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Match Report

Rookie QB Watson shines in Texans' 27-17 loss to Panthers

Deshaun Watson shined in his NFL preseason debut, completing 15 of 25 passes for 179 yards and running for a score in the Houston Texans' 27-17 loss to the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday night.

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Last five matches

DateOppResultCompetition
11/8/26 @ Los Angeles Chargers W 44-22 NFL
10/25/26 vs New York Giants L 21-27 NFL
10/18/26 @ Jacksonville Jaguars W 34-31 NFL
10/11/26 @ Tennessee Titans W 26-3 NFL
10/4/26 vs Dallas Cowboys L 30-34 NFL
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Team Stats

HOU CAR
23
1st Downs
19
15
Passing 1st downs
10
5
Rushing 1st downs
7
3
1st downs from penalties
2
4-14
3rd down efficiency
4-12
1-2
4th down efficiency
0-1
74
Total Plays
58
410
Total Yards
388
5.5
Yards per Play
6.7
13
Total Drives
12
257
Passing
242
28/45
Comp/Att
15/27
5.1
Yards per pass
8.6
0
Interceptions thrown
1
5-29
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-9
153
Rushing
146
24
Rushing Attempts
30
6.4
Yards per rush
4.9
2-3
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-1
12-91
Penalties
5-42
1
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
33:30
Possession
26:30

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Injuries

Carolina Panthers

  • Brady Christensen Injured Reserve
  • Mike Jackson Injured Reserve
  • Jonathon Brooks Injured Reserve
  • Xavier Legette Questionable
  • Will Lee III Questionable

Houston Texans

  • Will Anderson Jr. Questionable
  • Jake Hummel Questionable
  • Braden Smith Questionable
  • David Montgomery Out
  • Keylan Rutledge Out

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