2026 Week 5 Fantasy Football: Giants Practice Report — Nabers, Skattebo, Likely Injury Updates

According to ProFootballTalk (NBC Sports), Thursday's Giants practice brought mixed news for fantasy managers: Malik Nabers returned after missing Wednesday entirely with knee soreness, but was only a limited participant. Nabers was noncommittal about his Week 5 status when he spoke to reporters Wednesday. The return to the field is an encouraging sign, but he's not a lock to play yet. The Giants face the Commanders in Week 5.

The backfield and tight end room add more uncertainty. Cam Skattebo (shoulder) and Isaiah Likely (knee, groin) were both limited for the second straight day, and both carry a questionable designation. Najee Harris, meanwhile, returned as a full participant after missing Wednesday for personal reasons — he appears on track to play.

Malik Nabers

Nabers is the highest-stakes name here. He was a full DNP Wednesday, limited Thursday, and hasn't committed to playing — that's a pattern that warrants caution in redraft leagues. Don't drop him, but have a backup plan ready before Sunday. Monitor Friday's practice report; if he's limited or out again, he's a genuine game-time decision.

Cam Skattebo

Skattebo is questionable with a shoulder issue that has now limited him two straight days. If he's out or reduced, Najee Harris — who returned fully Thursday — becomes the direct beneficiary. Harris is worth stashing or starting in deeper leagues specifically because of this uncertainty. The source story doesn't detail the severity of Skattebo's shoulder issue, so don't assume it's minor.

Isaiah Likely

Likely is dealing with both a knee and groin issue and has been limited back-to-back days. Chris Manhertz (shoulder, also limited two straight days, questionable) is the other Giants tight end to monitor, though neither has a clear standalone fantasy role established by the data provided. If both are compromised, the Giants' passing game leans even harder on Nabers — which loops back to his own availability.

Najee Harris

Harris returning as a full participant is a clean positive. His personal absence Wednesday wasn't injury-related, and he appears ready to go for Week 5. Whether he's a true starter in fantasy depends on Skattebo's status — watch Friday's report to see if Skattebo upgrades to full or stays limited.