If anyone was doubting how Cam Skattebo would feel after missing last Sunday's game with a hamstring injury, all they had to do was look at his headgear. The second-year running back arrived at MetLife Stadium for Thursday night's face-off with the Washington Commanders while wearing a New York Giants-themed Iron Man helmet. He is ready for battle.
Braving the rain, Skattebo is focused on delivering a Prime-time gem and strengthening Big Blue's lead in the NFC East. He responded splendidly after his de facto benching against the New Orleans Saints in Week 6, logging 17 carries for 124 yards and a touchdown versus the Houston Texans. He set the team up for the game-winning score, which Devin Singletary secured, and reestablished himself as the No. 1 RB on the depth chart.
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The former fourth-round draft pick out of Arizona State wears down defensive players when at his best, relying on force and endless tenacity. Skattebo has missed holes at times and received poor blocking on other occasions, but there is still reason to believe he can lead this backfield, at least for the remainder of the season.
The 5-foot-11, 215-pounder is averaging a sufficient 4.3 yards per rushing attempt but faces a Commanders defense that is giving up just 3.9 yards per carry. Perhaps his new headwear will give him the extra confidence boost to bulldoze his way through the defensive line and into the second level. He is flying around the field so far, amassing 60 scrimmage yards in the first quarter.
With J.J. McCarthy pushing through a hip pointer and facing blitz-heavy Washington, the Giants will likely want to keep the ball in Skattebo's hands.