Giants' Abdul Carter Denies 'Sleeping' Report, Expected to Start After Brief Benching

Interim coach Mike Kafka voiced support for the No. 3 pick seeking a late-season reset.

Overview

Carter was benched for the first defensive series against Green Bay after missing an added walk-through.
He said he was in a recovery session and missed a schedule change, disputing reports that he was asleep.
Kafka praised Carter's effort and maturity, calling the episode a learning moment for the rookie.
Through 11 games, he has 23 tackles, a half-sack, nine quarterback hits and a fumble recovery, with 35 pressures noted by Yahoo Sports.
Carter vowed to finish strong and is expected to return to the starting lineup Sunday in Detroit for the 2-9 Giants.