Giants vs. Panthers in Munich: Giants’ Struggles Continue in Tough Loss to Carolina
Munich, Germany – It was a tough day for the New York Giants as they faced the Carolina Panthers in Munich, with both teams coming into the game at 2-7 and desperate to turn their seasons around. The Giants, hoping to end a four-game losing streak, fell short, as Carolina capitalized on New York’s offensive struggles for a 17-7 win.
First Quarter: Panthers Take Control Early
The Panthers struck first with an 8-play, 90-yard drive that ended in a 5-yard touchdown from Bryce Young to Ja’Tavion Sanders. Carolina’s offense started strong, with running back Chuba Hubbard breaking free for multiple big gains that helped the Panthers dominate possession. On the other side, Giants quarterback Daniel Jones struggled to connect, finishing the first quarter with only three passing yards. The Panthers’ defense kept the Giants’ offense in check, limiting New York to just 16 total yards in the quarter.
Score: Panthers 7, Giants 0
Second Quarter: Giants Can’t Find Their Rhythm
The Giants couldn’t find their footing in the second quarter, with Jones making a few risky throws, including a pass that bounced off tight end Theo Johnson and was intercepted by Carolina’s Xavier Woods. Even when the Giants got a break, they couldn’t capitalize; kicker Graham Gano missed a 43-yard field goal, and their offensive frustrations continued to pile up.
Meanwhile, Carolina added to their lead with a 53-yard field goal by Eddie Pineiro, pushing the score to 10-0. To make matters worse, New York’s offensive line struggled to protect Jones, who was sacked multiple times, including a big hit from Panthers star Brian Burns.
Halftime Score: Panthers 10, Giants 0
Third Quarter: Giants Show Life, But Panthers Pull Away
The Giants finally showed some spark on their first drive after halftime. Running back Tyrone Tracy, Jr. broke free for a 32-yard rushing touchdown, giving the Giants a much-needed boost and narrowing the score to 10-7. But Carolina quickly responded, with Hubbard scoring from a yard out to extend the Panthers’ lead. Hubbard had a career day, making big plays whenever his team needed it.
The Giants continued to struggle with protection issues, and Jones was sacked again by former Giant A’Shawn Robinson. Injuries also impacted both sides, with Carolina running back Miles Sanders leaving the game with an ankle injury, while Giants linebacker Brian Burns played through a groin injury.
End of Third Quarter Score: Panthers 17, Giants 7
Final Thoughts
Despite a few bright moments, the Giants couldn’t overcome their offensive struggles, managing only one third-down conversion through three quarters. Daniel Jones had a difficult game, with missed throws and key mistakes that held the team back. The Panthers, led by Bryce Young and Chuba Hubbard, kept their focus and seized on every opportunity New York gave them, finishing the game with a hard-earned 17-7 win.
As both teams head home from Germany, the Giants face questions about how to turn things around, while the Panthers enjoy a rare victory in what’s also a challenging season been.