The New York Giants and Carolina Panthers get a dose of one thing they each largely want.
It is a change of surroundings because the groups meet Sunday in Munich.
“It will likely be a little bit little bit of a unique taste,” Carolina coach Dave Canales stated of the abroad journey.
Each groups maintain 2-7 information. The Giants have misplaced 4 video games in a row, whereas the Panthers posted a 23-22 house victory in opposition to the New Orleans Saints final week to halt a five-game skid.
New York’s distress has are available numerous kinds, with a sure theme.
“The outcomes stink,” Giants coach Brian Daboll stated.
Giants quarterback Daniel Jones has been more and more scrutinized throughout the group’s shedding streak. He is from Charlotte, so he’ll be dealing with his hometown group.
Jones accomplished 20 of 26 passes for 174 yards and two touchdowns in New York’s 27-22 loss to the Washington Commanders final week.
“He has made plenty of good choices,” Daboll stated. “He has improved sure issues that we work on. He is obtained the correct mindset.”
As for the Panthers’ quarterback state of affairs, Canales stated Bryce Younger, who directed the victory final week, would begin for the third sport in a row. Andy Dalton, who had been coping with a thumb harm, is feeling higher, and he’s prepared for normal obligation as effectively.
By main a profitable drive within the closing minutes vs. the Saints, Younger achieved an goal for the Panthers.
“That is in regards to the progress from one week to the following,” Canales stated. “That end, that is what we search for.”
The Panthers continued to make strikes that impression the roster. Receiver Jonathan Mingo was traded to the Dallas Cowboys this week in trade for a 2025 fourth-round draft decide.
Carolina may restock at receiver if Adam Thielen, who hasn’t been in a sport for the reason that third week of the season due to a hamstring harm, is able to play. Nevertheless, he sat out apply on Wednesday. Jordan Matthews, a former receiver who has performed at tight finish lately, has the pliability to return to receiver, Canales stated.
The Panthers will see former teammate Brian Burns, who’s in his first season on the Giants’ defensive entrance.
“He has been a superb addition for us,” Daboll stated. “Good management, good participant for us. Glad we obtained him.”
Carolina gamers witnessed Burns’ means to be disruptive to opponents when he was a teammate.
“Burns, he can bend like no different,” Panthers offensive lineman Brady Christensen stated. “He is 6-5 and lengthy, and he can bend.”
The Giants designated former Panthers kicker Graham Gano to return to apply this week, that means he might be activated for the Carolina sport. He was a restricted apply participant on Wednesday. If he cannot go, Jude McAtamney would get the nod for the second sport in a row.
Operating again Jonathon Brooks (knee) is also added to Carolina’s combine on offense as he nears coming off the harm listing. He practiced in full on Wednesday.
Canales stated it is encouraging that Brooks may be able to be again in video games, although a closing determination could be made later within the week.
The Panthers try to type out their offensive line. Ikem Ekwonu (ankle) may be again from a one-game absence, so that would imply one other shift for Christensen, who has performed numerous spots on the road.
Canales was an assistant coach with Seattle when the Seahawks visited Munich for a sport in 2022, so he’s accustomed to the doubtless ambiance for the Sunday contest.
“It is nice publicity,” he stated. “It is a fairly cool expertise.”
The Panthers are 7-6 all-time in opposition to the Giants.
–Area Stage Media
