In a season where the Giants are failing to identify positives after four games, Malik Nabers was only the light shining bright in New York. After scoring five field goals and zero touchdowns, the Giants fell to their third defeat of the season against the Cowboys. But that defeat wasn’t the only negative that came out of last week’s clash. As Nabers left the field, citing concussion protocols late into the fourth quarter.

While he remained absent from Thursday’s practice, his involvement in the Seahawks clash this week has grown ever more concerning. Offering us an update on the same, head coach Brian Daboll shared, “We’ll let a final decision go as long as we can leading up to the game.” For now, Nabers needs to miraculously recover, racing against time if he wants to play any part in Seattle.

Although the Giants lineup has continued to underperform this season, Nabers has been a revelation for the G-Men. Since getting drafted by the Giants these years, Nabers has racked up 35 catches for 386 touchdowns. Adding to those numbers are two TDs, which the Giants have often struggled to score this season.

Their QB, Daniel Jones, has yet to reach the end zone, which sums up their struggles this year. Amid the catches Nabers has recorded in his rookie season, he remains one of the most targeted WRs in the league. His 52 targets on 145 pass attempts rank highest within the NFL. With him not being there to lead the Giants’ struggling offense, the responsibility might fall upon Wan’Dale Robinson.

However, Nabers’ backup WR hasn’t really impressed this year after catching just 15 passes while recording only 194 receiving yards. Will the Giants’ offense be able to shape themselves up against a Seahawks defense that has only allowed 167.5 passing yards this season?

Can the Giants cope without their charismatic rookie Malik Nabers in Seattle?

The Giants need to reshuffle their offensive line if they want to avoid going down 1-4 at the start of their regular season. Amid Nabers’ absence, it would have been up to RB Devin Singletary to help the Giants running game in Seattle. However, his groin injury last week may limit his capabilities this week, which could have a major impact on the G-Men.

Even their defense isn’t performing any good as left tackle Andrew Thomas remains the only player with a run-blocking grade above 70 this year. But other defensive players like right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor, right guard Greg Van Roten, center John Michael Schmitz, and LG Jon Runyan aren’t anywhere near their expectations. Each of them remains within the 50-65 running grade and didn’t help the Giants in any way in four games.

Amid all the gaps in their lineup, don’t forget their touchdown struggles, which are well-documented this season. Leaving Nabers’ two TDs, the Giants have only mustered four TDs after four games. Drawing blanks against the Vikings and Cowboys along the way. They have yet to score a single touchdown in their last six quarters visiting Seattle this week. This makes us question whether the Giants will manage to get any results from the high-flying Seahawks. Or will they pay the heavy price of not having their rookie WR in the ranks?