Skattebo finishes Giants' loss to Saints with 0 carries
theScore • • sports
Key Points:
- New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo had no rushing attempts in Sunday's 34-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints, marking the first time in his career he finished a game without a carry.
- Skattebo entered Week 6 leading the team with 81 carries for 294 yards but reportedly saw reduced carries after a costly fumble in Week 5 against the Washington Commanders.
- Giants coach John Harbaugh denied benching Skattebo by design, stating the play-calling did not include runs when Skattebo was on the field.
- Skattebo acknowledged he was "punished" for the fumble and emphasized the need to be ready when called upon, despite not expecting zero carries.
- The Giants used multiple running backs in the game, with Tyrone Tracy Jr. leading with six carries, and the team totaled only 84 rushing yards, while Skattebo's average yards per carry dropped to 3.6 this season from 4.1 last year.
