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Super Bowl DE Tells Giants’ Fans to Judge Abdul Carter Differently

A two-time Super Bowl-winning sack artist explained why fans must judge New York Giants' pass-rusher Abdul Carter differently.

By James Dudko · Heavy

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 10:11 AM

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Chris Long argues Giants fans should judge edge rusher Abdul Carter on his high pressure rate rather than sacks.
Carter recorded nine pressures in Week 4 against the Arizona Cardinals despite having only one sack this season.
James Dudko argues that Carter must eventually finish pressures with sacks given injuries across the Giants' defense.

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Former Super Bowl defensive end Chris Long stated that New York Giants fans should evaluate edge rusher Abdul Carter as a pressure generator rather than focusing solely on sacks. Speaking on the Green Light podcast, Long argued that sacks are an overrated metric, praising Carter's ability to win rushes quickly after generating nine pressures against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 4.

Heavy writer James Dudko notes that while veterans like Cameron Jordan and Vic Fangio also value pressure over sacks, the Giants need Carter to finish plays. With Brian Burns sidelined for the season and Kayvon Thibodeaux struggling, Dudko argues Carter must convert pressures into sacks to aid a depleted team.

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Super Bowl DE Tells Giants’ Fans to Judge Abdul Carter Differently

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