Cam Skattebo has an opportunity to cement himself as the Giants’ lead back Thursday night when the division-rival Commanders visit MetLife Stadium.
After weeks of injuries and inconsistent production, not to mention an unsuccessful pursuit of Jonathan Taylor ahead of Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline, it appears Skattebo will get his chance to take control of the Big Blue backfield.
“I’ve been the lead back my whole life anywhere I’ve been,” Skattebo told The Post this week.
The second-year running back also said he believes he can become “one of the most dangerous backs in the league” as he grows more comfortable in the NFL.
The Giants have dealt with a ton of problems, with Tyrone Tracy Jr. on injured reserve and Devin Singletary coming off a miserable performance in which he managed just 31 yards on 21 carries against the Eagles.
Skattebo is set to return with some extra rest after sitting out Week 9 with a hamstring injury.
Giants head coach John Harbaugh expects him to be a full go Thursday and said Tuesday that the running back was “moving well” at practice.
Before the injury, Skattebo rushed for a career-high 124 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries against the Texans, offering a glimpse of what could come on Thursday with a big workload.
He also rushed for 59 yards on 13 carries against Washington earlier this season, showing he can get going against a solid run defense.
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With the Giants looking to establish their ground game and Skattebo positioned to handle the bulk of the carries, I like him to clear his rushing total and find the end zone.
The play: SGP + 330 (Cam Skattebo Over 49.5 rushing yards (-115, FanDuel Sportsbook) + Anytime Touchdown Scorer (+130)
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