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Cam Skattebo is quickly becoming a fan favorite for the New York Giants with his physical running style and how he plays the game with a reckless abandon.
In the team’s last game against the Kansas City Chiefs, he finished with 121 yards and was the only player who had a standout performance.
To be that type of athlete, you have to take care of your body. One of the biggest areas an NFL player does this is by following a strict nutrition plan.
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While Skattebo does that for much of the time, that doesn’t mean he is perfect and he enjoys a cheat day every once in a while.
When asked about his cheat day, Skattebo said that he doesn’t have a real meal on those days, and said that it is bad.
“Oh it’s bad,” Skattebo said at a Fanatics event. “I’ll say, probably three quarters of a pound of candy. This is a bad cheat day. A lot of candy. A lot of chips and some soda. I don’t really eat real meals. I just hop on the game and snack. Just one day every couple of weeks.”
While his coaches and team nutritionists may not love hearing that, it is just another example of Skattebo connecting with fans. Everybody loves a good cheat day.
Some of the best athletes to play in sports over the past few decades have had some crazy food habits. Guys like Dwight Howard, Derrick Rose and D.K. Metcalf are all sensational athletes who haven’t been scared to admit how much they love candy.
There hasn’t been a ton for Giants fans to cheer for in the first three weeks.
The one saving grace has been Skattebo, as fans get on the edge of their seats every time he touches the ball.
Skattebo will be counted upon more as his running back mate Tyrone Tracy Jr. is out with an injury. He has an even bigger role on Sunday, as fellow rookie Jackson Dart will be getting his first career start against the Los Angeles Chargers. With a quarterback making his first start against a defense like that, a strong performance by Skattebo would go a long ways in helping Dart.
If Skattebo can continue to put up big numbers and win the hearts of fans across the NFL, then there could potentially even be some off field opportunities with some candy companies.
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