Malik Nabers, Brian Daboll clash during Giants' disappointing season opener against Commanders

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The buzz surrounding the New York Giants went silent after a Week 1 nightmare against the Washington Commanders, and there may already be tension between the head coach and a star player.

As the first quarter ended, the FOX broadcast caught wide receiver Malik Nabers and head coach Brian Daboll in a verbal altercation as the Giants’ offense sputtered to start the game.

Daboll appeared to be addressing something he didn’t like from Nabers during the team’s previous drive, and Nabers barked back in his direction. Later, as the team huddled to return to the field, Daboll approached his star receiver, but Nabers left him hanging when the coach offered a high-five.

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Malik Nabers of the New York Giants is tackled during the first quarter against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on Sept.  7, 2025 in Landover, Maryland. (Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

It’s hard to know exactly what was said between Nabers and Daboll, but considering the lack of targets and offensive success for the Giants, it likely revolved around that frustration at the start of the 2025 campaign.

The Giants were expected to be improved entering a season when owner John Mara made it clear he needed to see progress in the win-loss record to feel comfortable with the regime moving forward.

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But New York looked similar to last season, as Washington’s defense mauled the offensive line and pressured new quarterback Russell Wilson, who struggled in his Big Blue debut. Wilson went 17 of