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Giants rookie Abdul Carter benched again, this time in loss to Patriots, over coach's decision: 'S**t happens'

December 2, 2025

New York Giants rookie Abdul Carter was benched for the first quarter during the team's 33-15 loss to the New England Patriots due to a coach's decision made by interim head coach Mike Kafka, marking the second time this season he has faced such discipline. Despite his frustrations, Carter accepted responsibility for the decision and did not blame the coach.

Giants rookie Abdul Carter benched again, this time in loss to Patriots, over coach's decision: 'S**t happens'

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Abdul Carter was benched for the first quarter in a game against the New England Patriots.
This is the second time this season that Carter has been disciplined for tardiness.
Interim head coach Mike Kafka described the benching as a 'coach's decision.'.
Carter, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, has struggled with only half a sack in 12 games.
Chauncey Golston started in place of Carter during the game.

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Giants rookie Abdul Carter benched again, this time in loss to Patriots, over coach's decision: 'S**t happens'

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