For the second time in three games, New York Giants rookie defensive end Abdul Carter began Monday night’s tilt at New England on the bench.

The No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Carter missed the first quarter of the 33-15 loss to the Patriots. By the time he was allowed on the field, the Giants were in a 17-0 hole.

He previously missed the opening series of New York’s Week 11 loss to the Green Bay Packers.

The Giants didn’t specify a reason for the decision, but reports said he was late to a meeting — the same reason he was benched on Nov. 16. The first time, the team thought he overslept, but Carter said he was getting treatment that led to his tardiness.

“I just would say this: That was my decision to do that,” interim coach Mike Kafka said after Monday’s loss. “And, again,

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