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Cam Skattebo faces controversy after penalty against Texans

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 7:22 PM

Last updated Oct 25, 2026

Cam Skattebo faces controversy after penalty against Texans

Summary

During the New York Giants' game against the Houston Texans on October 25, 2026, running back Cam Skattebo was penalized for unnecessary roughness early in the second drive. Skattebo, who recently returned to the starting lineup following a benching due to a fumble, gained seven yards before the controversial call. The penalty drew criticism from Skattebo, Giants head coach John Harbaugh, and former NFL player Jacob Hester, all expressing discontent over the ruling. The Giants and Texans were tied at 14 late in the third quarter with Skattebo recording 38 rushing yards on 11 carries.

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•Cam Skattebo penalized for unnecessary roughness against Houston Texans.
•Giants and Texans tied at 14 late in the third quarter.
•Skattebo gained 38 yards on 11 carries in the game.
•Jacob Hester criticized the call on social media.
•Skattebo's discipline may result in a fine for the penalty.

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7:22 PMYahoo Sports — ‘That ain’t it’: Former NFL running back reacts to ‘wild’ call against Cam Skattebo

What they're saying

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Cam Skattebo is having a rough couple of weeks on the field. A critical fumble two weeks ago led to being benched last week, and today, Skattebo’s return to the starting lineup was dimmed by a controversial penalty early on. On the New York Giants’ second drive of the game against the Houston Texans, Skattebo…
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