Malik Nabers returns, helps Giants beat Cowboys 28-20

Malik Nabers returns, helps Giants beat Cowboys 28-20

NBC Sports reported that Malik Nabers returned to the Giants’ lineup, catching six passes for 69 yards in a 28-20 win over the Dallas Cowboys. Earlier in the week, team officials and league sources said his participation in the season opener was uncertain after he tore his ACL in Week 4 of the previous season, and ESPN’s Adam Schefter described his status as “murky at best.” Reports had noted that he was on track to be ready, but his exact role remained unclear.

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September 15, 2026
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Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers expected to play in season opener despite knee injury
Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers expected to play in season opener despite knee injury

NBC Sports • 15 Sep 15:30

Malik Nabers, who is recovering from a torn ACL, is likely to be active for the New York Giants' Week 1 game against the Dallas Cowboys, according to team officials and league sources.

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September 14, 2026
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Malik Nabers returns to Giants lineup after year-long injury layoff
Malik Nabers returns to Giants lineup after year-long injury layoff

NBC Sports • 14 Sep 13:04

Wide receiver Malik Nabers made his first appearance for the New York Giants in nearly a year, contributing six catches for 69 yards in a 28-20 win over the Dallas Cowboys.

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Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers returns after ACL injury, aided by coach's pre-game tackle
Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers returns after ACL injury, aided by coach's pre-game tackle

Bleacher Report • 14 Sep 12:09

John Harbaugh helped ensure Malik Nabers was ready for his first game back, where the Giants defeated Dallas 28-20.

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Giants' Malik Nabers status remains uncertain ahead of Week 2
Giants' Malik Nabers status remains uncertain ahead of Week 2

NBC Sports • 14 Sep 02:42

Reporters said Malik Nabers' availability for the Giants' season opener is still unclear, with ESPN's Adam Schefter describing his status as "murky at best."

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September 13, 2026
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Giants weigh Malik Nabers' return for Sunday night game against Cowboys
Giants weigh Malik Nabers' return for Sunday night game against Cowboys

NBC Sports • 13 Sep 16:39

The New York Giants are uncertain whether wide receiver Malik Nabers, who tore his ACL in Week 4, will be cleared to play in the upcoming Sunday night matchup with the Dallas Cowboys.

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September 10, 2026
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Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers expected to be ready for season opener
Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers expected to be ready for season opener

nbcsports.com • 10 Sep 20:10

Reports indicate that Malik Nabers is on track to play in the New York Giants’ Week 1 game against the Dallas Cowboys, though his exact role remains uncertain.

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