The Giants were going strong with 34-17 largely because of their rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart and running back Cam Skattebo. While Dart recorded a passing and rushing TD, Skattebo also scored 3 TDs. But at the 5:05 mark in the 4th quarter, the referees fined them 15 yards for the RB’s taunting penalty.

He revealed the two words that cost him. “First down,” was all he said. But the coach and the team did not contest the decision. After all, they were rejoicing in their dominating performance. He became the first rookie since Charlie Evans (3 touchdowns vs. San Diego in 1971) to rush for 3 touchdowns in a single game.

The rookie RB was running along the right when the rookie safety Andrew Mukuba pushed him out of the sidelines. Mukuba was the hero of their week 2 win against the Chiefs with an interception return for 41 yards, but he remained calm. But Cam Skattebo kept the ball in his hands and taunted the Eagles player as he came back into the gridiron. Clearly, emotions were running high.

The Eagles’ RB failed, with their leader, Saquon Barkley, only logging 12 carries for 58 yards with no score. But Skattebo dominated his team’s rushing attack with 19 rushes for 98 yards and 3 scores. Add Dart’s rushing TD, and they totally went berserk against the Birds, scoring 4 TDs.

Their chemistry isn’t new. We have often seen the RB having a conversation with his rookie QB. This has also kept them going.

Jaxson Dart praises RB Cam Skattebo

The rookie signal-caller also showered praise on his teammate. “I mean, he’s crazy, bro. He’s crazy. But he’s a baller, man. Us coming in here, we’re really just trying to change the culture of intensity. He played his a– off tonight. I love him,” Dart said while talking to NFL Network‘s Mike Garofolo.

Ever since Dart has started for the New York franchise, the RB’s performance has also improved. He finished the week 4 game against the Chargers with 25 rushes for 79 yards. Then, in week 5 matchup against the New Orleans Saints, he recorded 15 rushes for 59 yards. But in both games, he failed to score. Maybe he saved his best for the Birds.

Almost everyone on the sidelines was getting crazy as the game moved towards its end. Even head coach Brian Daboll knows his RB’s wild antics. In one of the press conferences, as the coach addressed the reporters, Skattebo could be heard yelling. “He’s like that pretty much all the time,” Daboll said while smirking.

However, fans were in for another big surprise when Dart proposed a wild idea to the ex-NFLer Ryan Fitzpatrick. He proposed to the former quarterback that Skattebo would also take his shirt off if he took his shirt off. While the Giants RB nodded his head in approval, Fitzpatrick was unsure.

But he then took his Hawaiian shirt off while yelling, “Skatteboooooo!, after which Skattebo also removed his shirt. Both started thumping their chest in a spectacle for the fans in attendance. Even his teammates were amused. But they all have only good words for the rookie.

“He’s awesome, he’s as genuine as they come. He’s genuinely an idiot,” Giants teammate Gunner Olszewski said earlier in the week 6 practice. The Giants won their 2nd game of the season on Thursday, October 9. With each passing day, Dart is solidifying his position as the starter, while Skattebo is also racing towards becoming the find of the season. If Giants use him well, he could be one of their key players in 2025.