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Giants vs. Panthers: 3 causes for concern in Week 10

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The New York Giants will take on the Carolina Panthers across the pond in Germany as a part of the NFL's international series this coming Sunday.

The game between the two teams may very well be one of the toughest sells in the NFL's international history.

Despite the Giants coming in riding a four-game losing streak, Big Blue opened as favorites, and significant ones at that. With the Giants being favorites in this one, it breaks a 24-game streak where they were listed as underdogs.

Meanwhile, the Panthers are coming off their second win of the season, which snapped a five-game losing streak, having defeated the New Orleans Saints.

Here are three causes for concern ahead of Sunday's game in Germany.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 03: Terry McLaurin #17 of the Washington Commanders catches at touchdown pass against Deonte Banks #3 of the New York Giants during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium on November 03, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 03: Terry McLaurin #17 of the Washington Commanders catches at touchdown pass against Deonte Banks #3 of the New York Giants during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium on November 03, 2024 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Defense in the Red Zone

Some of the Giants' closest games this season have been close because of their defense's ability to step up in the red zone. Believe it or not, the Panthers are eighth in the league in red zone efficiency. This could pose a threat to a Giants defense that struggled the last few games.

Dec 11, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants linebacker Azeez Ojulari (51) celebrates after making a sack on Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants linebacker Azeez Ojulari (51) celebrates after making a sack on Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

Pass rush gone silent

Last week, the Giants' defensive front failed to register a sack in their game against the Washington Commanders; a team that they recorded five sacks against in their first meeting. As bad as the Panthers have been this season, if the Giants are going to win on Sunday, they cannot give Bryce Young time in the pocket.

Oct 13, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) reacts during the third quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Oct 13, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) reacts during the third quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Scoring points

The two biggest struggles for the Giants this year have been stopping the run on defense and putting points on the board on offense. The Giants' offense ranks dead last in red zone efficiency and no matter who they play, it always seems to be a struggle to get points on the scoreboard for Big Blue.

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