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Malik Nabers Explodes On Instagram After Giants’ Collapse — Injured Rookie Torches Coaching Staff And Calls Out New York’s Chaos In A Message Fans Won’t Forget

Malik Nabers Explodes On Instagram After Giants’ Collapse — Injured Rookie Torches Coaching Staff And Calls Out New York’s Chaos In A Message Fans Won’t Forget
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New York’s nightmare season somehow found a darker chapter Sunday — and this time, the anger didn’t come from fans. It came from injured rookie star Malik Nabers, who lit up Instagram moments after the Giants blew a 27–24 lead and lost 34–27 in overtime to the Detroit Lions, officially ending their playoff hopes. His message lasted barely 30 minutes, but the shockwaves haven’t stopped.

The post — raw, emotional, and impossible to misinterpret — called out the late-game decision-making that doomed the Giants in the final seconds of regulation. Nabers’ statement was pointed yet inspiring: “We Can’t Keep Letting Huge Moments Slip Away. Play Smart, Protect The Ball, Finish Strong. This Team Has The Talent And Heart To Rise — Giants Fans Deserve To See That Fight, And The Message Is Clear, Even If Subtle.” It was a clear jab at the chaos that unfolded in the final 30 seconds of the fourth quarter.

That decision turned disastrous. Daniel Jones hesitated on a deep throw, was hit from behind, and fumbled. Detroit recovered, marched downfield, nailed a 59-yard field goal to force overtime, and watched Jahmyr Gibbs explode for a stunning 69-yard walk-off touchdown. Just like that, the Giants dropped to 2–10, losers of six straight, officially eliminated from playoff contention for the first time since 2022.

For Nabers — the No. 6 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft — the outburst reflects a deeper frustration boiling inside the locker room. Despite tearing his ACL in Week 4, he has remained locked in mentally, watching a season collapse under chaos and mismanagement. His deleted story was the rare moment where a player said publicly what many inside the building have whispered for weeks.

The target of the criticism was unmistakable: interim head coach Mike Kafka, the man tasked with salvaging the season after Brian Daboll’s dismissal. Instead, mistakes have multiplied, confidence has evaporated, and Nabers’ post made it clear the players feel the same pain fans do.

Still, beneath the anger sits something oddly hopeful — proof that one of the franchise’s future cornerstones still deeply cares. Nabers may be sidelined until next season, but his passion, honesty, and refusal to accept losing might be exactly what New York needs as they rebuild from yet another crushing low point.

And if Sunday proved anything, it’s this: the Giants’ problems aren’t quiet anymore. Their brightest young star just put them on blast — and everyone in the NFL noticed.

 

NFL analyst and former QB Robert Griffin III caused a stir across the NFL after publicly apologizing to Lions star Jared Goff for posting false information on social media platform X (Twitter)
The NFL world briefly shifted its attention off the field this week when Robert Griffin III, now a prominent NFL analyst, issued a public apology to Jared Goff after posting incorrect information on X (formerly Twitter). The moment unfolded as Sam Darnold prepared for the first Super Bowl appearance of his career with the Seattle Seahawks. Griffin’s original post was meant to highlight the significance of Drake Maye’s rapid rise, claiming that the Patriots quarterback had reached the Super Bowl before several well-known franchise quarterbacks. In that list, Griffin included Jared Goff — a statement that immediately raised eyebrows among fans and analysts familiar with NFL history. Drake Maye made it to a Super Bowl before Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Justin Herbert, Jared Goff, Dak Prescott, Baker Mayfield and Trevor Lawrence. — Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) January 25, 2026 Within minutes, the post was flagged by X’s Community Notes feature. Users quickly pointed out that Goff had already appeared in Super Bowl LIII, leading the Los Angeles Rams at the end of the 2018 season. The correction spread rapidly, turning Griffin’s post into a viral example of how fast misinformation is challenged in today’s NFL discourse. Realizing the mistake, Griffin responded later that day with a short apology, acknowledging the error and taking responsibility. He followed up with a self-deprecating GIF, leaning into humor rather than defensiveness — a move that drew mixed reactions but diffused potential backlash. *Jared Goff did play in a Super Bowl. That’s my bad. pic.twitter.com/cOQMeKFwYt — Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) January 26, 2026 “I want to be clear about something,” Griffin wrote in a longer follow-up. “When you talk football publicly, accuracy matters. I missed one important detail, and that detail involved a quarterback who has earned his respect in this league. That’s on me. Jared deserved better than a rushed take.” The article revisits Goff’s Super Bowl appearance with the Rams, a 13–3 loss to the New England Patriots led by Tom Brady. That defensive battle is often viewed as a turning point, one that eventually influenced the Rams’ decision to move on from Goff in favor of Matthew Stafford. Despite what Griffin himself later jokingly called an “interception on social media,” he remained active online. He posted additional thoughts about Super Bowl LX, including commentary on a preseason NFL graphic that coincidentally positioned the eventual Super Bowl quarterbacks closest to the Lombardi Trophy. As the NFL turns its focus toward Santa Clara and the final game of the season, Griffin’s momentary misstep serves as a reminder of the scrutiny that comes with being a public voice in the sport. In an era where fans correct history in real time, even former quarterbacks aren’t immune — but owning the mistake can still earn respect.