Malik Nabers vs Terry McLaurin: Who Should You Start?
Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Malik Nabers (New York Giants) finished the 2025 season averaging 12.0 fantasy points per game in 4 games. Terry McLaurin (Washington Commanders) came in at 9.5 PPG over 10 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.
Malik Nabers carries a 2.5-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.
Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Malik Nabers turned 35 targets into 271 yards and 2 touchdowns, while Terry McLaurin converted 60 looks into 582 yards and 3 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.
Bye weeks matter for roster construction: Malik Nabers sits Week 11 while Terry McLaurin is off Week 14. If you are deciding between the two as a season-long roster hold, the staggered byes actually work in your favor.
