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Malik Nabers leaving rookie seasons of Ja'Marr Chase, Puka Nacua in the dust
Sep 22, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) makes a touchdown reception under coverage by Cleveland Browns cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. (23) during the second quarter at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images Scott Galvin-Imagn Images
Don't look now, but New York Giants rookie sensation Malik Nabers leads the NFL in receiving. Okay, so maybe he has played one more game than most receivers at this point. But that's besides the point. The No. 6 overall pick of the 2025 NFL draft is on a historic pace. Before exiting Thursday night's game against the Dallas Cowboys with a concussion, Nabers had a monster game for the Giants. He caught 12 passes for 115 yards, despite being the focal point of the Dallas passing defense for the entire night. And thankfully, he says he's "all good" after sustaining that concussion. There were a few advanced stats to take away from Thursday night's outstanding performance. First off, Nabers caught nine passes after being motioned in the offense, per Next Gen Stats, which is a record during the Next-Gen era. That's the sign of excellent coaching. For those of us who may not be football nerds enough to ooh and awe over that point, here's another that everyone can appreciate. Austin Gayle of PFF shared after the ga

This article first appeared on NFL Draft on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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