Rookie running back’s three-touchdown night gives New York’s offense new life and a much-needed identity.
Cam Skattebo runs like he’s got something to prove — and Thursday night, he proved plenty.
The fourth-round pick out of Arizona State bulldozed through the Philadelphia Eagles for 98 rushing yards and three touchdowns, powering the Giants to a 34-17 win in Week 6. His performance didn’t just light up the scoreboard — it lit up the entire team.
The Giants entered the night searching for rhythm, for something that could jolt an inconsistent offense awake. Skattebo brought it with every snap. His runs were fast, violent, and determined, setting a tone the Eagles never matched.
A Rookie Takes Over
For a quarter and a half, the game hung in balance. Then Skattebo took control. He capped a second-quarter drive with a bruising four-yard touchdown to give New York the lead, then added two more short scores in the second half to put the game away.
Each carry came with conviction — shoulders low, legs churning, defenders bouncing. He played with urgency that lifted everyone around him. The offensive line fed off his energy, attacking with more push and finish. Quarterback Jaxson Dart looked sharper running play-action off Skattebo’s success, and the entire offense moved with confidence.
By game’s end, he averaged more than five yards a carry and helped the Giants convert nearly every key third down and red-zone opportunity. It was the kind of performance that changes a locker room’s belief in itself.
More Than Just Stats
Skattebo’s impact stretches beyond his 98 yards. He’s reshaping how the Giants play. His physical, straight-ahead running style gives the offense identity and balance. Defenders can’t overcommit to the pass when he’s punishing them between the tackles.
He’s the type of back who makes simple plays matter — a three-yard gain that feels like a statement, a short-yardage push that rallies a sideline. He doesn’t waste motion or dance for space; he finds contact and wins it.
That edge has been contagious. The Giants looked more connected, more willing to grind out drives, more confident in who they are. For a young offense, that shift matters more than any stat line.
The Spark They Needed
Every team needs a heartbeat. The Giants may have just found theirs.
Skattebo has quickly become the pulse of a unit trying to rediscover its toughness. His runs demand attention, his attitude demands effort, and his results demand respect.
Thursday wasn’t just a breakout game for a rookie. It was a blueprint for how the Giants can win — with balance, with force, and with a little bit of attitude.
Cam Skattebo didn’t just run through the Eagles. He ran straight into the center of what this Giants offense can become.
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