Cam Skattebo

Cam Skattebo enters 2026 as one of the more intriguing fantasy backs in the league, and the big reason is his path to volume in the Giants’ offense. Before last year’s ankle injury, he had already shown he could handle a featured role, and several preseason fantasy outlooks still see him as a strong bet for meaningful touches if he stays healthy.

The health piece is the main story. Skattebo suffered a severe ankle injury last October that ended his rookie season early, but recent reporting says he is back on track, has been participating in camp work, and expects to be ready for Week 1. That matters a lot for fantasy because a fully cleared Skattebo can regain the lead role in New York’s backfield rather than being limited by a slow recovery.

There is still some risk baked into the profile. His running style is physical and contact-heavy, which boosts his weekly ceiling but also raises durability concerns after such a major lower-leg injury. Fantasy analysts are split: some view him as a breakout candidate with top-50 pick appeal, while others are warning that his injury history and workload questions make him more of a fade at his current draft cost.

For fantasy managers, the best way to view Skattebo is as a high-upside RB2 with real weekly RB1 outcomes if the Giants feed him consistently. He is especially appealing in formats that reward receptions and touchdown upside, but the injury return and committee risk mean he is not a safe pick; he is a bet on talent, role, and health all lining up at once. If the signs from camp hold, he should remain one of the most talked-about running backs in 2026 drafts.