EAST RUTHERFORD — Former Arizona State running back and current New York Giants rookie Cam Skattebo continues to make his mark in the NFL, receiving praise Friday on “The Pat McAfee Show.”
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New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) scores a touchdown in the second quarter during a Thursday Night Football game between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on Oct. 9, 2025. © Julian Leshay Guadalupe/NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Skattebo helped lead the Giants to a 31-24 upset of the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday night, with 142 yards and three touchdowns. The former Sun Devil has been adjusting well to the league, carrying the ball 82 times for 338 yards and five touchdowns, averaging 4.1 yards per carry.
Thursday’s performance wasn’t forgotten, as ESPN senior NFL insider Adam Schefter appeared on “The Pat McAfee Show” to discuss the former Sun Devil’s game.
“Cam Skattebo runs like he’s a character out of the Flintstones,” Schefter said. “And, to me, you can start calling the ‘Bam Bam Cam Skattebo’ right now.”
New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) and New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) play around during warmups before a Thursday Night Football game between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on Oct. 9, 2025. © Julian Leshay Guadalupe/NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Schefter then referred to Skattebo as the “human tush push” for his ability to break tackles and run through defenders, referring to the Eagles’ signature play. He also acknowledged the bond the rookie running back is building with fellow rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart, which began to take shape when Dart was named the Giants’ starting quarterback in September.
As Skattebo continues to be a key in the Giants’ offense with standout performances, the former Sun Devil is quickly emerging as one of the NFL’s most talked-about rookies.
Jan 1, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils running back Cam Skattebo (4) reacts after losing his helmet while being tackled by Texas Longhorns defensive back Michael Taaffe (16) during the second half of the Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
“Cam Skattebo runs like he’s a character out of The Flintstones..
You can start calling him BAM BAM CAM SKATTEBO” ~ @AdamSchefter
🗣🗣BAM BAM CAM #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/Bozx27IaTk
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) October 10, 2025
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