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Cam Skattebo pays tribute to Jaxson Dart with post-TD celebration on TNF
Cam Skattebo does the Rakai Dance to honor Jaxson Dart

Cam Skattebo finally landed his backflip, but the New York Giants still couldn't stick the landing at MetLife Stadium after Stefon Diggs took a backward dive into the end zone, yelled "I'm like that!" and helped the Washington Commanders steal a 24-21 win with 57 seconds remaining.

Skattebo paid tribute to injured teammate Jaxson Dart during Thursday Night Football by combining his trademark backflip with the quarterback's signature touchdown celebration. He returned the favor after Dart's tribute to his running back after last year's season-ending injury.

Unlike his infamous tumble at Fanatics Fest, the Giants running back nailed the acrobatic landing this time. Unfortunately, no amount of flipping stopped New York from giving up the game-winning 32-yard touchdown pass from Jayden Daniels to Diggs.

The Commanders receiver broke free of two Giants defenders near the goal line before diving backward into the end zone for the night's final score.

Diggs followed with the "I'm like that!" taunt and avoided the Week 1 goalpost-hugging mistake that received a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. This time, he celebrated without drawing a flag.

The game's ending overshadowed a two-score night for Skattebo honoring Dart. In September, the Giants quarterback sustained a knee injury against the Los Angeles Rams that ended his season.

Skattebo opened New York's scoring with a one-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. After his backflip, he recreated Dart's familiar Rakai Dance from the ex-Clover Boy that became the QB's signature last year.

The Giants RB struck again early in the third quarter after powering around the right end for a 13-yard touchdown. New York celebrated together with three backflips and turned the end zone corner into a bounce house as they reclaimed a 14-10 lead.

Skattebo finished with 78 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries, adding three receptions for 44 yards. His production helped New York stay competitive, even as Washington repeatedly found ways to answer.

Cam Skattebo backflips after scoring a touchdown
Skattebo had 2 rushing TDs during the loss to the Commanders -Credit:Getty

J.J. McCarthy appeared to deliver the decisive blow when he connected with Isaiah Likely for a 66-yard touchdown midway through the fourth quarter.

The explosive play put the Giants ahead 21-17 and seemed to set them up for a victory, but the Daniels-to-Diggs connection changed everything.

Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo pose for a photo
Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo have become friends quickly in New York -Credit:Getty

Skattebo and Dart entered the NFL in 2025 and quickly became friends. Dart previously described Skattebo as a player he loved for his competitiveness as the Giants fell to 5-3-1 but still sit atop the NFC East after the rivalry matchup.

The Commanders earned their third win of the year and improved to 3-5-1 after the Giants and Commanders tied in overtime in their Week 5 matchup at Northwest Stadium.

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