The running back scored two rushing touchdowns but fell ill on the sidelines, attributing it to a questionable snack choice.
Final: Washington Commanders 24, New York Giants 21.
I'm still trying to wrap my head around Cam Skattebo's explanation for vomiting on the sidelines during the Giants' loss to the Commanders. The running back said he ate a pretzel-wrapped hot dog before the game and that it didn't sit well with him, making him feel sick.
Cam Skattebo Blames Pretzel-Wrapped Hot Dog for Sideline Vomiting Incident
Skattebo scored two rushing touchdowns, including a 13-yard score in the third quarter, but it was his vomiting incident that left fans stunned. He gave the Giants a 7-3 lead with 2:35 left in the first half on a one-yard score.
By the Numbers: Washington Commanders at New York Giants
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Commanders | 0 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 24 |
| New York Giants | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
Top 5 by yards
| # | Player | Team | Yards | Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J.J. McCarthy | New York Giants | 327 | 293 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 34 rush yds, 0 TD |
| 2 | Jayden Daniels | Washington Commanders | 277 | 249 pass yds, 3 TD, 2 INT · 28 rush yds, 0 TD |
| 3 | Isaiah Likely | New York Giants | 127 | 127 rec yds, 1 TD |
| 4 | Cam Skattebo | New York Giants | 122 | 78 rush yds, 2 TD · 44 rec yds, 0 TD |
| 5 | Stefon Diggs | Washington Commanders | 83 | 83 rec yds, 1 TD |
Best on the night
- J.J. McCarthy (New York Giants): 293 pass yds, 1 TD, 1 INT · 34 rush yds, 0 TD
- Jayden Daniels (Washington Commanders): 249 pass yds, 3 TD, 2 INT · 28 rush yds, 0 TD
- Cam Skattebo (New York Giants): 78 rush yds, 2 TD · 44 rec yds, 0 TD
Rough night
- Jayden Daniels (Washington Commanders): 2 interception(s) thrown
- J.J. McCarthy (New York Giants): 1 interception(s) thrown
- Malik Nabers (New York Giants): 1 fumble(s) lost
Injuries and absences
- Malik Harrison (New York Giants) — Out: Harrison (groin) is inactive for Thursday's game against Washington, Dan Salomone of the Giants' official site reports.
- Nikko Reed (New York Giants) — Out: inactive
- Josh Sills (New York Giants) — Out: inactive
- CJ Okoye (New York Giants) — Out: inactive
- J.C. Davis (New York Giants) — Out: inactive
- Thomas Fidone II (New York Giants) — Out: inactive
- Paulson Adebo (New York Giants) — Out: inactive
- Athan Kaliakmanis (Washington Commanders) — Out: Kaliakmanis (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Giants but will serve as the team's emergency quarterback.
- Isaac Yiadom (Washington Commanders) — Out: inactive
- Tanoa Togiai (Washington Commanders) — Out: inactive
- Ricky Barber (Washington Commanders) — Out: inactive
- Lucas Patrick (Washington Commanders) — Out: Patrick (concussion) is out for Thursday's game against the Giants, Zach Selby of the Commanders' official site reports.
The Incident
According to People, Skattebo reportedly threw up at his feet before covering up 'the mess with a towel'. He said it was "nothing crazy" and that he "felt better" after vomiting. The incident occurred during the Giants' loss to the Commanders.
The Aftermath
Skattebo's performance on the field was impressive, rushing for 78 yards and two scores on 18 touches. It remains to be seen how this incident will affect his future performances, but it is clear that he has been able to bounce back from setbacks in the past. The Giants host the Jacksonville Jaguars next, and it will be interesting to see how Skattebo responds to this challenge.
Source: Google News
