**Giants Rookie Cam Skattebo Fined Twice in One Week for Unsafe Play**
New York Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo has been fined by the NFL for the second time this week following an unsafe play during Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos. The league announced on Saturday that Skattebo was fined $6,157 for unnecessary roughness and “striking/kicking/tripping/kneeing” on a play during the fourth quarter with 4:56 remaining.
The fine stems from Skattebo’s attempt to pick up a blitz, which Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton effectively disrupted, leading to an interception by Jaxson Dart. Notably, Skattebo was not flagged during the play.
“I mean, I got f-ked up,” Skattebo told the NY Daily News about being run over by Singleton. “That’s really it. He got lower than me and he hit me harder. That’s really it. I gotta be better in that moment for my quarterback. But he just got the better end of it that time.”
### Second Fine for Skattebo This Week
This marks the second fine Skattebo has received this week. Earlier, he was fined $15,000 for allegedly interfering with Jaxson Dart’s concussion protocol exam during Week 6 by entering the blue medical tent. The Giants’ head coach Brian Daboll and the organization were also fined in connection with this incident.
A joint statement from the NFL Players Association and the NFL said that the conduct of Skattebo and Daboll “was inconsistent with and demonstrated a disregard for the concussion protocol’s requirements and therefore constituted a violation.” The league launched an investigation the day after the game and subsequently issued a memo to all teams reminding them that only medical personnel and the player being evaluated are permitted inside the medical tent during concussion assessments.
“I don’t really got any comments,” Skattebo told reporters. “I’m just glad Jaxson’s healthy. They took action, and it’s over with.”
Daboll commented on the situation, saying, “I’ll say this, like I said last night, I went in, didn’t actually go in, just stuck my head in to see how our quarterback was doing. Just asked him, ‘How you doing?’ In no way would I want a player to come back out there that wasn’t ready to play. I think I have great respect for that process.”
The Giants defeated the Philadelphia Eagles 34-17 in that game. The two teams are set for a rematch on Sunday in Philadelphia.
### Additional Fine for Running Back Tyrone Tracy
Fellow Giants running back Tyrone Tracy was also fined $5,731 for unnecessary roughness due to helmet use during a first-quarter play for which he was not flagged. Tracy had a standout season last year but has been overshadowed this year by Skattebo’s rising momentum, despite Tracy’s 31-yard touchdown run against the Broncos.
Skattebo rushed for 60 yards on 16 carries and added three receptions for 34 yards and a touchdown. If Tracy can return to his previous form, the Giants could boast a dynamic running back duo that makes a significant difference on the field.
Despite the challenges, the G-Men face an uphill battle as they look to improve their record moving forward.
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