Cam Skattebo On Cheat Day Ritual: 'It is Unhealthy'

[ad_1] Cam Skattebo is shortly changing into a fan favourite for the New York Giants along with his bodily operating type and the way he performs the sport with a reckless abandon.

Within the workforce's final recreation in opposition to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs, he completed with 121 yards and was the one participant who had a standout efficiency.

To be that kind of athlete, it's important to handle your physique. One of many largest areas an NFL participant does that is by following a strict diet plan.

Cam Skattebo #44 of the New York Giants warms up earlier than going through the Kansas Metropolis Chiefsat MetLife Stadium on September 21, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Cam Skattebo #44 of the New York Giants warms up earlier than going through the Kansas Metropolis Chiefsat MetLife Stadium on September 21, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Sarah Stier/Getty Pictures Whereas Skattebo does that for a lot of the time, that does not imply he's excellent and he enjoys a cheat day each every so often.

When requested about his cheat day, Skattebo stated that he does not have an actual meal on these days, and stated that it's unhealthy.

"Oh it is unhealthy," Skattebo stated at a Fanatics occasion. "I am going to say, in all probability three quarters of a pound of sweet. This can be a unhealthy cheat day. Lots of sweet. Lots of chips and a few soda. I do not actually eat actual meals. I simply hop on the sport and snack. Simply in the future each couple of weeks."

Whereas his coaches and workforce nutritionists might not love listening to that, it's simply one other instance of Skattebo connecting with followers. All people loves a great cheat day.

Among the finest athletes to play in sports activities over the previous few many years have had some loopy meals habits. Guys like Dwight Howard, Derrick Rose and D.Ok. Metcalf are all sensational athletes who have not been scared to confess how a lot they love sweet.

There hasn't been a ton for Giants followers to cheer for within the first three weeks.

The one saving grace has been Skattebo, as followers get on the sting of their seats each time he touches the ball.

Skattebo might be counted upon extra as his operating again mate Tyrone Tracy Jr. is out with an damage. He has a good larger position on Sunday, as fellow rookie Jackson Dart might be getting his first profession begin in opposition to the Los Angeles Chargers. With a quarterback making his first begin in opposition to a protection like that, a powerful efficiency by Skattebo would go a protracted methods in serving to Dart.

If Skattebo can proceed to place up massive numbers and win the hearts of followers throughout the NFL, then there might probably even be some off discipline alternatives with some sweet corporations.