The New York Giants will travel to take on the Washington Commanders in Week 1. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding WR Malik Nabers.
Is Malik Nabers Playing in Week 1?
Nabers is not listed on the injury report this week, so barring any setbacks, he will play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Giants’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Malik Nabers in Week 1?
It’s easy to fall in love with Malik Nabers’s talent, and just as easy to fret about the QB situation that awaits him this season. That said, he spent last season proving to us that the former trumps the latter, and there’s no real reason to think this season will be any different.
During his standout rookie campaign, Nabers earned 29 targets on 55 routes against the Commanders (19 catches for 186 yards and a score). I was taking Nico Collins and Brian Thomas Jr. over him this summer, but don’t take that as me suggesting that you should do anything crazy this week.
Or any week.
Nabers is the real deal and on the short list of receivers that, in four months, could be considered a Tier 1 option at the position. You’re playing him every week. My larger concern for those with Nabers rostered is that his production is a bit front-loaded this season, during the Russell Wilson days under center.
We can cross that bridge when we get to it. Still, there’s a real chance that Nabers’ name pops up on my sell-high radar in early October, understanding that, if productive, he’ll return a haul in a deal and position you better for when all of the chips are in the middle of the table.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Week 1 Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em article.
Malik Nabers’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 1
Nabers is projected to score 17.1 points in PPR formats. This includes 6.8 receptions for 75.6 yards and 0.4 touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 1 Weather Impact: Giants at Commanders
Weather conditions should be favorable for this outdoor matchup with temperatures at 76 degrees Fahrenheit and light winds of 7 mph.
