Houston Texans vs Carolina Panthers
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).
Team stats
HOUCAR 
131st Downs17
8Passing 1st downs11
3Rushing 1st downs4
21st downs from penalties2
2-123rd down efficiency6-17
2-24th down efficiency1-2
58Total Plays69
173Total Yards288
3.0Yards per Play4.2
11Total Drives11
92Passing189
16/30Comp/Att24/36
2.7Yards per pass5.1
2Interceptions thrown1
4-27Sacks-Yards Lost1-6
81Rushing99
24Rushing Attempts32
3.4Yards per rush3.1
1-1Red Zone (Made-Att)1-4
3-19Penalties12-103
4Turnovers1
2Fumbles lost0
2Interceptions thrown1
0Defensive / Special Teams TDs0
26:28Possession33:32
