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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.

At this point, Devin Singletary should be considered the tentative starter for the Giants’ Week 9 game against the Eagles. Singletary could handle a sizable workload, though he was buried on the depth chart as the No. 3 running back for a reason. Singletary warrants volume-based FLEX status if Skattebo cannot play this week.

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.

Skattebo appeared to have tweaked his hammy on a 42-yard run in overtime that had a chance to be the game-winning run for the Giants. Despite the scare, Skattebo said he expects to be okay, especially with the Giants set to enter their Week 8 bye. His status will be one to monitor when the Giants resume practicing ahead of Week 9’s game against the Eagles, but for now, it doesn’t sound like there’s too much to be worried about here. Skattebo rushed 17 times for 124 yards and a touchdown last week after failing to see a touch in Week 6 following his costly Week 5 fumble against the Commanders.

Skattebo looked rejuvenated after his benching, bulldozing a few Houston tacklers on his touchdown run that ended with a backflip. He did pull up late on a 42-yarder that could have sealed the game, and he seemed to be gesturing towards his hamstring on the sideline. We don’t have a full update on that as the Giants quickly closed out the game thereafter, but Skattebo will get a bye week to heal up as we try to figure out how this Giants backfield will sort itself out. Skattebo’s fantasy value looks to have bounced back to some real extent today.

Skattebo was benched for his fumbling issues last week. He did not touch the ball once, while Najee Harris, Tyrone Tracy, and Devin Singletary all got a few opportunities. The team then cut Harris a few days after Sunday’s loss. After a week in the doghouse, Skattebo appears to be back as the team’s top runner, though we still expect a committee approach from John Harbaugh. Rapoport even said that it’s unclear who will draw the start, so we aren’t sold on Skattebo as a safe fantasy option this week. At best, he’s a high-risk RB3.