New York Giants first-round pick Malik Nabers wrote his name into NFL history on Sunday by scoring two incredible touchdowns in the first half alone.
The Giants have struggled through two games but Nabers has been a standout talent and he produced his most impressive game yet in Cleveland.
Before the halftime break had even arrived, Nabers became the first player in NFL history with 20+ receptions, 250+ receiving yards and 3+ receiving TD in his first three career games, per NFL Statistics.
In the first half alone on Sunday, he already had 66 yards and six receptions, with two touchdown catches, to give the Giants a 21-7 lead.
Nabers has improved every game so far, with five receptions in a quiet debut followed by a much-improved 10 at the Washington Commanders in Week 2.
Malik Nabers hauls in a pass for a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday
Nabers and his teammates celebrate after one of his two first-half touchdowns vs the Browns
The wide receiver, 21, was selected No 6 overall in this year’s NFL Draft, leaving LSU as the program’s all-time leader in receiving yards.
Although much was expected of him in the NFL, not many anticipated him firing on all cylinders so quickly – and the Giants will be hugely grateful for his presence among their quarterback struggles with Daniel Jones.
On social media, fans quickly hailed the rookie wide receiver as a ‘superstar’, with some claiming that he is ‘already a top-10 WR in the NFL’.
More to follow.
