Giants Rookie Assigns Blame After Heartbreaking Loss to Saints

[ad_1] The New York Giants fell 26-14 to the New Orleans Saints in Week 5, giving the Saints their first win of the season, and one outstanding teen is stepping up and taking blame for his function within the crew’s letdown.

Rookie operating again Cam Skattebo, the No. 105 total choose of the 2025 NFL draft, took to social media within the aftermath of the Giants' highway loss.

Skattebo, one among two rookies the Giants are leaning on offensively, noticed his inefficiency catch as much as him.

The 23-year-old RB was one among three Giants gamers who misplaced a fumble in the course of the contest. It was however one side of the Giants’ loss, however Skattebo’s method speaks to his stage of maturity.

Extra NFL: Raiders’ Brock Bowers Gives Ominous Damage Replace on Himself

Loading twitter content material...

Skattebo tallied 59 yards on 15 carries, including one other 45 yards on six receptions. He didn't cross the aim line, making his gaffe stand out that rather more.

“Sorry giants followers!!!” Skattebo posted on X shortly after the sport. “I’ll be higher for yall!!!! Love!!!”

Skattebo has now rushed for 240 yards and two touchdowns on 63 carries together with a18 catches for 143 yards out of the backfield.

At one level throughout Sunday's contest, Skattebo was noticed on the Giants’ bench requesting a brand new pair of gloves, which drew consideration amid New York’s giveaway points.

<img id="10831559" alt="New York Giants, Cam Skattebo" caption="NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 5: Cam Skattebo #44 of the New York Giants runs the ball during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome on October 5, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Logan Bowles/Getty Images)" credit="" sourcealt="" sources="[]" fetchpriority="auto" loading="lazy" width="3315" height="1865" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" style="color:transparent;aspect-ratio:inherit;object-fit:cover" src="https://assets.newsweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/GettyImages-2239432004-e1759708932742.jpg?w=1600&quality=75&webp=1 1x" bad-src="https://assets.newsweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/GettyImages-2239432004-e1759708932742.jpg?w=1600&quality=75&webp=1"/> Extra NFL: Buccaneers Ship Vital Baker Mayfield Information Earlier than Seahawks Recreation

Skattebo drew consideration in the course of the recreation for constructive causes too.

He has already earned a repute for his decleating blocks, and he cleared Saints defensive finish Carl Granderson on a block in Week 5. Fellow Giants rookie, quarterback Jaxson Dart, accomplished 65% of his passes for 202 yards, two TDs, and two interceptions.

He was additionally sacked 4 instances, whereas the Giants allowed the Saints to attain 10 unanswered factors within the second half, and surrendered 23 straight factors after main 14-3.