Panthers at the Giants (UPDATE: PANTHERS LOSE 34-28)
The big game between the Panthers and the Giants starts at 8:15 ET tonight. At stake is homefield advantage throughout the playoffs and the bragging rights to the best record in the NFC. Both teams currently stand at 11-3, with the Giants losing their last 2 and looking to not make it 3. Carolina has won the last 7 of 8 games.
The Panthers have won against the Giants on Giants turf before, but tonight will prove difficult if for no other reason than the weather: rain, snow, and cold winds.
The game will be broadcast on NBC.
Update – 12/22 – 8:35 AM: Our loss in OT last night had to be one of the most heartbreaking in Panthers football history. It was a hard fought game, and we could have put it away in regulation but missed a last second field goal thanks to Ol’ Man Winter’s blustery winds. We had another opportunity in OT to win after we stopped the Giants on their opening drive but failed to score a single point, and the Giants scored a TD the next time they had the ball.
If we have to face the Giants in the playoffs, I hope the revenge will be sweet for the Cats. Until then, we face the Saints in New Orleans next Sunday.
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1:04 PM: I’ll be back later to blog about the big Panthers/Giants game.