New York Giants rookie extensive receiver Malik Naber is as marketed. He’s a dynamic expertise the group has not seen since Odell Beckham Jr.
Not solely is Nabers so much like Beckham, however he additionally has some traits much like Tremendous Bowl XLII champion Plaxico Burres. Most notably, his capacity to go up and win 50-50 balls.
Or in Sunday’s case, one thing extra like a 30-70 ball.
On a second-and-8 from the Cleveland Browns’ 41-yard line, quarterback Daniel Jones tossed a ball as much as Nabers that appeared fairly underthrown. Cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. went up for what appeared destined to be an interception solely to have Nabers come over his again, yank the ball out of Emerson’s arms, and get his ft down in bounds for the primary down.
Malik Nabers mentioned sure, sure swiping.
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The Giants hurried to the road in order that the Browns couldn’t problem after which only a few performs later, Nabers made one other spectacular catch — this time for a go-ahead landing.
Malik Nabers has a landing!
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Within the phrases of legendary late pitchman Billy Mays, however wait! There’s extra!
With simply seconds remaining within the second quarter, Nabers hauled in one more landing. It wasn’t as spectacular a catch as the opposite two highlighted above, nevertheless it was an exclamation level on an unbelievable first-half efficiency.
Headed into halftime, Nabers has six receptions for 66 yards and two touchdowns, in addition to two rushes for 4 yards and one first down/
