The Giants' first road game came against a Carolina Panthers team led by second-year quarterback Cam Newton. It was both teams' only Thursday Night Football appearance of the season. The Giants had no trouble with the Panthers, leading 20-0 at halftime and 36-7 at the end of the game. With the win, the Giants improved to 2-1 and reclaimed a share of the NFC East title with the Philadelphia Eagles, who they would play the following week.. How many total points were scored by then end of the game?