Skattebo’s 124-Yard Breakout Overshadowed by Helmet-Contact Penalty Controversy

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Cam Skattebo delivered the most complete performance of his young career Sunday, rushing for a career-high 124 yards on 17 carries to power the New York Giants to a 27-21 overtime victory over the Houston Texans. Yet the second-year running back’s breakout game was immediately complicated by a first-quarter penalty that has reignited debate over the NFL’s helmet-contact rule and how it applies to offensive players.

Skattebo’s Career Day Fuels Giants’ Overtime Win

After a humbling week in which he played just six snaps against the New Orleans Saints — a benching Skattebo viewed as punishment for earlier fumbles — the Arizona State product responded with authority. His 124 rushing yards marked the first 100-yard game of his NFL career and came on a healthy 7.3 yards-per-carry average. The performance not only sparked the Giants’ offense but also ...