LANDOVER, Md. — The Giants didn’t convince fans that things have changed in their season-opening loss to the Commanders. They’ve been outscored 89-12 in their last three season openers.

Here are three takeaways from the Giants’ dreadful start:

1. First impression of Abdul Carter

Carter didn’t start Sunday in his debut, but the rookie first-round pick didn’t take long to make an impact as he was used in multiple ways.

Carter lined up at defensive tackle and edge rusher and was used in punt block coverage. He had a half-sack with Kayvon Thibodeaux in the second quarter and partially blocked a punt in the third.

“Football is football. Whatever [the coaches] ask me to do, I’ll go out there and do it,” Carter said.

His best play came before halftime. Lining up at edge rusher, he rushe

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