RB Cam Skattebo
Cam Skattebo had another solid outing last weekend against a tough Broncos defensive front. The rookie running back compiled 60 yards on 16 carries, but added another 34 yards and a touchdown on three receptions. It marked the fifth consecutive game in which Skattebo has totaled 90 yards or more from scrimmage, which coincides with him taking over as the lead in the backfield.
Through seven games, Skattebo leads all rookies with 587 total yards from scrimmage and six total touchdowns. The first-year back didn't have much production in Week 1, too, which means all of his production has come over the last six weeks. Since he's taken over the backfield in Week 3, Skattebo has forced 31 missed tackles, which only trails San Francisco's Christian McCaffrey (37). Meanwhile, his 316 rushing yards after contact ranks as the fourth-most since Week 3.
In the first matchup against the Eagles, Skattebo carried the ball 19 times for a season-high 98 yards and three touchdowns, adding another 10 yards on two receptions. It led to the Giants compiling season-high marks in rushing yards (172), touchdowns (four), and yards after contact (125). The 23-year-old running back forced five missed tackles in the Week 6 matchup.
T Andrew Thomas
Andrew Thomas had one of his most difficult matchups of the season this past week going up against a Broncos front that had wreaked havoc on every opposing offensive line this year. Facing off against Nik Bonitto and Jonathon Cooper, among others, Thomas was credited with just one total pressure allowed on 44 pass-block snaps, according to Pro Football Focus. Meanwhile, ESPN had him down for a 100 percent pass block win rate.
Thomas has been a model of consistency since returning to the field in Week 3. His "worst" outing was against the Eagles in Week 6, where he allowed a total of just two pressures. PFF has credited Thomas with zero sacks allowed on the season, as the star left tackle has provided the offensive line with a substantial boost since returning to the lineup.
In the first meeting between the two teams, the Eagles totaled two sacks for a loss of one yard on Dart. They also totaled two sacks for 15 yards against Minnesota's Carson Wentz this past weekend, bringing their season total to just 11, tied for 26th. However, the return of Brandon Graham should provide the pass rush with a bump, in addition to Jalen Carter being one more week removed from his heel injury. In 24 career games against the Giants, Graham has registered eight sacks, 16 quarterback hits, 17 tackles for loss and four forced fumbles.
"Good defense, a lot of good players," coach Brian Daboll said Wednesday. "Jalen Carter will be back. He's a problem to block. He wasn't there the first game."