Sep 26, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA;  New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) on a short gain against Dallas Cowboys linebacker DeMarvion Overshown (13) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Giants WR Malik Nabers out vs. Seahawks

New York Giants star rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers has been ruled out of Sunday’s game against the host Seattle Seahawks, head coach Brian Daboll announced Friday.

Nabers remains in concussion protocol and will not travel with the Giants (1-3) to the Emerald City to face the Seahawks (3-1).

He was injured while attempting to hold onto the ball along the sideline during a fourth-and-6 play with 3 1/2 minutes remaining in a 20-15 loss to the visiting Dallas Cowboys on Sept. 26.

Nabers, 21, has a league-high 35 catches for 386 yards and three touchdowns in four games since being selected by New York with the sixth overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft out of LSU.

Wan’Dale Robinson, who is nursing a heel injury, and Darius Slayton would be looked upon to pick up the slack in place of Nabers.

Also on Friday, Daboll said running back Devin Singletary (groin) is expected to work on the field. The coach added that cornerbacks Adoree’ Jackson (calf) and Dru Phillips (calf) are “trending in the right direction.”

–Field Level Media

Sep 26, 2024; East Rutherford, NJ, US; New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) looks to run upfield after catching a pass at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Julian Guadalupe-NorthJersey.com

Giants WR Malik Nabers remains out of practice

New York Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers is making progress despite being scheduled to sit out practice on Thursday, head coach Brian Daboll told reporters.

Nabers remains in concussion protocol as New York continue its preparations for a road game against Seattle. The Giants (1-3) will travel to the Emerald City on Saturday morning, one day ahead of their game versus the Seahawks (3-1).

Daboll said the team will wait as long as possible before making an official decision on Nabers.

Also on Thursday, Daboll said running back Devin Singletary (groin) would not participate in practice while cornerbacks Adoree’ Jackson and Dru Phillips would be limited due to their respective calf injuries.

Nabers was injured while attempting to hold onto the ball along the sideline during a fourth-and-6 play with 3 1/2 minutes remaining in a 20-15 loss to the visiting Dallas Cowboys last Thursday. As he came down, his head hit the ground facemask-first.

Nabers, 21, has a league-high 35 catches for 386 yards and three touchdowns in four games since being selected by New York with the sixth overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft out of LSU.

Fellow wide receivers Wan’Dale Robinson and Darius Slayton would be looked upon to pick up the slack should Nabers sit out against the Seahawks.

–Field Level Media

Sep 26, 2024; East Rutherford, NJ, US; New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) catches a pass in the fourth quarter before being tackled by Dallas Cowboys cornerback Jourdan Lewis (2) at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Julian Guadalupe-NorthJersey.com

With star rookie Malik Nabers in question, Giants ready for Seahawks

The New York Giants have had a couple of extra days to prepare for Sunday’s game in Seattle.

But that still might not be enough for Malik Nabers.

The rookie, who leads the NFL in receptions, missed practice this week because of a concussion suffered late in a 20-15 loss against the visiting Dallas Cowboys last Thursday.

Nabers had a career-high 12 catches for 115 yards before being hurt.

“We’ll just take it day by day with him,” Giants coach Brian Daboll said of Nabers, the sixth overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft out of LSU. “Really, other than that, I have no update other than he’s in the protocol and just hope he continues to get better.”

Through four games, Nabers has 35 receptions — five more than Houston’s Nico Collins. Nabers also is second in the league with 386 receiving yards and tied for third with three touchdown catches.

“There’s no doubt he’s been a big part of our offense so far and someone who we’ve counted on in a lot of spots,” Giants quarterback Daniel Jones said. “So, it’ll change a little bit. But the guys we got out there, we have a lot of confidence in them winning their matchups and getting open. I know we’ll play well.”

The Giants (1-3) could use all their weapons against a banged-up Seattle defense that was without five injured starters — and lost a sixth during the first half in safety Julian Love (quad contusion) — in a 42-29 loss Monday night at Detroit.

Wan’Dale Robinson, who is second on the Giants in receptions with 26, was limited in practice Wednesday with a heel injury. Starting running back Devin Singletary (groin) didn’t practice along with cornerbacks Dru Phillips and Adoree’ Jackson, both with calf injuries. Linebacker Brian Burns (groin) was limited.

Daboll said second-year receiver Jalin Hyatt will get more practice time with Nabers and Robinson ailing.

“I think we got a lot of guys who can make plays,” Jones said. “We’ll see what happens with Malik through the week, but confident in all our guys.”

The NFC West-leading Seahawks (3-1) couldn’t keep up with Detroit despite a big night from quarterback Geno Smith. The veteran broke a franchise record for pass attempts (56), had the second-most completions in a game (38) and set a career high with 395 yards passing.

“I have no problem with (coach Mike Macdonald) putting the game in my hand. I’m actually hoping for that every time I go out there, and so, whenever that’s the situation, I just got to do what I got to do to make the right plays,” Smith said.

Kenneth Walker III overcame a slow first half to rush for 80 yards and three TDs on 12 carries and DK Metcalf added seven receptions for 104 yards.

But Macdonald’s defense allowed the Lions’ Jared Goff to go 18-of-18 passing, the most attempts without an incompletion in NFL history. Goff also made a TD reception.

“We have time to grow as a football team, we have a short week, we have to have a sense of urgency about it, and we need to take the next step,” Macdonald said. “But (Monday) just wasn’t good enough, especially on the defensive side of the ball. So, we’ve got to make it right and move forward.”

Macdonald said he was optimistic about Love’s return Sunday. In addition, injured linebackers Boye Mafe (knee) and Uchenna Nwosu (knee) and defensive tackle Leonard Williams (ribs) all took part in practice this week, while defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (hamstring) remained out.

–Field Level Media

Sep 26, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) is helped off the field after an injury during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Giants WR Malik Nabers (concussion) misses practice

New York Giants standout rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers is still in the “early stages” of the concussion protocol and missed Wednesday’s practice.

Giants head coach Brian Daboll said the team is taking a day-to-day approach with Nabers, the team’s top offensive weapon through four games. He will have to go through the five phases of the protocol in order to play when the Giants (1-3) visit the Seattle Seahawks (3-1) on Sunday.

Giants running back Devin Singletary (groin) also missed practice.

Nabers was injured late in last Thursday’s loss to the Dallas Cowboys.

With New York facing a fourth-and-6 from its 39-yard line and trailing 20-15 with 3 1/2 minutes to play in East Rutherford, N.J., quarterback Daniel Jones rolled left and found Nabers along the left sideline at the Dallas 35.

Trying to complete the reception and keep his feet in bounds while falling out of bounds, Nabers was unable to hold onto the ball. As he came down, his head hit the ground facemask-first. He remained on the ground for several minutes before heading to the blue medical tent. He was ruled out of the game with a concussion shortly afterward.

The No. 6 overall pick out of LSU in this year’s draft, Nabers has a league-high 35 catches for 386 yards and three scores in four games so far.

Singletary’s status is also in question for Sunday. He’s rushed 56 times for 221 yards and two TDs in four games. The Giants have gone six straight quarters without scoring a touchdown.

Giants cornerbacks Dru Phillips (calf) and Adoree’ Jackson (calf) also missed practice after missing the Cowboys’ game. Neither practiced at all last week. Daboll said both have “made progress.”

–Field Level Media

Sep 26, 2024; East Rutherford, NJ, US; New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) catches a pass in the fourth quarter before being tackled by Dallas Cowboys cornerback Jourdan Lewis (2) at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Julian Guadalupe-NorthJersey.com

Giants rookie WR Malik Nabers in concussion protocol

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll wasn’t too forthcoming Friday when discussing the health of rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers.

“Yeah, with Malik he’s in concussion protocol. Any other updates, I don’t have for you,” Daboll said.

Nabers did his best to ease the nervousness of his fans after New York’s 20-15 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday. He wrote “All good” on Instagram before adding “Thanks for all the prayers!!!”

Nabers’ post came hours after he sustained a concussion late in the fourth quarter. He will have to go through the five phases of the protocol in order to play when the Giants (1-3) visit the Seattle Seahawks on Oct. 6.

With New York facing a fourth-and-6 from its own 39-yard line and trailing 20-15 with 3 1/2 minutes to play in East Rutherford, N.J., quarterback Daniel Jones rolled left and found Nabers along the left sideline at the Dallas 35.

Trying to complete the reception and keep his feet in bounds while falling out of bounds, Nabers was unable to hold onto the ball. As he came down, his head hit the ground facemask-first. He remained on the ground for several minutes before heading to the blue medical tent. He was ruled out of the game with a concussion shortly afterward.

Nabers finished the game with 12 receptions and 115 yards. It was his second game with double-digit receptions after he caught 10 balls for 127 yards and a touchdown at Washington in Week 2.

The No. 6 overall pick out of LSU in this year’s draft, Nabers has 35 catches for 386 yards and three scores in four games so far. The 21-year-old entered Week 4 tied for the NFL lead in touchdown catches, one reception behind Kansas City’s Rashee Rice for the league lead, and fifth in receiving yards. With Thursday’s stats, he now leads or is tied for the lead in all three categories.

–Field Level Media

Sep 26, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) is helped off the field after an injury during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Giants WR Malik Nabers sustains concussion in loss

New York Giants star rookie receiver Malik Nabers sustained a concussion late in his team’s 20-15 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, bringing a premature end to his fourth game as a pro.

With the Giants facing a fourth-and-6 from their own 39-yard line and trailing 20-15 with 3 1/2 minutes to play in East Rutherford, N.J., quarterback Daniel Jones rolled left and found Nabers along the left sideline at the Dallas 35.

Trying to complete the reception and keep his feet in bounds while falling out of bounds, Nabers was unable to hold onto the ball. As he came down, his head hit the ground facemask-first. He remained on the ground for several minutes before heading to the blue medical tent. He was ruled out of the game with a concussion shortly afterward.

Nabers finished the game with 12 receptions and 115 yards. It was his second career game with double-digit receptions after he caught 10 balls for 127 yards and a touchdown at Washington in Week 2.

The No. 6 overall pick out of LSU in this year’s draft, Nabers has 35 catches for 386 yards and three scores in four games so far. The 21-year-old entered Week 4 tied for the NFL lead in touchdown catches, one reception behind Kansas City’s Rashee Rice for the league lead, and fifth in receiving yards. With Thursday’s stats, he now leads or is tied for the lead in all three categories.

–Field Level Media

Sep 26, 2024; East Rutherford, NJ, US; New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) attempts to catch a pass that was broken up by Dallas Cowboys safety Malik Hooker (28) at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Julian Guadalupe-NorthJersey.com

Cowboys hold Giants to 5 FGs, edge past New York

Dak Prescott tossed two touchdown passes and the Dallas Cowboys held New York out of the end zone en route to a 20-15 victory over the Giants on Thursday night at East Rutherford, N.J.

CeeDee Lamb caught seven passes for 98 yards and a touchdown and Rico Dowdle also had a scoring reception for the Cowboys (2-2). Prescott completed 22 of 27 passes for 221 yards while helping Dallas defeat New York for the seventh straight time and 14th time in their last 15 meetings.

Amani Oruwariye picked off New York’s Daniel Jones with five seconds left to seal the victory.

Greg Joseph matched his career high of five field goals for the Giants (1-3). Jones was 29-of-40 passing for 281 yards and the interception.

Star rookie Malik Nabers has 12 receptions for 115 yards before leaving the game late with a concussion. Wan’Dale Robinson caught 11 passes for 71 yards for New York. Both players set career highs for catches in a game.

The Giants trailed by five when they opened the third quarter by moving 77 yards on 11 plays. However, the drive stalled at the 3-yard line and the Giants had to settle for Joseph’s 22-yard field goal to move within 14-12.

Brandon Aubrey answered with a 60-yard field goal with 5:06 left in the period for Dallas. It was the second straight week that Aubrey was good from 60 or more. Last week, he booted a 65-yarder, the second longest in NFL history, during a loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

Joseph booted his fifth field goal, a 42-yarder, with 11:11 left in the contest to bring New York within 17-15.

Aubrey responded with a 40-yarder with 6:54 remaining.

New York came up empty on the next drive when Jones’ fourth-and-6 throw from his own 45-yard line for Nabers was incomplete with 3:21 remaining. Nabers dove for the ball but could not hold on, landing on the ball with his body and his head appearing to hit the ground. Nabers was on the field for a few minutes before getting up. He left for the locker room a short time later.

Dallas star linebacker Micah Parsons exited with an apparent lower-leg injury with 3:30 left. Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence (foot) was injured in the third quarter and didn’t return.

The Cowboys limited New York to 26 rushing yards.

Prescott threw two touchdown passes to help Dallas to a 14-9 lead at halftime. Joseph booted three first-half field goals, including a 52-yarder to start the scoring. He also hit from 41 and 38 yards.

The Cowboys led 7-3 after Prescott’s 15-yard scoring pass to Dowdle with 2:06 left in the opening quarter.

Prescott later hit Lamb inside the Giants’ 40-yard line and the receiver turned it into a 55-yard scoring play to give Dallas a 14-6 lead with 9:16 left in the half.

–Field Level Media

Nov 12, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA;  Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) throws during the first half against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Week 4 TNF: Cowboys-Giants Preview, Props, Prediction

The Dallas Cowboys whipped the New York Giants twice last season, including a 40-0 demolition in a primetime affair at the Meadowlands.

Dallas (1-2) returns to the scene for another primetime contest against the Giants (1-2) on Thursday night when the two NFC East teams meet at East Rutherford, N.J.

ODDS AND TRENDS
Dallas is a 5.5- to 6.0-point favorite at most sportsbooks. The line is 5.5 at BetRivers, where the Cowboys have been backed with 78 percent of the tickets and 86 percent of the money wagered on the spread line. Meanwhile, the line is 6.0 at DraftKings, where Dallas has also drawn one-sided action with 77 percent of both markets.

The Cowboys have covered the spread in 10 of their past 11 road games coming off a loss.

Dallas’ moneyline has been even more popular, drawing 93 percent of the tickets and money at -265 at BetRivers and 75 and 80 percent, respectively at -258 at DraftKings.

The two books also have slightly different totals for the Over/Under. At BetRivers (45.0 total points), the Over has been backed by 80 percent of the money, while the 45.5-point total at DraftKings has seen the Over draw 64 percent.

PROP PICKS
–Over 45.0 Total Points (-110 at BetRivers): The Cowboys have gone over the total points line in five consecutive games, and their first three games of 2024 have averaged 46.0 total points.

–Giants RB Devin Singletary Over 15.5 Receiving Yards (-130 at DraftKings): The 27-year-old has built solid early chemistry with Giants quarterback Daniel Jones. Singletary has at least four targets in two of the first three games, and is coming off a four-catch, 43-yard effort against the Browns in Week 3 as he provides a trusted underneath option with rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers drawing increased attention from defenses.

COWBOYS ‘GOT TO GET IT RIGHT’
Dallas hasn’t been so fearsome to start this season. After defeating the Cleveland Browns in the opener, the Cowboys have been routed by the New Orleans Saints and then lost 28-25 in a misleading final score to the visiting Baltimore Ravens last weekend.

The Cowboys scored 19 unanswered fourth-quarter points to make it close, but the comeback didn’t mask the issues.

“We’ve got to get it right,” Dallas star linebacker Micah Parsons said. “You know what I’m saying? This is a winning organization. I’ll uphold that standard, but at the same time, everyone has to uphold the standard. And I think I’m confident in my faith, and I just think we’re being tested right now. I really believe we’re being tested. It has to come together. It’s humbling.”

Dallas defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence didn’t like seeing his squad trailing by 22 points at home.

“It doesn’t matter how much willpower you have at the end,” Lawrence said. “If you don’t start good, most likely you’re not gonna finish good, so the outcome is the outcome. Only thing we can do is go and review it and get better from it.”

GIANTS GAINING CONFIDENCE
New York won 21-15 at Cleveland last Sunday for its first victory.

Jones threw for two touchdowns for the second straight game while passing for a season-high 236 yards.

The Giants suddenly have a chance to be .500 after opening with two losses. However, the dreaded Cowboys are back in town. In last season’s other meeting, host Dallas won 49-17.

“Yeah, we don’t like losing to anybody, especially a divisional game,” Jones said. “We understand what this game means, and we’ll be ready to go.”

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has passed for an NFL-best 851 yards as well as four touchdowns. He also has been intercepted twice and sacked nine times.

KEY STATS
Dallas’ run game is sagging with Rico Dowdle leading the way with 88 yards and Ezekiel Elliott contributing 62. The Cowboys rank 30th in the NFL with an average of 73.7 rushing yards per game.

Parsons, the fourth-year star, has just 12 tackles and one sack. He had 40.5 sacks over his first three seasons.

New York ranks 29th in scoring offense at 15 points per game. Jones has passed for 600 yards with Nabers (271 yards) accumulating 45 percent of the yardage. Nabers has three touchdown receptions.

“I have confidence in all our guys,” Jones said, “and Malik’s played well, but we’ve got a lot of good receivers.”

SERIES HISTORY
Dallas has won the past six meetings and 13 of the past 14 with New York, with last season’s trouncing of the Giants in the season opener the most one-sided of those contests.

INJURY REPORT
New York cornerbacks Adoree’ Jackson and Dru Phillips both will miss the game to due calf injuries. Wide receiver Darius Slayton (thumb) is questionable.

Dallas cornerback Caelen Carson (shoulder) and safety Markquese Bell (ankle) both are listed as doubtful, and McCarthy termed the duo game-time decisions.

THEY SAID IT
–“I’m a person, every game I act like it’s the Super Bowl for me, for myself. But, of course, you do remember. I think everybody will remember home opener being beat like that on primetime TV.” –Giants safety Jason Pinnock on last season’s blowout loss at home to the Cowboys.

–“He has the size and the speed and the body control,” McCarthy said. “I think he’s a very exciting player when the ball’s in the air. That’s what stands out to me.” –Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy on Nabers.

PREDICTION
The Cowboys have been pushed around on both sides of the ball the past two weeks, but that shouldn’t be the case against the Giants. Dallas has its proverbial back against the wall early in the season and will play with a heightened sense of urgency on the road against a bitter division rival. –Cowboys 30, Giants 20

–Field Level Media

November 5, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) runs the football against New York Giants cornerback Adoree' Jackson (22) during the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Giants CBs Adoree’ Jackson, Dru Phillips out vs. Cowboys

The New York Giants will be shorthanded in the secondary entering their game against Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb and the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday in East Rutherford, N.J.

The Giants (1-2) ruled out cornerbacks Adoree’ Jackson and Dru Phillips on Wednesday. Neither player participated in the team’s walk-through sessions this week due to their respective calf injuries.

Jackson, 29, has just three tackles in three games this season while Phillips, 22, has recorded 17 tackles, one sack and one forced fumble.

New York also listed wide receiver Darius Slayton as questionable due to a thumb injury. Slayton, 27, has seven catches for 66 yards in three games this season.

The Cowboys (1-2) listed two defensive backs as doubtful: safety Markquese Bell (ankle) and rookie cornerback Caelen Carson (shoulder). Neither has practiced all week.

Bell, 25, has recorded two tackles in three games in his third season with Dallas. Carson, 22, has posted 15 tackles and two passes defensed in three starts.

–Field Level Media

Sep 22, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) lines up during the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images

Giants gaining confidence as Cowboys look for answers

The Dallas Cowboys whipped the New York Giants twice last season, including a 40-0 demolition in a primetime affair at the Meadowlands.

Dallas returns to the scene for another primetime contest against the Giants on Thursday night when the two NFC East teams meet at East Rutherford, N.J.

Dallas has won the past six meetings and 13 of the past 14 with New York, with last season’s trouncing of the Giants in the season opener the most one-sided of those contests.

The Cowboys led 26-0 before the middle of the second quarter as Giants fans booed their team all night long.

“I’m a person, every game I act like it’s the Super Bowl for me, for myself,” New York safety Jason Pinnock said Tuesday. “But, of course, you do remember. I think everybody will remember home opener being beat like that on primetime TV.”

Dallas (1-2) hasn’t been so fearsome to start this season. After defeating the Cleveland Browns in the opener, the Cowboys have been routed by the New Orleans Saints and then lost 28-25 in a misleading final score to the visiting Baltimore Ravens last weekend.

The Cowboys scored 19 unanswered fourth-quarter points to make it close, but the comeback didn’t mask the issues.

“We’ve got to get it right,” Dallas star linebacker Micah Parsons said. “You know what I’m saying? This is a winning organization. I’ll uphold that standard, but at the same time, everyone has to uphold the standard. And I think I’m confident in my faith, and I just think we’re being tested right now. I really believe we’re being tested. It has to come together. It’s humbling.”

Dallas defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence didn’t like seeing his squad trailing by 22 points at home.

“It doesn’t matter how much willpower you have at the end,” Lawrence said. “If you don’t start good, most likely you’re not gonna finish good, so the outcome is the outcome. Only thing we can do is go and review it and get better from it.”

New York (1-2) won 21-15 at Cleveland last Sunday for its first victory.

Daniel Jones threw for two touchdowns for the second straight game while passing for a season-high 236 yards.

The Giants suddenly have a chance to be .500 after opening with two losses. However, the dreaded Cowboys are back in town. In last season’s other meeting, host Dallas won 49-17.

“Yeah, we don’t like losing to anybody, especially a divisional game,” Jones said. “We understand what this game means, and we’ll be ready to go.”

Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has passed for an NFL-best 851 yards as well as four touchdowns. He also has been intercepted twice and sacked nine times.

Dallas’ run game is sagging with Rico Dowdle leading the way with 88 yards and Ezekiel Elliott contributing 62. The Cowboys rank 30th in the NFL with an average of 73.7 rushing yards per game.

Parsons, the fourth-year star, has just 12 tackles and one sack. He had 40.5 sacks over his first three seasons.

New York ranks 29th in scoring offense at 15 points per game. Jones has passed for 600 yards with rookie wideout Malik Nabers (271 yards) accumulating 45 percent of the yardage. Nabers has three touchdown receptions.

“I have confidence in all our guys,” Jones said, “and Malik’s played well, but we’ve got a lot of good receivers.”

Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy is impressed with what he has seen of Nabers.

“He has the size and the speed and the body control,” McCarthy said. “I think he’s a very exciting player when the ball’s in the air. That’s what stands out to me.”

New York cornerbacks Adoree’ Jackson and Dru Phillips both sat out practice on Tuesday due calf injuries. Star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II (foot) was limited.

Dallas cornerback Caelen Carson (shoulder) and safety Markquese Bell (ankle) both sat out Tuesday, and McCarthy termed the duo game-time decisions.

–Field Level Media