The New York Giants sit at 2-7 following a brutal 27-22 loss to the Washington Commanders in Week 9, a game that saw Head Coach Brian Daboll visibly frustrated with his team’s ongoing struggles.
Despite staging a late rally, the Giants’ mistakes, questionable two-point attempts, and lack of execution ultimately sealed their fate. Daboll, clearly deflated, questioned his own decision-making as the team continued to flounder.
For Giants fans, Week 9 did offer one rare silver lining: Daniel Jones finally threw a touchdown pass at home, ending a jaw-dropping 672-day drought at MetLife Stadium. His two-yard toss to Chris Manhertz might not have been flashy, but it marked Jones’ first home TD pass since January 1, 2023. While it was a modest milestone, it felt like a symbolic victory in an otherwise disappointing game.
The Giants now turn to Week 10, where they’ll meet the equally struggling 2-7 Carolina Panthers in Munich, Germany. Both teams are desperate to shift momentum and bring some positivity to their seasons, making this international showdown a pivotal opportunity for the Giants to reset and perhaps find a spark on the road.
Announcers for Giants vs. Panthers
- Network: NFL Network
- Play-by-play: Rich Eisen
- Color commentary: Kurt Warner
Referee Crew for Giants vs. Panthers
Shawn Hochuli Head Referee (Crew Chief)
Shawn Hochuli will be the head referee for the Giants vs. Panthers Week 10 game in Munich, Germany, his first Giants game since officiating New York’s loss to the 49ers earlier this season. Now in his seventh season as a head referee, Hochuli is known for a relatively balanced officiating style and tends to allow for a more fluid game.
So far in 2024, Hochuli’s crew has called 108 penalties over 8 games, averaging 13.5 penalties and 108.5 yards per game. This rate is slightly above the league average of 12.99 penalties and 104.8 yards per game, indicating his crew is a bit more flag-heavy than most.
However, his games have shown no significant home or away team bias, with home teams receiving 44.4% of penalties and winning 75% of the time. However, that winning rate may be due to factors beyond officiating alone.
Hochuli’s officiating tendencies suggest that players should still be prepared for frequent calls but with consistency across both teams.
Here is the rest of the crew that will be calling the game with Hochuli:
- Umpire: Terry Killens
- Down Judge: Patrick Holt
- Line Judge: Tim Podraza
- Field Judge: Jason Ledet
- Side Judge: Jim Quirk
- Back Judge: Jimmy Russell
Time & Channel for Giants vs. Panthers
- Home: Carolina Panthers (2-7)
- Road: NY Giants (2-7)
- Venue: Allianz Arena — Munich, Germany
- Date: November 10, 2024
- Time: 9:30 a.m. ET (8:30 p.m. Central, 6:30 a.m. Pacific)
- Last matchup: Week 2, 2022 (19-16 Giants win)