Skattebo had zero carries in last week's loss to the Saints but is expected to return as the Giants' lead running back.
Cam Skattebo is expected to be back in the driver's seat for the Giants this Sunday against the Texans, according to sources cited by NFL Network. It's a notable turnaround after he was given zero carries in last week's loss to the Saints.
The benching came after Skattebo felt something in his hamstring on his final run in overtime. The Giants' Week 8 bye apparently gave him enough time to recover, which is good news for a backfield that clearly missed him.
No further details on the severity of the hamstring issue or how the coaching staff plans to manage his workload have been reported. For now, the expectation is simple: Skattebo returns to his familiar role as the lead back when the Giants take the field against Houston.