The NFL season continues as the week 10 schedule features a clash between two struggling teams from the NFC in Munich. The New York Giants will take on the Carolina Panthers at Allianz Arena this Sunday morning on the east coast of the United States. New York is coming off a 27-22 home loss to Washington, failing to cover the spread as a four-point underdog. On the other hand, Carolina secured a narrow 23-22 victory against New Orleans at home, pulling off an upset as a seven-point underdog. Historically, the teams are tied with six wins each in their series, but the Giants have triumphed in the last two encounters, including a 19-16 win on September 18, 2022.
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Giants Aim for a Third Straight Win Against the Panthers
The New York Giants sought to turn their fortunes around last week against Washington but ultimately fell short, ending the game with a record of 2-7, placing them last in the NFC East. They are currently at the bottom of the entire NFC, trailing the Packers by four games for the final wild card position. In their recent game, the Giants fell behind 7-0 early, fought back to tie the score, but quickly allowed Washington to extend their lead to 21-7 by halftime. Despite a strong finish, they lost 24-22, managing just 326 yards of total offense compared to Washington’s 358. The Giants controlled the clock for 32 minutes but committed the only turnover of the game.
Throughout the season, the Giants have averaged 191.4 passing yards per game, ranking 23rd in the league. Their rushing stats sit at 114.7 yards per game, which positions them 19th overall. Unfortunately, they rank 32nd in scoring offense with an average of just 15.4 points per game. Conversely, their scoring defense ranks 15th, allowing an average of 22.4 points per game. Quarterback Daniel Jones has thrown for 1,880 yards this season with eight touchdowns and five interceptions. He also contributes as a runner, with 239 rushing yards and one touchdown. Running back Devin Singletary leads the team in carries, while rookie Malik Nabers is the top receiver with 55 catches for 557 yards.
In terms of injuries, the Giants have several key players affected. Wide receivers Darius Slayton (concussion) and Bryce Ford-Wheaton (Achilles) missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday. Defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence (rest) and guard Greg Van Roten (shoulder) were limited in practice. Other players like kicker Graham Gano (hamstring) and linebacker Ty Summers (ankle) were also limited. Fans should stay updated as the weekend approaches.
Panthers Seeking Consecutive Victories
After snapping a five-game losing streak, the Carolina Panthers are looking to build momentum. They improved their record to 2-7, positioning themselves at the bottom of the NFC South. Currently, they are 14th in the NFC standings and four games behind the Packers for the final playoff spot. In their last game against New Orleans, the Panthers overcame a slow start, trailing 6-0 after the first quarter and 13-10 at halftime. They rallied to take a 17-16 lead but fell behind again before scoring the game-winning touchdown on a 16-yard run by Chuba Hubbard.
This season, the Panthers rank 30th in passing offense, averaging 176.6 yards per game, and 25th in rushing offense with 101.3 yards per game. They sit 29th in scoring offense with an average of just 16.3 points per game, while their defense ranks last by allowing an average of 32.6 points. Quarterback Andy Dalton has completed 106 of 160 passes for 989 yards with seven touchdowns and six interceptions. Rookie Bryce Young has also seen action, throwing for 694 yards and three touchdowns.
The injury report for Carolina includes tackle Ikem Ekwonu (ankle) and wide receiver Adam Thielen (hamstring), both of whom missed practice this week. Linebacker Josey Jewell and safety Xavier Woods did not practice on Wednesday but returned in a limited capacity Thursday. Additional players like tight end Tommy Tremble (back) and cornerback Lonnie Johnson (quad) were also monitored closely as the game approaches.