Abdul Carter

Giants OLB Abdul Carter did not participate in Thursday’s practice ahead of Week 18 against the Cowboys.

Fantasy Impact

Despite a slow start to his rookie season, Carter has picked up the play in recent weeks. If he wants to make a push for DROTY, he will need to be healthy for the season finale. Friday practice will be more telling for his status.

Abdul Carter was not seen at practice on Wednesday,

Fantasy Impact

It appears an illness is going around the Giants locker room as Theo Johnson is also battling an illness. His status is up in the air for Week 18 against the Cowboys.

Giants OLB Abdul Carter (hamstring) is officially active for Week 7.

Fantasy Impact

Carter was considered a game-time decision after being limited in practice Friday. After testing out the injured hamstring in pre-game warmups, he will suit up against Denver.

New York Giants rookie edge rusher Abdul Carter is considered a game-time decision for Week 7 against the Denver Broncos as he recovers from a hamstring injury.

Fantasy Impact

Carter popped up as a limited participant in Friday's practice after previously having no injury designation. There was optimism for his status, but he is expected to test it out pre-game, and the team will decide then. The Giants' game with the Broncos has become a hyped-up contest with off-field trash talk, and Denver has protected its quarterback well all season, making this a tough matchup for the rookie.

Abdul Carter (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos.

Fantasy Impact

Carter is a new addition to the team's injury report, being listed with a hamstring issue that will leave him questionable to play against the Broncos. If he is unable to suit up, New York's defense will be weaker than usual in this matchup on the road.