‘Dude Is on Borrowed Time,’ ‘Weirdest Play’ — NFL Fans Have Mixed Reactions to Cam Skattebo’s Decision in Crucial Moment During Loss to Commanders
NFL Fans Debate Cam Skattebo’s Role in Giants’ Crucial Play Skattebo finished the Giants’ 24-21 loss on Thursday with 122 scrimmage yards and two touchdowns.
Key points
- The New York Giants had a chance to protect their lead against the Washington Commanders, but one short-yardage play left fans wondering what went wrong.
- “It sucks, and I think part of it is I put myself in a situation last time we played these guys that kind of killed the trust in coach maybe a little bit, me giving up the ball last time,” Skattebo said.
- Not saying it’s smart, but it’s unlikely Skattebo decided not to push on his own.” PREDICT THE NFL SEASON: PFN’s Free NFL Playoff Predictor New York podcaster Steve Keane offered another possible explanation, asking whether Skattebo was positioned as protection against a fumble.
There’s no way Skattebo waits that long if the play is to push Jameis.” Former NFL defensive end Matt Finkes supported that view, suggesting Skattebo’s pause could have been designed to hold a defender in place.
BE THE GM OF YOUR FAVORITE TEAM: PFN’s Free NFL Mock Draft Simulator Skattebo said the turnover may have affected the coaching staff’s trust in him during important moments.
Additional details
- Every game, all I hear is “Picard the 300 pound fullback “ wouldn’t that be the time to utilize him?” Meanwhile, content creator Chris argued that Skattebo would not have waited that long without a specific instruction from the coaching staff.
- Fans have been debating that question, and their reactions show just how divided they are over Skattebo’s role.
- Fantasy football creator OTL asked, “Are we about to get another Skattebo soft benching from Harbs next week?” One more fan had little patience for the delay, writing, “Impossible to justify staying in the stance that long.” However, not everyone believed Skattebo had ignored his assignment.
- Cam Skattebo was right there as Jameis Winston attempted a quarterback sneak, yet the running back barely moved after the snap.
- If you’re going to run the Tush Push, you have to … you know … push.” Former Giants and Jets offensive tackle John “Jumbo” Elliott also questioned what happened, posting, “Did he fall asleep??
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