New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo vomited on the sideline after eating a pretzel-wrapped hot dog before Thursday’s game, then produced 122 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns in a 24-21 loss to the Washington Commanders.
Skattebo became sick beside the Giants’ bench between the first and second quarters at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. He covered the vomit with a towel, and team medical staff checked on him. He was laughing soon afterward and stayed in the game.
“I had a pretzel-wrapped hot dog. It didn't sit right in the stomach. Nothing crazy. Got rid of it. Felt good after,” Skattebo told reporters after the game.
The second-year running back finished with 78 rushing yards on 18 carries and three catches for 44 yards. His first touchdown came on a one-yard run in the second quarter; he scored again on a 13-yard run in the third.
After his first score, Skattebo celebrated with a backflip and copied Jaxson Dart’s signature Rakai dance as a tribute to his injured teammate. Dart is out with a season-ending knee injury.
The Giants took a 21-17 lead on J.J. McCarthy’s 66-yard touchdown pass to Isaiah Likely, but Jayden Daniels answered with a 32-yard touchdown pass to Stefon Diggs with 57 seconds remaining. The loss left New York at 5-3-1 ahead of its next game at home against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
