New York Giants (2-7) vs. Carolina Panthers (2-7) in Munich, Germany
Sunday, 9:30 a.m. EST, NFL Network.
BetMGM Odds: Giants favored by 5 points.
Against the spread: Giants 3-6, Panthers 2-7.
Historical record: Panthers lead with 7 wins to the Giants’ 6.
Most recent encounter: The Giants triumphed over the Panthers with a score of 19-16 on September 18, 2022, in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Recent Results:
The Giants faced a loss last week against the Commanders, with a score of 27-22, while the Panthers came out victorious against the Saints, winning 23-22.

Offensive and Defensive Rankings:
For the Giants, their offensive ranking is 26th overall with a rush ranking of 19th, passing at 23rd, and scoring at 32nd. Their defense, however, is better positioned at 18th overall, with 28th against the run and 9th against the pass, conceding 15th in scoring.
The Panthers’ offense is struggling, ranking 30th overall, with 25th for rushing, 30th for passing, and 29th in scoring. Their defense ranks at the bottom with a 32nd overall, 32nd against the run, and 25th in passing, also coming in 32nd in scoring.

Turnover Differential:
The Giants have a turnover differential of minus-4, whereas the Panthers sit at minus-7.

Key Player for Giants:
Quarterback Daniel Jones has been at the center of discussions lately. Last Sunday, he threw for two touchdowns and added a rushing touchdown, achieving a 76.9% completion rate and a 119.7 passer rating, both being his best this season. Additionally, he rushed seven times for 54 yards, now preparing to take on the league’s least effective defense.

Key Players for Panthers:
Wide Receiver Xavier Legette is a notable rookie, having caught four touchdown passes over the past six games, often celebrating by pretending to ride a horse on the field. Although his route-running skills need improvement, he stands out as the closest option to a No. 1 receiver, especially with Diontae Johnson being traded and Adam Thielen still recovering from a hamstring injury.

Critical Matchup:
An interesting matchup to watch will be Giants edge rusher Brian Burns against Panthers left tackle Brady Christensen. Burns, who previously played for the Panthers, faces off against his former team following a trade this offseason. With five sacks this season but none in the last two weeks, his quest for a breakout game begins against the backup Christensen, who is stepping in for the injured Ickey Ekwonu.

Injury Report:
For the Giants, wide receiver Darius Slayton is recovering from a concussion sustained recently and might miss the game. Punter Jamie Gillan is expected to return after a hamstring injury. Kicker Graham Gano is returning to practice and could also see action, while left guard Greg Van Roten’s shoulder issue is being monitored.
Conversely, Panthers running back Jonathan Brooks is now on the 53-man roster and eligible to make his NFL debut, though Chuba Hubbard is anticipated to remain the starting back.

Series Insights:
The Giants have enjoyed success recently, winning their last two matchups. This upcoming clash could heavily influence which team secures the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft.

Stats and Highlights:
New York has lost four consecutive games. The Giants are making their fifth European trip, having previously played in Germany back in 1994 in a preseason matchup. They remain undefeated in international games so far, boasting a 4-0 record. In their latest outing, the Giants managed 164 rushing yards against Washington, only slightly shy of their season high against the Seahawks. Rookie Malik Nabers registered nine receptions, totaling 55 so far in the season and marking him as the second player in NFL history to catch over 50 passes in his initial seven games. Tight ends Chris Manhertz and rookie Theo Johnson also celebrated their first NFL touchdowns in the same game.
With a league-leading 35 sacks, defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence is in contention for individual honors with nine sacks of his own. The Giants have not intercepted any passes for the last eight games, marking a franchise record. Kicker Jude McAtamney recently made his debut and successfully converted a field goal and extra point, while quarterback Bryce Young continues to build on his momentum. Chuba Hubbard has had a solid season thus far, contributing 72 rushing yards and two touchdowns in his last match for Carolina, although the Panthers’ total of 10 sacks ranks among the lowest in the league.

Fantasy Insight:
Rookie tight end J’Tavion Sanders is positioning himself as a vital part of the passing offense, recording 72 yards on four catches recently, including an impressive play where he leaped over a defender. He’s on the verge of scoring his first professional touchdown.