Malik Nabers was one of the few bright spots for the New York Giants during the game, but after a brief exchange with Brian Daboll, he went to the bench with the look of a player clearly unhappy with the situation—while the Washington Commanders were asserting control on the field.
ESPN posted a shot of the Giants receiver on Instagram with the caption: “Nabers was visibly frustrated on the sideline before coach Brian Daboll talked to him coming back onto the field.” The details of their conversation remain unknown.
Henry McKenna of Fox Sports noted that during an exchange between Nabers and Daboll, the head coach appeared to be giving instructions on the field. Daboll tried to give the receiver a high five, but his player seemed to decline the gesture. The head coach then patted him on the chest and leaned in toward his helmet to say something.
Good Game for Nabers
Despite his frustration, Malik Nabers had a good game. By the fourth quarter, he had over 70 receiving yards and a 14.2 average yards per reception, making him the best of all the wide receivers in the game. His longest reception was an impressive 25 yards.
Behind Nabers, Wan’Dale Robinson finished with 55 yards on six of eight receptions. Neither of them nor any of their other teammates scored a touchdown. The team’s only six points in the loss to the Commanders came from kicker Graham Gano’s two field goals.
Daboll Will Have to Make Adjustments
Brian Daboll will have to make obvious adjustments to the defense. Despite Jayden Daniels being sacked three times for a loss of 21 yards during the game, it was not enough. The head coach will likely have a serious discussion with the defensive line coordinator.
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