Panthers stave off Giants comeback with 20-17 overtime victory in Germany: Key takeaways
New York TimesBy Joe Person, Charlotte Carroll and Lauren Merola The Carolina Panthers held off the New York Giants in a 20-17 overtime victory Sunday at Allianz Arena in Munich. On the first snap of overtime, Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. fumbled the football away at the Giants’ 24-yard line, putting the Panthers in prime position to win their second straight game after a previous five-game losing skid. With seconds remaining in regulation, Giants kicker Graham Gano — in his first game back since a Week 2 injury landed him on injured reserve — hit a 42-yard field goal to force overtime after missing a 43-yard kick in the first half. — Charlotte Carroll, Giants beat writer Chuba Hubbard’s big day … and week The Panthers’ decision-makers didn’t need any reassurance they’d made the right decision in paying Hubbard.