Cam Skattebo stats vs. Eagles: Giants rookie RB finds end zone three times in blowout win

The rookie running back was the star of the game for New York.

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The upset the in impressive fashion, as they blew out their rivals 34-17.

While the entire team played well, rookie Cam Skattebo was the shining star for the Giants, as the running back had the best performance of his young career. It was even better for Giants fans that it came when former Giants running back Saquon Barkley was in town while he's been struggling.

Skattebo has assumed the starting running back role in recent weeks after Tyrone Tracy went down with an injury. While Tracy is now healthy, Skattebo didn't appear to lose any playing time on Thursday night.

Here's a look at Skattebo's big night in Week 6.

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Cam Skattebo stats vs. Eagles

  • Carries: 19
  • Rushing yards: 98
  • Yards per carry: 5.2
  • Touchdowns: 3
  • Catches: 2
  • Receiving yards: 12

Skattebo has taken over as the Giants' lead back, which is evidenced by his statline against the Eagles. The rookie had three touchdowns in his first game against Philadelphia, outscoring the Eagles by himself on Thursday night.

The 98 rushing yards are the most in Skattebo's young career thus car, which is only six-games old. He also ties the record for most rushing touchdowns by a rookie running back.

Cam Skattebo highlights vs. Eagles

Skattebo's huge night for the Giants included three rushing touchdowns, all from the goal line. His first was from about five yards out to give the Giants a 20-17 lead as the first half came to a close.

Skattebo then extended the lead with a powerful run at the one-yard line in a play that was initially called short but was overturned on review.

Finally, Skattebo's third touchdown of the night blew the game open as it meant New York had a 17-point lead on Philadelphia.

His night also included several physical runs that showed off his strength and running ability.

Skattebo is putting together a reputation for being hard to tackle, and that was clear on Thursday night against the Eagles.

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