Skattebo rebounds from benching to spark Giants 27-21 OT win

42-yard overtime run set up decisive score

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 7h1 min read

Was benching Cam Skattebo the best thing for him? @GronkandJules @RobGronkowski @Edelman11 https://t.co/FkwA02Ns6v Via @NFLonFOX on X

What happened: Skattebo went without a carry the previous Sunday in what Harbaugh denied was a benching. He returned against Houston with a 16-yard touchdown for a 21-14 fourth-quarter lead. He added a 42-yard run in overtime before tweaking his hamstring.

Why it matters: New York sits 4-2-1 and third in the seed order after the victory. Skattebo is expected to resume the lead-back role after the response. His handling of the reduced week drew praise for focus over frustration.

By the numbers: Skattebo: 101 carries for 410 yards and 5 TD in 8 games in 2025; drafted 105th overall in 2025 out of Arizona State. Giants: 4-2-1, streak W1, seed 3 after 27-21 win at Houston on 2026-10-25. Skattebo listed Questionable after hamstring tweak on 42-yard OT run.

What to watch: New York is on bye this weekend. Hamstring clearance and confirmation of the lead-back workload are the next markers.

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@NFLonFOX 2026-10-26T16:31:08.842192+00:00

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