Giants list Cam Skattebo doubtful for Sunday at Eagles

New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game at the Philadelphia Eagles, Adam Schefter reported Friday. Giants beat writer Jordan Raanan and team reporter Dan Salomone carried the same official Week 9 game status after Skattebo missed a third straight practice this week. ESPN's Jordan Raanan story adds that coach Jon Harbaugh left a narrow door open but said Skattebo is unlikely to play.

What's confirmed. Skattebo is doubtful vs. the Eagles. He did not practice Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday with the hamstring he felt on his last carry in overtime at Houston on Oct. 25. Friday's final report is the roster decision that matters: doubtful after a full week of DNPs. That escalates RSO's Wednesday DNP note into an official game-status call.

How we got here. Skattebo leads New York with 418 rushing yards on 98 carries; no other Giant has 100 rushing yards this season. The team had a Week 8 bye to work on the hamstring, then still sat him every day of Week 9 prep. Earlier Friday soft projections that he "may not" play were not enough for a new RSO story. Schefter's doubtful listing, Salomone's official status graphic, and Raanan's beat confirmation meet the two-source bar.

Who gets the work. If Skattebo sits, Devin Singletary is expected to be the primary back, per Raanan. Greg Desrosiers and Phil Mafah are the other likely options. Tyrone Tracy Jr. is already on injured reserve with a hamstring. Prefer Singletary as the Week 9 Giants RB start over a speculative committee stash.

What RSO owners should do now. Treat Skattebo as unavailable for Sunday lineups. Do not wait for inactive lists if you need a replacement tonight. Start or claim Singletary in formats where the Giants backfield matters. Hold Skattebo on the roster through the hamstring cycle unless you need the spot for a clear weekly starter.

What to watch next. Saturday inactive list and any late upgrade language from Harbaugh. A surprise active tag would be the only path to using him. Until then, plan as if Singletary gets the early-down work at Lincoln Financial Field.