Preseason Week 2 will continue Friday as we have the Carolina Panthers traveling North to take on the New York Giants. Both of these teams are 0-1 as the Panthers lost 27-0 to the Jets and the Giants lost 21-16 to the Detroit Lions. Kickoff from MetLife Stadium is set for 7:00 p.m. ET and will air on NFL Network.
Carolina Panthers
The Panthers struggled in their first game as we saw Bryce Young play in his first professional game. He was 4-6 for 21 yards, so it wasnāt the best day for Young. The Panthers played a good amount of offensive starters, but they still went scoreless. Issues from their offensive line showed as they allowed five sacks. There is a good chance we see improvements from their offense in Week 2 as theyāre so young.
Which Panthers will play, expected inactives
Panthers HC Frank Reich said Bryce Young’s play time vs. Giants Friday will likely be similar to last week vs. NYJ (3 series, 11 plays).
ā Cameron Wolfe (@CameronWolfe) August 16, 2023
Miles Sanders (groin) won’t play Friday and likely not in preseason at all. Andy Dalton (back), Terrace Marshall (back), Cade Mays (neck) out.
Panthers inactives include: OLB Brian Burns, OLB Justin Houston. DL Derrick Brown. RB Miles Sanders (groin), OG Cade Mays (neck), QB Andy Dalton (back).
ā David Newton (@DNewtonespn) August 18, 2023
New York Giants
It was a competitive loss for the Giants. They were winning 13-3 at halftime and were outscored 18-3 in the second half. The Giants didn’t play many starters in Game 1, but likely will before the preseason ends. Tyrod Taylor got the start for New York and was finished after two seriesā. He was replaced by Tommy DeVito who played the rest of the game as he was 15-24 for 155 yards and a touchdowns and an interception.
Which Giants will play, expected inactives
Expectation is that most #Giants starters, including quarterback Daniel Jones, will play in tonightās preseason game vs. Panthers. Amount likely varies but figure about a quarter for some, full half for others. Bottom line: A real look at some version of the real Giants.
ā Jordan Raanan (@JordanRaanan) August 18, 2023
