New York Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers is vocalizing his desire for increased involvement in the team's offense, specifically requesting more targets after feeling underutilized in the second half of recent games. Nabers expressed his frustration on Wednesday, stating, “I felt like I didn’t get targeted much after halftime. I felt like creating explosives down the field is just helping us get in better position to score touchdowns, and some of those plays didn’t come my way, so just trying to figure out why.”
This sentiment follows Nabers' performance in a recent game against the Cardinals, where he caught five passes for 84 yards and a touchdown in the first half. After scoring, Nabers reportedly communicated to head coach John Harbaugh his belief that he could not be stopped and should continue to be targeted. Harbaugh acknowledged Nabers' plea, relaying it to offensive coordinator Matt Nagy.
Despite his strong first-half showing, Nabers indicated that his opportunities diminished after halftime. He believes his ability to make big plays downfield is crucial for the Giants' offensive success and feels that certain plays where he could have contributed were not called in his direction. Nabers' comments suggest he has overcome any post-surgical mental reservations and is ready to be a primary focus of the offense.