Giants to boost Harris carries, bench Skattebo after fumble

Giants to boost Harris carries, bench Skattebo after fumble

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Giants head coach John Harbaugh said in New York on 19 October that running backs must earn their carries, urging players to make the most of each opportunity. According to NBC Sports, the team had indicated on 18 October that it would increase Najee Harris's rushing share against the New Orleans Saints after concerns about Cam Skattebo's ball security. TheScore reported that Skattebo recorded zero carries in the 34-27 loss to the Saints, and NBC Sports also noted that his snaps were cut following an overtime fumble in a prior game.

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October 19, 2026
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Giants coach Harbaugh says running backs must earn carries
Giants coach Harbaugh says running backs must earn carries

NBC Sports • 19 Oct 20:59

Giants head coach John Harbaugh emphasized that running back touches are earned and urged players to make the most of their opportunities ahead of the upcoming game.

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Giants and running back Cam Skattebo trade conflicting explanations after zero-carry game
Giants and running back Cam Skattebo trade conflicting explanations after zero-carry game

Awful Announcing • 19 Oct 13:04

Giants running back Cam Skattebo said he was punished for fumbling, while head coach John Harbaugh said the lack of carries was not a deliberate benching.

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October 18, 2026
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Giants limit Cam Skattebo's snaps after overtime fumble
Giants limit Cam Skattebo's snaps after overtime fumble

NBC Sports • 18 Oct 22:08

Running back Cam Skattebo saw no ball touches in the Giants' loss to the Saints after the coaching staff reduced his playing time following an overtime fumble in a previous game.

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Giants limit Cam Skattebo to zero carries in loss to Saints
Giants limit Cam Skattebo to zero carries in loss to Saints

theScore • 18 Oct 21:47

Running back Cam Skattebo did not receive a rushing attempt in New York's 34-27 defeat to New Orleans after his usage was reduced following a fumble in the previous game.

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Giants likely to increase Najee Harris' carries in Week 6
Giants likely to increase Najee Harris' carries in Week 6

NBC Sports • 18 Oct 13:36

The New York Giants plan to give running back Najee Harris a larger share of carries against the New Orleans Saints after concerns over Cam Skattebo's ball security.

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