The Carolina Panthers came up short in the Baker Mayfield Bowl against the Cleveland Browns a week ago. Meanwhile, the New York Giants upset the reigning top seed in the AFC in Music City! Will these two teams mimic their records after two weeks, or will Brian Daboll be 2-0 in his young head coaching career? Read on for a breakdown of the game, where to watch, injuries, and the game prediction from our NFL staff.
Carolina Panthers vs. New York Giants preview
The Carolina Panthers are in a very undesirable position. Their third-year head coach is on the hottest seat in the professional game, and they’re looking at the last game on their schedule for six weeks that looks even relatively winnable.
If they can’t beat the Giants, they have the Saints, Cardinals, 49ers, Rams, and Buccaneers before facing Atlanta in Week 8. If Carolina doesn’t win this week, there’s a chance Matt Rhule doesn’t survive half the season. David Tepper is one of the newest owners in the league and has already proven he’s willing to make a splash.
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Meanwhile, the Giants are riding high. Saquon Barkley looked like Saquon Barkley for the first time in years. They just beat the Titans in Nashville, getting their coach’s first-ever win out of the way quickly.
The question remains whether Daniel Jones can be the guy for New York after this season. He was okay a week ago through the air, but turnovers have been the story of his career so far.
Panthers vs. Giants prediction
Betting line (courtesy of Caesars)
Giants -2; Giants -130, Panthers +110; O/U 43.5
Adam Beasley’s Prediction
8-8-1 straight-up, 8-9 against the spread in 2022
Panthers 17, Giants 8
Dalton Miller’s Prediction
9-7-1 straight-up, 8-9 against the spread in 2022
Panthers 24, Giants 20
Dallas Robinson’s Prediction
9-7-1 straight-up, 6-11 against the spread in 2022
Giants 24, Panthers 20
How to watch Panthers vs. Giants
- Date/Time
Sunday, Sept. 18, 1 p.m. ET - Channel
FOX - Live Stream
Vidgo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV (some markets), fuboTV, YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream, FOX Now
Panthers vs. Giants matchup and stats
The Carolina Panthers vs. New York Giants matchup is a relatively inexperienced one. The two teams have only faced one another 12 times since their first meeting in 1996. They met last season, and the Giants came away with a 25-3 victory. However, the Panthers own the historical advantage 7-5.
Carolina Panthers 2022 stats/rankings
- Scoring: 24.0 (t-ninth)
- Yards: 261.0 (t-28th)
- Yards per play: 5.22 (18th)
- Passing: 207.0 (20th)
- Rushing: 54.0 (31st)
- Defensive scoring: 26.0 (t-25th)
- Yards allowed: 355.0 (t-16th)
- Yards per play allowed: 4.8 (eighth)
- Pass defense: 138.0 (2nd)
- Rush defense: 217.0 (31st)
New York Giants 2022 stats/rankings
- Scoring: 21.0 (t-15th)
- Yards: 394.0 (ninth)
- Yards per play: 6.73 (third)
- Passing: 156.0 (29th)
- Rushing: 238 (first)
- Defensive scoring: 20 (t-12th)
- Yards allowed: 359.0 (18th)
- Yards per play allowed: 5.98 (24th)
- Pass defense: 266.0 (23rd)
- Rush defense: 93.0 (14th)
Injuries to know
Carolina Panthers
- LB Brandon Smith (thigh, doubtful)
- WR Shi Smith (groin, questionable)
- QB Matt Corral (injured reserve)
- QB Sam Darnold (injured reserve)
- K Zane Gonzalez (injured reserve)
- LB Julian Stanford (injured reserve)
- WR Andre Roberts (injured reserve)
New York Giants
- CB Nick McCloud (hamstring, out)
- CB Aaron Robinson (appendicitis, out)
- WR Wan’Dale Robinson (knee, out)
- LB Azeez Ohulari (calf, doubtful)
- CB Jason Pinnock (shoulder, out)
- LB Kayvon Thibodeaux (knee, doubtful)
- WR Kadarius Toney (hamstring, questionable)
- LB Darrian Beavers (injured reserve)
- WR Collin Johnson (injured reserve)
- OG Shane Lemieux (injured reserve)
- OL Marcus McKethan (injured reserve)
- LB Elerson Smith (injured reserve)
- CB Rodarius Williams (injured reserve)
- C Nick Gates (physically unable to perform)
- OT Matt Peart (physically unable to perform)