WR: Malik Nabers - NYG

2024 Season Summary

Rookie Reception Record

• Nabers caught 109 passes, setting both a Giants franchise and NFL rookie WR record

Target Dominance

• Ranked 2nd league-wide with 170 targets

• 34.9% target share

• 31.2% target rate

Yards & Scores

• Totaled 1,204 receiving yards (11.0 YPR; 7th among WRs)

• 7 touchdowns

Fantasy Impact

• Scored 219.1 points in Half PPR formats, ranking WR7 overall

Yards After Contact

• 3rd in rookie YAC

• 5th in missed tackles forced

Memorable Peaks

• Week 3: Became the youngest player (21y 56d) with 2+ TDs in a game; 20+ receptions, 250+ yards, 3 TDs in first three games

• Week 16: Alongside Tracy Jr., part of just the 3rd rookie duo with 1,000+ scrimmage yards

• Concussion in TNF Week 4, but quickly returned to form

Team Context

• Despite the Giants’ 3–14 record and rotating QBs, Nabers posted elite volume and efficiency

2025 Fantasy Outlook

Volume & Usage Forecast

• The Giants return continuity at WR, with Nabers firmly locked in as the top option

• Assuming similar target share (~35%) with ~170 targets over 17 games

Quarterback Upgrade Potential

• 2024 saw four different QBs

• 2025 should feature more settled play under Russell Wilson

• While not elite, Wilson’s improved stability could raise catch rate, YPR, and TD efficiency

Injury Resilience

• Aside from a Week 4 concussion, Nabers played 15 games

• Currently nursing a toe injury that needs to be monitored throughout the offseason

Headliner Take

Malik Nabers enters the 2025 fantasy football season as the clear top target in the Giants’ offense after an outstanding rookie year, where he tallied 109 receptions, 1,204 yards, and 7 touchdowns on 170 targets despite unstable quarterback play. His elite target share, air yards dominance, and ability to create yards after the catch establish a strong floor for fantasy managers. With improved quarterback stability in New York, Nabers is positioned to maintain heavy volume while potentially gaining efficiency in scoring and big plays, making him a reliable WR1 option in PPR formats. If he is fully healthy, he could challenge Chase and Jefferson for the Top 2 spots.