Giants WR Malik Nabers questionable with hip flexor injury - ESPN

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers hurt his hip flexor at Thursday's practice and is questionable for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints at MetLife Stadium.

Nabers, the team's leading receiver, did not practice on Friday. He was a limited participant in Thursday's workout after suffering the injury.

"[Thursday] it happened in practice," coach Brian Daboll said, before adding it occurred during 1-on-1 drills. «Again, every injury is a little bit different. Hopeful that he'll be ready to play but can't say he will be or not.»

Daboll thought there was a chance that Nabers would be able to play. That would be a boost for the Giants and Drew Lock, who is expected to start at quarterback for the second straight game.

The Giants would likely roll with Darius Slayton and Jalin Hyatt on the outside at wide receiver if Nabers is unable to play. Wan'Dale Robinson will remain in the slot.

There will be a significant number of additional opportunities for them to make plays if Nabers isn't available. The rookie is averaging 11.6 targets per game, which leads the NFL.

Nabers leads the Giants with 75 receptions for 740 yards with three touchdowns.

But he hasn't produced at the same level since returning from a concussion in Week 7. Nabers hasn't scored a touchdown since reentering the lineup.

The sixth-overall pick in this year's draft isn't the only injury concern the Giants have entering this week's game. New York (2-10) already placed star defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence and tight end Theo Johnson on injured reserve earlier this week.

Starting cornerback Deonte Banks (rib), linebacker Bobby Okereke (back) and defensive lineman Rakeem Nunez-Roches (shoulder/neck) didn't practice this