The Carolina Panthers edged out the New York Giants with a 20-17 additional time victory in Munich. Rounding off the 2024 worldwide slate, the Allianz Area, dwelling to Bundesliga juggernaut Bayern Munich, performed host to 2 struggling NFC groups.
It was all the time going to be a slugfest, with each offences discovering it laborious to attain factors up to now this season. And a low-scoring affair it was, with Panther Kicker Eddie Pinero firing a mid-length subject objective in additional time to safe a Carolina win. It meant that the Panthers notched their second win in as many weeks, after overcoming a fragmented New Orleans Saints aspect every week prior, who sacked their head coach Dennis Allen the day after. It’s the first Panthers win streak since they opened the 2021 season with three straight. An astonishing stat which highlights Carolina’s latest struggles.
The defacto dwelling crew for the solo German recreation of 2024, Carolina was on prime for almost all of the sport. However Daniel Jones pioneered a late comeback by the Giants who had been down 17-7. They scored a landing after which a subject objective to tie the sport up. The scores had been nonetheless stage after regulation so the German followers had been handled to additional time. However OT didn’t final lengthy, as younger again Tyrone Tracy Jr. fumbled the ball on the primary play of OT for the Giants. To rub salt additional into the injuries, it was recovered by a former Big in defensive lineman A’Shawn Robinson. It gave Bryce Younger a superb subject place with solely a subject objective wanted for the W. They ran three straight inside runs with Chuba Hubbard to arrange Pinero for the game-winner. And the kicker made no mistake. Heartbreak for Tracy and New York, who may have pulled off a powerful comeback win. as an alternative, they head into their bye with the way forward for Daniel Jones as their beginning quarterback unknown.
Alternatively, 2023 primary general decide Bryce Younger has proven enchancment since returning beneath centre following Andy Dalton’s harm. His field scores aren’t excellent, however that’s the reason it’s a must to watch the sport to know the complete image. He has seemed extra calm within the pocket, and extra correct together with his throws, utilising rookie receivers Jalen Coker and Xavier Legette. Younger took only one sack on Sunday, and evaded the pocket effectively, with two rushes for 30 yards. He’s a good distance nonetheless from being a strong beginning QB, however he’s exhibiting indicators that he can do it within the NFL. Younger nonetheless has restricted sources round him, which have been attributed to his underperformance. However Coach Canales seems to be calling video games to cater to Younger being considerably efficient as a passer.
However operating again Chuba Hubbard, recent off signing a brand new deal through the week, was the star of the present in Munich. He turned the primary participant born outdoors the States to have over 150 dashing or receiving yards and a dashing landing in an NFL worldwide recreation. The upcoming insertion of rookie Jonathan Brooks into the lineup will pose questions for the workload of each Brooks and Hubbard after the previous has been injured all season up thus far. He may make his debut for the Panthers after they return from their bye to face the undefeated Chiefs in week 12. Supposedly, a great downside to have, however the Panthers drafted Brooks to be their subsequent man, but additionally simply gave Hubbard a large extension. Each may develop into annoyed with a shared workload going ahead.
Carolina additionally awaits the return of veteran receiver Adam Thielen, however Younger has shaped a level of chemistry with the aforementioned rookie receivers. If the Panthers can hold the offensive circulation with Younger, while changing into a bit extra stingy on defence, then they may very well be a tough crew to face within the playoff run-in. Coach Canales will wish to construct some optimistic power and momentum going into subsequent season, however every Panthers win additionally places them decrease down the draft order for 2025. Nonetheless, the upcoming draft class isn’t tipped to be too robust, particularly at quarterback, that means Younger could effectively return in 2025 if he continues to develop incrementally.
