Abdul Carter credits tougher Giants practices after Week 1 win

New York opened by beating Dallas 28-20.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 151 min read

I think the NFL teams with the most energizing wins after week 1: -#Giants -#Bears -#Jets -#Bills #Giants LB Abdul Car Via @JosinaAnderson on X

What happened: Abdul Carter credited a higher-intensity practice week for the jolt around the Giants after their opening win. New York was listed alongside the Bears, Jets and Bills as Week 1's most energizing winners.

Why it matters: The comments add to the Giants' 28-20 win over the Cowboys, which already pushed early attention toward New York's front and its pressure on Dak Prescott. If that edge holds, the Giants move from feel-good opener to a team carrying real early-season momentum.

By the numbers: The four teams cited are a combined 4-0 after Week 1, and New York's settled result in recent Wire coverage was a 28-20 win over Dallas.

What to watch: Week 2 will test whether the Giants can turn one charged opener into a pattern. The same early read applies to the Bears, Jets and Bills once each gets a second game on the board.

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@JosinaAnderson 2026-09-15T12:48:29.184942+00:00

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