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Carolina Panthers at Houston Texans

Week 3Final

Carolina Panthers 24, Houston Texans 9, Final

Texans done in by inability to run ball in loss to Panthers

At NRG Stadium

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The Carolina Panthers beat the Houston Texans 24-9 in Week 3 on September 23, 2021 at NRG Stadium. Sam Darnold threw for 304 yards for the Carolina Panthers; Davis Mills threw for 168 for the Houston Texans.

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Showing: Carolina Panthers, Q4 3:50 · End of game

CARHOU(3:50) (Shotgun) D.Mills Aborted. J.Britt FUMBLES at HST 46, recovered by HST-D.Mills at HST 45.(3:16) (Shotgun) D.Mills pass short left to J.Akins to 50 for 5 yards (S.Thompson).(2:38) (Shotgun) D.Mills pass short left to B.Cooks to CAR 42 for 8 yards (D.Jackson) [S.Thompson].(2:31) C.Hubbard right tackle to CAR 48 for 6 yards (C.Kirksey).(2:26) C.Hubbard right guard to HST 46 for 6 yards (M.Collins).(2:00) S.Darnold kneels to HST 47 for -1 yards.(1:19) S.Darnold kneels to HST 48 for -1 yards.(:38) S.Darnold kneels to HST 49 for -1 yards.
GainNo gain or a lossPointsPass (a solid line: run)Line of scrimmageLine to gain
  1. Carolina Panthers: Punt3 plays · 7 yds · 0:49 · Started Q1 15:00 at CAR 25Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 15:00Took overJ.Slye kicks 65 yards from HST 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q1 15:001st & 10 at CAR 25(15:00) S.Darnold pass short left to Dj.Moore to CAR 32 for 7 yards (V.Hargreaves).7 yds−0.64 EPA
    3. Q1 14:192nd & 3 at CAR 12(14:19) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass incomplete deep middle to D.Arnold (L.Johnson).+0.42 EPA
    4. Q1 14:153rd & 3 at CAR 32(14:15) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass incomplete short left to Dj.Moore (V.Hargreaves).−2.77 EPA
  2. Houston Texans: Punt3 plays · 4 yds · 1:17 · Started Q1 14:02 at HOU 36Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 14:11Took over(14:11) J.Charlton punts 32 yards to HST 36, Center-J.Jansen, out of bounds.
    2. Q1 14:021st & 10 at HOU 36(14:02) B.Cooks left end to HST 41 for 5 yards (D.Jackson).5 yds+0.14 EPA
    3. Q1 13:292nd & 5 at HOU 41(13:29) D.Mills pass short left to M.Ingram to HST 40 for -1 yards (S.Thompson).-1 yd−0.81 EPA
    4. Q1 12:503rd & 6 at HOU 40(12:50) (Shotgun) D.Mills pass incomplete short left to B.Cooks (B.Burns).−1.60 EPA
  3. Carolina Panthers: Turnover on downs2 plays · 9 yds · 1:21 · Started Q1 12:36 at CAR 12Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 12:45Took over(12:45) C.Johnston punts 53 yards to CAR 7, Center-J.Weeks. A.Erickson to CAR 12 for 5 yards (C.Moore).
    2. Q1 12:361st & 10 at CAR 12(12:36) C.McCaffrey left tackle to CAR 21 for 9 yards (Z.Cunningham; J.Greenard).9 yds+1.06 EPA
    3. Q1 11:582nd & 1 at CAR 21(11:58) C.McCaffrey up the middle to CAR 21 for no gain (Z.Cunningham; J.Greenard).−0.82 EPA
  4. Houston Texans: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:38 · Started Q1 11:15 at HOU 24Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 11:15Took over(11:15) S.Darnold up the middle to CAR 24 for 3 yards (M.Collins, J.Martin).
  5. Carolina Panthers: Touchdown6 plays · 60 yds · 3:13 · Started Q1 9:49 at CAR 25Score after the drive: 7–0
    1. Q1 10:37Took over(10:37) S.Darnold pass short left to C.McCaffrey to CAR 25 for 1 yard (J.Thomas).
    2. Q1 9:492nd & 9 at CAR 25(9:49) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass incomplete short left to Dj.Moore.−0.66 EPA
    3. Q1 9:393rd & 9 at CAR 25(9:39) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass deep right to Dj.Moore to HST 46 for 29 yards (T.Smith) [C.Omenihu].29 yds+2.72 EPA
    4. Q1 8:531st & 10 at HOU 46(8:53) S.Darnold pass short left to T.Marshall to HST 34 for 12 yards (L.Johnson).12 yds+0.89 EPA
    5. Q1 8:081st & 10 at HOU 34(8:08) C.Hubbard left end pushed ob at HST 31 for 3 yards (Z.Cunningham).3 yds−0.07 EPA
    6. Q1 7:272nd & 7 at HOU 31(7:27) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass short middle to Dj.Moore to HST 5 for 26 yards (C.Kirksey).26 yds+2.21 EPA
    7. Q1 6:361st & Goal at HOU 5Sam Darnold 5 Yard Rush Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Jansen, Holder-J.Charlton.CAR 7, HOU 0+1.20 EPA
  6. Houston Texans: Punt6 plays · 17 yds · 3:00 · Started Q1 6:36 at HOU 25Score after the drive: 7–0
    1. Q1 6:36Took overZ.Gonzalez kicks 65 yards from CAR 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q1 6:361st & 10 at HOU 25(6:36) M.Ingram left guard to HST 31 for 6 yards (J.Burris).6 yds+0.25 EPA
    3. Q1 6:072nd & 4 at HOU 31(6:07) M.Ingram up the middle to HST 37 for 6 yards (D.Jones). Penalty on CAR-B.Burns, Defensive Offside, declined.6 yds+0.44 EPA
    4. Q1 5:421st & 10 at HOU 37(5:42) (Shotgun) M.Ingram left tackle to HST 41 for 4 yards (J.Carter). PENALTY on HST-P.Brown, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at HST 37 - No Play.-10 yds−0.97 EPA
    5. Q1 5:231st & 20 at HOU 27(5:23) (Shotgun) D.Mills pass short right to B.Cooks pushed ob at HST 38 for 11 yards (D.Jackson).11 yds+0.55 EPA
    6. Q1 4:542nd & 9 at HOU 38(4:54) (Shotgun) D.Mills pass short middle to A.Miller to HST 42 for 4 yards (S.Chandler; J.Carter).4 yds−0.12 EPA
    7. Q1 4:183rd & 5 at HOU 42(4:18) (Shotgun) D.Mills sacked at HST 42 for 0 yards (sack split by M.Fox and H.Reddick).−1.91 EPA
  7. Carolina Panthers: Turnover on downs11 plays · 72 yds · 6:17 · Started Q1 3:30 at CAR 14Score after the drive: 7–0
    1. Q1 3:36Took over(3:37) C.Johnston punts 44 yards to CAR 14, Center-J.Weeks, fair catch by A.Erickson.
    2. Q1 3:301st & 10 at CAR 14(3:30) S.Darnold pass short left to Dj.Moore to CAR 15 for 1 yard (T.Smith, J.Martin).1 yd−0.42 EPA
    3. Q1 2:442nd & 9 at CAR 15(2:44) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass short left to Dj.Moore to CAR 28 for 13 yards (V.Hargreaves).13 yds+1.17 EPA
    4. Q1 2:021st & 10 at CAR 28(2:02) C.McCaffrey left end to CAR 25 for -3 yards (J.Greenard).-3 yds−0.83 EPA
    5. Q1 1:182nd & 13 at CAR 25(1:18) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass short middle to R.Anderson to CAR 29 for 4 yards (D.King). PENALTY on HST-E.Murray, Illegal Contact, 5 yards, enforced at CAR 25 - No Play.5 yds+0.93 EPA
    6. Q1 0:511st & 10 at CAR 30(:51) C.McCaffrey left end pushed ob at CAR 40 for 10 yards (L.Johnson).10 yds+0.65 EPA
    7. Q1 0:191st & 10 at CAR 40(:19) C.McCaffrey right tackle to CAR 44 for 4 yards (D.Walker).4 yds−0.07 EPA
    8. Q2 15:002nd & 6 at CAR 44(15:00) S.Darnold pass short left to C.McCaffrey to HST 48 for 8 yards (V.Hargreaves; C.Kirksey).8 yds+0.66 EPA
    9. Q2 14:151st & 10 at HOU 48(14:15) C.McCaffrey left tackle pushed ob at HST 39 for 9 yards (L.Johnson).9 yds+1.07 EPA
    10. Q2 13:462nd & 1 at HOU 39(13:46) S.Darnold up the middle to HST 38 for 1 yard (M.Collins).1 yd−0.43 EPA
    11. Q2 13:061st & 10 at HOU 38(13:06) S.Darnold pass incomplete short left to Dj.Moore.−0.54 EPA
    12. Q2 13:012nd & 10 at HOU 38(13:01) S.Darnold pass deep left to Dj.Moore to HST 14 for 24 yards (L.Johnson; V.Hargreaves).24 yds+1.07 EPA
  8. Houston Texans: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:39 · Started Q2 12:13 at CAR 12Score after the drive: 7–0
    1. Q2 12:13Took over(12:13) C.McCaffrey left end pushed ob at HST 12 for 2 yards (V.Hargreaves).
  9. Carolina Panthers: Turnover on downs2 plays · 7 yds · 0:31 · Started Q2 11:29 at HOU 12Score after the drive: 7–0
    1. Q2 11:34Took over(11:34) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass incomplete short right to C.Hubbard.
    2. Q2 11:293rd & 8 at HOU 12(11:29) (Shotgun) PENALTY on CAR-D.Daley, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at HST 12 - No Play.-5 yds−0.47 EPA
    3. Q2 11:293rd & 13 at HOU 17(11:29) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass short middle to D.Arnold to HST 5 for 12 yards (C.Kirksey).12 yds−3.70 EPA
  10. Houston Texans: Punt10 plays · 31 yds · 4:49 · Started Q2 10:47 at HOU 5Score after the drive: 7–0
    1. Q2 10:58Took over(10:58) (No Huddle, Shotgun) C.Hubbard left guard to HST 5 for no gain (C.Kirksey, Z.Cunningham).
    2. Q2 10:471st & 10 at HOU 5(10:47) D.Mills pass incomplete short middle to C.Conley. PENALTY on CAR-M.Haynes, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced at HST 5 - No Play.5 yds+0.34 EPA
    3. Q2 10:431st & 5 at HOU 10(10:43) (Shotgun) M.Ingram left tackle to HST 14 for 4 yards (J.Burris).4 yds+0.41 EPA
    4. Q2 10:042nd & 1 at HOU 14(10:04) (Shotgun) P.Lindsay left guard to HST 16 for 2 yards (J.Carter).2 yds−0.40 EPA
    5. Q2 9:261st & 10 at HOU 16(9:26) (Shotgun) P.Lindsay right tackle to HST 15 for -1 yards (D.Brown).-1 yd−0.66 EPA
    6. Q2 8:412nd & 11 at HOU 15(8:41) (Shotgun) M.Ingram left tackle to HST 16 for 1 yard (D.Jones; J.Chinn). PENALTY on CAR-B.Burns, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced at HST 15 - No Play.5 yds+0.64 EPA
    7. Q2 8:162nd & 6 at HOU 20(8:16) D.Mills pass incomplete deep right to A.Miller. PENALTY on CAR-D.Nixon, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at HST 20 - No Play.15 yds+1.05 EPA
    8. Q2 8:111st & 10 at HOU 35(8:11) C.Heck reported in as eligible. P.Lindsay up the middle to HST 36 for 1 yard (J.Chinn).1 yd−0.42 EPA
    9. Q2 7:402nd & 9 at HOU 36(7:40) (Shotgun) P.Lindsay left end to HST 34 for -2 yards (D.Jackson).-2 yds−0.90 EPA
    10. Q2 7:403rd & 11 at HOU 34(6:55) (Shotgun) PENALTY on HST-J.Britt, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at HST 34 - No Play.-5 yds−0.52 EPA
    11. Q2 6:333rd & 16 at HOU 29(6:33) (Shotgun) D.Johnson left guard to HST 36 for 7 yards (S.Thompson).7 yds+0.39 EPA
  11. Carolina Panthers: Fumble0 plays · 0 yds · 0:11 · Started Q2 5:58 at CAR 29Score after the drive: 7–0
    1. Q2 5:58Took over(5:58) C.Johnston punts 47 yards to CAR 17, Center-J.Weeks. A.Erickson to CAR 29 for 12 yards (G.Wallow).
  12. Houston Texans: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:49 · Started Q2 5:47 at HOU 24Score after the drive: 7–0
    1. Q2 5:47Took over(5:47) S.Darnold sacked at CAR 23 for -6 yards (J.Greenard). FUMBLES (J.Greenard), touched at CAR 28, recovered by CAR-M.Paradis at CAR 24.
  13. Carolina Panthers: Punt1 play · 7 yds · 0:42 · Started Q2 4:53 at CAR 24Score after the drive: 7–0
    1. Q2 4:58Took over(4:58) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass incomplete short middle to D.Arnold (D.King).
    2. Q2 4:533rd & 15 at CAR 24(4:53) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass short right to C.Hubbard to CAR 31 for 7 yards (Z.Cunningham).7 yds+1.18 EPA
  14. Houston Texans: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:11 · Started Q2 4:11 at HOU 28Score after the drive: 7–0
    1. Q2 4:11Took over(4:11) J.Charlton punts 42 yards to HST 27, Center-J.Jansen. A.Roberts to HST 27 for no gain (F.Luvu). FUMBLES (F.Luvu), touched at HST 27, and recovers at HST 23. PENALTY on CAR-F.Luvu, Ineligible Downfield Kick, 5 yards, enforced at HST 23.
  15. Carolina Panthers: Punt6 plays · -1 yds · 1:43 · Started Q2 3:27 at CAR 28Score after the drive: 7–0
    1. Q2 4:00Took over(4:00) (Shotgun) P.Lindsay left guard to HST 29 for 1 yard (J.Chinn).
    2. Q2 3:272nd & 9 at CAR 29(3:27) (Shotgun) D.Mills sacked at HST 25 for -4 yards (B.Burns).-4 yds−1.05 EPA
    3. Q2 2:513rd & 13 at CAR 25(2:51) (Shotgun) D.Mills pass short right to R.Burkhead pushed ob at HST 30 for 5 yards (J.Chinn).5 yds+0.46 EPA
    4. Q2 2:164th & 8 at CAR 30(2:16) C.Johnston punts 44 yards to CAR 26, Center-J.Weeks, fair catch by A.Erickson.+0.94 EPA
    5. Q2 2:081st & 10 at CAR 26(2:08) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass incomplete short left to R.Anderson.−0.54 EPA
    6. Q2 2:032nd & 10 at CAR 26(2:03) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass short middle to R.Freeman to CAR 34 for 8 yards (Z.Cunningham; C.Kirksey).8 yds+0.58 EPA
    7. Q2 1:583rd & 2 at CAR 34(1:58) (Shotgun) S.Darnold sacked at CAR 27 for -7 yards (W.Mercilus).-7 yds−2.93 EPA
  16. Houston Texans: Touchdown7 plays · 49 yds · 1:12 · Started Q2 1:37 at HOU 36Score after the drive: 7–6
    1. Q2 1:44Took over(1:44) J.Charlton punts 37 yards to HST 36, Center-J.Jansen, fair catch by A.Roberts.
    2. Q2 1:371st & 10 at HOU 36(1:37) (Shotgun) D.Mills pass short right to B.Cooks to HST 44 for 8 yards (R.Melvin) [H.Reddick].8 yds+0.57 EPA
    3. Q2 1:182nd & 2 at HOU 44(1:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) D.Mills pass deep right to B.Cooks ran ob at CAR 26 for 30 yards.30 yds+1.53 EPA
    4. Q2 1:101st & 10 at CAR 26(1:12) (No Huddle, Shotgun) D.Johnson right guard to CAR 22 for 4 yards (M.Fox).4 yds−0.23 EPA
    5. Q2 0:532nd & 6 at CAR 22(:53) (No Huddle, Shotgun) D.Mills pass short right to J.Akins to CAR 12 for 10 yards (R.Melvin; B.Burns).10 yds+0.45 EPA
    6. Q2 0:371st & 10 at CAR 12(:37) (No Huddle) D.Mills spiked the ball to stop the clock.−0.55 EPA
    7. Q2 0:362nd & 10 at CAR 12(:36) (Shotgun) D.Mills pass short left to B.Cooks to CAR 1 for 11 yards (D.Jackson; J.Carter).11 yds+2.17 EPA
    8. Q2 0:251st & Goal at CAR 1Anthony Miller 1 Yd pass from Davis Mills (Joey Slye PAT failed)CAR 7, HOU 6+0.40 EPA
  17. Carolina Panthers: Turnover on downs2 plays · 4 yds · 0:25 · Started Q2 0:25 at CAR 25Score after the drive: 7–6
    1. Q2 0:25Took overJ.Slye kicks 65 yards from HST 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q2 0:251st & 10 at CAR 25(:25) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass short middle to C.Hubbard to CAR 35 for 10 yards (D.King; Z.Cunningham).10 yds+0.43 EPA
    3. Q2 0:191st & 10 at CAR 35(:19) (Shotgun) S.Darnold sacked at CAR 28 for -7 yards (R.Blacklock). FUMBLES (R.Blacklock) [R.Blacklock], recovered by CAR-M.Paradis at CAR 29.−1.13 EPA
  18. Houston Texans: Turnover on downs9 plays · 39 yds · 3:52 · Started Q3 14:55 at HOU 17Score after the drive: 7–6
    1. Q3 15:00Took overZ.Gonzalez kicks 67 yards from CAR 35 to HST -2. A.Roberts to HST 17 for 19 yards (S.Chandler; S.Franklin).
    2. Q3 14:551st & 10 at HOU 17(14:55) D.Mills pass incomplete short middle.−0.54 EPA
    3. Q3 14:512nd & 10 at HOU 17(14:51) (Shotgun) D.Mills pass short left to A.Miller to HST 27 for 10 yards (J.Carter).10 yds+1.06 EPA
    4. Q3 14:111st & 10 at HOU 27(14:11) J.McCray reported in as eligible. P.Lindsay left tackle to HST 30 for 3 yards (D.Brown).3 yds−0.20 EPA
    5. Q3 13:392nd & 7 at HOU 30(13:39) (Shotgun) D.Mills pass short left to J.Akins to HST 35 for 5 yards (J.Chinn; S.Thompson).5 yds+0.27 EPA
    6. Q3 13:003rd & 2 at HOU 35(13:00) (Shotgun) D.Mills pass short right to A.Miller to HST 40 for 5 yards (R.Melvin).5 yds+0.72 EPA
    7. Q3 12:221st & 10 at HOU 40(12:22) (No Huddle, Shotgun) D.Mills pass incomplete deep left to C.Conley.−0.54 EPA
    8. Q3 12:182nd & 10 at HOU 40(12:18) (Shotgun) M.Ingram up the middle to HST 41 for 1 yard (S.Thompson, J.Horn).1 yd−0.55 EPA
    9. Q3 11:413rd & 9 at HOU 41(11:41) (Shotgun) D.Mills pass incomplete short left to B.Cooks. CAR-J.Burris was injured during the play. His return is Probable. PENALTY on CAR-D.Jackson, Defensive Pass Interference, 14 yards, enforced at HST 41 - No Play.14 yds+1.85 EPA
    10. Q3 11:371st & 10 at CAR 45(11:37) (Shotgun) P.Lindsay left tackle to CAR 44 for 1 yard (J.Horn).1 yd−0.34 EPA
  19. Carolina Panthers: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:06 · Started Q3 11:03 at HOU 39Score after the drive: 7–6
    1. Q3 11:03Took over(11:03) D.Mills pass incomplete short left to A.Miller (S.Franklin). CAR-J.Horn was injured during the play. He is Out. PENALTY on CAR-B.Roy, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced at CAR 44 - No Play.
  20. Houston Texans: Turnover on downs1 play · 0 yds · 0:00 · Started Q3 10:51 at CAR 39Score after the drive: 7–6
    1. Q3 10:57Took over(10:57) D.Mills pass incomplete deep left to B.Cooks.
    2. Q3 10:513rd & 4 at CAR 39(10:51) (Shotgun) D.Mills pass incomplete deep right to A.Miller [F.Luvu].−4.19 EPA
  21. Carolina Panthers: Touchdown10 plays · 29 yds · 4:24 · Started Q3 10:44 at HOU 44Score after the drive: 14–6
    1. Q3 10:51Took over(10:44) (Punt formation) PENALTY on HST, Delay of Game, 5 yards, enforced at CAR 39 - No Play.
    2. Q3 10:444th & 9 at HOU 44(10:44) C.Johnston punts 35 yards to CAR 9, Center-J.Weeks, fair catch by A.Erickson.−1.37 EPA
    3. Q3 10:371st & 10 at CAR 9(10:37) C.Hubbard left tackle to CAR 10 for 1 yard (R.Lopez).1 yd−0.49 EPA
    4. Q3 9:572nd & 9 at CAR 10(9:57) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass short left to Dj.Moore to CAR 20 for 10 yards (Z.Cunningham).10 yds+1.09 EPA
    5. Q3 9:201st & 10 at CAR 20(9:20) C.Hubbard right end to CAR 20 for no gain (C.Kirksey).−0.54 EPA
    6. Q3 8:372nd & 10 at CAR 20(8:37) (Shotgun) S.Darnold scrambles right end to CAR 24 for 4 yards (C.Kirksey). PENALTY on HST-C.Kirksey, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at CAR 24.19 yds+1.59 EPA
    7. Q3 8:081st & 10 at CAR 39(8:08) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass incomplete short left to T.Marshall.−0.54 EPA
    8. Q3 8:052nd & 10 at CAR 39(8:05) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass short middle to Dj.Moore to HST 45 for 16 yards (Z.Cunningham).16 yds+1.37 EPA
    9. Q3 7:241st & 10 at HOU 45(7:24) R.Freeman left guard to HST 32 for 13 yards (R.Blacklock). HST-R.Blacklock was injured during the play.13 yds+1.02 EPA
    10. Q3 7:091st & 10 at HOU 32(7:09) S.Darnold pass short right to A.Erickson pushed ob at HST 7 for 25 yards (T.Smith; L.Johnson).25 yds+1.63 EPA
    11. Q3 6:201st & Goal at HOU 7Tommy Tremble 7 Yd Run (Zane Gonzalez Kick)CAR 14, HOU 6+1.54 EPA
  22. Houston Texans: Punt3 plays · -5 yds · 1:52 · Started Q3 6:20 at HOU 25Score after the drive: 14–6
    1. Q3 6:20Took overZ.Gonzalez kicks 65 yards from CAR 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q3 6:201st & 10 at HOU 25(6:20) M.Ingram right tackle to HST 28 for 3 yards (M.Fox, J.Chinn).3 yds−0.20 EPA
    3. Q3 5:452nd & 7 at HOU 28(5:45) (Shotgun) M.Ingram left guard to HST 29 for 1 yard (S.Franklin, D.Nixon).1 yd−0.53 EPA
    4. Q3 5:093rd & 6 at HOU 29(5:09) (Shotgun) D.Mills sacked at HST 20 for -9 yards (F.Luvu).-9 yds−2.56 EPA
  23. Carolina Panthers: Field goal12 plays · 82 yds · 6:19 · Started Q3 4:03 at CAR 15Score after the drive: 17–6
    1. Q3 4:28Took over(4:28) C.Johnston punts 44 yards to CAR 36, Center-J.Weeks, downed by HST-C.Moore. PENALTY on HST-G.Wallow, Ineligible Downfield Kick, 5 yards, enforced at CAR 36.
    2. Q3 4:031st & 10 at CAR 41(4:15) C.Hubbard right end to CAR 43 for 2 yards (Z.Cunningham; J.Johnson).2 yds−0.32 EPA
    3. Q3 3:282nd & 8 at CAR 43(3:28) (Shotgun) S.Darnold scrambles left end ran ob at HST 25 for 32 yards (D.King). PENALTY on CAR-C.Erving, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at CAR 43 - No Play.-10 yds−1.06 EPA
    4. Q3 2:552nd & 18 at CAR 33(2:55) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass short right to C.Hubbard to CAR 43 for 10 yards (C.Kirksey, D.Walker).10 yds+0.40 EPA
    5. Q3 2:053rd & 8 at CAR 43(2:05) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass short left to T.Marshall to HST 49 for 8 yards (E.Murray) [D.Walker].8 yds+1.47 EPA
    6. Q3 1:271st & 10 at HOU 49(1:27) R.Freeman right guard to HST 47 for 2 yards (J.Thomas; W.Mercilus).2 yds−0.30 EPA
    7. Q3 0:432nd & 8 at HOU 47(:43) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass incomplete short right to D.Arnold. PENALTY on HST-E.Murray, Defensive Pass Interference, 6 yards, enforced at HST 47 - No Play.6 yds+0.76 EPA
    8. Q3 0:391st & 10 at HOU 41(:39) (Shotgun) Dj.Moore right end to HST 42 for -1 yards (J.Martin, M.Collins). Reverse-1 yd−0.65 EPA
    9. Q4 15:002nd & 11 at HOU 42(15:00) S.Darnold pass deep right to T.Tremble to HST 12 for 30 yards (E.Murray).30 yds+2.49 EPA
    10. Q4 14:151st & 10 at HOU 12(14:15) C.Hubbard left guard to HST 8 for 4 yards (Z.Cunningham; L.Johnson).4 yds−0.01 EPA
    11. Q4 13:292nd & 6 at HOU 8(13:29) S.Darnold pass incomplete short left [J.Greenard].−0.66 EPA
    12. Q4 13:253rd & 6 at HOU 8(13:25) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass short left to T.Marshall pushed ob at HST 3 for 5 yards (V.Hargreaves).5 yds+0.94 EPA
    13. Q4 12:444th & 1 at HOU 3Zane Gonzalez 21 Yd Field Goal CAR 17, HOU 6−2.15 EPA
  24. Houston Texans: Field goal8 plays · 40 yds · 3:35 · Started Q4 12:44 at HOU 25Score after the drive: 17–9
    1. Q4 12:44Took overZ.Gonzalez kicks 65 yards from CAR 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q4 12:441st & 10 at HOU 25(12:44) (Shotgun) D.Mills pass short right to B.Cooks to HST 38 for 13 yards (R.Melvin).13 yds+0.75 EPA
    3. Q4 12:071st & 10 at HOU 38(12:07) (No Huddle, Shotgun) D.Mills pass short middle to B.Cooks to CAR 47 for 15 yards (S.Chandler).15 yds+0.78 EPA
    4. Q4 11:291st & 10 at CAR 47(11:29) (Shotgun) D.Mills pass incomplete short left to A.Miller.−0.54 EPA
    5. Q4 11:232nd & 10 at CAR 47(11:23) (Shotgun) D.Mills pass short right to B.Cooks to CAR 36 for 11 yards (D.Jackson).11 yds+1.76 EPA
    6. Q4 10:481st & 10 at CAR 31(10:48) (No Huddle, Shotgun) D.Mills pass incomplete short middle to J.Akins.−1.00 EPA
    7. Q4 10:442nd & 10 at CAR 36(10:44) (Shotgun) D.Mills pass short right to B.Cooks to CAR 31 for 5 yards (B.Burns).5 yds+0.17 EPA
    8. Q4 10:063rd & 5 at CAR 31(10:06) (Shotgun) D.Mills sacked at CAR 35 for -4 yards (H.Reddick).-4 yds−0.72 EPA
    9. Q4 9:094th & 9 at CAR 35Joey Slye 53 Yd Field Goal CAR 17, HOU 9+0.61 EPA
  25. Carolina Panthers: Touchdown12 plays · 60 yds · 5:02 · Started Q4 9:09 at CAR 25Score after the drive: 24–9
    1. Q4 9:09Took overJ.Slye kicks 65 yards from HST 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q4 9:091st & 10 at CAR 25(9:09) C.Hubbard right guard to CAR 29 for 4 yards (Z.Cunningham; C.Omenihu).4 yds−0.07 EPA
    3. Q4 8:262nd & 6 at CAR 29(8:26) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass short left to R.Anderson to CAR 37 for 8 yards (E.Murray).8 yds+0.76 EPA
    4. Q4 7:431st & 10 at CAR 37(7:43) (Shotgun) C.Hubbard right tackle to CAR 49 for 12 yards (C.Omenihu).12 yds+0.62 EPA
    5. Q4 7:011st & 10 at CAR 49(7:01) R.Freeman left guard to CAR 49 for no gain (C.Kirksey; E.Murray).+0.08 EPA
    6. Q4 6:192nd & 10 at HOU 40(6:19) S.Darnold pass incomplete deep left to Dj.Moore.−1.27 EPA
    7. Q4 6:123rd & 10 at CAR 49(6:12) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass short right to D.Arnold to HST 40 for 11 yards (D.King).11 yds+1.81 EPA
    8. Q4 5:231st & 10 at HOU 40(5:24) S.Darnold pass short right to T.Marshall to HST 17 for 23 yards (V.Hargreaves).23 yds+1.59 EPA
    9. Q4 4:351st & 10 at HOU 17(4:35) R.Freeman left guard to HST 15 for 2 yards (Z.Cunningham, J.Thomas).2 yds−0.34 EPA
    10. Q4 4:302nd & 8 at HOU 15(4:30) C.Hubbard left end pushed ob at HST 1 for 14 yards (V.Hargreaves).14 yds+2.38 EPA
    11. Q4 4:241st & Goal at HOU 1(4:24) (Shotgun) S.Darnold pass incomplete short left to C.Hubbard.−0.47 EPA
    12. Q4 4:212nd & Goal at HOU 1(4:21) R.Freeman up the middle to HST 1 for no gain (Z.Cunningham, L.Johnson).−0.67 EPA
    13. Q4 4:073rd & Goal at HOU 1Sam Darnold 1 Yard Rush Z.Gonzalez extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Jansen, Holder-J.Charlton.CAR 24, HOU 9+1.41 EPA
  26. Houston Texans: Turnover on downs1 play · 12 yds · 0:05 · Started Q4 4:01 at HOU 39Score after the drive: 24–9
    1. Q4 4:07Took overZ.Gonzalez kicks 64 yards from CAR 35 to HST 1. A.Roberts to HST 39 for 38 yards (B.Zylstra).
    2. Q4 4:011st & 10 at HOU 39(4:01) (Shotgun) D.Mills pass short right to J.Akins pushed ob at CAR 49 for 12 yards (S.Thompson).12 yds−4.05 EPA
  27. Carolina Panthers: End of game8 plays · 0 yds · 3:12 · Started Q4 3:50 at HOU 49Score after the drive: 24–9
    1. Q4 3:56Took over(3:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) D.Mills pass incomplete short middle [S.Thompson].
    2. Q4 3:502nd & 10 at HOU 49(3:50) (Shotgun) D.Mills Aborted. J.Britt FUMBLES at HST 46, recovered by HST-D.Mills at HST 45.−1.22 EPA
    3. Q4 3:133rd & 16 at CAR 45(3:16) (Shotgun) D.Mills pass short left to J.Akins to 50 for 5 yards (S.Thompson).5 yds+0.44 EPA
    4. Q4 2:384th & 11 at 50(2:38) (Shotgun) D.Mills pass short left to B.Cooks to CAR 42 for 8 yards (D.Jackson) [S.Thompson].8 yds+0.89 EPA
    5. Q4 2:311st & 10 at CAR 42(2:31) C.Hubbard right tackle to CAR 48 for 6 yards (C.Kirksey).6 yds+0.24 EPA
    6. Q4 2:262nd & 4 at CAR 48(2:26) C.Hubbard right guard to HST 46 for 6 yards (M.Collins).6 yds+0.37 EPA
    7. Q4 2:001st & 10 at HOU 46(2:00) S.Darnold kneels to HST 47 for -1 yards.-1 yd−0.97 EPA
    8. Q4 1:192nd & 11 at HOU 47(1:19) S.Darnold kneels to HST 48 for -1 yards.-1 yd−1.07 EPA
    9. Q4 0:383rd & 12 at HOU 48(:38) S.Darnold kneels to HST 49 for -1 yards.-1 yd−0.72 EPA

Box score

Carolina Panthers: Passing
Sam DarnoldQuestionableQB23/3430400395.7
Houston Texans: Passing
Davis MillsQB19/2816810495.5
Carolina Panthers: Rushing
Sam DarnoldQuestionableQB8111.425
Chuba HubbardRB11524.7014
Christian McCaffreyRB7314.4010
DJ MooreQuestionableWR1-1-1.00-1
Royce FreemanRB5173.4013
Tommy TrembleTE177.017
Houston Texans: Rushing
Davis MillsQB100.000
Brandin CooksWR155.005
Mark Ingram IIRB6213.506
Phillip LindsayRB750.703
David JohnsonRB2115.507
Carolina Panthers: Receiving
Chuba HubbardRB3527010
Christian McCaffreyRB22908
DJ MooreQuestionableWR812126029
Royce FreemanRB11808
Terrace Marshall Jr.WR4548023
Tommy TrembleTE1130030
Dan ArnoldTE2423012
Robbie ChosenWR12808
Alex EricksonWR1125025
Houston Texans: Receiving
Brandin CooksWR911112030
Mark Ingram IIRB11-10-1
Jordan AkinsTE4532012
Anthony MillerWR4620110
Rex BurkheadRB11505
Chris ConleyWR01000
Carolina Panthers: Defense
Donte JacksonQuestionableCB650100
Shaq ThompsonLB650100
Jeremy ChinnS530000
Jermaine CarterLB420000
Rashaan MelvinCB430000
Brian BurnsInjured reserveLB321101
Haason ReddickLB321.5200
Morgan FoxDE320.5000
Sean ChandlerS310000
Jaycee HornInjured reserveCB210000
Derrick BrownDT220100
Frankie LuvuQuestionableLB221100
Sam Franklin Jr.QuestionableS210000
Juston BurrisS220000
DaQuan JonesDT110000
Brandon ZylstraWR110000
Daviyon NixonDT100000
Houston Texans: Defense
Zach CunninghamLB1460000
Christian KirkseyLB1070000
Vernon Hargreaves IIICB860001
Lonnie Johnson Jr.S730001
Eric MurrayS430000
Maliek CollinsQuestionableDT430000
Jonathan GreenardQuestionableLB421100
Jacob MartinDE310100
Tremon SmithCB320000
Joe ThomasLB310000
Charles OmenihuQuestionableDE210000
DeMarcus WalkerDE210000
Desmond King IICB210001
Whitney MercilusLB211100
Ross BlacklockDT221000
Garret WallowLB110000
Chris MooreInactiveWR110000
Roy LopezQuestionableDT110000
Jaleel JohnsonDT100000
Carolina Panthers: Kicking
Zane GonzalezPK1/1213
Houston Texans: Kicking
Joey SlyePK1/1530