When Malik Nabers is on the field, the fourth quarter belongs to him. The New York Giants wide receiver has proven to be a game-changer in crunch time, and the numbers back it up.
According to NFL analyst Tony Holzman-Escareno, Nabers averages an eye-popping 31.1 scrimmage yards per game in the fourth quarter since 1991—the best mark in the league. That puts him ahead of some of the greatest names in football history: Edgerrin James (30.7), Barry Sanders (29.7), Priest Holmes (29.2), and Tiki Barber (29.0) round out the top five.
It's rare company for a young player, but the LSU product has earned his spot. When healthy, Nabers delivers when it matters most, making him a critical weapon for a Giants offense that struggled to find consistency last season.
After returning from a torn ACL that cut his 2024 campaign short, Nabers is poised to be the focal point of New York's attack in 2026. He was the team's lone 1,000-yard receiver last year, and with rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart under center, Nabers will be the go-to target in high-leverage situations.
If he keeps this pace, Nabers isn't just a rising star—he's building a legacy as one of the NFL's premier late-game performers. For Giants fans and fantasy owners alike, that's a stat worth watching.
