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Giants' Malachi Fields excels in preseason debut against Vikings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 10:55 AM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Giants' Malachi Fields excels in preseason debut against Vikings
Summary

New York Giants rookie Malachi Fields made a strong impact in his NFL preseason debut on August 19, showing impressive performance metrics. Fields, a third-round pick from Notre Dame, ranked No. 11 among all rookies with a 90.3 grade from Pro Football Focus. He caught three passes for 34 yards and a touchdown in the 13-10 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Alongside him, fellow rookie Arvell Reese also impressed with an 88.2 grade. Both players provided early positives for the Giants as they continue to evaluate their 2026 draft class under head coach John Harbaugh.

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  • •Malachi Fields ranked No. 11 in rookie grades with 90.3 PFF grade.
  • •Fields caught three passes for 34 yards and a touchdown.
  • •Arvell Reese posted an 88.2 grade, highest among 2026 first-round rookies.
  • •Giants lost 13-10 to the Vikings in preseason opener.
  • •Both rookies offer early hopeful signs for Giants' future.
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  • 10:55 AMYahoo Sports — Giants' Malachi Fields among highest-graded rookies in Week 1 of preseason
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New York Giants rookies Malachi Fields and Arvell Reese earned some impressive PFF grades in Week 1 of the preseason.

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