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Analysts Urge Caution on Giants Rookie Cam Skattebo After Week 5 Fumble

Analysts cite modest efficiency plus ball security concerns to temper early hype.

Overview

  • Dan Duggan of The Athletic warned against crowning Skattebo as RB1, noting a 3.8 yards-per-carry average and four fumbles last season.
  • Skattebo’s fourth-quarter fumble in Week 5 was returned 87 yards for a touchdown by Saints safety Jordan Howden in a 26-14 loss.
  • Pro Football Reference figures cited show 2.1 yards before contact and 1.7 after contact per attempt, underscoring limited rushing efficiency.
  • With Tyrone Tracy Jr. recovering from a shoulder injury, he was listed as limited in practice ahead of Thursday’s game against the Eagles.
  • Former Giants receiver Victor Cruz likened Skattebo’s style to Ahmad Bradshaw, reflecting enthusiasm that contrasts with recent analytic caution.