Cam Skattebo Returns From Injury in Prime Time, Scores First Quarter TD as Giants Open Season on NBC

Former Arizona State star Cam Skattebo marked his 2026 debut for the New York Giants with the kind of flair that defined his college career, finding the end zone on a 3-yard run in the first quarter of a “Sunday Night Football” matchup against Dallas.

The touchdown came on New York’s opening possession, and it was accompanied by one of Skattebo’s signature flip celebrations — notable given that his 2025 season ended with a serious injury. The 24-year-old back helped lead Arizona State to the College Football Playoff in 2024 before joining the Giants.

Skattebo’s personality showed up before kickoff, too. He arrived at the stadium wearing the high school jersey of teammate and close friend Jaxson Dart, paired with shorts. His father, Leo Skattebo III, posted a message on social media expressing pride in his son’s journey back to the field, citing the work, sacrifice, and setbacks along the way.

Through one quarter, Skattebo had four carries for 16 yards. Dart added 23 yards on two rushes as the Giants took a 7-0 lead. Broadcasters Mike Tirico and Cris Collinsworth devoted several minutes to the dynamic between the two young players.

The broadcast platform carries weight for Skattebo’s profile. “Sunday Night Football” airs on NBC, part of Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA), whose media segment includes the flagship prime-time package. Comcast shares traded at $25.20 on Monday, up 0.6% from a previous close of $25.05, with a market capitalization of roughly $92.5 billion. The telecom and media company operates through segments including Residential Connectivity & Platforms, Media, Studios, and Theme Parks, and prime-time NFL broadcasts remain a key ratings driver for its network portfolio.

For the Giants, the early returns on Skattebo’s return were encouraging: a touchdown on his first scoring opportunity and an engaged home crowd — plus the attention of fantasy football players nationwide, if the reaction across social media was any indication.

What to watch

• Skattebo’s workload over the coming weeks as he continues his comeback from the 2025 season-ending injury.
• The Giants’ quarterback situation and how the Skattebo-Dart pairing develops through the season.
• NBC’s “Sunday Night Football” ratings during the 2026 season, relevant to Comcast’s Media segment results.
• Comcast’s upcoming quarterly earnings, which will offer a view on advertising and sports-driven audience trends.

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