Giants expect RB Cam Skattebo back in rotation for Houston game
Coach John Harbaugh says Cam Skattebo earned a spot in the running back rotation after a limited role in Week 6, and the player is ready to contribute on Sunday.
Giants running back Cam Skattebo, who handled only six snaps and no touches in the Week 6 loss, is slated to rejoin the running back rotation for the team’s Sunday matchup in Houston, coach John Harbaugh said on Friday.
"He had a good week of practice and should be back in the rotation," Harbaugh told ESPN reporter Jordan Raanan.
Skattebo reflected on his recent overtime fumble in Week 5, saying he used the experience as a lesson and worked to correct his mistakes during practice.
"I took care of the ball during practice, and whatever my role is on Sunday is going to be my role and I’m going to give it everything I’ve got," he said.
He added that performance determines roster status, noting that no player is guaranteed a spot if they do not produce on the field.
"Nobody’s safe. If we don’t perform, there’s a possibility of not being here," Skattebo said.
For the season, Skattebo has 81 carries for 294 yards and one touchdown, averaging 3.6 yards per carry. The Giants aim to strengthen their ground game to support quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who is starting his first game after being acquired via trade.