Giants expected to give Najee Harris a bigger backfield role
Cam Skattebo is expected to remain involved, but four fumbles have prompted a rethink of how the Giants divide playing time, ESPN reported.
Najee Harris is expected to get more work in the Giants’ backfield against the Saints in Week 6, according to ESPN.com’s Jordan Raanan. The anticipated adjustment follows ball-security problems for Cam Skattebo, who has been the team’s leading running back through the opening five weeks.
Raanan reported that Skattebo is still expected to figure in the Giants’ plans, though his fumbles have prompted the team to reconsider the division of playing time. He has fumbled four times this season, with one coming in overtime in the tie against the Commanders.
Skattebo has gained 294 yards on 81 carries and scored a touchdown this season. Harris has rushed for 97 yards on 27 attempts.
