Giants fans already have fallen in love with Cam Skattebo. On Sunday, they finally will get to meet him in person.
The rookie running back who has lowered his shoulder into the hearts of the region and rammed his way into a featured role in the offense will make his MetLife Stadium debut on Sunday night against Kansas City. And in a prime-time game that won’t be short on star power — on or off the field — Skattebo has a chance to steal the spotlight again.
He’s already become something of an icon for his bruising ballcarrying and percussive pass protection, a one-time winner and two-time finalist for the “Angry Runs Scepter” that NFL Network awards weekly.
Last week in Dallas he did the unthinkable and overshadowed the anticipated debut of fellow rookie Jaxson Dart, taking a handoff on