Houston Texans - Recap: Panthers 27, Texans 17 - Text News
2Houston Texans - Recap: Panthers 27, Texans 17 - Text News
CHARLOTTE – The Panthers earned a 27-17 victory over the Houston Texans in the preseason opener at Bank of America Stadium.
Wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin opened the scoring with a jaw-dropping 23-yard touchdown catch over cornerback Jonathan Joseph.
Texans running back Alfred Blue answered with a 16-yard rushing touchdown late in the first quarter, but Carolina regained the lead late in the second quarter when quarterback Joe Webblaunched a deep ball to speedy wide receiver Damiere Byrd for a 50-yard score.
Each team tacked on a field goal to make it 17-10 at the half. Then Webb and Byrd combined again to extend the lead. Webb found Byrd cutting across the end zone for an 8-yard score in the third quarter.
Texans rookie quarterback Deshaun Watson reached the end zone on a 15-yard scramble late in the third quarter, cutting Carolina’s lead to 24-17.
Rookie kicker Harrison Butker nailed a 51-yard field goal to make it 27-17 late in the fourth quarter.
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