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Carolina Panthers: Key players to watch against New York Giants

By Brandon Croce

CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 24: Shaq Green-Thompson #54 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after a win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 24: Shaq Green-Thompson #54 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after a win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Bank of America Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, CO – AUGUST 29: Free safety Eric Reid #35 of the San Francisco 49ers puts a hit on running back Ronnie Hillman #23 of the Denver Broncos as he assists with a tackle during preseason action at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on August 29, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO – AUGUST 29: Free safety Eric Reid #35 of the San Francisco 49ers puts a hit on running back Ronnie Hillman #23 of the Denver Broncos as he assists with a tackle during preseason action at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on August 29, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images) /

These are the key players to watch for the Carolina Panthers in their Week 5 matchup against the New York Giants.

The Carolina Panthers are coming off their bye week and will be heading into a matchup with the New York Giants that seems to have more storylines off the field than on it. This will be the first game the Panthers face their former general manager Dave Gettleman, who has taken over that role for the Giants.

Meanwhile, this will also going to be the first time Jonathan Stewart would be facing his former team. However, Stewart suffered a foot injury that landed him on injured reserve this past week.

Aside from the former Panthers returning to Charlotte, this is a pivotal game for the Panthers as they try to keep pace in a very competitive NFC South.

Entering this season, it was expected to be a three team race between the New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Falcons and the Panthers. However, the Bucs have also remained competitive at 2-2 with the Saints leading the way at 3-1 and the Falcons at a surprising 1-3.

These are the key players for the Carolina Panthers to secure a win over the New York Giants and to keep pace in the NFC South.

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