Giants' Carter benched for series: Made 'mistake'

""I made a mistake during the week that was detrimental to the team," Carter said. "That was the consequence of it. Got to live with it.""

""I love Abdul and what he brings to this team," Kafka said. "The skillset he has, this guy loves ball. I'm excited to watch him attack this week of practice and continue to work and grow and be the great player that I think he is.""

""I already know. Whatever I do is going to have consequences," he said. "That was the consequence. Have to live with it. Keep playing.""

Abdul Carter, the Giants' third-overall pick, was held out for the opening series of the 27-20 loss to the Packers because of a midweek incident. Tomon Fox played the first six defensive snaps before the Packers punted, and Carter then played the remaining 45 defensive snaps and also took a snap on the punt return team. Carter acknowledged making a mistake during the week and accepted the consequence. Interim coach Mike Kafka called the move a "coach's decision," praised Carter's skillset and expressed confidence in his continued development. Carter's on-field impact this season has been limited, with one tackle, one quarterback hit and 0.5 sacks.

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