Cam Skattebo Injury Update: Is Giants RB Playing on TNF vs. Commanders?

New York Giants RB Cam Skattebo has been nursing a hamstring injury and missed the team’s Week 9 game against the Philadelphia Eagles. As the Giants prepare for Week 10, is he in danger of missing more time?

The Giants are set to host the Washington Commanders on Thursday Night Football on November 12 at 8:15 p.m. ET on Prime Video. What’s Skattebo’s status heading into the prime-time affair? 

Below, we’ll analyze the latest Cam Skattebo injury update, his recent practice status, and how his injury impacts fantasy football and Commanders vs. Giants picks for PrizePicks.

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Cam Skattebo Injury Update: Will Skattebo Play This Week vs. Commanders?

On Monday, Giants head coach John Harbaugh said Skattebo was expected to be a “full go” for Thursday’s game. In fact, Harbaugh admitted that Skattebo was “very close” to suiting up against the Eagles in Week 9.

Skattebo originally suffered a hamstring injury in the team’s Week 7 contest against the Houston Texans, and then the Giants had their bye week in Week 8. 

In addition to Harbaugh’s declaration, Skattebo logged a limited practice Monday, followed by a full practice Tuesday. As a result, all signs point to him taking the field for Thursday’s NFC East battle.

With Skattebo likely back in the lineup, what can be expected from him in Week 10?

Giants Fantasy Football Outlook With Cam Skattebo Likely Returning

The Giants were linked to Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor before Tuesday’s trade deadline but ultimately didn’t add backfield help. That could signal the team’s confidence in Skattebo going forward.

Skattebo leads the Giants in rushing yards (418) on 98 carries and has rushed for 2 TDs in seven games. The former Arizona State star had his best performance against the Texans, carrying the ball 17 times for 124 yards and a TD in a 27-21 overtime win.

That kind of production prompted fantasy football managers to select Skattebo early in their drafts this summer. According to FantasyPros, Skattebo carried an RB18 average draft position (ADP) and was taken in the fourth round of most PPR drafts. 

Skattebo has a 52.9% snap share, ranking 27th among NFL RBs, per PlayerProfiler. He's split time with RBs Devin Singletary and Tyrone Tracy Jr. while proving to be dangerous in the open field, registering a 27.5% juke rate (fifth). 

Week 10 offers an enticing matchup against a Commanders defense that has struggled to defend the run. According to RBSDM, Washington has surrendered 25.3 PPG (24th) and 0.029 EPA/play (20th) to go along with a rush EPA/play of -0.074 (22nd) and 45.4% rush success rate (31st).

Via SumerSports, Skattebo has also racked up 299 rushing yards after contact and could punish a Commanders defense that has proven to be vulnerable. 

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Cam Skattebo is expected to return when the Giants host the Commanders on Thursday night. With Skattebo back, Washington’s defense presents an intriguing matchup for the second-year RB.

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