Stone Smartt may have won the battle, but the New York Giants and its budding rookie star may have won the war.

As Carter noted, the Giants did indeed beat the Jets handily on Saturday. Carter's fellow first-round pick, Jaxson Dart , impressed once again as Big Blue topped Gang Green 31-13. Carter was credited with one assisted tackle -- combining with Brian Burns to stuff Breece Hall for no gain -- in the game.

New York Giants rookie LB Abdul Carter had his "welcome to the NFL" moment on Saturday night against the Jets and was sour about it after the game.