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Giants Rookie Cam Skattebo Earns Top PFF Marks After Breakout Win Over Chargers

A fourth-round pick, he energized New York with a key two-point run capped by a viral backflip.

Overview

  • Skattebo logged 25 carries for 79 yards and two catches for 11 yards, adding a pivotal two-point conversion in the Giants' 21-18 victory over the Chargers on Sept. 28.
  • Pro Football Focus graded him at 83.7 through Week 4, fourth among all rookies and the highest among rookie running backs, with the top overall RB grade in the NFL.
  • His Week 4 workload hit career highs with 27 touches and 52 snaps, yielding 90 scrimmage yards, four first downs and three forced missed tackles, with 82.3% of his rushing yards after contact.
  • Teammates praised his impact, with quarterback Jaxson Dart and tackle Andrew Thomas saying he "brings the juice" and elevates the offense with his toughness.
  • The backflip celebration after his two-point run drew wide social attention as the physical runner cements a growing role, even after being stopped short on three separate red-zone chances.