Houston Texans @ Carolina Panthers
Preseason
0-1, 0-1 Away
17
0-1, 0-1 Away
1-0, 1-0 Home
27
1-0, 1-0 Home
Game Leaders
Team Stats
410
Total Yards
388
1
Turnovers
1
23
1st Downs
19
12-91
Penalties
5-42
4/14
3rd Down
4/12
1/2
4th Down
0/1
2/3
Red Zone
1/1
33:30
Possession
26:30
Game Information
Charlotte, NC
Field Judge:Buddy Horton
Referee:Tony Corrente
Back Judge:Todd Prukop
Down Judge:Patrick Turner
Side Judge:Ryan Dickson
Line Judge:Bart Longson
Side Judge:Alan Eck
Umpire:Alan Eck
Team Stats
 | | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Downs | 23 | 19 |
| Passing 1st downs | 15 | 10 |
| Rushing 1st downs | 5 | 7 |
| 1st downs from penalties | 3 | 2 |
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-14 | 4-12 |
| 4th down efficiency | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Total Plays | 74 | 58 |
| Total Yards | 410 | 388 |
| Total Drives | 13 | 12 |
| Yards per Play | 5.5 | 6.7 |
| Passing | 257 | 242 |
| Comp/Att | 28/45 | 15/27 |
| Yards per pass | 5.1 | 8.6 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Sacks-Yards Lost | 5-29 | 1-9 |
| Rushing | 153 | 146 |
| Rushing Attempts | 24 | 30 |
| Yards per rush | 6.4 | 4.9 |
| Red Zone (Made-Att) | 2-3 | 1-1 |
| Penalties | 12-91 | 5-42 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Fumbles lost | 1 | 0 |
| Interceptions thrown | 0 | 1 |
| Defensive / Special Teams TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Possession | 33:30 | 26:30 |
HOU @ CAR Videos
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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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