Carolina Panthers vs. New York Giants: What you need to know

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 20: Quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers meets quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants after the Panthers 38-35 win at MetLife Stadium on December 20, 2015 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 20: Quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers meets quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants after the Panthers 38-35 win at MetLife Stadium on December 20, 2015 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /
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The Carolina Panthers host some familiar faces when the New York Giants visit.

An early season bye week is in the rearview mirror for Carolina Panthers players, coaches and fans, who took full advantage by healing, adding new personnel and enjoying a stress free week of football. Week 5 arrives as the Panthers return to Bank of America Stadium and host NFC East opponent, the New York Giants.

Carolina is 2-1, while New York is struggling under new coach Pat Shurmur at 1-3 just one-fourth of the way through his first season. Both teams need a win, the Giants to build some momentum before a short-week showdown against Philadelphia next Thursday night and Carolina to prove they can be contenders – winning the games they should.

Following is everything you need related to all things Panthers and Giants as the regular season continues.

Panthers Preview, Predictions and How to Watch

How and what to watch during the Panthers third home game of the 2018 season.

NFC South Week 5 Preview

Check last week’s results, upcoming opponents and up to date standings for the NFC South.

Keys to Victory

Carolina needs to accomplish these three things in order to win on Sunday.

Key Matchups to Watch

These different matchups will be pivotal in determining who wins this week.

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Fantasy Football Picks

Start these Panthers players this week to maximize your fantasy football scoring.

Injury Report

At least three Carolina players are set for a return to the lineup on Sunday, including one for the first time all season.

Bold Predictions for Carolina

Three bold expectations for the third home game of the season.

Eric Reid Expectations

The newest member of the Panthers, Eric Reid, is expected to start but how much will he contribute?

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The Panthers and Giants kick off inside Bank of America Stadium at 1:00pm ET.