The New York Giants lost their third consecutive opening game on Sunday, falling to the Washington Commanders by a wide margin. The momentum generated by the Giants, now revealed as ostensible, is all but vanquished. If there was one bright spot for Giants fans after the Week 1 debacle, it was rookie edge defender Abdul Carter, the team’s No. 3 overall.

Carter played 38 of 70 defensive snaps and did not see the field after the Deebo Samuel 19-yard rushing touchdown with more than seven minutes left in the fourth quarter. Carter earned the highest Pro Football Focus grade of any Giants’ player, which may not be saying much, but his impact was felt on defense and special teams; below, he utilizes his unique talents to block a punt:

The Giants’ offense then went on to possess the football f

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