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“Trying to change the culture”: Russell Wilson defends John Harbaugh’s decision to bench Cam Skattebo in Week 6 after Giants lose to the Saints

Former NFL quarterback Russell Wilson came forward to defend John Harbaugh after what happened during Sunday's 34-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints.

By Priyam Hazarika · Sportskeeda

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 2:18 AM

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Russell Wilson defended John Harbaugh for benching running back Cam Skattebo during a Week 6 loss.
Cam Skattebo received zero carries in the 34-27 loss against the New Orleans Saints.
The benching followed Skattebo's costly fumble during a 27-27 tie with the Commanders in Week 5.

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Former NFL quarterback Russell Wilson defended John Harbaugh's decision to bench running back Cam Skattebo following a Week 6 defeat against the New Orleans Saints. Skattebo was benched without a single carry during the 34-27 loss after experiencing ball security issues earlier in the campaign.

The decision to sit Skattebo followed a costly fumble during a 27-27 tie against the Washington Commanders in Week 5. Wilson characterized Harbaugh's move as an effort to change the team culture regarding accountability and turnovers.

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