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NFL ISSUES VERDICT ON PLAYER BEHIND CAM SKATTEBO INJURY

The NFL will not fine Eagles' Zack Baun for the hip-drop tackle that caused a season-ending ankle injury to Giants rookie RB Cam Skattebo. Baun escapes penalty as the league releases its Week 8 fines.

NFL Issues Verdict On Player Behind Cam Skattebo Injury
NFL Reaches Zack Baun Ruling - Photo Credit: Getty Images

This season, which has been full of ups and downs, has been a dramatic one for the New York Giants. The Giants asked quarterback Russell Wilson to step aside after they lost back-to-back games early in the season. They then elevated rookie Jaxson Dart to the position of starting signal-caller, and Dart has helped them win two games. With a 2-6 record going into Week 9, the Giants desperately need to defeat the San Francisco 49ers, who are 5-3.

Dart is having trouble since he recently lost Cam Skattebo, a fellow rookie and one of his go-to rushing backs. Skattebo suffered a serious injury during the Giants' game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, October 26. Skattebo suffered a serious right ankle injury during the game while playing with Eagles linebacker Zack Baun. The player had to be carried off the field due to the severity of the injury. As Skattebo was being carried away, the Philadelphia audience gave him a standing ovation.

One of the most anticipated parts of the announcement leading up to this weekend's NFL penalties was whether Baun would be fined for his conduct that led to Skattebo's season-ending injury. The NFL has now reached a definitive decision.

The Philadelphia Eagles player involved in the Cam Skattebo injury had his fate decided by the NFL.


Players are disciplined by the league each week for their behaviour during the previous week's games. These measures are "to prevent athletes from needless risk and preserve competitive balance and game integrity," according to the NFL's website. During the regular season, the NFL announces such penalties every Saturday afternoon.

Baun is not mentioned in the NFL's Week 8 report, which was just issued. Therefore, Baun got away with it, and the NFL is not punishing him for what he did during the Giants game.

Despite being a "hip drop tackle" during the game, Baun's action was not called. In the second quarter of the game, the injury occurred on a pass attempt. Skattebo's right leg was pinned and twisted beneath him after Baun's impact during the play.

After that incident, Skattebo suffered serious damage to his ankle. In the game, Skattebo had caught an 18-yard throw from Dart that had resulted in his seventh score of the season.

"This is terrible—Cam Skattebo, the Giants' outstanding rookie running back, just sustained a serious ankle injury." Arye Pulli, an NFL reporter, posted a video of the incident on X. One user commented, "How was this not a flag, bro?" after noticing the hip drop tackle. I believed that hip-dropped tackles were prohibited. "Is that not a hip drop tackle?" said another.


A player for the New York Giants is penalised.


Rakeem Nunez-Roches, a defensive end, was fined $23,186 for "unnecessary roughness" and "usage of the helmet," whereas Baun was exempt from fines. Additionally, Jeremiah Trotter Jr. of the Philadelphia Eagles received a $5,790 punishment for "unnecessary roughness" related to a "blindside block."

To "help legends in need and the NFL Foundation to further assist the health, safety, and wellness of players across all levels, including youth football and the communities that love the game," the NFL has stated that the fines will be sent to the Professional Players Foundation.

The New York Giants still have five weeks until they get a break because their NFL bye week is not until Week 14. Dart has a lot of work ahead of him because both Skattebo and wide receiver Malik Nabers are sidelined for the season.

PUKA NACUA BLASTS NFL REFEREES AND DISCUSSES TAYLOR SWIFT CURSE IN VIRAL LIVESTREAM

Rams WR Puka Nacua is in hot water after calling NFL referees "the worst" and discussing a "Taylor Swift curse" on a live stream.

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Will the NFL Fine Puka Nacua for Slamming Referees

LA Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua might be in hot water with the NFL after he went after referees during a recent live stream.

Nacua, who's quickly becoming a league star, appeared on a live Twitch video with Adin Ross and N3on this week. Some of the things he said could get him in trouble.

In a clip that went viral, Nacua criticized the league's part-time referees, saying they make bad calls on purpose to get TV time. The NFL higher-ups have probably seen it.

The refs are the worst, Nacua said. These guys are lawyers. They want to be on TV, too.

You don't think he's texting his friends like, 'Yo, you just saw me on 'Sunday Night Football?' That wasn't PI, but I called it.'

The NFL's choice to keep referees as part-time workers, even though it makes billions of dollars, has been a long-standing point of contention, and it seems players have opinions about it as well.

Nacua said that NFL referees make calls to get attention and TV time.

Nacua's comment on referees wasn't the only thing that caused disagreement on the live stream. Some viewers thought he made an antisemitic gesture by copying Ross' celebration.

The streamer asked Nacua to do a touchdown dance when he next scores for the Rams, and they practiced the move on the live stream.

Some viewers said that the last part of the dance looked like it made fun of Jewish people, though there's no evidence Nacua knew that.

Nacua also talked about why the Kansas City Chiefs didn't make the playoffs, blaming it on the 'Taylor Swift curse.'

The Chiefs are in a spot they don't want to be after being knocked out of playoff contention for the first time since 2014. Sunday's 16-13 loss to the LA Chargers was the last straw.

This failure has raised questions about the future of Travis Kelce, who now has to think about whether to play a 14th season or end his NFL career.

But Nacua thinks Kansas City might be better off without Kelce's girlfriend in the stands at Arrowhead.

I mean, they didn't have Rashee Rice, who's their other receiver this year, he said. I don't think they ran the ball well. [Isiah] Pacheco was their running back, right? I don't think he played really well.

Nacua then joked, It's got to be the Swift curse or something like that... after they ran out of a little bit of the juice. Ross and N3on found this funny.

It's not clear what 'curse' Nacua meant. Kansas City did win the Super Bowl in 2024 with Swift in the stands before failing to win a historic 'three-peat' last season.

WORLD CUP 2026: WILL NETFLIX’S FIFA GAME CHANGE DIGITAL FOOTBALL FOREVER

FIFA returns: Discover how the new Netflix partnership and Delphi Interactive aim to "redefine" football simulation for 2026.

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Can a New Streaming Game Rival EA Sports FC

FIFA games are coming back in 2026 for the World Cup. The first game after the split with EA will be on Netflix.

After 30 years with EA Sports, we knew FIFA games weren't gone for good. Now, the sports group has a new partner for the World Cup next summer.

Netflix is working with FIFA on a new football game for next year's FIFA World Cup. Should EA Sports FC be worried?

When EA stopped using the FIFA license and changed its football game to EA Sports FC, people wondered if there would be any more official FIFA games.

FIFA said it would make new video games, but so far, there's only been FIFA Heroes, a fun arcade game with mascots, from ENVER in New York.

That's not really competition for EA Sports FC. Now, FIFA has made another surprise deal, this time with Netflix Games, for what they call a 'new FIFA football simulation game.'

There aren't many details, but it will only be on Netflix Games around the time of the FIFA World Cup 2026, which is in the US, Canada, and Mexico.

If you're expecting a game as good as EA Sports FC, don't get your hopes up too high. Like other Netflix Games, you'll play it through the streaming service, using your phone as a controller.

Netflix says it will be easy to learn, fun to play well, and good for anyone to just jump in. You can play alone or with friends online.

Delphi Interactive is making the game. They're known for working with IO Interactive on the next 007 game. Last year, Variety said that Delphi hired Mikkel Weider, who used to be the CEO of Nordisk Games, to help them become a big player in gaming.

Casper Daugaard, the founder and CEO of Delphi Interactive, said that football is the biggest thing in the world. He added that as FIFA fans, they are excited about the next generation and changing the future of the game and making the most fun, easy, and global football game ever.

FIFA's president, Gianni Infantino, said they are thrilled to be working with Netflix Games and Delphi Interactive before the FIFA World Cup 2026.

This partnership is a big step in FIFA's plan to try new things in football gaming, reach football fans of all ages everywhere, and change what simulation games usually mean. He added that the game marks the beginning of digital football. It will be free for Netflix members and is a great historical step for FIFA.

Given what Netflix has done in gaming so far, it's hard to know what to expect from a partnership with FIFA. The only sports game on Netflix Games right now is Football Manager 2024 Mobile. Other games include World of Goo and GTA: San Andreas, so don't expect anything amazing.

This comes after Netflix tried to buy Warner Bros., which owns game studios that made games like Hogwarts Legacy and Mortal Kombat. Although the gaming part is not the most important.

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