Houston Texans @ Carolina Panthers
2-0, 1-0 Away
34
2-0, 1-0 Away
1-1, 0-1 Home
21
1-1, 0-1 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
346
Total Yards
353
1
Turnovers
3
19
1st Downs
17
5-40
Penalties
5-35
6/14
3rd Down
7/13
1/1
4th Down
0/0
2/4
Red Zone
2/2
34:48
Possession
25:12
Game Information
Charlotte, NC
Referee:John Parry
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 19 | 17 |
| Passing 1st downs | 11 | 16 |
| Rushing 1st downs | 8 | 1 |
| 1st downs from penalties | 0 | 0 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 6-14 | 7-13 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Plays | 64 | 62 |
| Total Yards | 346 | 353 |
| Total Drives | 13 | 13 |
| Yards per Play | 5.4 | 5.7 |
| Passing | 227 | 287 |
| Comp/Att | 20/28 | 27/41 |
| Yards per pass | 8.1 | 6.5 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Sacks-Yards Lost | 0-0 | 3-29 |
| Rushing | 119 | 66 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 18 |
| Yards per rush | 3.3 | 3.7 |
| Red Zone (Made-Att) | 2-4 | 2-2 |
| Penalties | 5-40 | 5-35 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 2 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Possession | 34:48 | 25:12 |
2025 Standings
American Football Conference
| AFC South | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 13 | 4 | 0 | .765 | 474 | 336 |
| Houston | 12 | 5 | 0 | .706 | 404 | 295 |
| Indianapolis | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 466 | 412 |
| Tennessee | 3 | 14 | 0 | .176 | 284 | 478 |
National Football Conference
| NFC South | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 311 | 380 |
| Tampa Bay | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 380 | 411 |
| Atlanta | 8 | 9 | 0 | .471 | 353 | 401 |
| New Orleans | 6 | 11 | 0 | .353 | 306 | 383 |
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