Panthers at Texans
Houston Texans 30, Carolina Panthers 13 · FAMILY TIES MD27
Final Score
Panthers 13 1 TD · 2 FG · 1 XP
Texans 30 3 TD · 3 FG · 3 XPHaynes King 259 yds passingChuba Hubbard 96 yds rushingChristian Watson 129 yds receivingRiq Woolen 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 277 · 282Passing yards 157 · 248Rushing yards 120 · 34Completions 14/30 · 14/30Yards per carry 6.3 · 4.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 4d ago
The Houston Texans secured a decisive 30-13 victory over the Carolina Panthers in Week 8 of the 2027 season, solidifying their playoff aspirations. With this win, the Texans continue to build momentum as they aim for a strong finish in the second half of the season, while the Panthers struggle to find consistency.
Haynes King was the standout performer for the Texans, throwing for 259 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Christian Watson also played a pivotal role, racking up 129 receiving yards that kept the chains moving and allowed Houston to maintain control of the game. On the ground, Chuba Hubbard led the Panthers with 96 rushing yards, but his efforts were not enough to tilt the momentum in Carolina's favor.
Defensively, the Texans were formidable, with L'Jarius Sneed leading the charge with seven total tackles. The turning point came in the second quarter when Houston's defense stifled a promising Panthers drive, forcing a turnover on downs that shifted the momentum firmly in their direction. With key stops and timely plays, the Texans' defense ensured that the Panthers would never regain their footing in this contest.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | ||||||
| Bryce YoungQB | 14/30 | 47% | 165 | 0 | 2 | 36.1 |
| Texans | ||||||
| Haynes KingQB | 14/30 | 47% | 259 | 2 | 3 | 59.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Chuba HubbardHB | 17 | 96 | 5.6 | 15 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Bryce YoungQB | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell IIWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrance Carter Jr.TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Ashton JeantyHB | 5 | 31 | 6.2 | 6 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Haynes KingQB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Christian WatsonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||||
| Chris Brazzell IIWR | 5 | 81 | 16.2 | 14 | 0 | 52 | 1 |
| KJ DuffWR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 9 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Xavier LegetteWR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | — | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Terrance Carter Jr.TE | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jalen CokerWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Chuba HubbardHB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||||
| Christian WatsonWR | 6 | 129 | 21.5 | 9 | 2 | 45 | 1 |
| Matthew GoldenWR | 2 | 79 | 39.5 | 14 | 0 | 61 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Chigoziem OkonkwoTE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Ashton JeantyHB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||||
| Lathan RansomSS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von MoehrigFS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaelan PhillipsREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard MooreCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack BaunLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey PorterCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaycee HornCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bud ClarkFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam JacksonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel PerrymanMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Texans | |||||
| Riq WoolenCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| L'Jarius SneedFS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari LassiterSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal HillWILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| R Mason ThomasREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyngstonn Villanueva-AsaMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josh SweatREDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Cobie DurantCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte BanksCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | |||
| Jason MyersK | 2/2 | 1 | 56 |
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 3/3 | 3 | 50 |