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Malik Nabers, Justin Jefferson Excellent Against Man Coverage This Season

Two former Louisiana State University standouts are obliterating the opposition early in the 2024 NFL season. After the first three weeks, Pro Football Focus identified Justin Jefferson and Malik Nabers as the best wide receivers against man coverage.

Nabers, the rookie wideout for the New York Giants, received a 93.2 grade. He also leads the league in receptions of at least 20 yards with six. Nabers has 23 catches for 271 yards and three touchdowns through three weeks. He had 66 yards in his NFL debut against the Minnesota Vikings, 127 versus the Washington Commanders, and 78 in their victory over the Cleveland Browns. Nabers scored two of his three touchdowns against Cleveland.

Meanwhile, Jefferson has a touchdown catch in his first three games this season, including a 97-yard scoring play in Week 2 versus the San Francisco 49ers. His 273 receiving yards and three touchdowns helped the Vikings remain undefeated after Week 3. Jefferson’s efforts didn’t go unnoticed, as PFF gave him a 92.2 grade against man coverage.

If Jefferson and Nabers maintain their hot start, great things could happen for the Vikings and the Giants. Their excellence could help their squads reach the playoffs, a spot both teams missed last season.

However, New York and Minnesota are better off winning their Week 4 matchups before getting there. Jefferson and the Vikings will face their NFC North foes, the Green Bay Packers. Meanwhile, Nabers and the Giants will host their division rivals, the Dallas Cowboys.

-Lance Fernandez

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