The New York Giants beat the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 9, and they did so without their top two running backs. Cam Skattebo was out due to a hamstring injury, and Tyrone Tracy Jr. is on injured reserve.
Devin Singletary led the backfield, but it wasn’t a very productive day on the ground. Getting Skattebo back as soon as possible is a must for this Giants’ offense to function. They could trade for an RB as well, but Skattebo returning is the easiest way to improve.
Fortunately, John Harbaugh told reporters, including Pat Leonard of NY Daily News Sports, that Skattebo should be a “full go” for the team in Week 10 when they face the Washington Commanders on Thursday Night Football.
Giants expecting to get Cam Skattebo back for TNF
“John Harbaugh says Cam Skattebo (hamstring) should be ‘full go’ Thursday night vs. the Washington Commanders,” Leonard reports. “He was close to being able to play vs. the Eagles, but they were careful with him.”
This is a very encouraging update for the Giants on their fan favorite running back. While Skattebo didn’t suit up in Week 9, he reportedly was close to playing.
But with the Eagles being one of the worst teams in the NFL since Jalen Hurts was lost for the season, it made sense for the Giants to give Skattebo an extra week of rest. They had the ability to win without him, and did.
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For Week 10, however, facing the Commanders and Jayden Daniels, having a good ground game will be huge. They could trade for Jonathan Taylor or another running back before the trade deadline, but they’re set to get Skattebo back this week.
Despite the fact that the Giants are playing the Commanders on Thursday Night Football, a short week, Skattebo is set to return for New York, providing a big boost to the offense.
This is some great news for the Giants, as relying on the backfield they trotted out in Philadelphia is a recipe for disaster against more competitive teams.
Skattebo is set to return and be a “full go” for the Giants on Thursday Night Football. It’s some great news for the Giants, as they try to get to 6-2-1 and further separate themselves from the pack in the NFC East race.
