Cam Skattebo Scores 2 Touchdowns, Unleashes Backflips at MetLife

Q: How did a pregame pretzel dog and a recent hamstring tear fail to stop Cam Skattebo's two-touchdown breakout?

Cam Skattebo’s two-touchdown breakout happened because the stomach issue was brief and the hamstring injury did not significantly limit his workload once he was cleared to play. After vomiting on the sideline, Skattebo said the cause was a pretzel-wrapped hot dog he ate before the game that “didn’t sit right.” Team medical staff checked him, he recovered quickly, and he later said, “Got rid of it, felt good after.” There was no sign the episode lingered: he returned smiling, stayed involved, and remained one of the Giants’ most active players in the rain. The more significant question was his hamstring. Skattebo had been coming off a tear suffered in Week 7 that forced him to miss the previous game, so he entered the night as a question mark. But once back, he ran with his usual physical style and handled a full, productive role. He finished with 18 carries for 78 yards and two rushing touchdowns, while adding 44 receiving yards, showing he could still cut, absorb contact, and accelerate well enough to be effective. His performance also reflected the style that defined the night. Skattebo set the tone with his “Iron Man” entrance, powered through wet conditions, and celebrated both scores with end-zone backflips. In practical terms, the food-related setback passed quickly, and the hamstring held up well enough for him to deliver one of his best all-around games of the season, even in a 24-21 Giants loss to Washington.

3 articles · Updated · New York Post · Nov 13

Two touchdowns from Cam Skattebo powered the night at MetLife, where he celebrated each score with his trademark end-zone backflips.
Skattebo set the tone early on a rain-soaked Whiteout night, arriving in an Iron Man mask and playing through visible strain after vomiting on the sideline.
MetLife became the stage for his rugged, high-energy performance, with the Giants back showcasing the hard-charging style highlighted as his calling card.