Overview
- The Giants leaned on Nabers as their main deep threat in the 27-27 tie with the Commanders when he caught 11 passes for 121 yards and a touchdown on a reported 20 targets.
- Quarterback Jameis Winston was inconsistent but repeatedly looked Nabers’ way late in the game and in overtime, simplifying reads into quick deep shots and one-on-one chances.
- Tight end Isaiah Likely emerged as a complementary playmaker with 11 catches for 94 yards and two touchdowns, giving the Giants a two-pronged vertical attack.
- Poor early run blocking — just 26 rushing yards and about 2.2 yards per carry in the first half — pushed the offense into a pass-heavy plan and increased Nabers’ target share.
- Nabers returned this season from ACL rehab under a cautious plan and his sudden heavy use raises workload and health questions while safety Tyler Nubin’s fourth-quarter neck injury creates short-term depth concerns for the secondary.