Cam Skattebo owned as much as his poor safety on Jaxson Dart’s killer fourth quarter interception in final Sunday’s 33-32 loss at Denver.
Singleton did seem to journey Dart along with his leg because the Giants quarterback tried to step by way of to make his throw. However Skattebo took accountability for creating the log jam that contributed to the turnover.
“He got lower than me and he hit me harder. That’s really it,” Skattebo mentioned. “I gotta be better in that moment for my quarterback. But he just got the better end of it that time.”
Skattebo’s loveliest high quality is that there is no such thing as a query he’ll stick his nostril proper again into contact the following time. He even seeks it out when it’s not vital.
He reminded everybody of that on his 13-yard landing catch on a display screen go within the second quarter. He scored however nonetheless lowered his head into Broncos nook Riley Moss ultimately zone.
Why?
“It looked like he was gonna hit me,” Skattebo mentioned.
So hit him first?
“Yep,” he mentioned.
Skattebo, 23, is having an eventful rookie season, to place it mildly. He was simply fined $15,000 by the NFL for violating the concussion protocol on the sideline in Week 6.
“I don’t really got any comments,” Skattebo mentioned. “I’m just glad Jaxson’s healthy. They took action, and it’s over with.”
The Giants will want Skattebo to proceed taking part in along with his screw-loose edge in Sunday’s rematch with the Eagles.
He racked up 110 yards from scrimmage and three touchdowns of their 34-17 win over Philly at MetLife Stadium in Week 6 and helped the Giants end the sport with some bodily runs late.
“We played a physical game,” Skattebo mentioned, “so we’re anticipating them to be a bit of bit extra bodily than they had been final time and are available at us with some warmth. So I’m excited to play them once more.
“It’s Giants versus Eagles,” he added. “We’ll see what happens.”
A.J. BROWN OUT FOR EAGLES
Eagles star receiver A.J. Brown (hamstring) was dominated out for Sunday’s sport. That’s a giant blow to Philly’s offense because the Eagles (5-2) search a second straight win coming into their bye.
Philly can have three key gamers who missed all or most of their Week 6 loss to the Giants again on the sector: star defensive sort out Jalen Carter, beginning left guard Landon Dickerson and prime nook Quinyon Mitchell.
However the Eagles additionally can be lacking beginning middle Cam Jurgens, nook Adoree Jackson (concussion) and edge Azeez Ojulari (hamstring). Veteran edge Brandon Graham (not harm associated), who simply got here out of retirement, additionally is just not taking part in as he acclimates. And extensive receiver Darius Cooper (shoulder) is questionable.
The Giants, in the meantime, are banged up on protection.
Beginning nook Paulson Adebo (knee) and defensive lineman Chauncey Golston (neck) are out. Beginning security Jevon Holland (knee) is uncertain. And edge Brian Burns (hip) and lineman D.J. Davidson (ankle) are questionable. So is kicker Graham Gano (groin).
