Because Carter played off-ball linebacker at Penn State, Bowen can put Carter, Kayvon Thibodeaux and Brian Burns on the field at the same time. The Giants want him rushing the passer first and foremost, which is why lining Carter up on both sides of the defensive line is paramount.

On paper, the New England Patriots do not have the most dynamic offense in the NFL, despite the team having made significant improvements over the past few months to bolster what was arguably the league’s worst passing attack.