Cam Skattebo penalized for lowering his helmet into defender on violent first-down run in Giants-Texans - AOL

Cam Skattebo returned from the bench for the New York Giants on Sunday after missing Week 6 due to fumbling issues, and he drew a penalty almost immediately. Against the Houston Texans, the second-year running back entered as New York’s starter. On the Giants’ second drive, Skattebo took a handoff from J.J. McCarthy on the first play and lowered his head as he ran through a gap, driving through Texans safety M.J. Stewart. New York initially appeared to gain seven yards, but officials flagged Skattebo for unnecessary roughness, penalizing him 15 yards for lowering his helmet into a defender. He ran to the sideline visibly upset, and head coach John Harbaugh also confronted the referees.