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NFL·ANALYSIS·October 18, 2026 09:34 AM ET

Field Yates flags Cam Skattebo's 4 fumbles before Saints game

Najee Harris takes a larger role against 2-6 New Orleans.

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What happened: ESPN analyst Field Yates highlighted Cam Skattebo's four fumbles this season as a pressing issue for the New York Giants offense ahead of Sunday's scheduled game against the New Orleans Saints. With New York adjusting its running back rotation and scaling back Skattebo's workload, Najee Harris is slated for a larger share of carries while Skattebo remains in the mix. Yates noted that although Harris has not fixed the Giants' stagnant ground game on his own, New Orleans' struggling run defense provides a favorable matchup for the unit.

Why it matters: The 5-3 Giants need cleaner ball security to protect their standing after dropping their previous outing. New York has leaned on a defense allowing 16.0 points per game to compensate for an offense scoring 21.0 points per contest. Facing a 2-6 Saints team that yields 29.1 points per game on a three-game losing streak gives the Giants backfield a chance to generate production without turnovers.

By the numbers: Cam Skattebo has 4 fumbles this season. The 5-3 Giants average 21.0 points scored and 16.0 points allowed per game, while the 2-6 Saints average 20.6 points scored and 29.1 points allowed during a three-game losing streak.

What to watch: Watch how the Giants split early-down touches between Najee Harris and Cam Skattebo once Sunday's matchup with New Orleans kicks off.

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