Malik Nabers nails response to pregame plane banner targeting Giants ownership

New York Giants fans have officially taken their frustrations to new heights. Ahead of Sunday’s 14-11 loss to the New Orleans Saints, a plane circled MetLife Stadium with a banner that read: “MR. MARA ENOUGH – PLZ FIX THIS DUMPSTER FIRE.” It was a bold statement, but for a fanbase that’s endured a seven (now eight)-game losing streak, a 2-11 record, and years of mediocrity, it felt overdue.

This airborne protest wasn’t just about one game. It was a reflection of mounting frustration with a franchise that has made the playoffs only twice since its 2012 Super Bowl run. The Giants’ 100th season should have been a celebration. Instead, fans were forced to watch a team stumble to its worst home record since 2019.

The banner quickly became the story of the day, even before the Giants stumbled through another lackluster performance. Players were inevitably asked about the not-so-subtle message after the game, and rookie wideout Malik Nabers delivered the perfect response.

Malik Nabers takes the high road after Giants fans take to the skies

When asked for his thoughts on the plane banner, Nabers didn’t take the bait. “I didn’t pay for the plane. I ain’t got nothing to say,” he said with a shrug. For a player who has done his part on the field despite the chaos around him, it was a fitting answer.

Nabers has been one of the few bright spots in this dismal season, catching five passes for 79 yards and a key two-point conversion in Sunday’s loss. His quick wit off the field matched the poise he’s shown on it, dodging the turbulence surrounding the team with the same skill he’s used to evade defenders.

Nabers wasn’t the only Giant fielding questions about the banner. Veteran receiver Darius Slayton offered a more direct take: “People have money and time to do stuff like that. If that’s what they choose to do, that’s what they choose to do.”

It was a response that reflected both bemusement and resignation. Slayton, like Nabers, has seen the dysfunction up close. The team’s inability to execute in key moments—whether it’s a blocked field goal, Drew Lock’s erratic play, or a defense that allowed a 98-yard touchdown drive—has left little room for optimism.

For fans, the banner wasn’t just an outlet for frustration. It was a demand for accountability, aimed squarely at John Mara and the organization. Nabers and Slayton may have sidestepped the controversy, but the message is impossible for the front office to ignore.

If the Giants’ leadership doesn’t take action soon, it’s only a matter of time before another plane takes flight. As far as the fans are concerned, the Giants aren’t just a team—they’re a banner-worthy cause.

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