#43 overall · NYG · 138.4 projected half-PPR pts · +21.6 Draft Value · Market ADP 44.7
Cam Skattebo — 2026 Fantasy Outlook
The case for drafting him
Cam Skattebo arrived in New York and immediately made his presence felt. In his 2025 NFL debut, he carried the ball 101 times for 410 rush yards and 5 rushing touchdowns, adding 24 receptions on 32 targets for 207 receiving yards and 2 more scores. That is a three-phase contributor — a back who earns work between the tackles, holds a real role in the passing game, and finds the end zone. The fumble count (one lost) is worth watching, but the overall profile is that of a back who was trusted with volume from the jump. For a Giants offense looking for an identity in the ground game, Skattebo gave them one.
What the model projects
The model projects Skattebo for 138.4 half-PPR fantasy points in 2026, producing a Draft Value of +21.6 above replacement level at the running back position. That surplus places him #43 overall and RB18 on the board, landing in Tier 7. The projection reflects a back who has demonstrated both rushing volume and receiving involvement — the 2025 target share of 32 targets and 24 catches is a meaningful signal that his role extends beyond pure ball-carrier. A positive Draft Value means he is expected to return more than a freely available replacement-level back, and the +21.6 margin is a real cushion.
| Att | Comp | Pass yds | Pass TD | INT | Car | Rush yds | Rush TD | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Fum | FG | XP | Half-PPR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 101 | 410 | 5 | 32 | 24 | 207 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 113.7 |
| 3-yr avg | — | — | — | — | — | 101 | 410 | 5 | 32 | 24 | 207 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 115.7 |
The range of outcomes
Skattebo's profile carries meaningful variance. His entire NFL sample is one season — 101 carries and 32 targets — so the projection is working with a limited foundation. The upside case is straightforward: if he holds onto the featured role in New York's backfield and the offense leans on the run game, the rushing volume and red-zone work that produced 7 total touchdowns in 2025 could repeat or grow. The downside case centers on role compression — a new offensive scheme, a change in the backfield hierarchy, or a health setback could limit his touch count significantly. The single fumble lost in 2025 is a small sample but a number coaches notice. His bye falls in Week 8, which is manageable but worth noting in roster construction.
How to draft him
The market is currently drafting Skattebo at an average pick of 44.7 — that is the 9th pick of the 4th round in a 12-team draft (4.09). The model has him at #43 overall and RB18. In practical terms, you are looking at a Round 4 commitment to land him. At that draft slot, you will have addressed your early-round priorities and are now building depth and upside. Skattebo fits that tier of the draft as a back with demonstrated volume and receiving chops. Plan your board so you are not forced to reach earlier than necessary, but know that Round 4 is where the market is clearing him. His Week 8 bye is worth penciling in early so you have a contingency plan at running back for that week.
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Questions drafters ask
In 2025, Skattebo posted 101 rush attempts for 410 yards and 5 rushing touchdowns, while catching 24 of 32 targets for 207 receiving yards and 2 receiving touchdowns — 7 total touchdowns in his debut season.
The model projects him for 138.4 half-PPR fantasy points, placing him #43 overall and RB18, in Tier 7, with a Draft Value of +21.6 above replacement level.
The market is currently taking him at an average pick of 44.7, which works out to the 9th pick of Round 4 (4.09) in a 12-team draft, based on a median across two platforms.
His entire NFL sample is one season of 101 carries and 32 targets, so the projection carries real uncertainty. Role compression — whether from scheme changes, backfield competition, or injury — is the primary downside risk, and the one fumble lost in 2025 is a detail coaches track.