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Malik Nabers looks like a defensive nightmare again as Giants satisfy his target appetite

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Schwartz, P. (2026, October 13). Malik Nabers looks like a defensive nightmare again as Giants satisfy his target appetite. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/12/sports/giants-satisfied-malik-nabers-target-appetite/

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Wide receiver Malik Nabers expressed surprise at the number of targets he received during the New York Giants' tie game against the Washington Commanders, which ended in a 27-27 draw. Despite his uncertainty about the exact count, Nabers mentioned it could be around 12 or 14, though the article notes this figure was higher. The piece highlights Nabers’ consistent desire for more ball involvement and how effectively he utilized these opportunities on the field.

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On Sunday, Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers expressed surprise at how frequently he received passes during the team's action-packed 27-27 tie against the Commanders at Northwest Stadium. When asked about his number of targets, Nabers initially guessed around 12 or 14 but was informed it exceeded that estimate. Despite this high volume, Nabers continued to vocalize his desire for even more opportunities to catch passes during the game.

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The wide receiver who always wants the ball, who never seems to feel enough is enough, was surprised how often it came his way. asserted

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“I don’t know how many targets I had,’’ Nabers said late Sunday afternoon in the visitors locker room at Northwest Stadium after the Giants’ action-packed 27-27 tie with the Commanders. asserted

Nabers → know → Commanders

Access the Giants like never before Get texts from Paul Schwartz with all the latest Giants news and insights, exclusive to Sports+ subscribers. asserted

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Malik Nabers looks like a defensive nightmare again as Giants satisfy his target appetite

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