Fans of the New York Giants are all over themselves after the Week 1 surprise showing. Even Dan Orlovsky has fallen for the potential trap. Furthermore, Abdul Carter channeled Caleb Williams with a defiant take that should terrify the NFL, according to a post on X by Josina Anderson.

“1-on-1 with #Giants LB Abdul Carter: On the #Giants front pressure v. #Cowboys QB Dak Prescott: ‘…We actually feel like we had a bad game. We feel like there's much more we can do.’ ”

The Giants earned some praise with a 28-20 win over the Cowboys. Also, it was punctuated by physical play.

Can Giants carry momentum into Week 2?

One of the best things John Harbaugh seems to have brought to New York is a change of belief that the team can win. The Giants held the lead throughout against the Cowboys and didn’t blink to the finish.

Furthermore, Harbaugh said he believes Carter is an important part of the team’s shot at turning things around, according to app.com.

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“There's just a consistency level,” Harbaugh said. “Down after down, after down, all downs, all situations. To being a complete player on the edge. We’ll move him around, too. That includes even dropping him into coverage sometimes. All those things. Play the run, rush the passer, all the movements, stunts, things like that. Cover for guys on movements. All those things that he’s determined to do. I’ve heard him say it many times. To be a complete player.”

Carter said he’s thinking through the game better.

“I'm more cerebral now,” Carter said. “I took what I learned as a rookie, and I learned a lot on how to prepare like a pro, study like a pro. I've got my schedule down now. And it's made everything easier. I'm a much better player now than I was when I got here.”

However, the Giants' fun and games may not last long. They not only hit the road in Week 2, but they also have to face the Rams. And the Rams are coming off a humiliating loss to the 49ers. It's a set-up-for-failure game.