{
  "id": 19983008,
  "title": "The Giants should get Cam Skattebo more catches in space",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/the-giants-should-get-cam-skattebo-more-catches-in-space",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-14T13:26:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/giants-cam-skattebo-more-catches-132641020.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On November 12, 2026, New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo returned to action and scored two touchdowns, this one being his longest reception of his career. The New York Giants have a runner capable of transforming an ordinary completion into a first down without the quarterback needing to wait for a downfield route. Skattebo had 18 carries for 78 yards in the 24-21 loss to Washington. He also caught three passes for 44 yards, with 34 of those yards coming from his longest reception. Skattebo missed the Philadelphia game due to a hamstring injury. The Giants should provide Skattebo with more opportunities to catch passes in open space. The Giants can position Skattebo in the flat on second-and-medium, allowing him to showcase the same route he would take on a handoff before he exploits the open area. The quarterback can easily read if the linebacker steps forward and turns his shoulders towards the run or if he follows the back. The Giants should keep Skattebo involved when the defense adjusts by using a screen, which can transform second-and-six into third-and-one. If the pass rush intensifies or the edge defender stays inside, the Giants should employ a screen as the alternative, with blockers out front rather than a late throw after the initial two reads are covered. The short pass shouldn't become a rule that removes the importance of a good handoff. The offense can adjust the outcome without altering personnel. The Giants can maintain the same tight end and receivers on the field, with Skattebo maintaining his normal depth, making both plays appear identical during the first two steps. The two shorter catches totaling 10 yards on Thursday are evidence of what Skattebo can achieve when he has space, not proof that he will consistently find it. The first test should be whether Skattebo can force a linebacker to respect the route on a standard second down. Once the defense has to do this, it becomes more challenging to crowd the box and play the rest of the offense in the same manner.",
  "summary": "Cam Skattebo got back on the field Thursday and gave the Giants two touchdowns. The touch I’d take into the […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Cam Skattebo scored two touchdowns in his return game.",
    "Giants should give Skattebo more pass-catching opportunities.",
    "Skattebo's longest reception was 34 yards."
  ],
  "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."
}