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The New York Giants' season reached a new low with a humiliating 20-17 overtime loss to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday in Munich, Germany. The defeat, which saw the Giants falling to a dismal 2-8 record, has ignited calls for a complete overhaul of the team's leadership, including General Manager Joe Schoen and Head Coach Brian Daboll.

The game's outcome hinged on a critical fumble by rookie running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. on the first play of overtime. Former Giant A'Shawn Robinson forced and recovered the fumble, setting up Eddy Piñeiro's game-winning 36-yard field goal. This mishap has added to the mounting pressure on Schoen and Daboll, despite Giants co-owner John Mara previously indicating that they were safe at least until the season's end. History, however, shows Mara's willingness to change course quickly if performance does not improve.

The Giants' myriad problems were on full display in Munich. Despite showing some resilience by outscoring the Panthers 17-7 in the second half, the team was plagued by critical errors. Quarterback Daniel Jones threw two interceptions, including one resulting from a dropped pass by Tracy in the fourth quarter, which squandered scoring opportunities. A missed 43-yard field goal by Graham Gano in the first half, though later rectified with a successful 42-yard attempt that sent the game into overtime, further highlighted the team's struggles.

This latest defeat has compounded the Giants' woes in several areas. Their offense remains the lowest-scoring in the NFL, with the team failing to score in the first half for the second consecutive game. The defense showed brief flashes of competence but has generally been unable to stop the run or maintain a consistent pass rush. The special teams unit also faltered, with punt returner Ihmir Smith-Marsette drawing a personal foul for punching a Panther player.

Management decisions have also raised eyebrows. The Giants cut starting cornerback Nick McCloud over a pay dispute and deactivated German tight end Jakob Johnson for the very game that was meant to showcase him in his home country.

In conclusion, the Giants' current state is far from the progress demanded by their owners, John Mara and Steve Tisch. The loss to a struggling Panthers team, which has already contributed to coaching upheaval in other franchises, underscores the dire need for change within the Giants organization.