What happened: Malik Nabers was unsure enough about playing Sunday night that his family skipped the game, not wanting to feel like they let him down if he sat out. He didn't decide to play until roughly two hours before kickoff. Jordan Raanan reported additional details on the receiver's pregame decision.
NFL·ANALYSIS·September 14, 2026 06:51 AM ET
Nabers didn't commit to playing until two hours before kickoff
His family stayed home, unsure he'd suit up
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 141 min read
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