Giants and Panthers Face Off: A Closer Look at the Game

In a unique Sunday morning matchup in Munich, Germany, the Giants and Panthers are set to clash. One of the key battles to watch is the Giants' struggling run defense against the Panthers' talented running backs, Chuba Hubbard and Jonathon Brooks. Hubbard has been a standout for the Panthers, rushing for over 660 yards and five touchdowns. The Panthers showed their faith in him by signing him to a four-year extension worth up to $37. 2 million. Brooks, a second-round draft pick, is making his debut after recovering from a torn ACL. The Giants' run defense, however, has been a weak spot, allowing the fourth-most rushing yards in the league at 1283 yards and giving up a league-worst 5. 2 yards per carry. Linebacker Brian Burns emphasized the importance of discipline and trust among the defensive players to stop the run. "It's all about the details and gap discipline, " he said. Despite having identical records, the Giants and Panthers have different stories. The Giants have a minus-63 point differential, while the Panthers are faring even worse with a minus-146 point differential, the worst in the league. The Panthers traded away some of their top talent before the deadline, while the Giants stayed put. With Darius Slayton out due to a concussion, second-year receiver Jalin Hyatt is expected to see more action. Hyatt, drafted in the third round last year, has been quiet this season with just one catch. This game also presents a good opportunity for rookie receiver Malik Nabers, who has excelled on the outside. The Panthers rank 26th in yards allowed to outside receivers. Playing in Germany adds another layer of challenge, as the crowd noise requires teams to adapt their communication strategies. Second-year cornerback Deonte Banks, who had a rough game last week, will likely face off against Panthers receiver Xavier Legette, who leads the team in receiving yards and touchdowns since Diontae Johnson's departure.