After finding themselves down 35-7 midway through the third quarter Sunday, the Giants (6-8) hit the switch, scoring four touchdowns to tie the game late against Carolina (14-0). As has been the case several times throughout the season, a game-winning field goal did the Giants in, and the Panthers remained unbeaten, winning 38-35. Big Blue heads to Minnesota (9-5) in Week 16 for their third Sunday Night Football matchup of 2015.
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Elsewhere in the NFC East, Washington (7-7) won its second straight Sunday, a 35-25 home win against Buffalo (6-8). Now a game clear in the NFC East, the Redskins ends their season with a pair of road games in the division, at Philadelphia (6-8) and at Dallas (4-10). The Cowboys, the only team mathematically eliminated in the division race, visit the Bills in Week 16.
With Week 15 of the NFL regular season in the books, Giants.com takes a look at power rankings coming in from outlets across the country:
NYG: 14
Movement: Down 1
NFC East: No. 12 Washington, No. 14 Giants, No. 17 Eagles, No. 30 Cowboys
NFL Top 5: Panthers, Cardinals, Patriots, Seahawks, Steelers
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WASHINGTON POST](https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/sports/wp/2015/12/22/2015-nfl-power-rankings-week-16-qb-issues-relegate-broncos-bengals-to-lower-half-of-top-10/)
NYG: 18
Movement: Down 4
NFC East: No. 12 Washington, No. 17 Eagles, No. 18 Giants, No. 28 Cowboys
NFL Top 5: Panthers, Cardinals, Patriots, Chiefs, Seahawks
NYG: 14
Movement: Up 2
NFC East: No. 12 Washington, No. 14 Giants, No. 15 Eagles, No. 28 Cowboys
NFL Top 5: Panthers, Patriots, Cardinals, Bengals, Steelers
NYG: 14
Movement: None
NFC East: No. 12 Washington, No. 13 Eagles, No. 14 Giants, No. 28 Cowboys
NFL Top 5: Panthers, Patriots, Cardinals, Seahawks, Steelers
NYG: 16
Movement: Down 1
NFC East: No. 12 Washington, No. 15 Eagles, No. 16 Giants, No. 28 Cowboys
NFL Top 5: Panthers, Cardinals, Patriots, Packers, Seahawks
**ESPN**
NYG: 15
Movement: Up 2
NFC East: No. 12 Washington, No. 15 Giants, No. 19 Eagles, No. 29 Cowboys
NFL Top 5: Panthers, Cardinals, Patriots, Steelers, Bengals
NYG: 16
Movement: Down 2
NFC East: No. 12 Washington, No. 16 Giants, No. 18 Eagles, No. 30 Cowboys
NFL Top 5: Panthers, Cardinals, Patriots, Seahawks, Steelers
**CBS SPORTS**NYG: 15
Movement: None
NFC East: No. 12 Washington, No. 15 Giants, No. 21 Eagles, No. 23 Cowboys
NFL Top 5: Panthers, Cardinals, Patriots, Seahawks, Bengals
Photo timeline from the Giants Week 15 matchup vs. the Carolina Panthers
10:00 AM – Fans tailgating hours before the Giants take on the undefeated Panthers at MetLife Stadium - View Gallery
11:30 AM – Players take to the field to begin their pregame warmups - View Gallery
12:45 PM – J.T. Thomas and Jason Pierre-Paul lead the Giants huddle shortly before kickoff
5:41, 1ST QTR, Cam Newton finds Ted Ginn Jr. in the end zone for a 3-yard touchdown, CAR 7 – NYG 0
1:33, 1ST QTR, Eli Manning throws a 27-yard touchdown pass to Rueben Randle, CAR 7 – NYG 7 –Watch Highlight
5:46, 2ND QTR, Jason Pierre-Paul records his first sack of the year on Cam Newton for a 9-yard loss – Watch Highlight
3:37, 2ND QTR, Rashad Jennings fumbles near midfield, and Charles Tillman recovers at the NYG 46
2:26, 2ND QTR, Cam Newton throws a 37-yard touchdown to Greg Olsen, CAR 14 – NYG 7 - Watch Highlight
0:21, 2ND QTR, Cam Newton throws a 14-yard touchdown pass to Devin Funchess, CAR 21 – NYG 7 - Watch Highlight
10:14, 3RD QTR, Cam Newton passes to Corey Brown for a 20-yard touchdown, CAR 28 – NYG 7 - Watch Highlight
5:38, 3RD QTR, Ted Ginn Jr. catches his second touchdown of the game on a 14-yard pass from Cam Newton, CAR 35 – NYG 7 - Watch Highlight
1:27, 4TH QTR, Eli Manning throws an 8-yard touchdown to Will Tye, CAR 35 – NYG 14 - Watch Highlight
13:34, 4TH QTR, Rashad Jennings breaks free for a 38-yard touchdown run, CAR 35 – NYG 21 - Watch Highlight
9:00, 4TH QTR, Graham Gano's 34-yard field goal attempt is blocked by Dominique-Rodgers Cromartie and Prince Amukamara returns it nine yards to the CAR 46 – Watch Highlight
7:43, 4TH QTR, Eli Manning's pass intended for Hakeem Nicks is intercepted in the end zone by Charles Tillman  Â
6:50, 4TH QTR, Cam Newton fumbles on an aborted handoff and Kerry Wynn recovers at the CAR 14 - Watch Highlight
5:36, 4TH QTR, Eli Manning passes short to Shane Vereen for an 8-yard touchdown, CAR 35 – NYG 28 –Watch Highlight
4:30, 4TH QTR, Jason Pierre-Paul knocks down a Cam Newton pass to force a three-and-out - Watch Highlight
2:55, 4TH QTR, Eli Manning completes a 40-yard pass to Odell Beckham Jr. – Watch Highlight
1:51, 4TH QTR, On fourth-and-5, Eli Manning throws to Odell Beckham Jr. for a 14-yard touchdown, CAR 35 – NYG 35 - Watch Highlight
 0:00, 4TH QTR, Graham Gano kicks a 43-yard to win the game as time expires, CAR 38 – NYG 35. Final Score: Carolina Panthers 38, New York Giants 35. Big Blue looks to regroup as they head to Minnesota to take on the Vikings this Sunday - Watch Game Highlights  Â
