Since 1989 the Giants are 13-8 in their season opener and winners of their last 2. Under TC they're an even 3-3.

At home in their season open the Gmen are 10-5 winners of two straight both vs the Skins and 4 of last 5. The lone loss was vs Colts in the Manning/Manning bowl. In those 15 home games the Giants are a unbeaten 8-0 as a favorite. Under TC they're 3-1 opening the season at home. Again, the lone loss was vs the Colts.

As a home favorite they were favored by as many as 6 points on two occasions. They obviously won both game but failed to cover the spread in both outings.

Panthers

Carolina a 6-9 in their season openers and 3-3 in road season openers. They've won their last 3 road season openers. In 2007 27-13 vs Rams and in 2008 26-24 vs Chargers as 9 point dogs. Prior to that their last road season opener was in 2001 vs Vikings, a 24-13 victory. Last season the Panthers were crushed at home in their season opener 38-10.

In head to head matchups the Giants are 2-3 in the regular season vs Panthers. This season is the 3rd consecutive season we met them and 4th in the last 5 season. Prior to last years debacle we won the previous two matchups vs Panthers. 34-28 in 2008 and 27-13 in 2006.