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Cam Skattebo and J.J. McCarthy's Fantasy Football Value on the Rise with Latest Injury Update Ahead of TNF

McCarthy for TNF with Latest News The short week is already wreaking havoc on fantasy managers' stress levels, but the early medical reports out of East Rutherford bring a massive sigh of relief.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 1 source•1 min read•Updated November 9, 2026, 9:10 PM UTC
Key points
  • As the New York Giants gear up for a pivotal NFC East divisional clash on Thursday Night Football against the Washington Commanders, head coach John Harbaugh has delivered some incredibly encouraging news regarding two of the offense's most critical skill-position players.
  • Ripple Effects: Stock Up for Nabers and Likely, Stock Down for Singletary The return of this offensive duo triggers a significant shift in fantasy ceilings across the board for the Giants offense.
  • TE Isaiah Likely, New York Giants Likely hauled in a crucial touchdown from Winston during McCarthy's brief absence on Sunday, which highlights a growing trust within the Giants' offensive scheme.

Oct 25, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) performs a back flip after scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium.

Additional details
  • Even with McCarthy back under center, Likely has cemented himself as a high-upside TE1 in all fantasy football formats.
  • McCarthy: Full Steam Ahead for TNF Nov 8, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Giants quarterback J.J.
  • John Harbaugh says Cam Skattebo (hamstring) should be "full go" Thursday night vs the Washington Commanders.
  • With Skattebo also drawing defensive attention on the ground, the Commanders' secondary will be hard-pressed to bracket Nabers, setting him up for a monster volume night.
  • However, Harbaugh noted that Skattebo was close to suiting up in Week 9 and is expected to be a "full go" for Thursday night's matchup against Washington.

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