Giants RB Cam Skattebo's Move Draws Comment From NFL

The 24-year-old running back also made an impact as a ball carrier, leading the team in rushing. He finished with a career-high 124 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries against Houston.

Skattebo scored on a 16-yard run in the fourth quarter to give New York a 21-14 lead. Houston later tied the game to force overtime.

In overtime, Skattebo broke free for a 42-yard run that moved the Giants into scoring position. Fellow running back Devin Singletary followed with a 30-yard touchdown run to seal the victory.

Skattebo, though, was involved in a contentious moment earlier in the game. Officials called him for unnecessary roughness after he lowered his helmet into Texans safety M.J. Stewart on a seven-yard run. The penalty pushed the Giants back to their own 13-yard line.

Giants coach John Harbaugh criticized the penalty and defended Skattebo’s aggressive running style. He said the second-year running back needed to run low to protect himself and the ball.

Despite the penalty, the Giants secured the victory and improved their record to 4-2-1. It placed them atop the NFC East after seven games.

New York will have a bye in Week 8 before visiting the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Nov. 8. Kickoff from Lincoln Financial Field is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. ET on FOX.