The Houston Texans take on the Carolina Panthers NFL Thursday Night Football. The Panthers are going for their first 3-0 start since 2015. The Carolina Panthers have not fared well on the road as they have lost four of their last five road games. The offense is led by former NY Jet Sam Darnold with 584 passing yards, with three touchdowns and one interception. The Panthers rushing attack puts up 100 yards a game and is led by Christian McCaffrey with 170 yards and one touchdown. On the defensive end, they are giving up 10.5 points and 190 yards a game.

The Houston Texans will go above .500 with a win. The Houston Texans have lost six of their last nine games at home. The offense is led by Tyrod Taylor with 416 yards, with three touchdowns and zero interceptions. The Texans rushing attack puts up 121 yards a game and is led by Mark Ingram II with 126 yards and one touchdown. On the defensive end, they are giving up 26 points and 375 yards a game.

The Carolina Panthers have the best defense after two games. Houston will have to go against the Carolina defense without Tyrod Taylor at quarterback. Carolina’s defense is leading the league in scoring defense and they have 10 sacks after two games, David Nills is a rookie and will struggle in his first start on the big stage. Donald and McCaffery will outplay Mills and Johnson and the Carolina defense gets it done.

Play on Carolina.