Cam Skattebo (hamstring) misses another practice

He should be good to go and handle low-end RB2 duties against the Commanders. Seemingly always at his best after a week off — which makes sense due to how physical he plays — don’t be surprised if Skattebo puts up some major fantasy points on Thursday night.

Head coach John Harbaugh said earlier Monday that Skattebo would be “full go” for Thursday night’s game against the Commanders. It’s good news for a New York football team that struggled mightily to run the football consistently with veteran journeyman Devin Singletary spearheading the backfield against the Eagles in Week 9. Skattebo appears likely to reclaim lead back duties moving forward.

Harbaugh said Skattebo was “very close” to playing in Week 9 against the Eagles, but they opted to sideline him, focusing on the second game they would play four days later. With the Giants set to face the Commanders on Thursday, Skattebo should be well rested and ready to play in his first game since Week 7, when he first suffered his injury. Skattebo totaled 71 scoreless yards on 15 touches in Week 5 against the Commanders and will be in the RB2 mix upon returning this week.

Charted by Pro Football Focus as playing 62-of-67 snaps with Cam Skattebo (hamstring) on the shelf, Singletary was an every-down player, but a predictably ineffective one. In fact, his performance was just the third time this decade a player generated fewer than 40 yards from scrimmage on 20-plus touches. The 29-year-old lost what little remained of his explosiveness several years ago, and should never end up in a position where he is “forced” to be an every-down back. With Skattebo supposedly “pushing to play” this afternoon, hopefully he will be ready for Thursday evening’s short-week date with the Commanders. If not, Singletary will be a low-upside FLEX who might cede more snaps and touches to rookie UDFA Greg Desrosiers.

With Skattebo down, the G-Men have been forced into a Devin Singletary start. Someone named “Gregory Desrosiers” appears to be the RB2. Expect a pass-focused game plan vs. Philly’s crumbling defense. Also inactive for the Giants are CB Colton Hood, CB Nikko Reed, OL Josh Sills, OL Marcus Mbow, TE Thomas Fidone II and DL C.J. Okoye.

Skattebo was listed as doubtful for Week 9 after getting in a single limited practice this week. Players rarely suit up after getting the doubtful tag, but it’s not out of the question. Even if he is ruled out with inactives, the fact that Skattebo is pushing to play means he should be good to go for Week 10. Devin Singletary will handle the bulk of the backfield touches if he can’t go this week.

She added that the Giants have resolved to move on from the trade talks ahead of their Week 9 date with the Eagles. Things change quickly in the NFL and this report doesn’t guarantee that Taylor won’t be a Giant. On the other hand, Anderson’s reporting doesn’t leave much room error. With the Colts’ asking price reportedly being through the roof, the Giants are content with Cam Skattebo as their top back. Devin Singletary is expected to start this week with Skattebo banged up.

Giants coach John Harbaugh told reporters earlier this week that Skattebo is day-to-day. Unfortunately, Skattebo only got in one limited session on Friday. Fantasy managers should expect Devin Singletary to get the start this week. He can be treated as a volume-based FLEX.

ESPN’s Jordan Raanan reports that Skattebo once again worked with trainers off to the side at today’s practice. He will be listed as a non-participant. With Tyrone Tracy (hamstring) on injured reserve, Devin Singletary is tentatively in line to start in Week 9 against the Eagles. He would likely be an RB3/FLEX if Skattebo cannot play.

The Giants won’t release their first injury report for the week until Wednesday, but in the team’s first practice after its bye week, Skattebo was seen working off to the side with trainers. Skattebo injured his hamstring late on a 42-yard run in overtime in Week 7’s win over the Texans, but said he expected to be okay after the bye. While that may still be the case, fantasy managers will want to check his practice status throughout the week to see if he’s at risk of missing Week 9’s game against the Eagles.