Report: Najee Harris is expected to take larger role in Giants backfield
NBC Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- The New York Giants plan to increase Najee Harris's role in the backfield for their Week 6 game against the Saints, according to ESPN's Jordan Raanan.
- Cam Skattebo, the team's leading running back through five weeks, will still be part of the rotation but is expected to see reduced playing time due to ball security issues.
- Skattebo has fumbled four times this season, including a critical turnover in overtime during the Giants' tie with the Commanders.
- So far, Skattebo has 81 carries for 294 yards and one touchdown, while Harris has 27 carries for 97 yards this season.
