The New York Giants got the job done against the Philadelphia Eagles and increased their lead in the NFC East. It’s safe to say, however, that Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers didn’t have his best day on or off the field.

Nabers caught five passes for 43 yards. He also had a big-time drop in the end zone that stood out more than anything on his stat line. After the game, the frustration carried over to social media, where he took aim at the NFL and Fox analyst Greg Olsen.

A drop Nabers usually makes

Was it the easiest catch to make? Not at all. But for a player of his quality, it’s one I expect him to make. I believe Nabers is a top-three to top-five wide receiver in the NFL, and players of that caliber come down with that ball. Even coming off a year where he was injured, Nabers makes that catch nine times out of 10.

He was visibly frustrated throughout the game, and it bled into the rest of the afternoon. At one point, Nabers slammed his helmet on the helmet rack as he went back to the sideline. He wasn’t feeling it.

The quarterback situation didn’t help. J.J. McCarthy came out, Jameis Winston came in, and Nabers looked tired of the turmoil under center. The Fox broadcast picked up on all of it. Olsen, in particular, made a point of commenting on his attitude, and Nabers wasn’t about to let that slide.

Nabers responds on Instagram

As NFL insider Ari Meirov pointed out in a post, Nabers called out Fox and Olsen for criticizing his body language and demeanor during the game against Philadelphia. Nabers posted the following on his Instagram story:

“Y’all be trying [to] create a narrative on me so bad it’s actually crazy. If you don’t like the way I play the game, keep the camera off me. SIMPLE. But Greg Olsen calling me a bad teammate when every team I’ve been on, there’s NOBODY I’ve played with that has said that about me, is crazy! My face is the same way if I’m having a good game, bad game, winning or losing. So if it’s a problem, 1. keep the camera off of me or 2. pray about it. Simple”

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When your team holds the division lead and just came off a big win against a struggling Eagles team, you probably don’t want your No. 1 wide receiver making social media posts like that. The timing isn’t ideal, and it keeps the conversation on Nabers’ demeanor instead of the win.

Why this is a blip for New York

There is no question that Nabers is a passionate guy. He wears his emotions on his sleeve, and he is one of the best players in the NFL. That fire is part of what makes him so dangerous with the ball in his hands, even if it occasionally spills over in ways the team would rather avoid.

I fully expect him to keep getting better as the season goes along, and this should be little more than a blip on the radar. I’m sure John Harbaugh will address it. Whether he does so publicly or privately remains to be seen.

All in all, this was a win for New York. The rest of it can be swept under the rug, and I’m confident Nabers and the Giants will be just fine.