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Skattebo explains helmet sweat caused shaking on-field

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 11:17 PM UTC · How we work

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Cam Skattebo Jitters

Cam Skattebo jittered his head during Monday Night Football, prompting viral speculation.
He said sweat under his helmet makes interior pads stick, causing the shakes.
Fans likened the jittering to a video-game glitch, raising CTE or drug-testing concerns.
Skattebo missed last season after a right ankle fracture-dislocation required emergency surgery.

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McVay Blames Travel

Coach Sean McVay said the Rams’ Australia travel schedule was a mistake after the Giants win.
The team arrived at the stadium over 24 hours before the game, unlike the 49ers who landed a week early.
McVay called the decision a ‘dumb-ass coach’ error and said the team will learn from it.
The Rams now face a three-game stretch against Denver, Philadelphia and Buffalo to gauge season progress.

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Cam Skattebo Jitters

Cam Skattebo jittered his head during Monday Night Football, prompting viral speculation.
He said sweat under his helmet makes interior pads stick, causing the shakes.
Fans likened the jittering to a video-game glitch, raising CTE or drug-testing concerns.
Skattebo missed last season after a right ankle fracture-dislocation required emergency surgery.

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