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Why Cam Skattebo was penalized for trucking defender vs. Texans
- On Sunday, New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo was flagged for a 15-yard unnecessary roughness penalty after lowering his helmet to initiate contact with Houston Texans safety M.J. Stewart on the team's second drive.
- Skattebo faces a likely $47,762 fine for this second helmet-use violation, following a $7,073 penalty on October 2 against the Tennessee Titans, as NFL rules dock first-time offenders $23,882.
- Giants head coach John Harbaugh and Skattebo reacted angrily to the call, joined by former NFL running back Jacob Hester, who tweeted, "Cam Skattebo getting called for unnecessary roughness as the BALL CARRIER is wild."
- Big Blue Pod's Dan Schneier called the penalty one of the "stupidest flags," while The 33rd Team's Ari Meirov and NFL Network's Mike Garafolo noted that flagging ball carriers for such contact remains uncommon.
- While the NFL maintains player safety initiatives to protect defensive players, observers argue this call felt like a "reputation" flag, leaving unclear whether officials will continue emphasizing this rule with Skattebo.
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