The Carolina Panthers (0-1) face the New York Giants (0-1) Friday in preseason Week 2 action. Kickoff from MetLife Stadium is set for 7 p.m. ET (NFL Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Panthers vs. Giants odds, and'make our expert NFL picks and predictions.
The Panthers were demolished 27-0 by the New York Jets to open the preseason. No. 1 overall pick QB Bryce Young played 1 drive, completing 4 of 6 passes for 21 yards. Former Ole Miss QB Matt Corral played the rest of the game, throwing for 126 yards and an interception. Not many defensive starters played as the Panthers gave up 24 points in the final 3 quarters.
The Giants went to Ford Field in preseason Week 1 and lost to the Detroit Lions 21-16. Neither QB Daniel Jones nor star RB Saquon Barkley played in the opener with QB Tommy Devito getting most of the reps. He threw for 155 yards with 1 TD and 1 INT. Expect similar splits in Week 2. First-round pick CB Deonte Banks did play and recorded 1 tackle. The Giants did take a 13-3 lead into the half after which they were outscored 18-3.
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