Malik Nabers Injury: Will He Play Week 5? (2024 Fantasy Football)

Another weekend of NFL football has arrived! Unfortunately, the injury watch for fantasy football managers is also here, and that’s certainly the case for Malik Nabers. Players who appear on the injury report and haven’t practiced much during the week can often lead to trepidation for managers trying to make fantasy football lineup decisions and/or waiver claims. Don’t fret, though – FantasyPros is here to provide you with all of the latest news and updates on the players who are questionable heading into this week. So, will Malik Nabers play in Week 5? Here’s what we know about Malik Nabers’ injury and his status for Week 5. And use our Are They Playing tool to see the probability of any injured player playing this week, including Malik Nabers.

Fantasy Football Outlook: Will Malik Nabers Play Week 5?

Malik Nabers (concussion) ruled out Week 5
Malik Nabers has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Seahawks.

Fantasy Impact

Nabers was unable to clear concussion protocol in time. Wan’Dale Robinson should step into a bigger role for Daniel Jones and the Giants offense.

Ari Koslow

Malik Nabers (concussion) not practicing Thursday
Malik Nabers will remain sidelined from practice on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Nabers is considered a longshot to play on Sunday against the Seahawks. He’ll have till Saturday to clear concussion protocol, but it seems unlikely. Wan’Dale Robinson would take on a bigger role in his absence.

Ari Koslow

Malik Nabers (concussion) longshot to play Week 5
Giants WR Malik Nabers (concussion) appears to be a long shot to play against Seattle on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Nabers left last Thursday night’s loss to the Cowboys early due to a concussion, and it looks like he is still yet to clear concussion protocol. Expect to see WR Jalin Hyatt step up into a starting role this Sunday if Nabers is to sit out.

Josh Collier

Malik Nabers not practicing Wednesday
Giants WR Malik Nabers will not practice Wednesday as he is still in the early stages of concussion protocol.

Fantasy Impact

Nabers left last Thursday night’s loss to the Cowboys early due to a concussion. This is certainly a situation to monitor as the Giants will hope to have their top weapon return to play soon.

Josh Collier