In a remarkable display of talent and teamwork, New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers and running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. etched their names into NFL history on Sunday. They became only the third rookie duo to surpass 1,000 yards from scrimmage during their Week 17 game against the Indianapolis Colts.
Malik Nabers, who leads the Giants in receiving yards, reached the milestone with a 31-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter, while Tyrone Tracy Jr. followed suit by completing a 40-yard run to also hit the 1,000-yard mark.
With these achievements, Nabers has amassed impressive statistics: 154 targets, 97 receptions, 969 receiving yards, and 4 touchdowns. Meanwhile, Tracy has tallied 158 carries, accumulating 721 rushing yards and 5 touchdowns.
The historical significance of their accomplishments places them among the elite in NFL history. The first duo to achieve this feat were members of the Dallas Texans in 1960, with Abner Haynes and Johnny Robinson setting the standard. Later, the New Orleans Saints’ Reggie Bush and Marques Colston also reached this milestone during their rookie season in 2006.
In addition to this achievement, Malik Nabers has also become the third player in Giants history to record 100 receptions in a season, joining the ranks of Steve Smith and Odell Beckham Jr. His ongoing success has led him to set a franchise rookie record for catches, surpassing the previous record of 91 held by Saquon Barkley and Beckham.
This achievement not only showcases the promising future of Nabers and Tracy but also reflects the strengthening of the Giants’ roster as they continue to build a competitive team.
With their spectacular performances, fans can look forward to even more great moments from both players in the coming seasons.