Yahoo Fantasy Football on Malik Nabers

Historical WR ACL returns show 20% PPG decline; Nabers' youth and early tear timing support WR1 upside.

Historical data on 14 notable WRs returning from serious knee injuries over the last decade shows 12 of 14 decreased in fantasy PPG, with an average dip of 20%. If Nabers declines by 20%, he would fall from his rookie WR8 in half-PPR to a mid-level WR2. However, the source notes Nabers is not your average receiver—he is a supreme athlete at only 23 years old, and the early-season timing of his tear (Week 4) provides more recovery time than typical mid-season injuries, positioning him closer to a WR1 fantasy year if fully healthy.

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