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Cam Skattebo expected to resume lead back role vs. Texans

Skattebo is expected to lead the Giants' backfield again for Week 7 against the Texans.

By Cole Hartwell

Cam Skattebo is expected to resume his role as the New York Giants’ lead running back for Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans, according to Ian Rapoport.

What happened

Rapoport reports that Skattebo is expected to be the team’s lead back. He adds that quarterback J.J. McCarthy has a long leash.

Context

Skattebo has been limited recently. He played just 8 percent of snaps in Week 6 and had 7.1 PPR points on 13 carries for 59 rushing yards plus two catches for 12 receiving yards in Week 5. For the season, he has 51.3 PPR points, 81 carries, 294 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown and 10 receptions for 79 receiving yards across six games. He is listed as the RB1 on the Giants’ depth chart. Sleeper projects him for 4.9 PPR points in Week 7.

J.J. McCarthy has thrown for 243 yards with one touchdown and one interception and rushed for 28 yards in two games. He is projected for 13.3 PPR points this week.

Timeline

  • Oct. 18 – Fantasy Football Desk reported that Najee Harris was set to start and likely to have a larger role, while Skattebo was downgraded but still part of the mix.
  • Oct. 20 – Fantasy Football Desk reported that the Giants were releasing Harris after he questioned the team’s coaching decisions.

Depth chart

Tyrone Tracy Jr. is RB2 with 23.2 PPR points, 13 carries for 40 rushing yards and four catches for 52 receiving yards in six games. Devin Singletary is RB3 with 39 rushing yards and 41 receiving yards in three games.

What’s next

The Giants play the Texans on Sunday, October 25 in Houston.

#Giants RB Cam Skattebo is expected to resume his role as the team’s lead back vs. the #Texans. Plus, JJ McCarthy has a long leash. My story:

🏈 Fantasy impact

Skattebo’s expected return to lead back duties gives him a modest boost, but his recent usage is a red flag: he played just 8% of snaps in Week 6 and has only 8.5 PPR points per game. His Week 7 projection is a lowly 4.9 PPR points, which suggests limited ceiling even as the starter. He is a flex or RB3 option at best until we see actual snap share.

Tyrone Tracy Jr. loses value with this news, though he remains the RB2 and had a touchdown in Week 6. Devin Singletary is not worth starting.

Action: Treat Skattebo as a low-end flex or bench stash this week; do not drop him yet, but prefer Tracy as a desperation play only.

Quick answers

Will Cam Skattebo play in Week 7?

Yes, he is expected to resume his role as the team's lead back against the Texans.

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