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Malik Nabers makes unreal catch on sideline, finishes Giants drive with diving toe tap TD

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Malik Nabers
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Malik Nabers is only a rookie but he can still bully his opponents. In the New York Giants’ showdown against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, the first-year wide receiver leaped above Browns cornerback Martin Emerson Jr. to reel in a 28-yard completion.

Only four plays later, Giants quarterback Daniel Jones connected again with Nabers on a four-yard touchdown pass to give the Giants a 14-7 lead. It was another highlight play for the former LSU standout, who had to toe-tap the edge of the end zone to secure the score.

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Nabers didn’t stop there. With 11 seconds left in the first half, Nabers reeled in a five-yard dart to boost the Giants to a 14-point lead. With the catch, Nabers became the youngest wide receiver in NFL history to record two receiving touchdowns in a single game.

Malik Nabers entered halftime with six receptions for a game-high 66 yards and two touchdowns.

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Giants unretire Ray Flaherty’s No. 1 for Malik Nabers

It’s no surprise to see Nabers find immediate success in the NFL. The Giants made it evident early on that they had faith in their first-round pick. They even unretired Ray Flaherty’s No. 1 for Nabers to wear this season. Of course, they first received permission from Flaherty’s family.

“Thank you to the Flaherty family for allowing me to wear Number 1 for the New York Giants,” Nabers said in a statement. “I understand the responsibility, and I will do everything in my power to honor the Flaherty family and this organization. I will wear the number with great pride. Can’t wait for the season to start.”

Flaherty became the first professional football player to have his number retired in 1935. He played for the Giants in 1929 and again from 1931 to 1935.

During his time with the Giants, Flaherty was named to the All-Pro Team five times, led the NFL in receptions, yards and touchdowns in 1932 and helped the Giants win the NFL championship in 1934. Flaherty was also a coach and led Washington to NFL titles in 1937 and 1942.

Nabers was selected by the Giants at No. 6 overall in this year’s draft. After joining the team, Nabers wore No. 6 after wearing No. 8 at LSU. However, Nabers began to look for other number options before getting the green light to wear No. 1.

On3’s Brian Jones also contributed to this article.