The NFL loved this Cam Skattebo play. Another one got him flagged

NewsNew York Giants running back Cam Skattebo ran for a career-high 124 yards and a touchdown in a 27-21 overtime win over the Houston Texans. He later questioned an unnecessary roughness penalty called against him. (AP Photo/Maria Lysaker)AP Photo/Maria LysakerCam Skattebo gave NFL fans a big highlight on Sunday, but one of his hits also got him into trouble with the referees.The New York Giants running back knocked down two Houston Texans defensive linemen with a single block during a 27-21 overtime victory. The league even shared a clip of the massive play on its official NFL Instagram page.Skattebo, 24, also had the best running game of his career. He ran for 124 yards on 17 carries, as reported by The Associated Press. He scored a 16-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter to take the lead, and later broke free for a 42-yard run in overtime to help setup the winning score.It was a huge turnaround for the young player. Just one week earlier, Skattebo was benched after a fumble, according to CBS Sports. Making the achievement even bigger, Houston entered the game holding opponents to just 83 rushing yards per game.However, a hit in the first quarter cost his team. Skattebo was penalized for unnecessary roughness after refs said he lowered his helmet into Texans defender M.J. Stewart, according to Yahoo Sports.Skattebo noticed the mixed signal from the league. He told ESPN that the NFL loves to post his hard hits on social media even while refereeing them, adding that he plans to keep playing his tough style.Giants coach John Harbaugh backed his player, stating that Skattebo leads with his shoulder rather than his helmet and asking the league for clearer guidance. The Giants are now 4-2-1 heading into their bye week.Chris Pugh covers trending news and national breaking stories, focusing on the moments, conversations, and cultural flashpoints shaping the national news cycle. Chris worked as a digital reporter for...This article was produced with assistance from AI tools and reviewed by Cleveland.com staff.