Carolina Panthers @ Houston Texans
Game Information
Houston, TX

Referee:Adrian Hill
Back Judge:Greg Meyer
Side Judge:Jim Quirk
Umpire:Roy Ellison
Field Judge:Land Clark
Down Judge:David Oliver
Line Judge:Mark Stewart

2025 Standings
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 |
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 |
NFL News

Commanders confident in LB core if vet Bobby Wagner leaves
The Commanders noted the value of veteran free agent LB Bobby Wagner's leadership but said they are confident in the players they've added at his position.
9h

Ex-Falcons RB Tyler Allgeier ready for new start with Cards
Allgeier heads to another committee situation, but he won't be backing up a star like Bijan Robinson.
1d

Bengals need improved defense to regain playoff form
Defensive coordinator Al Golden believes the Bengals made strides at the end of 2025 and free agents will help.
1d
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