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Giants Coach Breaks Silence on Cam Skattebo’s Demotion; Confirms Plans for J.J. McCarthy

When Cam Skattebo opened the 2026 season with 81 rushing yards on 18 carries and a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys, he probably didn’t expect to lose his starting role just a few weeks later. Yet that’s exactly what happened…

By Keshav Pareek · Essentially Sports

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 6:15 PM

Key Things to Know

Matt Nagy addressed Cam Skattebo's Week 6 demotion while confirming J.J. McCarthy will start at quarterback against Houston.
Skattebo did not record a carry against the Saints following four earlier fumbles, including a critical overtime turnover in Week 5.
McCarthy will make his first start for the Giants after throwing for 243 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in relief.

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New York Giants offensive coordinator Matt Nagy praised running back Cam Skattebo's professional response to his Week 6 benching following ball-security issues. Skattebo did not record a carry in the 34-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints after committing four fumbles earlier in the season, but he is reportedly out of the doghouse ahead of Week 7 against the Houston Texans.

Nagy also confirmed that quarterback J.J. McCarthy will make his first official start for the Giants against the Texans. McCarthy replaces Jameis Winston under center after recently completing 11 of 21 passes for 243 yards, one touchdown, and one interception against New Orleans.

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Giants Coach Breaks Silence on Cam Skattebo’s Demotion; Confirms Plans for J.J. McCarthy

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