New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers, who has been dealing with a toe injury, is expected to play in Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts, despite being listed as questionable on the injury report. His availability appears promising after some concerns arose earlier in the week.
According to Adam Schefter on X (formerly Twitter), a source indicated that Nabers is anticipated to play against the Colts.
Nabers’ status for Week 17 became uncertain after he missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday. However, he participated on a limited basis during Friday’s session, indicating positive progress in his recovery. Giants head coach Brian Daboll expressed optimism about Nabers’ chances of playing, saying, “We’re hopeful” when asked about his availability. Although the injury affected his practice schedule, the improvement shown later in the week suggests he may be ready to take the field.
Should Nabers play, it would be a significant boost for the Giants’ offense. The rookie wide receiver is just three receptions away from reaching 100 catches on the season and needs 31 more receiving yards to break the 1,000-yard barrier. Hitting these milestones would further solidify his status as one of the NFL’s top rookie receivers.
Nabers is also in the race to break the NFL rookie record for receptions, currently held by Puka Nacua with 105. Nabers has 97 catches, but Raiders tight end Brock Bowers is also in the mix with 101, making the race for the record a key storyline as the season winds down.
Though the Giants are out of playoff contention, Nabers’ presence on the field would be valuable. His ability to stretch defenses and make important catches has been a key part of their offense this season. Against a Colts defense that has struggled against top receivers, Nabers could help the Giants pull off an upset.
The Giants will evaluate Nabers during pregame warmups to confirm his readiness. If he is active, quarterback Drew Locke is likely to target him frequently. For Nabers, Sunday presents an opportunity to contribute to his team’s performance and further cement his place in NFL history.
