For seven-plus games, Cam Skattebo made Giants fans fall in love with him.

Then his magical rookie season ended suddenly, with one brutal twist of his right ankle , in Sunday’s 38-20 loss at the Eagles.

This is a devastating blow to the Giants and to Skattebo, a fourth-round running back who captivated the NFL with his fearless, hard-charging style. He produced 617 total yards, seven touchdowns and plenty of hope for a beaten-down franchise.

Skattebo underwent surgery Sunday night in Philadelphia to repair his dislocated ankle. He will miss the rest of the season. But how long will Skattebo be sidelined? And how much could the injury impact the rest of his career?

“I don’t think this is a career-ending injury,” Dr. Kenneth Jung told NJ Advance Media on Monday.

Jung is a foot and

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