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Malik Nabers 2026 Fantasy Football Outlook: Will Produce Under New HC and OC if Fully Healthy by Week 1
New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (knee) suffered ACL and meniscus tears in Week 4's game against the Los Angeles Chargers, prematurely ending his season. Nabers caught 18 passes for 271 yards and two touchdowns over four games before the season-ending injury. The 22-year-old initially had the knee surgery in late October and had a procedure in April to remove scar tissue. He continues to progress and is expected to return to the field soon. According to head coach John Harbaugh, he's making "really good progress," and he's "very hopeful that he'll be back soon." Harbaugh added that Nabers is 70-80 percent through his rehab process. Barring a setback, Nabers will likely be ready by the time training camp rolls around. Some of the offseason changes besides the addition of HC Harbaugh include new OC Charles Nagy, wide receiver Darnell Mooney, and tight end Isaiah Likely. All of Nabers' production, except Week 4, came with now-retired quarterback Russell Wilson. The Giants' offense was gradually better with then-rookie QB Jaxson Dart. Nabers is targeting a Week 1 return and should produce with Dart as long as he's healthy. RotoBaller ranks the former first-round pick as WR18 and projects 77 catches, 1,103 yards, and seven touchdowns in 2026. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor Nabers' progress throughout training camp, but all signs are pointing up for the LSU product heading into fantasy football drafts.
