5 things to keep an eye on as the Panthers take on the Giants in Germany

The Panthers could potentially get two assists in the secondary this weekend. SafetyJordan Fuller is on track to return after recovering from a hamstring injury suffered in Week 3. His return would give the Panthers a starter on the back end who had 15 tackles before his injury.

More help for the Panthers’ defensive backs this weekend? The absence of Darius Slayton. The Giants wide receiver did not travel to Germany because he still has a concussion. Slayton was the second-best receiver behind Malik Nabers. Wan’Dale Robinson is third in receiving with 51 receptions for 343 yards and two touchdowns.

Defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero took stock of Nabers and Robinson earlier this week, pointing out that they are two to keep an eye on.

“I have a lot of respect for those receivers, Nabers, Slayton and of course No. 17 (Robinson) when he’s inside,” Evero said. “They have good players and we know they are explosive and have the ability to stretch the field.”

Of further help for the Panthers? According to Next Gen Stats, Carolina’s outside corner duo Jaycee Horn (9, T-4) and Michael Jackson (7, T-13) both rank in the top 15 in passes defended this season. Additionally, the Panthers have deployed zone blitzing at the fifth-highest rate in the NFL this season. Daniel Jones has posted a 75.3 passer rating against zone blitzes this season, which is the 10th-lowest mark in the NFL.