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Fantasy Football: Potential bargains, must-plays from Giants-Panthers game

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Nov 3, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29) carries the ball as Washington Commanders linebacker Nick Bellore (57) tackles during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Nov 3, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. (29) carries the ball as Washington Commanders linebacker Nick Bellore (57) tackles during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

The New York Giants head to Munich, Germany this Sunday to face the Carolina Panthers in a matchup between two 2-7 teams.

The ramifications of this game are basically for draft position as both teams' postseason hopes are all but dead.

The game is not included in the main slate for DFS but will rather be a standalone "showdown" game, but will be included in the season-long leagues just as a Thursday or Monday night game would be.

Here is a quick rundown of our three top fantasy options in the game.

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 28: Tyrone Tracy Jr. #29 of the New York Giants celebrates a touchdown with Darius Slayton #86 and John Michael Schmitz Jr. #61 during the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on October 28, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 28: Tyrone Tracy Jr. #29 of the New York Giants celebrates a touchdown with Darius Slayton #86 and John Michael Schmitz Jr. #61 during the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on October 28, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

Giants RB Tyrone Tracy Jr.

The Panthers have been the worst team this season when it comes to defending against running backs. They have allowed 32.4 FPS on DraftKings and 29.3 FPS on FanDuel to running backs this season. That's by far the most on both platforms.

Tracy, since getting his break in Week 5, has had three standout games but don't forget he suffered a concussion two weeks ago which slowed him down. He should have no problem in this game as the Giants are preparing him for a full load.

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 06: Theo Johnson #84 of the New York Giants reacts during the first half against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on October 06, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 06: Theo Johnson #84 of the New York Giants reacts during the first half against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on October 06, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Giants TE Theo Johnson

The Panthers have also been the most generous team when it comes to yielding points to tight ends. They are allowing 12.4 FPS in standard leagues and are first and second on DK and FD.

Johnson is becoming more trusted in the offense and has seen his target share rise in the past two weeks. He's worth adding in showdown and a punt option in season-long.

Oct 24, 2021; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) runs for a 1st down in the 1st quarter as New York Giants nose tackle Austin Johnson (98) defends at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 24, 2021; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Chuba Hubbard (30) runs for a 1st down in the 1st quarter as New York Giants nose tackle Austin Johnson (98) defends at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard

The Giants have been in the middle of the pack when it comes to allowing points to running backs but Hubbard has been a steady performer all season. The Panthers might not want to expose QB Bryce Young to the Giants' pass rush and will likely try to establish the running game.

That has been where Hubbard has been of help. He is ninth among NFL RBs this season in FPS and has been ramping up the past few weeks.

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This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: Fantasy Football: Potential bargains, must-plays from Giants-Panthers game