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Skattebo Punished: No Touches in Giants Loss
19 Oct
Summary
- Skattebo received zero carries for the first time in his NFL career.
- His reduced role stems from a critical fumble last week against Commanders.
- The Giants' running game struggled immensely against a weak Saints defense.
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo experienced an unprecedented NFL game on Sunday, logging zero carries for the first time in his career during the team's 34-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints.
Skattebo attributed his lack of involvement to a critical fumble in overtime the previous week against the Washington Commanders. Coach John Harbaugh stated the decision was not pre-planned, but rather a result of the team's inability to establish a strong running game with any of their backs.
The Giants' rushing attack, in general, faltered significantly. Despite facing a Saints defense ranked among the league's worst in run defense, the team managed only 84 rushing yards, with quarterbacks and a wide receiver accounting for most of it.
Harbaugh emphasized the need for a running back to 'step up' and claim the lead role, a task no one has yet accomplished. Skattebo expects a similar limited role in the upcoming game against the Houston Texans unless his performance in practice earns him more opportunities.
