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Giants Now: Cam Skattebo makes PFF's Rookie Team of the Week

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Cam Skattebo makes PFF's Rookie Team of the Week

Following his breakout performance in primetime this past week, running back Cam Skattebo is earning praise and accolades from numerous media outlets.

Skattebo ran the ball 10 times for 60 yards (6.0 avg.) and a touchdown against a tough Chiefs run defense in Week 3 while adding six receptions for an additional 61 yards. He finished as the team's leading rusher and receiver.

Skattebo was first nominated for the Pepsi Rookie of the Week, marking the second consecutive week he's earned a nomination for the award. Now he's being recognized by Pro Football Focus, as well.

The 23-year-old has been named the running back on PFF's Rookie Team of the Week, again marking the second straight week he's earned the honor.

PFF took it a step further, though, with Skattebo landing all the way up at No. 2 on the analytics website's ranking of the top 15 rookies so far this season.

"The Arizona State product rushed the ball 10 times for 60 yards against Kansas City, forcing five missed tackles and recording three plays of 10-plus yards, including a 13-yard touchdown near halftime for his second rushing score of the season," wrote PFF's Lauren Gray. "Skattebo averaged 4.4 yards after contact and notched a 30.0% first-down-plus-touchdown rate. He finished the night with a 78.1 PFF rushing grade.As a receiver, Skattebo caught six of eight passes for 61 yards and four first downs, both top-two marks. He averaged 9.5 yards after the catch per reception and logged two catches of 15-plus yards on his way to an 86.6 PFF receiving grade (second best)."

Not only does PFF have him as the top rookie running back through the first three weeks of the season, but they also have him as the top running back overall.

"The fourth-round pick is the NFL's highest-graded running back through Week 3," Gray added. "He ranks in the top two in PFF rushing (84.7) and receiving grades (81.9). Skattebo has turned 23 carries into 102 yards, gaining seven first downs, scoring twice and forcing eight missed tackles. As a receiver, he has caught 10 of 13 passes for 87 yards, with four first downs and three forced three missed tackles."

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