Malik Nabers has John Harbaugh ‘fired up’ with ominous warning to the NFL

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Against all the odds, the New York Giants sit top of the NFC East and show no signs of slowing down.Jameis Winston has proven to be a serviceable replacement for Jaxson Dart, who underwent season-ending surgery on his knee.The Giants have two wins and a tie since Winston was named as starting quarterbackGettyWinston has thrown for 805 yards, with six touchdowns to three interceptions thus far, cementing his position as the No. 1 option despite acquiring J.J. McCarthy. A player Winston has consistently relied on through the air so far is wideout Malik Nabers.The Giants‘ 2024 first-round draft pick was returning from a torn ACL, and there were concerns that he may not have been ready to go for Week 1.Nabers doesn’t feel 100%The LSU product has caught 29 passes for 329 yards and two touchdowns, burying any concerns he was still feeling the effects of his injury.Speaking with reporters on Friday, Nabers comments on his health are sure to send opposing defenses into a frenzy.“No, I still got like 20% left to get to. 20%-30%,” Nabers said when asked if he felt like he had fully recovered.“I got a lot more ahead of me that I see in myself– potential. I leave a lot of plays out there that I’m trying to hone in. “I feel like if I do that, then I’ll be pushing ahead of where I want to be.”The 23-year-old is coming off his best game of the season, with 11 receptions for 121 yards and a touchdown against the Washington Commanders.The Commanders and Giants finished tied at 27-27, in a game that left Mike Tomlin calling for Dan Quinn to be fired.Nabers said he still has 20 or 30 percent to go before he feels like he is fully recoveredGettyNabers and Winston are proving to be a dangerous partnership for the GiantsGettyNabers is on pace for 1,118 yards and seven touchdowns, which, while impressive, wouldn’t match his excellent rookie season in 2024.John Harbaugh reacts to Nabers omissionMotivated by Andy Reid’s message, John Harbaugh has Giants fans dreaming of an eighth Super Bowl.Moments after Nabers sent his message to the league, the head coach stood behind the podium and expressed his excitement.“Well, that makes me… it excites me,” Harbaugh said with a smile. “Just fired up; I can’t wait to see the 20 or 30% more. That’s gonna be fun. “I mean, I think he’s doing great, and he had a great week of practice, so it’s good.“Harbaugh couldn’t hide his excitement after learning what Nabers said about his healthGettyIf Nabers can tap into that remaining 20 to 30 percent, the Giants offense will no longer be seen as a solid surprise.Instead they will be seen as Super Bowl contenders led by an experienced head coach who has a point to prove. Join talkSPORT’s dedicated US Sports YouTube channel The S* Word every Tuesday and Thursday for our brand new NFL shows.On Tuesdays, Will Gavin and US senior reporter Brian T. Smith will debate the biggest talking points from the NFL weekend, while on Thursdays Efe Obada joins the crew to talk to players past and present and break down what to look for across the league.