Luego de arrancar la temporada con una sufrida derrota en casa de último segundo ante los Cleveland Browns por marcador de 26-24 los Carolina Panthers buscarán conseguir su primera victoria de la campaña cuando se midan en la Semana 2 a los New York Giants.
En el primer partido Carolina reaciconó de gran manera en la segunda mitad luego de batallar mucho al inicio del encuentro con un par de fallas de comunicación y concentración. Para el segundo medio remontaron un déficit de 13 puntos en contra anotando 17 unidades en el último cuarto y tomando una ventaja tardía de 24-23 quedando 1:13 en el tanteador, pero con un gol de campo de 58 yardas el pateador novato de Cleveland, Cade York, sentenció el duelo a favor de los visitantes.
Para este compromiso entrante Carolina se medirá a un equipo que viene de sorprender al superar como visitantes 21-20 a los Tennessee Titans en el primer partido de la temporada, con el corredor Saquon Barkley protagonizando el ataque "gigante" con 24 toques de balón, 194 yardas totales y una anotación.
¿QUÉ ESPERAR DEL PARTIDO?
Panthers deberá enfocarse en mejorar la defensa por tierra este domingo para poder competir en New York, luego haber permitido 217 yardas en este rubro en el encuentro pasado creadas por la peligrosa dupla de corredores Nick Chubb-Kareem Hunt.
Defensivamente Carolina deberá encontrar la manera de generar presión al mariscal de campo de 4to año y nativo de Charlotte, NC Daniel Jones, forzándolo a situaciones de tercera oportunidad y largo para incomodar el paso de la nueva ofensiva encabezada por entrenador en jefe novato Brian Daboll.
Para el ataque felino se espera un aumento en los toques de balón del corredor Christian McCaffrey quien terminó el pasado encuentro con 14 intervenciones, 57 yardas y un touchdown.
Seguir mejorando la química entre el QB Baker Mayfield y sus compañeros será fundamental, para muestra lo realizado en el último cuarto del pasado partido donde Mayfield concluyó con un rating de pasador perfecto de 158.3.
En cuanto al reporte de lesiones solo el WR Andre Roberts está descartado al haber sido colocado en reserva de lesionados con un problema en la rodilla, con lo que el rol de Shi Smith y Laviska Shenault podrán verse incrementados en equipos especiales regresando patadas tras su ausencia.
ANTECEDENTES Y CONEXIONES
El historial marca que en 12 enfrentamientos totales Panthers tiene un balance a favor contra Giants de 7-5, con 4 de ellos ganados y 3 perdidos en duelos celebrados en New York. El mas reciente enfrentamiento fue el 24 de octubre del año pasado durante la Semana 8 con victoria para Giants por 25-3.
Tanto el coach Matt Rhule como el coordinador ofensivo Ben McAdoo tienen fuertes conexiones en New York, con el entrenador en jefe siendo nativo de la ciudad y McAdoo habiendo pasado 4 temporadas con Giants fungiendo como coordinador y head coach.
Por su parte el gerente general de los Giants, Joe Schoen fue miembro ejecutivo de los Carolina Panthers del 2000 al 2007 iniciando en la oficina de venta de tickets y posteriormente promovido a scout hasta escalar puestos en la liga y conseguir su ascenso como GM de New York.
Take a look at some pictures from past matchups between the Panthers and Giants. Carolina leads the all-time series 7-5.
Julius Peppers makes a tackle during the game against the Giants on Sun., Oct. 7, 2018.
Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) dives over New York Giants safety James Butler during the Panthers fourth quarter scoring drive in their 34-28 overtime loss to the New York Giants at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Monday, Dec. 22, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Carolina Panthers play against the New York Giants on Sunday, September 22, 2013.
Carolina Panthers play against the New York Giants on Sunday, September 22, 2013.
Carolina Panthers play against the New York Giants on Sunday, September 22, 2013.
Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) runs with the ball during an NFL football game against the New York Giants at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Carolina Panthers play against the New York Giants on Sunday, September 22, 2013.
Carolina Panthers play against the New York Giants on Sunday, September 22, 2013.
James Bradberry defends Odell Beckham, Jr., during the game against the Giants on Sun., Oct. 7, 2018.
Carolina Panthers quarterback Matt Moore throws a pass as he is rushed by New York Giants' Justin Tuck (91) during the second quarter of an NFL football game at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)
Carolina Panthers play against the New York Giants on Sunday, September 22, 2013.
Carolina Panthers play against the New York Giants on Sunday, September 22, 2013.
Carolina Panthers play against the New York Giants on Sunday, September 22, 2013.
Cam Newton leaps in the air as he rushes the ball during the game against the Giants on Sun., Oct. 7, 2018.
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) scrambles to avoid being tackled by Carolina Panthers defensive end Julius Peppers (90) in the second quarter of their NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) heads for the end zone leaving Giants cornerback Corey Webster (23) in his wake in the second quarter during their NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008. The touchdown was reversed on a challenge by the Giants. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Carolina Panthers' Steve Smith (89) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Giants and the Carolina Panthers at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)
New York Giants' Tiki Barber (21) runs past Carolina Panthers' Na'il Diggs (53) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 10, 2006. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
New York Giants running back Derrick Ward runs for a 51-yard gain while chased by Carolina Panthers, from left, Chris Harris, Thomas Davis, Na'il Diggs and Jon Beason (52) in overtime of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The Giants won 34-28. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)
The New York Giants and the Carolina Panthers face off at the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game at New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Colin Jones eyes a loose ball on a fumbled kick return during the game against the Giants on Sun., Oct. 7, 2018.
Carolina Panthers' Drew Carter (18) catches a touchdown pass as New York Giants' Kevin Dockery (35) defends during the second quarter in an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 10, 2006. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Carolina Panthers safety Marlon McCree reacts after intercepting a pass in the third quarter against the New York Giants during NFL football action Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006 in East Rutherford, N.J. The Panthers won 23-0. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Christian McCaffrey runs for a touchdown during the game against the Giants on Sun., Oct. 7, 2018.
New York Giants running back Tiki Barber is stopped for a loss by Carolina Panthers' Michael Rucker, left, Will Witherspoon, center, and Julius Peppers during the first quarter in NFL football action Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006 in East Rutherford, N.J. Barber was held to 41 yards rushing on 13 carries for the game. The Panthers won 23-0. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Carolina Panthers running back DeAngelo Williams, left, runs past New York Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce for a touchdown during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)
Carolina Panthers' DeAngelo Williams (34) and wide receiver Muhsin Muhammad (87) celebrate Williams' fourth quarter 30-yard touchdown run during their NFL football game at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Carolina Pathers DeShaun Foster spins away from New York Giants defenders Nick Greisen, left, Osi Umenyiora (72) and Will Allen during the first quarter in NFL football action Sunday, Jan. 8, 2006 in East Rutherford, N.J. Foster rushed for 151 yards in the Panthers' 23-0 win. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
New York Giants quarterback Jesse Palmer is grabbed by Carolina Panthers' Julius Peppers during the second quarter at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003. (AP Photo/Ed Betz)
Donte Jackson breaks up a pass intended for Russell Shepherd during the game against the Giants on Sun., Oct. 7, 2018.
DJ Moore carries the football as he breaks away from a tackle during the game against the Giants on Sun., Oct. 7, 2018.
Christian McCaffrey carries the football during the game against the Giants on Sun., Oct. 7, 2018.
Michael Palardy and Graham Gano celebrate Gano's game-winning 63-yard field goal during the game against the Giants on Sun., Oct. 7, 2018.
