Photos: Panthers vs. Texans
Photos from the Panthers preseason opener against the Texans.
Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen (88) runs against Houston Texans free safety Kurtis Drummond (23) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)
Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera, left, speaks with Houston Texans head coach Bill O'Brien before the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin (13) makes the catch against Houston Texans cornerback Kevin Johnson (30) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)
Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Kawann Short (99) tackles Houston Texans quarterback Tom Savage (3) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Damiere Byrd (18) runs against the Houston Texans during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin (13) makes a touchdown catch against Houston Texans cornerback Johnathan Joseph (24) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Houston Texans running back Alfred Blue (28) is tackled in the end zone by Carolina Panthers free safety Colin Jones (42) and Carolina Panthers defensive back Teddy Williams (21) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Houston Texans running back Tyler Ervin (34) is hit by Carolina Panthers linebacker David Mayo (55) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Houston Texans wide receiver Jaelen Strong (11) runs against Carolina Panthers defensive back Teddy Williams (21) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Houston Texans linebacker Dylan Cole (51) attempts a tackle on Carolina Panthers wide receiver Kaelin Clay (83) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Kaelin Clay (83) spins against the Houston Texans after making a catch during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Damiere Byrd (18) runs into the end zone for a touchdown against Houston Texans defensive back Marcus Gilchrist (21) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Carolina Panthers linebacker David Mayo (55) makes the tackle on Houston Texans running back Tyler Ervin (34) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)
Carolina Panthers inside linebacker Jared Norris (52) causes a fumble on Houston Texans tight end Evan Baylis (81) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017, in Charlotte, N.C. The Carolina Panthers recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, right speaks with Carolina Panthers kicker Graham Gano (9) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Houston Texans, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)
Houston Texans wide receiver Dres Anderson (17) misses the catch against Carolina Panthers defensive back Teddy Williams (21) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)
Carolina Panthers wide receiver Damiere Byrd (18) scores a touchdown in the end zone against Houston Texans defensive back Marcus Gilchrist (21) during the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)
Carolina Panthers inside linebacker Jared Norris (52) hits Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)
Carolina Panthers quarterback Garrett Gilbert (4) is hit by Houston Texans defensive tackle Brandon Dunn (92) during the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2017, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jason E. Miczek)
