Houston Texans vs. Carolina Panthers preview
The Houston Texans will visit the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, October 29th, in Week 8 of the 2023 season. The Texans are 3-3 and in second place in the AFC South. Houston is 1-1 in divisional play and 2-2 in conference play. The Panthers are 0-6 and in fourth place in the NFC South. Carolina is 0-2 in divisional play and 0-5 in conference play.
Houston Texans vs. Carolina Panthers Betting Odds
Team | Spread | Total | ML |
Houston Texans | -2.5 (-110) | Over 42.5 (-110) | -148 |
Carolina Panthers | +2.5 (-110) | Under 42.5 (-110) | +126 |
Houston Texans vs. Carolina Panthers Match Details
Fixture: Houston Texans at Carolina Panthers
Date & Time: Sunday, October 29th, 1:00 p.m. EDT
Venue: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina
Weather: 84°, 3 mph wind, clear
Houston Texans Key Stats
The Houston Texans average 22.5 points per game, ranking 14th in the league in scoring. Houston ranks fifth in passing offense and 25th in rushing offense. They allow 18.8 points per game, which ranks eighth in the league. The Texans rank 26th in passing defense and 17th in rushing defense. They are 12th in total offense and 25th in total defense.
The Texans have a lengthy injury report as they have already placed Derek Stingley Jr., Kenyon Green, Scott Quessenberry, Kendrick Green, Hassan Ridgeway, Eric Murray, and Juice Scruggs on injury reserve, among others. Tank Dell is questionable to return from a concussion suffered in Week 5. He missed one game before Houston’s Week 7 bye.
Carolina Panthers Key Stats
The Carolina Panthers average 18.7 points per game, ranking 23rd in the league in scoring. Carolina ranks 24th in passing offense and 23rd in rushing offense. They allow 31.0 points per game, ranking 31st in the league. The Panthers rank ninth in passing defense and 31st in rushing defense. They are 24th in total offense and 19th in total defense.
The Panthers also have a lengthy injury report, and it grew on Tuesday as they placed Jeremy Chinn and Yetus Gross-Matos on injured reserve. They will join Shaq Thompson, Jaycee Horn, Brady Christensen, and Marquis Haynes Sr., among others, on injured reserve. Miles Sanders, Vonn Bell, and Chandler Zavala are all questionable to return after missing Carolina’s game in Week 6 ahead of their bye week. Xavier Woods, who has missed the past three games, is also questionable to return.
Houston Texans vs. Carolina Panthers Betting Prediction
While it will be a long time until there is a definitive answer on whether or not the Carolina Panthers made the right choice drafting Bryce Young over C.J. Stroud, the Houston Texans have to be thrilled with the early results, Stroud has posted 1660 passing yards, nine touchdowns, and one interception while Young has just 967 passing yards, six touchdowns, and four interceptions.
The Texans starter is among the league leaders in several offensive categories, including passing yards per game, where he ranks fourth. He also broke the NFL record for most pass attempts without an interception to begin his career. While it may too early to be warranted, there has already been plenty of chatter comparing the two. That noise will likely grow much louder if Stroud outplays Young. Look for that to happen as Houston wins by at least three points.