Malik Nabers

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Malik Nabers (concussion) “faces an uphill battle” to play in Week 5 against the Seahawks.

As is often the case, players in concussion protocol and unable to practice on Wednesday and Thursday seldom get cleared in time for a Sunday game. This is the exact scenario currently finds himself in since suffering his brain injury in Week 4 against the Cowboys. The rookie receiver still has time to clear protocol and get on the field, but he’s undoubtedly trending in the wrong direction for Week 5. If he’s out, Wan’Dale Robinson, who currently ranks fifth amongst all receivers in targets, will be in for a busy day against a secondary that was unable to force an incomplete pass against Jared Goff and the Lions last week.