It seems Malik Nabers had reason to go out and have a great day on Sunday.
Nabers continues to give New York Giants fans a reason for optimism.
The wide receiver continued his stellar rookie season by catching seven of eight targets against the Colts to rack up 171 yards and two touchdowns.
He did all of this damage despite what it meant for the team to win the game. With the win, the Giants went from the number one draft pick to number three.
Many on social media think Malik Nabers had a sinister plan behind his huge game.
“Malik Nabers dominating the Colts so that his team can’t draft a rookie QB high and is then forced to sign Jameis Winston in free agency, who will pummel him with enough targets that he clears 2,000 yards next season.”
Malik Nabers dominating the Colts so that his team can’t draft a rookie QB high and is then forced to sign Jameis Winston in free agency, who will pummel him with enough targets that he clears 2,000 yards next season.
— Matt Harmon (@MattHarmon_BYB) December 29, 2024
3D chess by the rookie.
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Here is how others responded:
“I think this is a good take. I can’t explain or understand why they are trying to win other than the team and players are dumb,” one fan said.
I think this is a good take. I can’t explain or understand why they are trying to win other than the team and players are dumb
— Pete Farmer (@PfPlex78) December 29, 2024
“What if it’s not Jameis Winston, but Sam Darnold?” one fan asked.
What if it's not Jameis Winston, but Sam Darnold?
— Peter Wu (@Liverpotlian) December 29, 2024
“this is my dream scenario as a Giants fan,” another fan added.
this is my dream scenario as a Gisnts fan
— DLG (@YaBoyDLG) December 29, 2024
“Ball knowing to the maximum level,” a fourth fan stated.
Ball knowing to the maximum level. https://t.co/oME5JJYHRY
— Maxwell (@zachmaxwell07) December 29, 2024
One fan suggested another QB in the scenarios: “If not Lock, we must sign Jameis.”
If not Lock we must sign Jameis https://t.co/OlJ6TSc8GX
— Emperor (Legacy Bets: 7-3) (@EmperorCassidy) December 29, 2024
One final fan summed it up: “Jameis Winston is a WRs best friend. 10,000 IQ play by Nabers.”
Jameis Winston is a WRs best friend. 10,000 IQ play by Nabers
— Hunter Reese (@huntereese3540) December 29, 2024
Malik Nabers’ Huge Game Cost The New York Giants The No. 1 NFL Draft Pick
It’s no secret that the New York Giants have been bad at winning games this season, but on Sunday, they decided to have their best offensive explosion of the year.
The Giants came into Sunday’s contest with the Indianapolis Colts in position to earn the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft in April.
They just had to lose to a Colts team that needed to win to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Quarterback Drew Lock completed 17 of his 23 passes for 309 yards and four touchdowns, while Malik Nabers was his favorite target as he hauled in seven receptions for 171 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Wan’Dale Robinson and Darius Slayton also found the endzone.
With the Giants’ loss, the New England Patriots can now claim the top pick if they lose to the Buffalo Bills next week.
As of right now, the Giants are in position for the third pick.
