Harbaugh Blasts NFL Over 15-Yard Skattebo Flag After 120-Yard Giants Win
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Updated · Fox News · Oct 27
Harbaugh Blasts NFL Over 15-Yard Skattebo Flag After 120-Yard Giants Win
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 27
Summary
John Harbaugh said the 15-yard unnecessary roughness penalty on Cam Skattebo in the Giants' overtime win over Houston was the right play to argue, backing his running back's anger on the sideline.
Harbaugh said officials appeared to think Skattebo led with the crown of his helmet, but argued a low pad level is unavoidable for a runner protecting both the ball and his body.
Cam Skattebo, who ran for more than 120 yards and a touchdown Sunday, said the NFL celebrates his punishing style in promotions but then penalizes or fines him for it.
The dispute centers on the league's broader crackdown on helmet-to-helmet contact, with Harbaugh insisting Skattebo was not using his helmet as a weapon and was running the way backs are taught.