Abdul Carter is making waves early in his Giants career as part of a fierce New York rival narrative with the Jets. In the latest preseason tilt, a viral clip of Stone Smartt’s chip block on the Giants rookie overshadowed the action, but Carter answered with a stout all-around showing that included a tackle on Breece Hall and a push in the backfield as New York’s defense clamped down on New York’s starting offense. The 31-13 win reinforced a developing Giants front that pairs Carter with Dexter Lawrence II, Brian Burns, and Kayvon Thibodeaux in a plan to pressure opposing QBs from the outset. Carter is set to debut in September against Washington, a test for the rookie’s ability to translate college impact to the NFL stage.