Malik Nabers carries cautious Week 1 fantasy outlook after ACL recovery
CBS Sports recommends starting Nabers in most leagues but warns his snap count and production remain uncertain against Dallas. Luther Burden is projected to have top-10 upside in an expanded role.
Malik Nabers remains a recommended Week 1 fantasy start for most managers, but CBS Sports has tempered expectations for his return from a torn right ACL.
Nabers is hopeful of playing against the Dallas Cowboys, although his snap count has not been confirmed. CBS Sports ranks him as a No. 2 fantasy receiver while cautioning that his first game back could produce only an average return.
The New York Giants receiver last faced Dallas in Week 2 of the 2025 season, making nine catches for 167 yards and two touchdowns on 13 targets. He suffered the ACL injury two weeks later and missed the rest of the season.
CBS Sports also notes that Nabers has had limited game action with quarterback Jaxson Dart. The assessment says Dallas’ defence has since added several players, potentially making the matchup more difficult than their previous meeting.
Luther Burden is presented as another Week 1 fantasy option with top-10 upside. That outlook is tied to an expanded role and remains a projection rather than a confirmed result.
