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New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo made a memorable return to the field in Sunday’s season opener against Dallas, scoring on a three-yard touchdown run just eight minutes into the contest. The second-year back celebrated the score with a handspring backflip that he executed flawlessly, sticking the landing at MetLife Stadium to the delight of the home crowd.
Following the Giants’ 28-20 victory, Skattebo indicated the acrobatic celebration would be a rare occurrence. He revealed he had planned the backflip specifically for his first touchdown of the year, declaring he would likely avoid similar displays for the remainder of the season. The running back felt compelled to deliver the one-time performance as a gift to the New York fanbase.
Skattebo’s successful flip held special significance given his injury-plagued path back to action. A dislocated ankle and lower-leg injury ended his promising rookie campaign in Week 8 of the previous season, cutting short what had been a strong start with 410 rushing yards and five touchdowns. A botched backflip attempt during the offseason at a public event had drawn criticism while he was still recovering from his injury.
Beyond the celebration, Skattebo backed up the theatrics with a solid performance, recording 81 rushing yards on 18 carries. His eight-yard run late in the game with Dallas out of timeouts effectively sealed the victory for the Giants, marking their first opening-drive touchdown in a Week 1 game since 2022.
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Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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