Nabers Powers Giants’ Passing Game With Historic October Run

On November 5, Giants offensive coordinator Matt Nagy made clear that getting the ball to Malik Nabers is a priority. He joked that Nabers had threatened him, then noted that the team has only one football and needs to make sure its star receiver gets plenty of catches.

Nabers has made the emphasis pay off. Across four October games, he caught 36 passes on 51 targets for 509 yards and two touchdowns. His reception total ranked second in the league for the month, and he topped 100 receiving yards in each game. That run earned him NFC Offensive Player of the Month honors.

His streak of four consecutive 100-yard games is tied for the league’s longest active run and the second longest in Giants history. Odell Beckham Jr. holds the franchise mark, with six straight such games in 2015. Nabers could threaten that record against Philadelphia, though a knee issue kept him out of practice Thursday. He said he expected to play Sunday and appeared unconcerned.

Nabers credited Nagy with creating ways to get him open, while also saying his understanding of defensive schemes helps him shape plays. The Giants have given him input into the design, drawing on his ability to spot opponents’ tendencies and adjust familiar concepts.

Nabers also said quarterback J.J. McCarthy should trust him on contested throws. The Giants will look to keep the high-volume connection going against the Eagles, with Nabers’ health a factor in whether his streak continues.