Skattebo scoffs at first-place Giants’ underdog tag: ‘It’s dumb’

New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo dismissed talk regarding the team sitting in first place after beating the Arizona Cardinals 36-24 on Sunday at MetLife Stadium. Skattebo also criticized the decision by sportsbooks to make the Giants 2.5-point home underdogs against Arizona, noting the team felt disrespected despite improving to 3-1 overall and 3-0 at home.

The Giants overcame an early 14-3 deficit behind quarterback Jameis Winston, who threw three touchdown passes, before cornerback Deonte Banks sealed the win with a 98-yard interception return touchdown. The victory put New York atop the NFC East alone for the first time since November 2015, although Skattebo and coach John Harbaugh emphasized that plenty of regular-season games remain.