Isaiah Likely aims to elevate Malik Nabers in Giants' offense
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 9:56 AM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026

New York Giants tight end Isaiah Likely is focusing on helping wide receiver Malik Nabers thrive as the team prepares for their upcoming game against the New Orleans Saints. Likely, who joined the Giants on a three-year deal, expressed his commitment to make it difficult for defenses to double cover Nabers, who is recovering from past injuries and has had back-to-back 100-yard games. Together, they made NFL history last week by both achieving at least 11 receptions, 90 receiving yards, and a touchdown in the same game. The Giants hope to capitalize on their chemistry in the matchup against the Saints, who are ranked 20th against the pass.
- •Isaiah Likely is focused on boosting Malik Nabers' performance.
- •Nabers recorded back-to-back 100-yard games after injury recovery.
- •Likely and Nabers made history as a tandem in their last game.
- •The Giants face the New Orleans Saints this week.
- •Saints rank 26th in defending tight ends this season.
- 9:56 AMYahoo Sports — New York Giants TE Isaiah Likely focused on elevating Malik Nabers
"New York Giants TE Isaiah Likely says he has two goals: Being the quarterback's best friend and elevating WR Malik Nabers.
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