{
  "id": 13307071,
  "title": "Cam Skattebo on Giants’ gameplan in rain: ‘Just give me the ball, we’ll be fine’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/cam-skattebo-on-giants-gameplan-in-rain-just-give-me-the-ball-well-be",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T02:34:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cam-skattebo-giants-gameplan-rain-023400330.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As weather forecasts predict heavy rain and thunderstorms on Sunday, Giants offensive strategy for their game against the Commanders in Landover, Md., may redefine John Harbaugh's commitment to the ground game. Left tackle Andrew Thomas laughed when discussing the rain, stating, \"We can’t avoid the rain, huh?\" The Giants led the NFL in rushing attempts during Week 4, making 119 runs, and Cam Skattebo sees the run game as the key to navigating the challenging conditions. With heavy rain expected, the Giants' passing game will face significant challenges, as Jameis Winston has a low 29.2% success rate against the blitz, the lowest among qualified passers. To combat this, the Giants will focus on running the ball effectively and finding explosive plays on the ground, as coordinator Matt Nagy assured, \"Just give me the ball, we'll be fine.\"",
  "summary": "NEW YORK — The Giants run the ball a lot already, but Sunday’s offensive strategy at Washington might redefine John Harbaugh’s commitment to the ground game. Weather forecasts are calling for heavy rain and maybe thunderstorms during the Giants’ Week 5 NFC East clash against the Commanders at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md. “We can’t avoid the rain, huh?” left tackle Andrew Thomas said ...",
  "key_points": [
    "Giants plan to prioritize running game in rain-soaked game.",
    "Cam Skattebo emphasizes importance of effective rushing attempts.",
    "Coordinator Matt Nagy states, \"Just give me the ball, we'll be fine.\""
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Giants' likely reliance on their run game in rainy conditions underscores their flexibility and willingness to adapt their strategy to suit the weather, potentially gaining an edge.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}