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Cam Skattebo Scores Opening TD and Lands Backflip in Return as Giants’ Lead Back

Sunday night’s touchdown and successful celebration bolster confidence that he can take on a heavier 20-plus carry role for New York.

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An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows A New York Giants player in a blue uniform and helmet does a handstand on the football field while other players look on, Image 2 shows A Giants football player doing a backflip in celebration on the field
Cam Skattebo stands 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs 215 pounds.
Sep 13, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) carries the ball against the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Sunday night at MetLife Stadium Skattebo finished a drive with a 3-yard touchdown and then landed a backflip celebration, marking his first score since a season-ending leg injury in 2025.
  • The Giants had listed Skattebo as their Week 1 lead running back and gave him the first handoff of the season, signaling trust in his recovery and role in the offense.
  • Head coach John Harbaugh asked whether Skattebo could handle 20-plus carries per game and the running back told coaches he is ready for that workload, though the team limited his preseason snaps while watching his surgically repaired ankle.
  • Skattebo drew extra attention before kickoff after briefly getting held up outside a stadium gate and for an eye-catching pregame outfit that drew social-media ridicule.
  • Skattebo returns after a severe October 26, 2025 ankle and tibia injury that ended his rookie year; he had 410 rushing yards and five rushing TDs in eight 2025 games and plays on a four-year, rookie-minimum contract that gives the Giants financial flexibility to keep veteran depth.