Commanders seek to acquire Giants' Malik Nabers during Week 5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 8:05 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026

The Washington Commanders host the New York Giants on October 8, 2026, in a divisional matchup at Northwest Stadium. The Commanders recently claimed their first victory of the season against the Seattle Seahawks, but suffered a setback in Week 4 against the Indianapolis Colts, losing key players to injury. For their upcoming game, the Commanders reportedly wish to acquire Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers, who played alongside quarterback Jayden Daniels at LSU. The two have a strong rapport from their college days, which the Commanders hope to capitalize on in the NFL.
- •Commanders aim to bounce back from loss to Colts.
- •Malik Nabers played a pivotal role at LSU with Jayden Daniels.
- •Commanders currently dealing with injuries, including to Marcus Mariota.
- •The matchup takes place at 1:00 p.m. EDT.
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