If the Giants were ever going to accomplish anything in 2025, they would need to lean on their defensive front .

Dexter Lawrence, Kayvon Thibodeaux, Brian Burns and Abdul Carter (this year’s third overall draft pick) were widely expected to make a huge impact in pass rush.

Sure enough, the Giants got just that in Sunday’s stunning 21-18 win over the Chargers, as they improved to 1-3 in rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart’s first start. Now, heading into this week’s winnable game at the 0-4 Saints, the Giants need that front (and pass rush) more than ever, with star receiver Malik Nabers out for the year.

Carter, for one, is ready to build off the dominant showing in Week 4.

“We feel like we can’t be stopped,” he told NJ Advance Media on Wednesday. “Once we do our job and stop the run

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