Giants' Cam Skattebo hit with penalty after crushing Texans defender on routine run
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Key Points:
- New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo was flagged for unnecessary roughness after lowering his helmet and colliding with Houston Texans safety M.J. Stewart during a Week 7 game.
- The penalty sparked debate as helmet-to-helmet contact typically results in a flag only if the defender leads with their helmet or the recipient is defenseless, leaving even Giants coach John Harbaugh confused.
- Skattebo had no carries in Week 6 against the New Orleans Saints, though Harbaugh denied it was a deliberate benching, explaining the team was trying to distribute carries evenly among backs.
- Despite concerns over Skattebo’s previous fumbles, he returned to active involvement in the offense during the Week 7 matchup, which was tied 14-14 at halftime.
