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The New York Giants have dramatically reversed the sentiment surrounding the franchise in recent weeks, thanks to the bold decision to install rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart as the starter. Alongside fellow rookie running back Cam Skattebo, Dart has reinvigorated the team’s energy and fanbase alike.
Following Skattebo’s explosive three-touchdown outing last Thursday against the formidable Philadelphia Eagles defense, the young backfield star fielded questions about opposing teams’ evolving game plans targeting him.
“I think it’s started,” Skattebo said. “You can plan for it — there’s other people on the team, you know. I mean, you can run the ball, you can pass the ball; other teams can do it, too. You know, if people want to bring nine in the box, then someone’s gotta step up. That’s really about it. So, they game plan just like we game plan. If people start game planning for me, then there’s going to be other ways to get the ball to other people.”
The Giants’ passing attack, severely hampered by injuries to the wide receiver corps, finally broke through against the Eagles last week — a success largely attributable to the running game’s ability to dictate the tempo early and often.
Skattebo’s ferocious running style continues to wear down defenses, but his rising prominence is sure to prompt adjustments from opponents moving forward. As the Giants adapt to life without star wideout Malik Nabers for the remainder of the season, a robust ground attack will remain essential to unlocking opportunities in the aerial game.
New York aims to build on last week’s triumph when they visit the Denver Broncos on Sunday — a matchup against what is arguably the league’s stingiest defense encountered thus far this season.
With Dart under center and Skattebo pounding the rock, the Giants’ rookie-led resurgence could signal the start of something special in the NFC East.
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