New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo finished Sunday’s 34-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints with no rushing attempts for the first time in his career.
Skattebo entered Week 6 with a team-high 81 carries for 294 yards this season. However, Giants coach John Harbaugh reportedly decided to reduce Skattebo’s carries after he suffered a costly fumble in overtime during the team’s Week 5 tie against the Washington Commanders.
Harbaugh denied that postgame Sunday, saying he “didn’t bench” Skattebo, according to Jori Epstein of Yahoo Sports.
“Wasn’t by design for him not to carry the ball,” Harbaugh told reporters. “When he was in there, we didn’t call any runs. You’re not thinking about which back is in the game and how many runs they’re getting.”
Skattebo acknowledged that he “got punished” for last week’s costly fumble.
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