One game after a zero-carry outing, Cam Skattebo powered the New York Giants’ ground game and then aimed his frustration at the NFL. Skattebo carried 17 times for 124 yards and a score, helping New York outlast the Houston Texans 27-21 in overtime on Oct. 25. ESPN noted it was his first 100-yard rushing game as a pro.
His big day also drew a flag. Skattebo barreled into Texans safety M.J. Stewart at the tail of a long run and drew an unnecessary roughness penalty, with officials ruling he made contact with his helmet’s crown.
Giants coach John Harbaugh physically held back a fuming Skattebo on the New York sideline, then protested the flag himself. What he told the official, Skattebo kept private. The league was another matter.
So, I mean, I’m going to run the ball like I want to run the ball, and if I’m going to continue to get flagged or it or fined for it, man, I guess I’m going to play for free.” OutKick noted the replay looked much like many of Skattebo’s earlier carries, and he acknowledged a fine may be headed his way. The breakout came after a rough few weeks. Skattebo put the ball on the turf during the extra period versus the Washington Commanders, fumble No. 5 of his 13-game career, and that matchup finished in a tie.
A week later, he played six snaps without a carry as the New Orleans Saints beat New York. Against Houston, a career-long 42-yard burst in overtime set up Devin Singletary’s 30-yard walk-off touchdown. In his view, the day was a message from the entire backfield after New York released Najee Harris.
Skattebo’s hamstring acted up on the 42-yard run, and he limped out afterward. The 4-2-1 Giants head into a bye, then visit the Philadelphia Eagles to open two NFC East games inside five days.
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