for 271 yards and 2 touchdowns in 4 games. That was 57.1 PPR points (14.3 per game), a WR102 finish.
What are Malik Nabers's career NFL stats?
Across 3 seasons and 22 games, Malik Nabers has 139 catches for 1,571 yards and 9 touchdowns, for 352.3 PPR fantasy points (16.0 per game).
How many touchdowns does Malik Nabers have in his career?
Malik Nabers has 9 touchdowns in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 9 receiving, over 22 games.
How many career receiving yards does Malik Nabers have?
Malik Nabers has 1,571 career receiving yards over 3 seasons, on 139 catches.
Malik Nabers Game Log 2026
Games played
3
FPTS/G (PPR)
7.2
Targets/g
6.3
Rec/g
4.0
Rec yds/g
32.0
Yds/rec
8.0
Across 3 games in 2026, Malik Nabers has averaged 6.3 targets, 4.0 receptions and 7.2 PPR fantasy points per game. Malik Nabers has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 1 against DAL (12.9 points); the lowest was Week 2 against LAR (1.1).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DAL25th | W 28-20 | 12.9 | 9 | 6 | 69 | 0 | 11.5 | WR26 |
Week 1 · DAL · W 28-20 · 12.9 pts
How the 12.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | LAR21st | L 6-28 | 1.1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.0 | WR116 |
Week 2 · LAR · L 6-28 · 1.1 pts
How the 1.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | TEN16th | W 12-7 | 7.6 | 6 | 5 | 26 | 0 | 5.2 | WR57 |
Week 3 · TEN · W 12-7 · 7.6 pts
How the 7.6 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
One WR2 week and two busts. For a wide receiver ranked WR59 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a WR26 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Held in check by Tennessee
5/6, 26 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his current season average.
Shut down by the Rams
1/4, 1 yds.
Just 0.3 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Efficient in a home win
6/9, 69 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (7.2)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup — New York Giants vs Arizona Cardinals
View matchup — New York Giants vs Washington Commanders
View matchup — New York Giants vs New Orleans Saints
View matchup — New York Giants vs Houston Texans
Malik Nabers Game Log 2024
Games played
15
FPTS/G (PPR)
18.2
Targets/g
11.3
Rec/g
7.3
Rec yds/g
80.3
Yds/rec
11.0
Across 15 games in 2024, Malik Nabers has averaged 11.3 targets, 7.3 receptions and 18.2 PPR fantasy points per game. Malik Nabers has finished as a top-12 WR in 5 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 7. The best week was Week 17 against IND (36.1 points); the lowest was Week 7 against PHI (8.1).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | CAR | RUSH YDS | RUSH TD | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MIN1st | L 6-28 | 11.6 | 7 | 5 | 66 | 0 | 13.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR32 |
Week 1 · MIN · L 6-28 · 11.6 pts
How the 11.6 points scored (PPR)
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| 2 | WAS23rd | L 18-21 | 28.7 | 18 | 10 | 127 | 1 | 12.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR3 |
Week 2 · WAS · L 18-21 · 28.7 pts
How the 28.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | CLE3rd | W 21-15 | 28.2 | 12 | 8 | 78 | 2 | 9.8 | 2 | 4 | 0 | WR4 |
Week 3 · CLE · W 21-15 · 28.2 pts
How the 28.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 4 | DAL6th | L 15-20 | 23.1 | 15 | 12 | 115 | 0 | 9.6 | 1 | -4 | 0 | WR6 |
Week 4 · DAL · L 15-20 · 23.1 pts
How the 23.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 7 | PHI26th | L 3-28 | 8.1 | 8 | 4 | 41 | 0 | 10.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR42 |
Week 7 · PHI · L 3-28 · 8.1 pts
How the 8.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 8 | PIT12th | L 18-26 | 14.1 | 13 | 7 | 71 | 0 | 10.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR30 |
Week 8 · PIT · L 18-26 · 14.1 pts
How the 14.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 9 | WAS23rd | L 22-27 | 14.9 | 11 | 9 | 59 | 0 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR24 |
Week 9 · WAS · L 22-27 · 14.9 pts
How the 14.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 10 | CAR10th | L 17-20 | 10.8 | 10 | 6 | 50 | 0 | 8.3 | 1 | -2 | 0 | WR27 |
Week 10 · CAR · L 17-20 · 10.8 pts
How the 10.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 12 | TB2nd | L 7-30 | 12.4 | 9 | 6 | 64 | 0 | 10.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR25 |
Week 12 · TB · L 7-30 · 12.4 pts
How the 12.4 points scored (PPR)
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| 13 | DAL6th | L 20-27 | 15.3 | 13 | 8 | 69 | 0 | 8.6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | WR26 |
Week 13 · DAL · L 20-27 · 15.3 pts
How the 15.3 points scored (PPR)
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| 14 | NO8th | L 11-14 | 14.9 | 10 | 5 | 79 | 0 | 15.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR25 |
Week 14 · NO · L 11-14 · 14.9 pts
How the 14.9 points scored (PPR)
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| 15 | BAL4th | L 14-35 | 24.2 | 14 | 10 | 82 | 1 | 8.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR9 |
Week 15 · BAL · L 14-35 · 24.2 pts
How the 24.2 points scored (PPR)
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| 16 | ATL7th | L 7-34 | 13.8 | 14 | 7 | 68 | 0 | 9.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR29 |
Week 16 · ATL · L 7-34 · 13.8 pts
How the 13.8 points scored (PPR)
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| 17 | IND19th | W 45-33 | 36.1 | 8 | 7 | 171 | 2 | 24.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR2 |
Week 17 · IND · W 45-33 · 36.1 pts
How the 36.1 points scored (PPR)
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| 18 | PHI26th | L 13-20 | 17.4 | 8 | 5 | 64 | 1 | 12.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | WR17 |
Week 18 · PHI · L 13-20 · 17.4 pts
How the 17.4 points scored (PPR)
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2024: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
Seven WR1 weeks, seven WR2 weeks and one bust. For a wide receiver who finished WR7 overall, the spread mattered more than the average: you got a top-5 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Wk 1 WR32 · Wk 2 WR3 · Wk 3 WR4 · Wk 4 WR6 · Wk 7 WR42 · Wk 8 WR30 · Wk 9 WR24 · Wk 10 WR27 · Wk 12 WR25 · Wk 13 WR26 · Wk 14 WR25 · Wk 15 WR9 · Wk 16 WR29 · Wk 17 WR2 · Wk 18 WR17
Game-by-Game Breakdown
WR1 week at Philadelphia
5/8, 64 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed right at his season average.
Season high in a shootout
7/8, 171 yds, 2 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a loss at Atlanta
7/14, 68 yds.
Just 4.9 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week vs. Baltimore
10/14, 82 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a loss vs. New Orleans
5/10, 79 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a loss at Dallas
8/13, 69 yds. 1 carry, 4 rush yds.
Just 5.3 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a loss vs. Tampa Bay
6/9, 64 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a loss at Carolina
6/10, 50 yds. 1 carry, -2 rush yds.
Just 5.0 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week vs. Washington
9/11, 59 yds.
Just 5.4 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Steady in a loss at Pittsburgh
7/13, 71 yds.
Just 5.5 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Philadelphia
4/8, 41 yds.
Just 5.1 yards per target. A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
WR1 week vs. Dallas
12/15, 115 yds. 1 carry, -4 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week at Cleveland
8/12, 78 yds, 2 TD. 2 carries, 4 rush yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
WR1 week at Washington
10/18, 127 yds, 1 TD.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Steady in a loss vs. Minnesota
5/7, 66 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
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Malik Nabers Game Log FAQ
How did Malik Nabers do in his last game?
Malik Nabers scored 7.6 PPR points in Week 3 against the Titans, a 12–7 win, a WR57 finish. He caught 5 of 6 targets for 26 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Malik Nabers score in his last game?
Malik Nabers scored 7.6 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 3 against the Titans, a WR57 finish for the week. That was right at his season average of 7.2.
How many receiving yards did Malik Nabers have in his last game?
Malik Nabers had 26 receiving yards on 5 catches in Week 3 against the Titans, from 6 targets.
How many touchdowns did Malik Nabers score in his last game?
Malik Nabers did not score a touchdown in Week 3 against the Titans; his 7.6 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Malik Nabers have in his last game?
Malik Nabers caught 5 of 6 targets for 26 yards in Week 3 against the Titans.
What were Malik Nabers's stats in Week 2?
In Week 2 at the Rams, a 28–6 loss, Malik Nabers caught 1 of 4 targets for 1 yards. That was 1.1 PPR points, a WR116 finish.
What was Malik Nabers's best game this season?
Malik Nabers's best 2026 game was Week 1 against the Cowboys: 12.9 PPR points, a WR26 finish. He caught 6 of 9 targets for 69 yards.
What was Malik Nabers's worst game this season?
Malik Nabers's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 2 at the Rams: 1.1 PPR points, a WR116 finish. He caught 1 of 4 targets for 1 yards.
How many games has Malik Nabers scored a touchdown in this season?
Malik Nabers has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 3 games this season.
Can I see Malik Nabers's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Nabers's weekly results from any season from 2024 through 2025.
Malik Nabers Rest-of-Season Outlook
depth WR for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished WR102 last season at 14.3 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 3 games he's WR59 at 7.2 PPR points per game, against 14.3 over 4 games last season (WR102). He's running behind last season's pace.
The next favorable matchups are the Cardinals in Week 4 (4th against WRs) and the Commanders in Week 5 (1st against WRs).
Read our preseason outlook (June 2026)
Published June 17, 2026. Kept for reference; the take above replaces it.
Before injury wiped out his 2025, Nabers was a true alpha: as a rookie in 2024 he ran 526 routes across 15 games, commanding a monster 30.7 percent target share, a 0.741 WOPR and 40 percent of the air yards while turning 170 targets into 109 catches, 1,204 yards and 7 scores for WR7 (164.6 fantasy points). His 0.323 targets per route run and 0.268 EPA per play were genuinely special for a 21-year-old.
2025 lasted just four games before a season-ending injury, but the usage held even in that tiny sample: 79.5 percent snaps, a 15.86 air-yards-per-target downfield role and 2.2 yards per route run. The Giants funnel everything through him, and his rookie production gives a top-three positional ceiling if healthy. The only red flag is the availability noted in his profile (9.5 games per year over two seasons). Draft him as a locked-in weekly WR1 with league-winning upside, accepting the injury risk as the cost of admission.
What Drives His Outlook
His 2025 rank among the 142 receivers who played at least six games. Each bar is one receiver, best on the left; his is highlighted.
Target volume
Fewer than 6 games in 2025, so not ranked.
Downfield role
Fewer than 6 games in 2025, so not ranked.
Efficiency
Fewer than 6 games in 2025, so not ranked.
- Average depth of target
- 15.9
- Drop rate
- 2.9%
- Red-zone targets
- 4
- Route participation
- 21.5%
- YAC per reception
- 2.9
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- A soft stretchThe Cardinals in Week 4 and the Commanders in Week 5 are top-10 matchups for WRs.Wk 4 ARI, 4thWk 5 WAS, 1stWk 6 NO, 24thWk 7 HOU, 5th
Risk
- A tough matchupThe Saints in Week 6 (24th) is among the stingiest defenses against WRs.
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Malik Nabers Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Malik Nabers's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Malik Nabers projects as a depth WR for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Malik Nabers's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Malik Nabers is the WR59 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in depth WR territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Malik Nabers's projected role going forward?
Malik Nabers is the listed starting WR. Nothing on the chart threatens the job, so the role is his to lose on performance.
Will Malik Nabers get more targets?
Malik Nabers's targets are holding steady: 5.0 a game over his last two games against 6.3 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Malik Nabers's fantasy football upside?
Malik Nabers's upside: his ceiling this season is 12.9 PPR points (Week 1, WR26) and the Cardinals in Week 4 and the Commanders in Week 5 are top-10 matchups for WRs.
What could hurt Malik Nabers's fantasy value?
Malik Nabers's risks: the Saints in Week 6 is a tough matchup. See his injury status and history.
How difficult is Malik Nabers's remaining fantasy schedule?
Favorable: of his next seven games, 4 come against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 1 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Malik Nabers Injury Update & History
Practice participation
Week 4 reports: Wed, Thu, FriWhat it means: Nabers was on the Week 3 report, practiced in full on Friday and played.
| Week | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 4vs ARI, Oct 4 | — | — | — | Oct 2 | Due Fri |
| Week 3vs TEN, Sep 27 | — | — | — | Full | Played |
| Week 1vs DAL, Sep 13 | Knee | — | — | Full | Played |
Injury History at a Glance
Eight logged injuries in three seasons, including three knee injuries. Most of his lost time came from a torn ACL and meniscus in 2025; nothing else has cost him more than 2 games.
Durability
47/100
Games missed
Injuries
Longest absence
Torn ACL and meniscus · 2025
Where He's Been Hurt
Marker size shows games missed. A dashed ring means he played through it.
| Body part | Injuries | Games missed |
|---|---|---|
| Knee | 3 | 14 |
| Concussion | 1 | 2 |
| Foot / toe | 2 | 0 |
| Ankle | 1 | 0 |
| Back | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 8 | 16 |
Injury risk profile: High
- Knee injuries in 2024, 2025 and 2025
- Ir in 2025, 14 games missed
- 16 games in 3 seasons, 14 of them in 2025
- 8 injuries spread across 5 body parts
Malik Nabers Injury History
Every logged injury, most recent first. Games missed are regular-season games.
- 2026
Healthy 0 games missed
No injury has cost Nabers a game this season.
- 2025
IR, surgery Played through
Questionable: Surgery
- 2025
Torn ACL and Meniscus · Right 14 games
Suffered a season-ending torn ACL and meniscus in his right knee during the Week 4 game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
- 2025
Back Injury Played through
Dealt with a back ailment during training camp but was ready for the start of the season.
- 2025
Toe Injury Played through
Was hampered by a toe injury during training camp but carried no injury designation for Week 1.
- 2024
Toe Injury Played through
Was limited in practice for multiple weeks with a toe injury but did not miss any games.
- 2024
Knee/Foot Injury Played through
Was limited in practice with knee and foot injuries but continued to play without missing games.
- 2024
Concussion 2 games
Sustained a concussion in Week 4 against the Dallas Cowboys and subsequently missed the following two games.
- 2024
Ankle Sprain Played through
Sprained his ankle during the preseason and missed a few days of practice.
If Nabers Misses Time
Who else it affects
His absence would move work to the rest of the offense, and Jameis Winston would lose one of his main options.
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Malik Nabers Injury FAQ
Is Malik Nabers injured?
No. As of October 2, 2026, Malik Nabers is active with no injury designation. He has played every game in 2026.
Is Malik Nabers playing this week?
Malik Nabers has no injury designation for Week 4 against the Cardinals on Sunday, October 4, so he is on track to play. Nabers was on the Week 3 report, practiced in full on Friday and played. Should you start him?
Has Malik Nabers missed any games this season?
No. Malik Nabers has played in every Giants game in 2026, 3 games so far.
What is Malik Nabers's injury history?
Malik Nabers has 8 logged NFL injuries, which have cost him 16 games in all: 14 for a right torn ACL and meniscus in 2025 and 2 for a concussion in 2024.
What was Malik Nabers's most recent injury?
Malik Nabers's most recent logged injury was an IR injury in Week 18 of 2025. He played through it and missed no regular-season games.
Does Malik Nabers have any recurring injuries?
Yes: knee injuries in 2024 and 2025 (14 games missed) and foot injuries in 2024 and 2025 (no games missed).
What was Malik Nabers's worst injury?
Malik Nabers's longest absence came from a right torn ACL and meniscus in 2025, which cost him 14 games of the 16 he has missed in his career.
Latest Malik Nabers News & Updates
Nabers struggles vs. Tennessee
5 REC, 26 YDS (6 TGT)
7.6 fantasy points · WR57
Nabers caught 5 of 6 targets for 26 yards in the 12–7 win vs. Tennessee. That was 30% of the team's targets.
Season Timeline
Every update this season, grouped by week, newest first.
Week 3Sep 27W 12–7 vs TEN
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Limited at Wednesday's practice (opens in new tab)
Limited participant Wednesday; monitor practice reports as the week progresses.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 3: 7.6 PPR points, a WR57 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 2Sep 21L 6–28 @ LAR
Fantasy impact: Negative. Nabers struggles at Los Angeles
1.1 fantasy points · WR116 · 6.1 below his 7.2 average
Nabers caught 1 of 4 targets for 1 yards in the 28–6 loss at Los Angeles. That was 13% of the team's targets.
Game logFantasy impact: Neutral. Major downturn in Week 2 loss (opens in new tab)
Saw a significant drop in production during Week 2 loss.
Fantasy take: A roster move: watch how it changes his snaps and targets in the next game.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Returns to Monday's contest (opens in new tab)
Back in action Monday after exiting, showing no lingering issues.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 1.1 PPR points, a WR116 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Sustains apparent arm injury (opens in new tab)
Left game with apparent arm injury; status bears monitoring.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 1.1 PPR points, a WR116 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Six catches in return (opens in new tab)
Hauled in six passes in his return to action.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 2: 1.1 PPR points, a WR116 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Week 1Sep 13W 28–20 vs DAL
Fantasy impact: Positive. Nabers solid in win vs. Dallas
12.9 fantasy points · WR26 · 5.7 above his 7.2 average
Nabers caught 6 of 9 targets for 69 yards in the 28–20 win vs. Dallas. That was 31% of the team's targets.
Game logFantasy impact: Neutral. Back in action Sunday (opens in new tab)
Returns to the field Sunday after absence.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 1: 12.9 PPR points, a WR26 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Status remains unknown for Week 1 (opens in new tab)
Facing uncertainty heading into the Week 1 opener.
Fantasy take: He played in Week 1: 12.9 PPR points, a WR26 finish.
Read full report (opens in new tab)PreseasonSeptember
Fantasy impact: Neutral. Listed as questionable for Sunday (opens in new tab)
Questionable for Sunday; monitor his status before kickoff.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Practices fully Wednesday (opens in new tab)
Fully participated in Wednesday's practice, signaling good health.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Going through drills Wednesday (opens in new tab)
Returned to practice Wednesday, participating in drills as he works back.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Handles individual, team drills Wednesday (opens in new tab)
Returned to practice, participating fully in individual and team drills Wednesday.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Practices Tuesday despite early absence (opens in new tab)
Returned to practice Tuesday after an early absence, signaling he should be good to go.
Fantasy take: A roster move: watch how it changes his snaps and targets in the next game.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Non-committal when asked about Week 1 (opens in new tab)
Uncertain to play in Week 1, leaving his status in question for fantasy lineups.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Not in uniform Friday (opens in new tab)
Sidelined for Friday, worth tracking his status ahead of game day.
Fantasy take: Context for his season; the Outlook tab has our rest-of-season view.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Out of non-contact jersey (opens in new tab)
Full participation returns after shedding non-contact jersey, signaling improved health.
Fantasy take: A preseason health note; his Week 1 availability is what matters for fantasy.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. May ditch red jersey this week (opens in new tab)
Could shed red non-contact jersey this week, signaling progress in his recovery.
Fantasy take: A roster move: watch how it changes his snaps and targets in the next game.
Read full report (opens in new tab)Fantasy impact: Neutral. Sitting out joint practices this week (opens in new tab)
Will not participate in joint practices this week.
Fantasy take: Practice and camp notes are context; his usage in games is what moves his value.
Read full report (opens in new tab)
No updates of this type yet this season.
Giants Teammates News
Updates on Nabers's quarterback and target competition.
- Jameis Winston: Retaining starting job (opens in new tab)Jameis Winston, QB. 49 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jameis Winston: Extended starting opportunity awaits (opens in new tab)Jameis Winston, QB. 49 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Isaiah Likely: Solid despite Dart injury (opens in new tab)Isaiah Likely, TE. 23 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
- Jameis Winston: Forgettable effort in emergency duty (opens in new tab)Jameis Winston, QB. 49 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Isaiah Likely: Scores twice in Week 1 win (opens in new tab)Isaiah Likely, TE. 23 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Jameis Winston: Lands two-year extension (opens in new tab)Jameis Winston, QB. 49 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
Around the Giants
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Malik Nabers News FAQ
What is the latest news on Malik Nabers?
The latest Nabers update, from September 27: Nabers struggles vs. Tennessee. Nabers caught 5 of 6 targets for 26 yards in the 12–7 win vs. Tennessee. That was 30% of the team's targets.
How does the latest Malik Nabers news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored 7.6 fantasy points, a WR57 finish, right at his 7.2 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Did Malik Nabers sign with a new team?
The latest signing news on Nabers: Major downturn in Week 2 loss (September 21). Saw a significant drop in production during Week 2 loss.
Malik Nabers Bio
Malik Nabers is a wide receiver for the New York Giants, where he wears No. 1. Born July 28, 2003, in Youngsville, LA, he attended Southside and played college football at LSU.
The New York Giants selected Nabers in round 1, pick 6, of the 2024 NFL Draft.
In 22 regular-season games since 2024, he has caught 139 passes for 1,571 yards and 9 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
1 stop with 1 team in 3 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
New York Giants Current team2024–present
Selected in round 1, pick 6, of the 2024 NFL Draft. He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 21 of 22 games.
College: LSU
Transactions
- SignedSigned with the New York Giants.
- DraftedSelected by the New York Giants in round 1, pick 6.
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About Malik Nabers: Bio FAQ
How old is Malik Nabers?
Malik Nabers is 23 years old. He was born on July 28, 2003. 2026 is his 3rd NFL season.
How tall is Malik Nabers?
Malik Nabers is 6 feet tall (6'0"), listed at 200 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the New York Giants.
How much does Malik Nabers weigh?
Malik Nabers weighs 200 pounds, his listed weight on the New York Giants roster. He is listed at 6'0".
What number does Malik Nabers wear?
Malik Nabers wears number 1 for the New York Giants. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Malik Nabers play?
Malik Nabers plays wide receiver for the New York Giants, wearing number 1. 2026 is his 3rd season in the NFL.
What team does Malik Nabers play for?
Malik Nabers plays for the New York Giants as a wide receiver. He has been with the Giants since 2024.
Where did Malik Nabers go to college?
Malik Nabers played college football at LSU, after attending Southside (LA). The New York Giants drafted him out of LSU in 2024.
When was Malik Nabers drafted?
The New York Giants selected Malik Nabers in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft with the 6th overall pick, out of LSU.
What round was Malik Nabers drafted in?
Malik Nabers was a first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, taken 6th overall by the New York Giants.
What pick was Malik Nabers in the NFL Draft?
Malik Nabers was the 6th overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, selected by the New York Giants in the first round.
Where is Malik Nabers from?
Malik Nabers went to high school in Louisiana, at Southside, before playing college football at LSU.
When is Malik Nabers's birthday?
Malik Nabers's birthday is July 28. He was born on July 28, 2003 and is 23 years old.
How long has Malik Nabers been in the NFL?
2026 is Malik Nabers's 3rd NFL season; he entered the league in 2024 as a first-round pick of the New York Giants. View his career statistics.
What teams has Malik Nabers played for?
Malik Nabers has played for the New York Giants. View his career statistics.
What year did Malik Nabers enter the NFL?
Malik Nabers entered the NFL in 2024, when the New York Giants drafted him in the first round. 2026 is his 3rd season.