{
  "id": 15458345,
  "title": "Cam Skattebo benched by Giants for first quarter due to ongoing fumbling issues",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/cam-skattebo-benched-by-giants-for-first-quarter-due-to-ongoing",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-18T17:40:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/breaking-news/article/cam-skattebo-benched-by-giants-for-first-quarter-due-to-ongoing-fumbling-issues-174048522.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The New York Giants benching Cam Skattebo for the first quarter of a game against the New Orleans Saints was due to the running back's ongoing fumbling issues. Rumors had circulated that Najee Harris would take over as the team's starter because of Skattebo's struggles. However, it was not just Harris who was given a chance over Skattebo. During the first quarter, Skattebo did not record a single rushing attempt, while five other Giants players - Najee Harris, Tyrone Tracy, Devin Singletary, Jameis Winston, and Darnell Mooney - were credited with an attempt. In total, the Giants had seven rushing attempts from five different players in the first quarter, while Skattebo had none. The Giants have had a total of seven rushes from five different players in the game. Skattebo had four fumbles in five games before this match, with his most recent fumble occurring in overtime against the Washington Commanders. The turnover had put the Commanders in a position to win the game, but they were unsuccessful as the Giants benefited from the overtime ending without a field-goal attempt. This story will be updated.",
  "summary": "Cam Skattebo has four fumbles in five games this season.",
  "key_points": [
    "Giants bench Cam Skattebo for first quarter due to fumbling issues.",
    "Five different players recorded rushing attempts in first quarter.",
    "Skattebo had four fumbles in five games prior to this match."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "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."
}