Skattebo's 86-yard fumble return helps Saints beat Giants 26-14

New York Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo’s fourth-quarter fumble was returned 86 yards for a touchdown Sunday, turning a potential go-ahead possession into a decisive swing in a 26-14 loss to the New Orleans Saints at the Caesars Superdome. The turnover, recovered by Saints safety Jordan Howden, came at the Giants 12-yard line and erased a chance for New York to take the lead late in the game.

Skattebo, the Giants’ fourth-round pick from Arizona State, finished with 15 carries for 59 yards and six catches for 45 yards in the game. Afterward he posted an apology on social media, writing, "Sorry giants fans!!! Ill be better for yall!!!! Love!!!" The fumble was Skattebo’s first of the season. The Giants committed five turnovers in the game, including three by rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart, who threw two interceptions and lost a fumble.

Skattebo has emerged as a central figure in the Giants’ backfield this season, stepping into an expanded role after second-year running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. suffered a dislocated right shoulder in Week 3. Entering Sunday’s game, Skattebo’s season totals reached 240 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns, along with 143 receiving yards....