Malik Nabers tends to make his feelings known, whether the Giants win or lose.
New York ended a 13-game losing streak in Philadelphia on Sunday, earning a 19-11 win in a game between backup and third-string quarterbacks. As the Giants moved toward a rare road victory in the division, Nabers was seen walking away from the huddle and shaking his head on the sideline.
During the broadcast, analyst Greg Olsen criticized the receiver’s body language. He said there was a difference between demanding more and pursuing greatness, and behaving like a poor teammate—particularly when a teammate has just scored a go-ahead touchdown.
After the game, Nabers responded on Instagram, saying Olsen’s description didn’t match what teammates had said about him. He accused people of trying to build a negative narrative and said that if viewers didn’t like how he played, they should stop focusing the cameras on him.
Nabers had a quiet outing by his standards, catching five passes for 43 yards. He also dropped a potential touchdown in the fourth quarter on a pass from J.J. McCarthy.
The sideline incident is not the first time Nabers has shown frustration about his role. In November 2024, he criticized the offense after going without a target until the game was effectively decided. He also appeared to voice concerns about his touches to then-coach Brian Daboll during a game early last season. Three weeks later, Nabers suffered a torn ACL and meniscus against the Chargers, ending his season.
Even so, his production has been notable: he had 509 receiving yards through a run of changing quarterbacks. The Giants are 5-2-1 and host Washington on Thursday night.
