Malik Nabers Defends 'Soft' Comments After Blowout Loss

Wide receiver Malik Nabers stands by his criticism of the Giants' effort while acknowledging poor word choice and emphasizing his desire for early involvement in games.

Malik Nabers, the Giants' rookie wide receiver, called the team's performance 'soft' after a 30-7 loss to the Buccaneers, a remark he later described as a poor choice of words but still stands by.
Nabers cited frustration over not being targeted in the first half of the game, explaining that early involvement helps him stay engaged and perform better throughout the match.
Head coach Brian Daboll acknowledged the need to get Nabers more involved early and took responsibility for the lack of first-half opportunities in the offense's game plan.
The Giants' offense struggled significantly, running only 15 plays in the first half and failing to score until the second half, leaving Nabers with six catches for 64 yards by the game's end.
The Giants, now 2-9, face the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving, where Nabers hopes to replicate his earlier strong performance against them this season with 12 catches for 115 yards.