The New York Giants will host the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 3. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB Cam Skattebo.
Is Cam Skattebo Playing in Week 3?
Skattebo is not on the injury report and is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Giants’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit Cam Skattebo in Week 3?
Cam Skattebo plays football the same way Russell Westbrook plays basketball: one speed at all times. That is obviously hard for defenses to deal with, but it’s also hard on the human skeleton over time.
The rookie saw three touches in the first quarter over the weekend and finished the instant classic against the Cowboys with 59 yards from scrimmage and a score. He’s tough as nails, and the Giants clearly trust him, giving us a more “when” not “if” situation for him to assume control of this backfield.
It’s never that easy.
Tyrone Tracy is just 25 years old and cleared 1,100 total yards as a rookie. This isn’t a Falcons situation where Atlanta spent huge on Bijan Robinson with the intention for him to take over Tyler Allgeier’s bellcow role. This feels more like a “we are building a committee to grow alongside our franchise QB” sort of situation.
Not ideal for fantasy managers.
Both are fluid pass catchers, and I think the “right” answer as to which one is most valuable down the stretch this season will largely depend on who the quarterback is.
Assuming neither outperforms the other by a wide margin, I suspect New York will opt for the RB with a little more NFL seasoning in Tracy when they make the inevitable shift to Jaxson Dart.
That could change in short order, but that would be my guess, and that’s why I still give Tracy the slightest of edges moving forward. This, however, is not the type of backfield that can sustain multiple RBs, so in the short term, I have no intention of playing either in a redraft setting.
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Skattebo’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 3
Skattebo is projected to score 10.5 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Skattebo to rush for 43 yards and 0.5 rushing touchdowns, while adding 1 reception for 15 receiving yards and 0.1 receiving touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 3 Weather Impact: Chiefs at Giants
The forecast for 8:20 PM ET kickoff is 65 degrees Fahrenheit with 7 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
