Giants implement 21 personnel with Cam Skattebo and Patrick Ricard
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

The New York Giants utilized a 21 personnel formation in their recent matchup against the Minnesota Vikings, where fullback Patrick Ricard played a key role in establishing the run game for starting running back Cam Skattebo. Offensive coordinator Matt Nagy emphasized maximizing Ricard's blocking abilities to support Skattebo, particularly in short-yardage and red-zone situations. The Giants ran 21 personnel 18 percent of the time and featured a fullback on nearly a third of their offensive snaps. Ricard's past performance with the Ravens underlines his potential impact in the Giants' offense. The Giants look to cultivate their running game to protect quarterback Jaxson Dart as the season progresses.
- •Giants lost 13-10 to the Vikings on August 19.
- •Patrick Ricard started at fullback, playing a crucial run-blocking role.
- •The team ran 21 personnel 18% of the time against Minnesota.
- •Ricard aims to replicate his run-blocking success from prior seasons.
- •Using Ricard effectively could help alleviate pressure on quarterback Jaxson Dart.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Giants' Cam Skattebo, Patrick Ricard will pack a punch in 21 personnel
"New York Giants fullback Patrick Ricard has a repertoire offensive coordinator Matt Nagy must optimize to compliment running back Cam Skattebo.
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