The Ringer Fantasy Football Show on Malik Nabers

PodcastThe Worst 2026 Fantasy Football Picks in Every RoundSeptember 2, 2026

From the episode

I could offer you Malik Nabors talking about how his body's still not right... He's like, I sure don't feel like I'm 100% or something like that. This is why we're lower on neighbors.

Mentioned at 26:46 – 28:56

STACKED’s take

Negative signalInjury

Nabers is a avoid in round three due to lingering injury and physical limitations.

The source ranks Malik Nabers as a poor pick in the third round due to ongoing concerns about his physical health. Citing recent comments where Nabers admitted he does not feel 100%, the source argues that players returning from injury often have their performance limited by a 'governor' effect where the brain restricts physical output.