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Giants' Rookie Carter Benched Amid Defensive Struggles

11/17/2025

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New York Giants rookie Abdul Carter was benched for the first series in their 27-20 loss to the Green Bay Packers due to a "coach's decision" by interim head coach Mike Kafka.
Carter admitted to making a mistake during the week that impacted the team and played the remaining defensive snaps.
Despite limited impact this season, Kafka praised Carter's performance on the field.
The Giants' defense struggled late in the game, prompting questions about the future of defensive coordinator Shane Bowen amid the team's fifth consecutive loss.

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New York Giants rookie Abdul Carter was benched for the first series in their 27-20 loss to the Green Bay Packers due to a "coach's decision" by interim head coach Mike Kafka.
Carter admitted to making a mistake during the week that impacted the team and played the remaining defensive snaps.
Despite limited impact this season, Kafka praised Carter's performance on the field.
The Giants' defense struggled late in the game, prompting questions about the future of defensive coordinator Shane Bowen amid the team's fifth consecutive loss.