New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo is helplessly sitting on the sidelines, unable to aid his team’s efforts to perform in the NFC East. The back suffered a devastating injury in their Week 8 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles and is expected to miss time.
Many are wondering about the rookie’s injury, so let’s dive into the details.
Will Cam Skattebo Play Again This Season?
Skattebo’s impactful rookie season came to a screeching halt in their last game versus the Eagles, when his right ankle bent the wrong way during an incomplete pass play in the second quarter.
The running back was carted off the field, ending his day, which included 12 yards on three carries and an 18-yard touchdown reception. Tyrone Tracy picked up the slack but couldn’t help Big Blue to victory, as Philly walked away with the 38-20 win.
Reports surfaced on the same day, mentioning that Skattebo is slated to undergo surgery for a dislocated ankle.
The following Monday (Oct. 27), Giants head coach Brian Daboll said “all went well” with the procedure. However, the surgery ended the rookie’s season, with the Giants hoping that he might be healthy in time for the next season.
It’s a sad turn of events for one of the most intriguing rookies from this year’s draft. After starting the campaign behind Tracy and Devin Singletary, Skattebo quickly took control of the Giants’ backfield and made for an exciting piece next to fellow rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart, who replaced an underperforming Russell Wilson.
The rookie rusher went on to record seven all-purpose touchdowns across seven games, which included a 3-score outing in their Week 6 win over the Eagles. Overall, Skattebo’s season ended with 101 carries for 410 yards and five touchdowns.
His contributions in Daboll’s passing game were equally reliable, with 24 catches for 207 yards and two scores, including a 21-yard longest gain.
The Giants will miss him, as they try to make it to the playoffs while standing on the outside looking in at this point. With a 2-7 record and sitting 25th on PFSN’s NFL Offensive impact metric, they might be two wins away from second in the NFC East, but they’re still far outside the postseason picture, given how competitive the NFC is this year.
The NFC West, in particular, is arguably the most feared division in pro football, with three of its four teams having already won six games.
While the playoffs seem unlikely for Daboll and his men, this year could go a long way in establishing quarterback Dart as their franchise man.
