# John Harbaugh: Cam Skattebo's zero touches not by design

> Giants coach John Harbaugh says Cam Skattebo's zero touches in Week 6 game wasn't intentional.
- Title: John Harbaugh: Cam Skattebo's zero touches not by design
- Summary: Giants coach John Harbaugh says Cam Skattebo's zero touches in Week 6 game wasn't intentional. Giants coach John Harbaugh claims Cam Skattebo's lack of…
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/john-harbaugh-claims-no-touches-for-cam-skattebo-was-not-by-design
- Published: 2026-10-18T21:34:06.37+00:00
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- Topics: cam skattebo, john harbaugh, giants, nfl, week 6, cam skattebo touches, sports
## Cam Skattebo's Week 6 performance
Giants running back Cam Skattebo had zero touches in Week 6 game against the Saints.

> It was not by design
## Harbaugh's explanation
Coach John Harbaugh said Skattebo's lack of touches wasn't intentional, stating they were testing who could make something happen.

> It was not by design
## Week 5 fumble impact
Skattebo's key overtime fumble in Week 5 led to reduced opportunities, but Harbaugh said they'd see how it played out.
## Other tailbacks' performance
Quarterback J.J. McCarthy and receiver Darnell Mooney were the leading rushers with 26 yards and 20 yards respectively.
## Week 7 matchup
Giants face Texans next Sunday to determine if Skattebo gets more opportunities or any in Week 7.
## Key takeaway

Giants coach John Harbaugh claims Cam Skattebo's lack of touches in Week 6 was not by design, not a result of intentional strategy.