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Skattebo’s Hamstring Puts Giants’ Backfield in Flux

His continued non‑participation increases the chance he misses Sunday and forces New York to rely on thin, inexperienced running‑back depth.

Overview

  • Skattebo has missed three straight practices, a development reported Thursday that left him listed day‑to‑day and makes his availability for Sunday’s game uncertain.
  • The Giants already lost Tyrone Tracy Jr. to injured reserve and cut Najee Harris, leaving Devin Singletary as the most experienced option while rookie Greg Desrosiers and practice‑squad Eric Gray provide depth.
  • The Philadelphia Eagles released an injury report listing seven players as did‑not‑participate, including Saquon Barkley, DeVonta Smith and Dontayvion Wicks, and are reported to be switching quarterbacks to Joe Milton for Sunday.
  • Coaches on both sides face immediate game‑planning tradeoffs because a likely Skattebo absence concentrates carries on Singletary and because Philadelphia’s injuries and QB change increase uncertainty for the Giants’ defense.
  • Beyond this week, the hamstring concern and a Nov. 10 trade deadline create pressure on New York’s roster moves, and Friday’s final practice report will be the clearest signal of who will play on Sunday.