Over the weekend, the Carolina Panthers and the New York Giants travelled over to Munich, Germany to play an NFL game at Allianz Arena. In an effort to promote the sport overseas, you’ll also see teams play in places like London usually at least once during the season, and American football is actually pretty popular in Europe.

In a battle of 2-7 teams, the Carolina Panthers defeated the New York Giants 20-17 on Sunday in Germany. Here are three takeaways.

The NFL wraps up its international slate this week when the New York Giants face the Carolina Panthers in Munich, Germany. While this isn't the sexiest matchup for the international calendar, the Giants and Panthers are both at a crossroads in their season.