Malik Nabers left the field with a right-leg injury in the second quarter of Giants-Chargers, silencing a potential early connection with Jaxson Dart on a deep sideline. Dart, in his first NFL start, had already connected with Nabers earlier, hinting at budding chemistry before the injury.

The incident compounds fantasy fallout as Nabers’ status rides on the injury’s severity, potentially reshaping target distribution for the Giants. Jevon Holland also exited with a neck issue, and Chargers tackle Joe Halt left with an ankle injury, underscoring a day of attrition for both sides and leaving fantasy managers weighing depth options and risk-reward plays.

With Nabers sidelined, the Giants’ pass game could pivot to other receivers while Dart’s rookie outing now carries extra urgency. The sideline moment, highlighted by Nabers lifting a hand to Giants fans, encapsulates the uncertainty and dynamic shifts looming over this matchup.

Khalil Mack’s left elbow injury isn’t season-ending, and he returned to the Chargers’ sideline with a wrap after a first-quarter scare, finishing the game with a sack. The Chargers must navigate without him as Caleb Murphy stepped in, playing 31 snaps and delivering a QB hurry in Mack’s absence, a signal that Murphy could take on a larger role if the injury lingers.

As Mack’s situation tests the pass rush depth, Murphy’s expanded workload becomes a notable fantasy angle, and Mack’s 12.5 sacks against the Raiders since 2021 underlines the potential ceiling when he’s healthy. The Week 2 win also hints at how the defense could lean on its depth in upcoming matchups with Las Vegas.

Khalil Mack exited early with an elbow injury against the Raiders but returned in the third quarter with a wrap and sling, finishing with a sack and a tackle. The Chargers rode to a 20-9 win, and Mack’s 12.5 career sacks against Las Vegas since 2021 remain the most by any player versus a single opponent in that span. Fantasy managers should monitor Mack’s status ahead of the next game and prepare contingency plans if his workload is limited.