In his second career NFL game, rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers showed why the Giants used the sixth overall pick on him.
Nabers finished the game against the Texans with four receptions for 54 yards while only playing the first half.
The 21-year-old wideout made an eye-opening catch towards the end of the first half, which also happened to be his longest reception of the day. After beating his defender off of the line of scrimmage, Nabers was able to adjust to the ball in the air, secure possession and get both feet down inbounds for a gain of 21 yards.
Numerous media outlets handed out grades from the second preseason game to the top rookies across the league.
To no one's surprise, the remarks about Nabers were positive across the board.
Grade: A+
"Sensational performance from Nabers against the Texans. His 14-yard reception -- his first of the preseason after not being targeted in the opener -- was a clear demonstration of his incredible acceleration from a dead stop, and his 21-yard catch to cap his afternoon was a tremendous grab in tight quarters near the sideline."
Grade: A-
"The rookie grabbed an out route for 14 yards later in the first quarter (surviving another Ward hit); then, he set up a field goal as the first half wound down by using his strong mitts to snatch a sideline pass while twisting his body in the air for a 21-yard pickup. The speedy receiver slipped coming out of his cut on another play but regained his balance, found the ball and held on for a 16-yard gain. Nabers gave some effort as a blocker during his half of play, but his best hit came when he was picking off a defender on a mesh, springing Jalin Hyatt open."
"Nabers was the Giants' best offensive player against the Texans. He finished his second preseason game with four catches totaling 54 yards while earning an 82.7 PFF receiving grade. Two of Nabers' four receptions were contested, including a spectacular catch down the sideline over Kris Boyd. Nabers may already be establishing himself as the Giants' most explosive playmaker. They just need to find ways to consistently get him the ball."
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New York Giants running back Devin Singletary, top left, leaps into the end zone for a touchdown against the Houston Texans in the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
New York Giants guard Jermaine Eluemunor (72) lines up during the first quarter against the Houston Texans during an NFL preseason football game, Saturday, Aug 17, 2024 in Houston. (AP Photo/Maria Lysaker)
New York Giants linebacker Brian Burns (0) in action during an NFL preseason football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Aug 17, 2024 in Houston. (AP Photo/Maria Lysaker)
New York Giants' Chris Manhertz (85), Graham Gano (9) and Jamie Gillan (6) celebratea a field goal kicked by Gano in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
New York Giants kicker Graham Gano (9) kicks a field goal as Jamie Gillan (6) holds in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
New York Giants running back Devin Singletary scores a touchdown on a running play in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
New York Giants running back Devin Singletary celebrates after running the ball for a touchdown in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) rolls out of the pocket before throwing a pass in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) catches a pass as Houston Texans cornerback Mike Ford Jr. (4) defends in the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
New York Giants running back Devin Singletary (26) leaps into the endzone for a touchdown as Houston Texans defensive end Derek Barnett (95) defends in the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll watches play against the Houston Texans in the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) throws a pass in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) throws a pass in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
New York Giants tight end Theo Johnson (47) is tackled by Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward after Johnson caught a short pass in the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) runs the ball in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) scrambles out of the pocket in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito (15) throws a pass in the second half of a preseason NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
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