Nabers' Week One Doubt | NFL News

On September 2nd, Malik Neighbors, the star receiver for the New York Giants, is still on the fence about playing in week 1 against the Dallas Cowboys.

He's been rehabbing his knee all year after tearing his ACL and Meniscus last season, and by all accounts the recovery is doing great.

He's back to full contact and running routes that look incredibly fast on film, but he's not giving a definitive yes or no about the opener.

Head coach John Harbaugh, however, seems more confident. He mentioned neighbors could be out of the no-contact Jersey soon, and even suggested it's reasonable to assume he'll be ready for the first game.

This difference in outlook isn't necessarily a bad sign. Coach is focused on physical clearance, while players, especially after serious injuries, focus on how their bodies feel.

Both perspectives can be valid. Even if neighbors can't go, the Giants have some depth they receiver. They kept both Darius Sladen and Odell Beckham Jr., who could step into bigger roles. Beckham, in particular, has been a source of support for neighbors during his rehab, sharing his own experiences coming back from injuries.

The situation becomes more critical, with Calvin Austin out for the season, with his own ACL tier.

If neighbors miss his week one, the passing game will rely more heavily on Beckham and Sladen, who might not have been projected for such significant.

Snaps. This puts extra pressure on the remaining receiver group. Ultimately, neighbors is handling this situation with a lot of maturity. He's not making promises he can't keep, and isn't downplaying the injury.

For a young player who is already a pro-ball candidate, this cautious approach is impressive. Fantasy managers should consider neighbors a top talent, but be prepared for him to potentially miss the first game, with Beckham as a solid backup.

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