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NFL·RECAP·October 12, 2026 05:50 PM ET

Malik Nabers delivers career-high 20-target Week 5 showing

11 catches for 121 yards and a TD

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What happened: Malik Nabers handled 20 targets in Week 5, catching 11 for 121 yards and a touchdown. The catch total was the second-most of his career and the yardage was his fourth-most, good for 29.1 fantasy points.

Why it matters: He opened 2026 with injury-related uncertainty after a September shoulder issue. A full-volume Week 5 re-establishes him as the lead option entering the middle of the regular season.

By the numbers: Week 5: 20 targets, 11 receptions, 121 yards, 1 TD;

What to watch: Next up is whether the target share holds in Week 6 and how coverages adjust to the renewed workload.

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