In a dramatic Week 10 NFL clash at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, the Carolina Panthers edged the New York Giants 20-17 with a game-winning 36-yard field goal by Eddy Pineiro in overtime. This marked Carolina’s first consecutive wins of the season and gave fans in Germany a taste of American football’s thrill.
The Giants (2-8) won the overtime coin toss but suffered an immediate setback. On the very first play, rookie running back Tyrone Tracy fumbled, with veteran Panthers defensive tackle A’Shawn Robinson, who played for the Giants last season, forcing the turnover. Linebacker Josey Jewell was quick to pounce on the loose ball at the Giants’ 23-yard line, setting up Pineiro’s decisive kick. Robinson, a self-described soccer enthusiast, relished the chance to play at one of Europe’s legendary soccer venues, channeling the crowd’s energy into his game.
Despite falling behind 17-7 in the fourth quarter, the Giants rallied, with kicker Graham Gano, returning from a hamstring injury, nailing a 42-yard field goal with five seconds left to push the game into overtime. Gano’s kick tied the game after he previously missed from 43 yards, showing resilience in his first game since September.
Carolina running back Chuba Hubbard was instrumental in the Panthers’ offensive efforts, carrying the ball 28 times for 153 yards and a touchdown. His consistent gains kept the Giants’ defense on the back foot and controlled the clock. Rookie quarterback Bryce Young contributed a steady performance, going 15 of 25 for 126 yards, including a first-quarter touchdown to tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders.
For the Giants, quarterback Daniel Jones completed 22 of 37 passes for 190 yards, though he also threw two interceptions. Jones led a determined fourth-quarter comeback, engineering a 13-play, 96-yard drive capped by his own 2-yard touchdown run to bring the Giants within three points. His leadership on a 12-play march set up Gano’s game-tying field goal, sending the game into overtime.
Rookie Tyrone Tracy was a bright spot for New York’s offense, carrying the ball 18 times for 103 yards and a touchdown. However, his costly fumble in overtime halted the Giants’ comeback bid, extending their losing streak to five games.
With this hard-fought victory, the Panthers improved to 3-7 as they head into a bye week, followed by a challenging home game against the Kansas City Chiefs on Nov. 24. The Giants will also take their bye week to regroup before hosting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Nov. 24, hoping to break their losing streak and find some consistency as the season progresses.
This Munich matchup offered European fans an exhilarating finish and underscored the NFL’s growing international presence, with Allianz Arena providing a fitting backdrop for a thrilling game.
