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Malik Nabers Returns After Harbaugh Tackle, Giants Win

By Drooid · Sep 14, 2026, 6:05 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

John Harbaugh tackled wide receiver Malik Nabers during a pre-game walkthrough on Sept. 13, 2026.
After being cleared medically, Nabers caught six passes for 69 yards in the Giants’ 28-20 win over Dallas.
The victory marked the Giants’ first Week 1 win since 2022 and gave Harbaugh a 1-0 start.
Nabers participated in 36 of the Giants’ 68 offensive plays, with only 11 runs.

History

Historical Context

In 2002, Bill Belichick’s Patriots opened Gillette Stadium with a win over the Steelers, their first game after winning Super Bowl XXXVI. The season ended 9-7, missing the playoffs—the only sub-10-win year in the Brady-Belichick era—illustrating how early-season setbacks prompted defensive adjustments that later defined the franchise’s dynasty and set the tone for future success.

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Story summary

John Harbaugh tackled wide receiver Malik Nabers during a pre-game walkthrough on Sept. 13, 2026.
After being cleared medically, Nabers caught six passes for 69 yards in the Giants’ 28-20 win over Dallas.
The victory marked the Giants’ first Week 1 win since 2022 and gave Harbaugh a 1-0 start.
Nabers participated in 36 of the Giants’ 68 offensive plays, with only 11 runs.

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