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Giants running back Cam Skattebo next to a pretzel-wrapped hot dog
Many athletes are creatures of habit who have a dedicated pregame meal that’s part of their regular routine. However, that is seemingly not the case with Cam Skattebo, who ended up regretting his decision to chow down on some stadium food before the Giants faced off against the Commanders.
There are a ton of different factors that play a role in an athlete’s ability to perform, and their diet tends to be a major area of focus.
Most people who play a sport for a living have access to a dedicated nutritionist and chefs who whip up meals designed to help them hit their various macros while supplying the inordinate amount of calories they typically need to consume while training, practicing, and playing.
You want to be particularly aware of what you’re putting in your body in the immediate lead-up to a game to make sure you’re ready for battle, and it sounds like there’s one item Cam Skattebo will be avoiding going forward after it disagreed with him during a loss to the Commanders.
Cam Skattebo blamed a pretzel-wrapped hot dog after he puked during a game
More than a few athletes consume the exact same meal ahead of every single game they play.
Wade Boggs ate chicken before stepping onto the diamond after developing a superstition during a hitting streak, Bryce Harper inhales some Eggo waffles, and Wayne Gretzky downed four hot dogs before hitting the ice.
The Great One’s strategy is a fairly solid one at first glance when you consider glizzies are a solid source of carbs and protein, so it’s a bit hard to blame Skattebo for going a similar route before the Giants faced off against the Commanders on Thursday night.
However, he ended up regretting his decision, as the running back informed a reporter that a pretzel-wrapped hot dog he had before the contest was the reason he was seen yakking on the sideline in the first half.
Cam Skattebo said he had a pretzel-wrapped hot dog before the game that led to him throwing up on the sidelines in the first half
“Got rid of it, felt good after” https://t.co/EGciLMXSMv
— SNY Giants (@SNYGiants) November 13, 2026
Skattebo asserted he felt fine after barfing it up, but you have to wonder if he was dealing with some lingering effects due to his noticeable lack of effort on a crucial play that helped Washington stage a last-minute comeback to secure a 24-21 victory.
1.8 seconds.
That’s how long Cam Skattebo stayed in his stance after the snap on this critical 3rd & 1.
He didn’t reach the pile until about 2.8 seconds had elapsed. By then, Winston’s initial push had already been stopped.
The Giants fell just short and ultimately punted while protecting a four point lead.
On a play decided by inches, this delay could have been the difference between keeping the ball and giving Washington another chance. It may have cost the Giants the game.
— Ryan Paganetti (@RyanPaganetti) November 13, 2026
Skattebo did end up with two touchdowns after posting 78 yards on 18 carries, but pretzel-wrapped hot dogs will probably be off the menu for him going forward.