Malik Nabers gave us some DeAndre Hopkins-on-DeAngelo Hall energy in Week 4.
The New York Giants rookie wide receiver Nabers went viral on Thursday night against the Dallas Cowboys for the sick ankle-breaker he pulled on Cowboys cornerback Andrew Booth. Nabers was on an island with Booth and gave him a little stutter step before accelerating forward, causing Booth to touch earth. As a result, Nabers was wide-open without a defender within 10 yards and easily hauled in the 39-yard completion from QB Daniel Jones.
Here is the video, where you can see Booth doing a full 180 as a result of Nabers’ soul-snatcher.
Probably should cover Malik Nabers. pic.twitter.com/NOohj9ib5B
— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) September 27, 2024
Nabers, the No. 6 overall pick in this year’s draft out of LSU, has long been known for his route-running ability and overall shiftiness. The veteran Booth had to find that out the hard way on Thursday.
The Giants made a major exception for Nabers ahead of his rookie season. But so far so good for the 21-year-old, who entered play on Thursday already with 23 catches for 271 yards and three touchdowns to begin his NFL career.
