The Giants benched Cam Skattebo for Week 6 against the Saints after four fumbles in five games.
Skattebo has fumbled four times in five games this season. One cost the Giants a win.
His overtime fumble wiped out a game-winning field goal chance in a 27-27 tie with the Commanders.
Coach John Harbaugh said there is a point when fumbles force a change. Sunday showed that point.
Veteran Najee Harris, 28, started in his place. He opened his career with four straight 1,000-yard seasons.
Harris has fumbled just six times in six NFL seasons. He had zero fumbles in three of those seasons.
Harris tore his Achilles three games into 2025 with the Chargers. Now he gets a new chance.
All four Giants running backs were active. Harris and Skattebo lead the group.
The Saints ranked 30th against the run. They gave up 148 yards per game on the ground.
If Harris holds the ball and gains steady yards, the job may stay his.
One clean game can change the story. He must protect the ball.
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