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Carolina Panthers 3
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Houston Texans 20
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Match Report

C.J. Stroud's TD pass helps Texans defeat Panthers 20-3 in preseason

— C.J. Stroud found Nico Collins for a touchdown pass on his second drive Saturday in Houston's preseason win over the Carolina Panthers.

Full story at ESPN →

Team Stats

CAR HOU
11
1st Downs
18
5
Passing 1st downs
9
2
Rushing 1st downs
7
4
1st downs from penalties
2
1-10
3rd down efficiency
5-14
0-0
4th down efficiency
2-3
46
Total Plays
65
164
Total Yards
266
3.6
Yards per Play
4.1
9
Total Drives
10
86
Passing
157
12/20
Comp/Att
21/36
3.7
Yards per pass
4.2
2
Interceptions thrown
0
3-19
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-1
78
Rushing
109
23
Rushing Attempts
28
3.4
Yards per rush
3.9
0-0
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-4
7-58
Penalties
7-56
2
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
29:07
Possession
30:53

Top Performers

CAR

  • Sam Martin NO 5 · YDS 231 · AVG 46.2
  • Ryan Fitzgerald FG 1/1 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 52
  • Jack Plummer C/ATT 10/14 · YDS 83 · AVG 5.9
  • Andy Dalton C/ATT 2/4 · YDS 22 · AVG 5.5

HOU

  • Tommy Townsend NO 4 · YDS 155 · AVG 38.3
  • C.J. Stroud C/ATT 6/8 · YDS 44 · AVG 5.5
  • Ka'imi Fairbairn FG 2/2 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 41
  • Davis Mills C/ATT 8/14 · YDS 61 · AVG 4.4

Injuries

Houston Texans

  • Jaylin Noel Injured Reserve
  • Jalen Pitre Questionable
  • David Montgomery Questionable
  • Reed Blankenship Questionable
  • Blake Fisher Questionable

Carolina Panthers

  • Corey Bullock Questionable
  • Will Lee III Questionable
  • Akayleb Evans Injured Reserve
  • Bobby Brown III Out
  • Haynes King Out

Play by Play

  1. Touchdown 12:08 3-20

    British Brooks 1 Yd Rush (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)

    Q4
  2. Field Goal 10:29 3-13

    Ka'imi Fairbairn 35 Yd Field Goal

    Q3
  3. Field Goal 0:00 3-10

    Ka'imi Fairbairn 41 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  4. Field Goal 1:04 3-7

    Ryan Fitzgerald 52 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  5. Touchdown 4:03 0-7

    Nico Collins 5 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)

    Q1
  1. HOU

    5 plays, 8 yards, 2:51 · End of Game

    Q4
  2. CAR 2:51

    3 plays, -10 yards, 1:41 · Punt

    Q4
  3. HOU 4:32

    3 plays, 4 yards, 2:16 · Punt

    Q4
  4. CAR 6:48

    8 plays, 39 yards, 5:20 · Missed FG

    Q4
  5. HOU 12:08

    3 plays, 6 yards, 1:16 · Touchdown

    Q4
  6. Touchdown 12:08 3-20

    British Brooks 1 Yd Rush (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)

    Q4
  7. CAR 13:24

    3 plays, 6 yards, 1:23 · Interception

    Q4
  8. HOU 14:47

    11 plays, 41 yards, 4:41 · Downs

    Q4
  9. CAR 4:28

    8 plays, 39 yards, 6:01 · Interception

    Q3
  10. HOU 10:29

    11 plays, 55 yards, 4:31 · Field Goal

    Q3
  11. Field Goal 10:29 3-13

    Ka'imi Fairbairn 35 Yd Field Goal

    Q3
  12. HOU

    7 plays, 45 yards, 1:04 · Field Goal

    Q2
  13. CAR 1:04

    5 plays, 20 yards, 2:03 · Field Goal

    Q2
  14. Field Goal 0:00 3-10

    Ka'imi Fairbairn 41 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  15. Field Goal 1:04 3-7

    Ryan Fitzgerald 52 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  16. HOU 3:07

    3 plays, 3 yards, 1:21 · Punt

    Q2
  17. CAR 4:28

    9 plays, 39 yards, 5:43 · Punt

    Q2
  18. HOU 10:11

    10 plays, 44 yards, 5:32 · Punt

    Q2
  19. CAR 0:43

    6 plays, 19 yards, 3:20 · Punt

    Q1
  20. HOU 4:03

    11 plays, 60 yards, 5:57 · Touchdown

    Q1
  21. Touchdown 4:03 0-7

    Nico Collins 5 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)

    Q1
  22. CAR 10:00

    3 plays, -4 yards, 2:17 · Punt

    Q1
  23. HOU 12:17

    3 plays, 8 yards, 1:24 · Punt

    Q1
  24. CAR 13:41

    3 plays, 7 yards, 1:19 · Punt

    Q1

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