Disappointing Giants draft pick may never get a better shot to prove himself
The New York Giants' first win of the season on Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers came at a price.
Despite Jaxson Dart impressing during his first career NFL start, New York lost star wide receiver Malik Nabers for the rest of the season after tearing his ACL. This loss, without a doubt, is a major blow for the Giants as Nabers is not only their best player on offense, but was also on pace to have another breakout season after his exceptional rookie season.
With the G-Men now needing to pivot to the other wideouts they have as they look to win back-to-back games for the first time since 2023, could this receiver, whose tenure in New York has not panned out yet, take advantage of this opportunity?
Jalin Hyatt handed a chance to show what he's made of after Malik Nabers' injury
As Big Blue looks to pivot to life after Nabers for the rest of the season, Jalin Hyatt may have been given an opportunity to finally show he was worth being selected in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft.
After showing flashes during his rookie season, Hyatt's role on the offense has diminished as he was held to just eight catches all last season and has yet to have one reception in 2025. Could now be his chance?
The 24-year-old made it clear this week that he needs to take advantage of this potential opportunity for him to not only get more reps, but catch that elusive first touchdown in the NFL, with Nabers also telling Hyatt that this is his chance to finally show what he's made of.
Hyatt also had the early advantage this week to work alongside Dart while Russell Wilson started the first three games for the Giants. Maybe these things happen for a reason for Hyatt?
— Giants Videos (@SNYGiants)"I just can't wait to go out, play with him, play with the guys, and make plays."
Jalin Hyatt talks about getting used to playing with Jaxson Dart: pic.twitter.com/227zL9Bzxp
October 1, 2025
There is no denying it, Hyatt's tenure in the NFL has been a major disappointment, and there was even speculation during training and the preseason that Hyatt wouldn't make the team. Well, he's still here and has a chance not only this Sunday against the Saints but for the rest of the season to be a mainstay on the Giants' offense.
Will Shohei Ohtani Have Pitching Restrictions in Game 1? Dodgers’ Andrew Friedman Answers
Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations revealed whether or not two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani would have pitching restrictions in the Game 1 of the NLDS against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Ohtani returned to pitching this season after undergoing Tommy John surgery, and has been monitored extremely closely by the Dodgers in his recovery. He began his return by pitching one inning per game, and has gradually increased his load as the season has progressed. His last start of the regular season against the Arizona Diamondbacks lasted six innings, where he held the D-backs scoreless.
“I just think he’s a normal starting pitcher now,” Friedman said. “(We) kind of eased him along. Just a normal starting pitcher (now).”
Ohtani has never made a start in the postseason, having spent the first six seasons in MLB with the Los Angeles Angels, and will make his October debut on the mound Saturday. If he can replicate his regular season performances, he will be just fine.
The three-time MVP had a 2.87 ERA through 14 starts this season, and struck out 62 batters through just 47 innings. He has a ton of momentum carrying into this start, as he hasn’t allowed a run since pitching against the Cincinnati Reds on Aug. 27.
He has also been great on the other side of the ball as of late, crushing two home runs in the Dodgers’ opening game of the Wild Card series against the Reds and reaching base safely three times against them in Game 2.
The Dodgers will hope the reigning MVP can make the difference against the Phillies, as the Dodgers are looking to be the first team to win consecutive World Series since the New York Yankees, who won three straight from 1998-2000. The Dodgers’ series against the Phils begins Saturday at 3:38 p.m. PT.
