New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo struggled in the first half against the Washington Commanders in Week 5. He had just 12 yards on six carries, averaging 2.0 yards per attempt. He had no receptions by halftime.
Their offense struggled to gain momentum, adding to fans’ frustration. One fan wrote on X, “Ya I’m done starting Cam Skattebo in fantasy. He a ghost. Another added, “Cam Skattebo and the New York Giants cant be serious. A third person commented, “I swear Cam Skattebo doesn’t look when he runs. Man just runs into the pile and calls it a day. One more fan expressed, “If you have Cam Skattebo in fantasy I recommend trying to trade him. One more person wrote, “Cam Skattebo is not a RB1. Great motor and short yardage back, but he has no juice & in this league you need juice at RB.”
The Giants trailed 12-3 at halftime.
There was no confirmed indication that an injury was affecting his performance. Cam Skattebo had dealt with minor shoulder and muscle tightness during the week. Key inactives : S Jason Pinnock (concussion), RB Devin Singletary, OL J.C. Davis, DL Bobby Jamison-Travis, CB Nikko Reed, QB Jake Haener (emergency/3rd QB). Chauncey Golston (neck) is on IR and did not travel. Offense QB: Jameis Winston (starter), J.J. McCarthy (backup) RB: Cam Skattebo (lead), Najee Harris / Tyrone Tracy Jr. FB: Patrick Ricard WR: Malik Nabers , Malachi Fields, Darnell Mooney (Charlie Jones/Dalen Cambre as depth) TE: Isaiah Likely, Theo Johnson, Chris Manhertz OL: LT Andrew Thomas, LG Jon Runyan Jr., C John Michael Schmitz Jr., RG Francis Mauigoa, RT Jermaine Eluemunor (Aaron Stinnie / Marcus Mbow as backups) DL: Shelby Harris, DJ Reader (NT), Darius Alexander (with Golston out) LB/EDGE: Kayvon Thibodeaux, Abdul Carter, Tremaine Edmunds, Arvell Reese (Micah McFadden, Jihad Ward, Trace Ford as depth) DB: CBs Deonte Banks & Greg Newsome II, NB Dru Phillips, SS Tyler Nubin, FS Jevon Holland (Ar’Darius Washington steps up with Pinnock out) Special Teams : K Dominic Zvada, P Jordan Stout Key inactives : WR Stefon Diggs (hamstring), QB Marcus Mariota (knee), S Nick Cross (illness), S Percy Butler (hamstring), S Tyler Owens (hamstring), DE Charles Omenihu, G Tanoa Togiai. Terry McLaurin is active. QB: Jayden Daniels (starter, returning from elbow injury), Athan Kaliakmanis (backup with Mariota out) RB: Jacory Croskey-Merritt (lead), Rachaad White, Austin Ekeler WR: Terry McLaurin (active), Dyami Brown, Antonio Williams (Treylon Burks, Luke McCaffrey as depth; Diggs out) TE: Chig Okonkwo, Ben Sinnott / John Bates OL: LT Brandon Coleman, LG Chris Paul, C Nick Allegretti / Lucas Patrick, RG Sam Cosmi / Matt Gulbin, RT Josh Conerly Jr. (Andrew Wylie as swing) DL: Javon Kinlaw, Tim Settle, Daron Payne (Deatrich Wise Jr. available; Omenihu out) LB/EDGE: Frankie Luvu, Sonny Styles, Odafe Oweh, K’Lavon Chaisson / Dorance Armstrong DB: CBs Rasul Douglas / Amik Robertson / Fabian Moreau / Mike Sainristil, SS Jeremy Reaves (elevated help with multiple safeties out), FS Quan Martin Special Teams : K Drew Stevens, P Tress Way
However, he practiced fully on Friday and entered the game without an injury designation.
