Giants’ Cam Skattebo hit with penalty after crushing Texans defender on routine run
Giants running back Cam Skattebo was penalised for unnecessary roughness after lowering his helmet and colliding with Texans safety M.J. Stewart on a first-quarter run. The call drew confusion in the article, which says it was unclear what Skattebo could have done differently during the play.
The incident came during a close Week 7 game, with the teams level at 14-14 at half-time. Skattebo had no carries in the Giants’ previous game against the Saints, though coach John Harbaugh said that was not planned; the article also notes that Skattebo’s fumbles had been a concern.
In short
- Skattebo was penalised for lowering his helmet into a Texans defender.
- The Giants and Texans were tied 14-14 at half-time.
- Skattebo had no carries in the previous week’s game.