Overview

• Through five games, Carter has 13 tackles and 0.5 sacks, but Pro Football Focus credits him with 22 pressures, most among rookies and tied for 12th in the NFL.
• Head coach Brian Daboll and All-Pro lineman Dexter Lawrence cite his backfield disruption and positional flexibility as indicators of strong early progress.
• Saquon Barkley, now with Philadelphia, calls Carter “really good” and says his disruption outpaces his box-score totals ahead of Thursday’s meeting.
• In the Giants’ lone win, Carter logged five quarterback hits and eight pressures against the Chargers, illustrating impact that has yet to convert to sacks.
• BetOnline.ag still lists Carter among the favorites for Defensive Rookie of the Year at 8-to-5, reflecting sustained expectations for a near-term breakout.