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John Harbaugh claims no touches for Cam Skattebo was "not by design"

New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh addressed the lack of touches for rookie running back Cam Skattebo in the team’s Week 6 loss to the New Orleans Saints, where Skattebo recorded zero carries despite being on the field for six plays. Harbaugh clarified that the absence of rushing attempts was not a deliberate decision, emphasizing that the Giants were testing different backs to see who could generate momentum.

Through the first five games, Skattebo had already accumulated 91 touches, but his performance in Week 5—including a costly overtime fumble—had raised questions about his role moving forward. The other Giants tailbacks also saw limited rushing action, with quarterback J.J.

McCarthy leading in rushing yards (26 on two attempts) and receiver Darnell Mooney contributing 20 yards on a single carry. With the Giants set to face the Houston Texans next, Skattebo’s future workload remains uncertain as the team evaluates its backfield options.

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