Cam Skattebo vows to keep lowering helmet after rare penalty — SkimNews
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- Cam Skattebo was flagged for a rare unnecessary roughness penalty in the first quarter for lowering his helmet to initiate contact, a call seldom made against offensive players.
- Cam Skattebo rushed for 124 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries in the Giants’ 26-21 overtime win over the Houston Texans, bouncing back from zero touches in Week 6.
- Cam Skattebo stated postgame that he plans to continue running his physical style despite penalties or fines, saying, 'I'm going to run the ball like I want to run the ball.'
- Officials have thrown only four helmet-lowering flags this season, with Skattebo being the only offensive player penalized for the act while carrying the ball.
- John Harbaugh may confront Skattebo’s approach, as repeated penalties could draw the coach’s ire and jeopardize the running back’s role after already being benched previously this season.
Why it matters: Skattebo’s refusal to alter his style makes him a liability for the Giants’ field position if officials begin targeting him, especially under a coach who has already shown willingness to bench him—turning a productive performance into a tactical risk.
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