Texans done in by inability to run ball in loss to Panthers
— The Houston Texans got a solid performance from rookie quarterback Davis Mills in his first career start Thursday night.
National Football League
FINAL
Carolina Panthers
24
Houston Texans
9
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAR | 7 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 24 |
| HOU | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 9 |
Reliant Stadium · 68,320 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | vs Denver Broncos | L 21-26 | NFL |
| 10/29/26 | @ Green Bay Packers | L 19-27 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers | L 13-43 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ Philadelphia Eagles | W 25-14 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs Detroit Lions | W 32-26 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 4:07 24-9
Sam Darnold 1 Yd Run (Zane Gonzalez Kick)
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Field Goal 9:09 17-9
Joey Slye 53 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:44 17-6
Zane Gonzalez 21 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:20 14-6
Tommy Tremble 7 Yd Run (Zane Gonzalez Kick)
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Touchdown 0:25 7-6
Anthony Miller 1 Yd pass from Davis Mills (Joey Slye PAT failed)
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Touchdown 6:36 7-0
Sam Darnold 5 Yd Run (Zane Gonzalez Kick)
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CAR
5 plays, 9 yards, 2:31 · End of Game
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HOU 2:31
5 plays, 19 yards, 1:36 · Downs
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CAR 4:07
12 plays, 75 yards, 5:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:07 24-9
Sam Darnold 1 Yd Run (Zane Gonzalez Kick)
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HOU 9:09
8 plays, 40 yards, 3:35 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:09 17-9
Joey Slye 53 Yd Field Goal
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CAR 12:44
10 plays, 56 yards, 6:31 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:44 17-6
Zane Gonzalez 21 Yd Field Goal
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HOU 4:15
3 plays, -5 yards, 2:05 · Punt
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CAR 6:20
9 plays, 91 yards, 4:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:20 14-6
Tommy Tremble 7 Yd Run (Zane Gonzalez Kick)
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HOU 10:37
10 plays, 39 yards, 4:23 · Punt
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CAR
2 plays, 4 yards, 0:25 · End of Half
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HOU 0:25
7 plays, 64 yards, 1:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:25 7-6
Anthony Miller 1 Yd pass from Davis Mills (Joey Slye PAT failed)
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CAR 1:37
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:31 · Punt
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HOU 2:08
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:52 · Punt
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CAR 4:00
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:47 · Punt
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HOU 5:47
6 plays, 31 yards, 5:00 · Punt
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CAR 10:47
14 plays, 81 yards, 7:43 · Downs
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HOU 3:30
5 plays, 17 yards, 3:06 · Punt
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CAR 6:36
10 plays, 88 yards, 6:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:36 7-0
Sam Darnold 5 Yd Run (Zane Gonzalez Kick)
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HOU 12:36
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:26 · Punt
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CAR 14:02
3 plays, 7 yards, 0:58 · Punt
Showing the last 25 of 25 events.
Team Stats
CAR
HOU
28
1st Downs
14
15
Passing 1st downs
10
10
Rushing 1st downs
2
3
1st downs from penalties
2
5-11
3rd down efficiency
1-9
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-1
70
Total Plays
49
407
Total Yards
193
5.8
Yards per Play
3.9
10
Total Drives
9
290
Passing
151
23/34
Comp/Att
19/28
7.8
Yards per pass
4.7
0
Interceptions thrown
0
3-14
Sacks-Yards Lost
4-17
117
Rushing
42
33
Rushing Attempts
17
3.5
Yards per rush
2.5
3-5
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-1
8-64
Penalties
7-51
0
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
35:45
Possession
24:15
Injuries
Houston Texans
- David Montgomery Questionable
- Reed Blankenship Questionable
- Jaylin Noel Injured Reserve
- Jake Hummel Injured Reserve
- Jaylin Smith Injured Reserve
Carolina Panthers
- Jaelan Phillips Questionable
- Will Lee III Questionable
- Damien Lewis Questionable
- Bobby Okereke Questionable
- Jaycee Horn Injured Reserve
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