Houston Texans vs Carolina Panthers

NFL

Texans

0-3

13-16

Final

Panthers

3-1

Bank of America Stadium

Drive chart

Drives

End of Game
Fumble
Punt
Touchdown
Touchdown
Field Goal

Team	1	2	3	4	T
HOU	0	3	3	7	13
CAR	0	6	3	7	16

Who won: Panthers 16-13

The Carolina Panthers beat the Houston Texans 16-13 on Friday, August 28, 2026 at Bank of America Stadium. Kyle Trask led the Panthers in passing yards (19/28, 147 YDS, 1 INT). Brett Rypien led the Texans in passing yards (13/23, 101 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT).

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Injuries and inactives

Texans3rd in AFC South

Aireontae Ersery OT
Illness
Questionable
Kayden McDonald DT
Ankle, Sprain
Questionable
M.J. Stewart S
Knee
Questionable
Braden Smith OT
Foot, Plantar Fasciitis
Injured Reserve
Tank Dell WR
Knee - ACL + MCL, Surgery, left
Injured Reserve

Panthers1st in NFC South

Ikem Ekwonu OT
Knee, Surgery, right
Out
Cam Jackson DT
Knee
Questionable
Damien Lewis G
Elbow, Strain
Questionable
Jalen Coker WR
Quadriceps, Strain
Questionable
Monroe Freeling OT
Knee
Questionable

Quarterbacks

Texans3rd in AFC South

Brett Rypien QB

Season passing leader · 101 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT

Panthers1st in NFC South

Kyle Trask QB

Season passing leader · 147 YDS, 1 INT

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Game info

Venue: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC · Turf · Attendance 72,041
Officials: Brad Allen (Referee), Sarah Thomas (Down Judge), Chad Hill (Side Judge), Anthony Flemming (Field Judge), Walter Flowers (Line Judge), Tyree Walton (Back Judge), Marcus Woods (Umpire)