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John Harbaugh defends Cam Skattebo on Winston play
Giants coach John Harbaugh says Cam Skattebo wasn't supposed to push Jameis Winston during a crucial sneak play.
In brief
Giants coach John Harbaugh says Cam Skattebo wasn't supposed to push Jameis Winston during a crucial sneak play. Giants coach John Harbaugh clarified Cam Skattebo wasn't meant to push Jameis Winston on a quarterback sneak that led to Giants' loss. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Play clarification
Giants coach John Harbaugh defended running back Cam Skattebo who stayed in his stance on a crucial Jameis Winston quarterback sneak.
“We had a certain check involved in it, so he wasn’t supposed to be up there pushing . We didn’t call the same [QB sneak] that we’ve been calling”
Play context
The play occurred during Thursday night’s loss to the Washington Commanders when Giants had a 21-17 lead late in the fourth quarter.
Play consequence
Giants lost 24-21 after getting stuffed on the quarterback sneak that prevented them from holding their lead.
The bottom line
Giants coach John Harbaugh clarified Cam Skattebo wasn't meant to push Jameis Winston on a quarterback sneak that led to Giants' loss.
