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Malik Nabers vs Trey McBride

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRNew York Giants
Malik Nabers
PPG
12.0
Games
4
Rec
18
Rec Yds
271
Rec TDs
2
Targets
35
Bye
Week 11
TEArizona CardinalsPPG LEADER
Trey McBride
PPG
14.9
Games
17
Rec
126
Rec Yds
1,239
Rec TDs
11
Targets
169
Bye
Week 11

Head to Head

12.0 PPG14.9 PPG
4 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 11Bye: Week 11

Malik Nabers vs Trey McBride: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Malik Nabers (WR, New York Giants) against Trey McBride (TE, Arizona Cardinals) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Malik Nabers averaged 12.0 PPG in 2025 over 4 games, while Trey McBride posted 14.9 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

The Bottom Line

The 2025 numbers favor Trey McBride at 14.9 PPG, 2.9 points per game above Malik Nabers's 12.0. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Malik Nabers or Trey McBride in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, Trey McBride has the edge at 14.9 PPG compared to Malik Nabers's 12.0 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Malik Nabers and Trey McBride average in 2025?

Malik Nabers averaged 12.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2025. Trey McBride averaged 14.9 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.9 points per game.

Do Malik Nabers and Trey McBride share a bye week?

Yes, both Malik Nabers and Trey McBride share a Week 11 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.