# 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.
- Title: John Harbaugh defends Cam Skattebo on Winston play | Shortify
- Summary: Giants coach John Harbaugh says Cam Skattebo wasn't supposed to push Jameis Winston during a crucial sneak play.
- Keywords: cam skattebo, jameis winston, new york giants, washington commanders, john harbaugh, quarterback sneak, NBC Sports
- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/john-harbaugh-cam-skattebo-was-not-supposed-to-push-on-jameis-winston-sneak
- Published: 2026-11-13T22:16:00.924+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cam skattebo, jameis winston, new york giants, washington commanders, john harbaugh, quarterback sneak, 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.
## Key takeaway

Giants coach John Harbaugh clarified Cam Skattebo wasn't meant to push Jameis Winston on a quarterback sneak that led to Giants' loss.