Here is the thing about losing: It drains away anything that actually might be fun or interesting.
Case in point: The atmosphere in and around Munich the past few days was intoxicating and that has nothing to do with beer consumption. This was just the second NFL game ever played in the Bavarian capital and the novelty was still there, unlike the international games played in London, which have a been-there, done-that vibe to them after all these years.
This was designated as a home game for the Panthers and indeed, there was more Carolina blue in the crowd at Allianz Arena than the darker Giants blue. There were cheers when Malik Nabers made a catch down the field but louder roars when Chuba Hubbard broke off a long run for the Panthers.
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