C.J. Stroud's TD pass helps Texans defeat Panthers 20-3 in preseason

— C.J. Stroud found Nico Collins for a touchdown pass on his second drive Saturday in Houston's preseason win over the Carolina Panthers.
Aug 17, 2026, 05:40 am - AP
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1st Quarter
Houston Texans
Touchdown
4:03 - 1st
0
CAR
7
HOU
Nico Collins 5 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
11 plays, 60 yards, 5:57
2nd Quarter
Carolina Panthers
Field Goal
1:04 - 2nd
3
CAR
7
HOU
Ryan Fitzgerald 52 Yd Field Goal
5 plays, 20 yards, 2:03
Houston Texans
Field Goal
0:00 - 2nd
3
CAR
10
HOU
Ka'imi Fairbairn 41 Yd Field Goal
7 plays, 45 yards, 1:04
3rd Quarter
Houston Texans
Field Goal
10:29 - 3rd
3
CAR
13
HOU
Ka'imi Fairbairn 35 Yd Field Goal
11 plays, 55 yards, 4:31
4th Quarter
Houston Texans
Touchdown
12:08 - 4th
3
CAR
20
HOU
British Brooks 1 Yd Rush (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:16
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