Panthers-Giants inactives: The latest from Munich on RB Jonathon Brooks

The Carolina Panthers will hold off on Jonathon Brooks’ NFL debut for at least two more weeks.

The second-round pick was listed among the team’s inactives ahead of the Munich matchup between the Panthers and the New York Giants at Allianz Arena on Sunday. Brooks, who was just activated from the non-football injury list, will be able to prepare during the bye week for a potential debut at home against the Kansas City Chiefs in Week 12 at Bank of America Stadium.

Brooks hasn’t played in a game in essentially an entire year as he sustained a torn ACL while playing for the Texas Longhorns last November.

While Brooks isn’t available, pass rusher D.J. Wonnum is ready to make his Panthers debut in Germany. The former Minnesota Vikings linebacker was activated from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list on Saturday. He had been sidelined since December of last year due to a quadriceps injury that required surgery. He later had a setback after suffering a blood clot.

Wonnum will join a pass rushing group led by fellow veterans, Jadeveon Clowney and DJ Johnson.

Safety Jordan Fuller, who was activated from injured reserve on Saturday, will also return to the field after being sidelined on the injury list since Week 4.

The Panthers announced prior to the game that safety Jammie Robinson flew back to the United States due to a personal reason.

Below are the full inactive lists for both teams:

Panthers

• S Jammie Robinson
• RB Jonathon Brooks
• CB Shemar Bartholomew
• DE Charles Harris
• T Ikem Ekwonu
• TE Tommy Tremble
• DT Jaden Crumedy

Giants

• S Jason Pinnock
• ILB Darius Muasau
• G Jake Kubas
• WR Darius Slayton
• WR Bryce Ford-Wheaton
• DL Jordon Riley
• QB Tommy DeVito (3rd QB)

When and where is the Panthers game in Germany?

The Panthers will play the Giants (2-7) at Allianz Arena, home of football club Bayern Munich since the 2005-06 season. The kickoff is set for 9:30 a.m. ET; that’s 3:30 p.m. in Germany.

The game will technically be a home game for Carolina. That’s a double-edged sword. On the one hand, there are a whole bunch of fun fan activities the team has planned, and there are a bunch of traditions the Panthers will bring to Germany, a place the franchise has had the marketing rights to since 2021. On the other hand, PSL owners had to pay extra to attend the home game, something that drew the ire of a bunch of fans when the news first surfaced.

How to watch the game

You can watch the game on WCNC-TV, Charlotte’s NBC affiliate. You can also catch it on NFL Network and stream it on YouTube TV and FuboTV with valid subscriptions.

Halftime show?

Grammy-nominated artist Machine Gun Kelly will perform at halftime of the international contest. MGK’s recent song release “Lonely Road” pays homage to the famous song German NFL fans sing throughout the season: John Denver’s “Take Me Home Country Roads.”

Series history

The Panthers are 7-6 all-time against the Giants. Carolina is 3-1 at home, 4-5 on the road. Carolina won the only playoff game between the two teams.

It’s worth noting the Panthers have only played internationally one other time — in 2019, when they defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a 37-26 win in London.

Weather forecast for game in Munich, Germany

The Panthers-Giants matchup could feature some pretty good weather for mid-November. AccuWeather shows a high of 42 and a low of 33 and a 49% chance of precipitation.

Betting odds and advice

The Giants are 6.5-point favorites over the Panthers on the spread. The over/under is 40.5. A Panthers moneyline pick is at +200.

The Panthers are second-worst in the league at 2-7 against the spread. The Giants are similarly bad at 2-7.

Radio channels for game in Germany

As always, fans who want to listen to the game on the radio on WRFX 99.7 The Fox or on the Carolina Panthers Radio Network. See the listing below.

This story was originally published November 4, 2024 at 5:30 AM.

Mike Kaye

The Charlotte Observer

Mike Kaye writes about the Carolina Panthers for The Charlotte Observer. He also co-hosts “Processing Blue: A Panthers Podcast” for The Observer. Kaye’s work in columns/analysis and sports feature writing has been honored by the North Carolina Press Association (NCPA). His reporting has also received recognition from the Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE).Kaye previously covered the entire NFL for Pro Football Network, the Philadelphia Eagles for NJ Advance Media and the Jacksonville Jaguars for First Coast News. Support my work with a digital subscription

Alex Zietlow

The Charlotte Observer

Alex Zietlow writes about the Carolina Panthers and the ways in which sports intersect with life for The Charlotte Observer, where he has been a reporter since August 2022. Zietlow’s work has been honored by the Pro Football Writers Association, the N.C. and S.C. Press Associations, as well as the Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE) group. He’s earned six APSE Top 10 distinctions for his coverage on a variety of topics, from billion-dollar stadium renovations to the small moments of triumph that helped a Panthers kicker defy the steepest odds in sports. Zietlow previously wrote for The Herald in Rock Hill (S.C.) from 2019-22. Support my work with a digital subscription