Cam Skattebo calls Giants fans out, explains getting sick during loss to Commanders

Second-year New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo certainly had an eventful evening during the 24-21 loss to the Washington Commanders that dropped the Giants to 5-3-1 on Thursday.

Before the contest kicked off, multiple thunderstorms and windy conditions created an uncomfortable atmosphere for ticket holders. Thus, it became clear around 8:20 p.m. ET that some elected to spend the chilly New Jersey night inside rather than at MetLife Stadium. 

Following the game, Skattebo sent a message to members of the Giants' fan base. 

Cam Skattebo wants MetLife Stadium "a little bit louder" in future games

"Everyone expected a thunderstorm and a dumping-rain game, so probably missing a couple people out there [because of that]," Skattebo said about the atmosphere inside the stadium, per Darryl Slater of NJ Advance Media. "But it turned out good, man. A lot of people on third down, making noise. I think this stadium could be a little bit louder when the defense is on the field at times in more critical moments. But at the end of the day, we’ve got to execute." 

The Giants had multiple opportunities to "execute" and put the Commanders away in front of those who stayed in East Rutherford past 11:00 p.m. local time. However, the New York offense failed to pick up what would have been a pivotal first down on two late drives, and the Giants' defense then surrendered a 32-yard touchdown pass with under a minute left on the clock.

Cam Skattebo may want to rethink his pregame meals

Early in the game's second quarter, the Amazon Prime Video broadcast shared that Skattebo "threw up at his feet onto the turf" while on the sideline. After the loss, he blamed his pregame meal for that incident. 

"I had a pretzel-wrapped hot dog, didn’t sit right in my stomach, nothing crazy," he said. "Got rid of it and felt good after." 

Skattebo rushed for 78 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries against Washington. He also contributed three receptions for 44 yards. Such stats suggest the pretzel-wrapped hot dog didn't negatively impact his performance, but he nevertheless should probably eat a bit differently before the Giants host the Jacksonville Jaguars on Nov. 22.