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 backend who had 15 tackles before his injury.

Any help for the Panthers’ defensive backs this weekend? The absence of Darius Slayton. The Giants wide receiver did not travel to Germany as he remains in the concussion protocol. Slayton was the second leading 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 both Nabers and Robinson earlier this week, naming them two to watch.

“I’ve gained a lot of respect for these receivers, Nabers, Slayton and of course No. 17 (Robinson) when he’s in there as well,” Evero said. “They have players with good skills, and we know they are explosive and have the ability to expand the field.”

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