Giants story: Malik Nabers pictured. Oct 25, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) reacts to his first down against the Houston Texans in the second quarter at Reliant Stadium.
Giants story: Malik Nabers pictured. Oct 25, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) reacts to his first down against the Houston Texans in the second quarter at Reliant Stadium.
Malik Nabers gave the Giants a welcome answer before Sunday’s trip to Philadelphia. The receiver returned to full practice Friday after missing Thursday with a knee issue and carries no game designation.
Coach John Harbaugh expects Nabers to be ready, according to the team’s final injury report. Running back Cam Skattebo, meanwhile, is doubtful with a hamstring injury. Those are different levels of certainty: Nabers is cleared on the report; Skattebo has not officially been ruled out.
Giants story: Malik Nabers pictured. Oct 25, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) is tackled by Houston Texans safety Calen Bullock (2) during the second quarter at Reliant Stadium.
Oct 25, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) is tackled by Houston Texans safety Calen Bullock (2) during the second quarter at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
The Giants need their best receiver involved early
Nabers leads New York with 48 catches for 605 yards and two touchdowns, NBC Sports noted. He had seven receptions for 111 yards in the team’s last game against Houston, according to the Giants.
I’d give him early opportunities on different routes and alignments rather than allowing Philadelphia to dictate the matchup. If Skattebo cannot play, efficient passes can help offset some of the lost rushing production without requiring every throw to travel downfield.
The alternative is to lean on Devin Singletary and the run game while using Nabers to pull coverage away from other targets. Both approaches can coexist, and the Eagles’ defensive plan may determine the balance.
Friday’s full practice is reassuring, not a promise of a particular workload or a reason to ignore any new game-day development. The Giants should use their most dangerous receiver without pretending the injury report guarantees how the afternoon will unfold.