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1st quarter34 plays

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1. 15:00The game begins.

Panthers · drive 17 plays

1. 15:00Ka'imi Fairbairn kicks 68 yards from the Texans 35 to the Panthers end zone. Ray-Ray McCloud to the Panthers 14 for 17 yards (Dylan Cole).
2. 14:57Christian McCaffreyPanthersChristian McCaffrey left guard to the Panthers 18 for 4 yards (J.J. Watt).
3. 14:20· Second and sixChristian McCaffreyPanthersKyle Allen pass short right to Christian McCaffrey to the Panthers 36 for 18 yards (Zach Cunningham).
4. 13:41Christian McCaffreyPanthersChristian McCaffrey up the middle to the Panthers 40 for 4 yards (Benardrick McKinney).
5. 13:04Christian McCaffrey right tackle to the Panthers 40 for no gain (DJ Reader, Angelo Blackson).
6. 12:20Kyle Allen pass incomplete deep left to Curtis Samuel (Lonnie Johnson). Penalty on Texans' Lonnie Johnson, Defensive Pass Interference, 36 yards, enforced at the Panthers 40. No play.
7. 12:13· First quarterFUMBLE LOSTBrennan ScarlettTexansKyle Allen sacked at the Texans 26 for -2 yards (Brennan Scarlett). Fumbles (Brennan Scarlett) [Brennan Scarlett], recovered by Texans' Benardrick McKinney at the Texans 18. Benardrick McKinney to the Texans 19 for 1 yard (Curtis Samuel).16.0To the Texans
   FormationPistolOffense on the fieldOne back, one tight end and three receiversDefense on the fieldTwo linemen, four linebackers and five backsIn the boxSix defendersRushing the passerFour

Fumble lost7 plays, from the Panthers 14 to the Texans 24

Texans · drive 213 plays

1. 12:04Carlos HydeTexansCarlos Hyde up the middle to the Texans 24 for 5 yards (Mario Addison; Jermaine Carter).
2. 11:44· Second and fiveJordan AkinsTexansDeshaun Watson pass short left to Jordan Akins pushed out of bounds at the Texans 28 for 4 yards (James Bradberry; Eric Reid).
3. 11:11· Third and one· at the Texans 28Carlos HydeTexansCarlos Hyde right guard to the Texans 31 for 3 yards (Luke Kuechly).
4. 10:33DeAndre HopkinsTexansDeshaun Watson pass short left to DeAndre Hopkins to the Texans 36 for 5 yards (Jermaine Carter).
5. 10:01· Second and fiveDuke JohnsonTexansDuke Johnson right guard to the Texans 40 for 4 yards (Shaq Thompson, Luke Kuechly).
6. 9:19· Third and one· at the Texans 40Duke JohnsonTexansDuke Johnson up the middle to the Texans 42 for 2 yards (Shaq Thompson; Mario Addison).
7. 8:40Deshaun Watson pass short middle to Carlos Hyde to the Texans 42 for no gain (Luke Kuechly) [Bruce Irvin].
8. 7:57· Second and tenWill FullerTexansDeshaun Watson pass short left to Will Fuller to the Texans 48 for 6 yards (Shaq Thompson).
9. 7:21Deshaun Watson pass incomplete short middle to DeAndre Hopkins (Kyle Love). Penalty on Panthers' Shaq Thompson, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at the Texans 48. No play.
10. 7:16Carlos HydeTexansCarlos Hyde up the middle to the Panthers 49 for -2 yards (Luke Kuechly; Javien Elliott).
11. 6:33· Second and twelveShaq ThompsonPanthersDeshaun Watson sacked at the Texans 44 for -7 yards (Shaq Thompson).
12. 5:50· Third and nineteen· at the Texans 44Mario AddisonPanthersDeshaun Watson sacked at the Texans 40 for -4 yards (Mario Addison).
13. 5:06· Fourth and 23· at the Texans 40Houston TexansBryan Anger punts 19 yards to the Panthers 41, center Jon Weeks, downed by Texans' J.Addae. Punt deflected by Car #53.

Punt13 plays, from the Texans 19 to the Panthers 47

Panthers · drive 36 plays

1. 4:55Christian McCaffreyPanthersChristian McCaffrey left end pushed out of bounds at the Texans 48 for 11 yards (Justin Reid).
2. 4:39DJ MoorePanthersKyle Allen pass short left to DJ Moore to the Texans 35 for 13 yards (Lonnie Johnson).
3. 3:55Christian McCaffreyPanthersChristian McCaffrey up the middle to the Texans 30 for 5 yards (Benardrick McKinney; Brennan Scarlett).
4. 3:15Christian McCaffrey left tackle to the Texans 30 for no gain (Justin Reid; Zach Cunningham).
5. 2:32· Third and five· at the Texans 30Kyle AllenPanthersKyle Allen pass incomplete short middle to Gregory Olsen (Jahleel Addae).
6. 2:28· Fourth and five· at the Texans 30Carolina Panthers+3 on the boardJoey Slye 48 yard field goal is good, center J.J. Jansen, holder M.Palardy.
7. Panthers3Texans0

Field goal6 plays, from the Panthers 41 to the Texans 30

Texans · drive 47 plays

1. 2:23Joey Slye kicks 65 yards from the Panthers 35 to end zone, Touchback.
2. 2:23Carlos HydeTexansCarlos Hyde up the middle to the Texans 29 for 4 yards (Eric Reid).
3. 1:50· Second and sixKenneth StillsTexansDeshaun Watson pass short middle to Kenneth Stills to the Texans 39 for 10 yards (Jermaine Carter).
4. 1:08DeAndre HopkinsTexansDeshaun Watson pass short left to DeAndre Hopkins to the Texans 48 for 9 yards (James Bradberry).
5. 0:23· Second and oneDeshaun WatsonTexansDeshaun Watson pass incomplete deep middle to D.Hopkins.
6. 0:16· Third and one· at the Texans 48FIRST DOWN+14 yardsKenneth StillsTexansDeshaun Watson pass short right to Kenneth Stills ran out of bounds at the Panthers 38 for 14 yards (Shaq Thompson).7.9To the Texans
7. 0:00First quarter over.

The period ended7 plays, from the Texans 25 to the Texans 48

2nd quarter54 plays

Texans · drive 44 plays

1. 15:00Carlos HydeTexansCarlos Hyde up the middle to the Panthers 37 for 1 yard (Shaq Thompson; Efe Obada).
2. 14:26· Second and nineCarlos HydeTexansDeshaun Watson pass short right to Carlos Hyde to the Panthers 34 for 3 yards (Ross Cockrell).
3. 13:42· Third and six· at the Panthers 34Deshaun WatsonTexansDeshaun Watson pass incomplete short right to W.Fuller.
4. 13:40· Fourth and six· at the Panthers 34NO GOODHouston TexansKa'imi Fairbairn 52 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, center Jon Weeks, holder B.Anger.9.5To the Panthers

No good4 plays, from the Panthers 38 to the Panthers 34

Panthers · drive 54 plays

1. 13:35Kyle Allen pass incomplete deep middle to Curtis Samuel (Johnathan Joseph).
2. 13:29· Second and tenChris HoganPanthersKyle Allen pass short middle to Chris Hogan to the Panthers 48 for 6 yards (Benardrick McKinney, Zach Cunningham).
3. 12:48· Third and four· at the Panthers 48Kyle AllenPanthersKyle Allen pass incomplete short right.
4. 12:41Michael Palardy punts 37 yards to the Texans 15, center J.J. Jansen, fair catch by D.Carter.

Punt4 plays, from the Panthers 42 to the Panthers 48

Texans · drive 613 plays

1. 12:34Mario AddisonPanthersDeshaun Watson sacked at the Texans 9 for -6 yards (Mario Addison).
2. 11:51· Second and sixteenKeke CouteeTexansDeshaun Watson pass short right to Keke Coutee to the Texans 20 for 11 yards (Javien Elliott).
3. 11:15Deshaun Watson pass short right to Keke Coutee to the Texans 29 for 9 yards (Javien Elliott). Penalty on Texans' Nick Martin, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at the Texans 20. No play.
4. 10:59Deshaun Watson pass short right to DeAndre Hopkins pushed out of bounds at the Texans 19 for 9 yards (James Bradberry). Penalty on Panthers' James Bradberry, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at the Texans 10. No play.
5. 10:37Carlos Hyde right tackle to the Texans 15 for no gain (Luke Kuechly; Shaq Thompson).
6. 9:57Deshaun Watson pass incomplete short right to D.Hopkins.
7. 9:51· Third and ten· at the Texans 15FIRST DOWN+25 yardsCarlos HydeTexansCarlos Hyde left end pushed out of bounds at the Texans 40 for 25 yards (James Bradberry).8.0To the Texans
8. 9:21FIRST DOWN+40 yardsDuke JohnsonTexansDuke Johnson left guard pushed out of bounds at the Panthers 20 for 40 yards (Luke Kuechly). Panthers' Eric Reid was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.9.3To the Texans
9. 8:53Deshaun Watson pass incomplete deep left to Will Fuller (Ross Cockrell).
10. 8:48· Second and ten· at the Panthers 20Red zoneDuke JohnsonTexansDuke Johnson up the middle to the Panthers 15 for 5 yards (Dontari Poe).
11. 8:11Penalty on Texans' Laremy Tunsil, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at the Panthers 15. No play.
12. 8:11· Third and ten· at the Panthers 20Red zoneDeshaun WatsonTexansDeshaun Watson scrambles right end pushed out of bounds at the Panthers 19 for 1 yard (Bruce Irvin).
13. 8:03· Fourth and nine· at the Panthers 19Houston Texans+3 on the boardKa'imi Fairbairn 37 yard field goal is good, center Jon Weeks, holder B.Anger.
14. Panthers3Texans3

Field goal13 plays, from the Texans 15 to the Panthers 15

Panthers · drive 78 plays

1. 7:59Ka'imi Fairbairn kicks 67 yards from the Texans 35 to the Panthers end zone. Ray-Ray McCloud to the Panthers 29 for 31 yards (Phillip Gaines).
2. 7:53Curtis SamuelPanthersKyle Allen pass short right to Curtis Samuel to the Panthers 38 for 9 yards (Johnathan Joseph, Dylan Cole).
3. 7:14· Second and oneGregory OlsenPanthersKyle Allen pass short left to Gregory Olsen to the Panthers 40 for 2 yards (Zach Cunningham).
4. 6:44Christian McCaffreyPanthersChristian McCaffrey left tackle to the Panthers 42 for 2 yards (Angelo Blackson).
5. 6:13· Second and eightJarius WrightPanthersKyle Allen pass short right to Jarius Wright to the Panthers 45 for 3 yards (Johnathan Joseph).
6. 5:31· Third and five· at the Panthers 45· Second quarterFIRST DOWN+21 yardsChristian McCaffreyPanthersKyle Allen pass short left to Christian McCaffrey pushed out of bounds at the Texans 34 for 21 yards (Justin Reid) [J.J. Watt]. Penalty on Texans' Johnathan Joseph, Defensive Holding, declined.10.7To the Panthers
   FormationShotgunOffense on the fieldOne back, one tight end and three receiversDefense on the fieldTwo linemen, three linebackers and six backsRoute runOutCoverageTwo-man underMan or zoneManIn the boxFive defendersRushing the passerFourPressure (charted)The passer was pressuredTime to throw4.1 seconds
7. 4:59Kyle Allen pass short right to Christian McCaffrey to the Texans 34 for no gain (Zach Cunningham). Ball tipped by Houston #57.
8. 4:27· Second and ten· Second quarterFUMBLE LOST−13 yardsWhitney MercilusTexansKyle Allen sacked at the Texans 45 for -11 yards (Whitney Mercilus). Fumbles (Whitney Mercilus) [Whitney Mercilus], touched at the Texans 47, recovered by Texans' Carlos Watkins at the Panthers 46. Carlos Watkins to the Panthers 46 for no gain (G.Van Roten).17.3To the Texans
   FormationShotgunOffense on the fieldTwo backs, one tight end and two receiversDefense on the fieldThree linemen, four linebackers and four backsIn the boxSix defendersRushing the passerFour

Fumble lost8 plays, from the Panthers 29 to the Texans 34

Texans · drive 84 plays

1. 4:18Will FullerTexansDeshaun Watson pass short middle to Will Fuller to the Panthers 34 for 12 yards (Ross Cockrell).
2. 3:42Deshaun WatsonTexansDeshaun Watson scrambles up the middle to the Panthers 24 for 10 yards (Shaq Thompson).
3. 3:01Carlos HydeTexansCarlos Hyde up the middle to the Panthers 18 for 6 yards (Shaq Thompson; Eric Reid).
4. 2:31· Second and four· at the Panthers 18Red zone· Second quarterINTERCEPTEDDeAndre HopkinsTexansDeAndre Hopkins pass short right intended for Carlos Hyde intercepted by Ross Cockrell at the Panthers 9. Ross Cockrell to the Panthers 46 for 37 yards (Max Scharping).18.2To the Panthers
   FormationI formationOffense on the fieldTwo backs, one tight end and two receiversDefense on the fieldFour linemen, two linebackers and five backsRoute runWheelCoverageCover 3, three deepMan or zoneZoneIn the boxSeven defendersRushing the passerFourPressure (charted)The passer was kept cleanTime to throw2.8 seconds

Intercepted4 plays, from the Panthers 46 to the Panthers 18

Panthers · drive 97 plays

1. 2:16Christian McCaffreyPanthersChristian McCaffrey left tackle to the Texans 48 for 6 yards (DJ Reader; Whitney Mercilus).
2. 2:00Kyle Allen pass incomplete short left to DJ Moore (Bradley Roby).
3. 1:57· Third and four· at the Texans 48· Second quarterFIRST DOWN+27 yardsJarius WrightPanthersKyle Allen pass deep right to Jarius Wright to the Texans 21 for 27 yards (Tashaun Gipson).11.1To the Panthers
   FormationShotgunOffense on the fieldOne back, one tight end and three receiversDefense on the fieldTwo linemen, three linebackers and six backsRoute runGoCoverageCover 1, man with a free safetyMan or zoneManIn the boxSeven defendersRushing the passerFivePressure (charted)The passer was kept cleanTime to throw2.6 seconds
4. 1:22Christian McCaffreyPanthersKyle Allen pass short right to Christian McCaffrey to the Texans 3 for 18 yards (Justin Reid).
5. 1:11Timeout #1 by the Texans at 01:11.
6. 1:11· First and goal· at the Texans 3TOUCHDOWN+3 yardsChristian McCaffreyPanthers+6 on the boardChristian McCaffrey right guard for 3 yards, touchdown.3.3To the Panthers
7. Panthers9Texans3
8. 1:08· at the Texans 15Carolina Panthers+1 on the boardJoey Slye extra point is good, center J.J. Jansen, holder M.Palardy.
9. Panthers10Texans3

Touchdown7 plays, from the Panthers 46 to the Texans 3

Texans · drive 106 plays

1. 1:08Joey Slye kicks 65 yards from the Panthers 35 to end zone, Touchback.
2. 1:08Deshaun Watson pass incomplete deep middle to W.Fuller.
3. 1:01Deshaun Watson pass incomplete short right to J.Akins.
4. 0:56· Third and ten· at the Texans 25Jordan AkinsTexansDeshaun Watson pass short middle to Jordan Akins to the Texans 32 for 7 yards (Brian Burns).
5. 0:48Timeout #1 by the Panthers at 00:48.
6. 0:48Bryan Anger punts 58 yards to the Panthers 10, center Jon Weeks, fair catch by R.McCloud.

Punt6 plays, from the Texans 25 to the Texans 32

Panthers · drive 116 plays

1. 0:39Christian McCaffreyPanthersChristian McCaffrey up the middle to the Panthers 22 for 12 yards (Justin Reid).
2. 0:32Timeout #2 by the Panthers at 00:32.
3. 0:32Christian McCaffreyPanthersChristian McCaffrey right end pushed out of bounds at the Panthers 18 for -4 yards (Phillip Gaines).
4. 0:27Kyle Allen pass incomplete deep middle to G.Olsen.
5. 0:23· Third and fourteen· at the Panthers 18Christian McCaffreyPanthersChristian McCaffrey left tackle pushed out of bounds at the Panthers 31 for 13 yards (Justin Reid).
6. 0:16Michael Palardy punts 52 yards to the Texans 17, center J.Jansen. DeAndre Carter to the Texans 35 for 18 yards (J.J. Jansen; Chris Hogan). Penalty on Panthers' Marquis Haynes, Illegal Motion, 5 yards, enforced at the Texans 35.

Punt6 plays, from the Panthers 10 to the Panthers 31

Texans · drive 122 plays

1. 0:04FIRST DOWN+12 yardsDuke JohnsonTexansDeshaun Watson pass short left to Duke Johnson to the Panthers 48 for 12 yards (Shaq Thompson; Luke Kuechly).6.2To the Panthers
2. 0:00Second quarter over.

The period ended2 plays

3rd quarter43 plays

Texans · drive 138 plays

1. 15:00Joey Slye kicks 65 yards from the Panthers 35 to end zone, Touchback.
2. 15:00Will FullerTexansDeshaun Watson pass short middle to Will Fuller to the Texans 30 for 5 yards (Shaq Thompson).
3. 14:30· Second and fiveKeke CouteeTexansKeke Coutee left end ran out of bounds at the Texans 40 for 10 yards (James Bradberry).
4. 14:05Deshaun WatsonTexansDeshaun Watson sacked at the Texans 32 for -8 yards (sack split by Javien Elliott and Brian Burns). Texans' Tytus Howard was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
5. 13:19Timeout #1 by the Panthers at 13:19.
6. 13:19Deshaun Watson pass incomplete deep middle to D.Hopkins.
7. 13:14· Third and eighteen· at the Texans 32Darren FellsTexansDeshaun Watson pass short right to Darren Fells to the Texans 44 for 12 yards (Natrell Jamerson, Luke Kuechly).
8. 12:34Bryan Anger punts 50 yards to the Panthers 6, center Jon Weeks, downed by Texans' C.Gillaspia. Penalty on Texans' Jahleel Addae, Chop Block, 15 yards, enforced at the Panthers 6.

Punt8 plays, from the Texans 25 to the Texans 44

Panthers · drive 144 plays

1. 12:22Christian McCaffreyPanthersChristian McCaffrey right guard to the Panthers 23 for 2 yards (Benardrick McKinney; J.J. Watt).
2. 11:45· Second and eightChristian McCaffreyPanthersKyle Allen pass short left to Christian McCaffrey to the Panthers 32 for 9 yards (Benardrick McKinney; Zach Cunningham).
3. 11:12Christian McCaffreyPanthersChristian McCaffrey left tackle to the Panthers 34 for 2 yards (Justin Reid).
4. 10:34· Second and eight· Third quarterFUMBLE LOST−16 yardsJ.J. WattTexansKyle Allen sacked at the Panthers 25 for -9 yards (J.J. Watt). Fumbles (J.J. Watt), recovered by Texans' J.J. Watt at the Panthers 18. J.J. Watt to the Panthers 18 for no gain (Christian McCaffrey).15.1To the Texans
   FormationShotgunOffense on the fieldOne back, two tight ends and two receiversDefense on the fieldThree linemen, four linebackers and four backsIn the boxSix defendersRushing the passerFour

Fumble lost4 plays, from the Panthers 21 to the Panthers 34

Texans · drive 155 plays

1. 10:27· at the Panthers 18Red zoneCarlos HydeTexansDeshaun Watson pass short left to Carlos Hyde pushed out of bounds at the Panthers 12 for 6 yards (Tre Boston) [Brian Burns].
2. 9:55· Second and four· at the Panthers 12Red zoneCarlos HydeTexansCarlos Hyde left guard to the Panthers 2 for 10 yards (Eric Reid).
3. 9:17· First and goal· at the Panthers 2Carlos HydeTexansCarlos Hyde up the middle to the Panthers 1 for 1 yard (Efe Obada).
4. 8:44· Second and goal· at the Panthers 1TOUCHDOWN+1 yardsDeshaun WatsonTexans+6 on the boardDeshaun Watson left end for 1 yard, touchdown.6.6To the Texans
5. Panthers10Texans9
6. 8:39· at the Panthers 15Houston Texans+1 on the boardKa'imi Fairbairn extra point is good, center Jon Weeks, holder B.Anger.
7. Panthers10Texans10

Touchdown5 plays, from the Panthers 18 to the Panthers 1

Panthers · drive 1611 plays

1. 8:39Ka'imi Fairbairn kicks 65 yards from the Texans 35 to end zone, Touchback.
2. 8:39Christian McCaffreyPanthersChristian McCaffrey left tackle to the Panthers 31 for 6 yards (Zach Cunningham).
3. 8:07· Second and fourChristian McCaffreyPanthersChristian McCaffrey left tackle to the Panthers 32 for 1 yard (DJ Reader; J.J. Watt).
4. 7:25· Third and three· at the Panthers 32Christian McCaffreyPanthersKyle Allen pass short left to Christian McCaffrey pushed out of bounds at the Panthers 40 for 8 yards (Justin Reid).
5. 7:08Curtis SamuelPanthersCurtis Samuel left end to the Panthers 41 for 1 yard (Lonnie Johnson).
6. 6:36· Second and nineDJ MoorePanthersKyle Allen pass short left to DJ Moore to the Texans 43 for 16 yards (Benardrick McKinney). Panthers' Taylor Moton was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
7. 6:04Kyle Allen pass incomplete deep middle to C.Samuel.
8. 5:58· Second and tenChristian McCaffreyPanthersChristian McCaffrey up the middle to the Texans 42 for 1 yard (Dylan Cole, Brandon Dunn).
9. 5:16· Third and nine· at the Texans 42Kyle AllenPanthersKyle Allen pass incomplete short right to Curtis Samuel [J.J. Watt].
10. 5:11Penalty on Panthers' Colin Jones, False Start, declined.
11. 5:11· Fourth and nine· at the Texans 42Carolina PanthersMichael Palardy punts 32 yards to the Texans 10, center J.J. Jansen, downed by Panthers' A.Smith.

Punt11 plays, from the Panthers 25 to the Texans 42

Texans · drive 175 plays

1. 5:00Carlos HydeTexansCarlos Hyde up the middle to the Texans 15 for 5 yards (Eric Reid).
2. 4:24Penalty on Texans' Laremy Tunsil, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at the Texans 15. No play.
3. 4:01· Second and tenDeshaun WatsonTexansDeshaun Watson pass incomplete short right to K.Coutee.
4. 3:57· Third and ten· at the Texans 10Deshaun WatsonTexansDeshaun Watson pass incomplete short right to K.Coutee.
5. 3:51· Fourth and ten· at the Texans 10RETURNHouston TexansBryan Anger punts 59 yards to the Panthers 31, center J.Weeks. Ray-Ray McCloud to the Panthers 41 for 10 yards (A.J. Moore; Jon Weeks). Penalty on Panthers' Natrell Jamerson, Illegal Block Above the Waist, 10 yards, enforced at the Panthers 31. Penalty on Panthers' Andre Smith, Illegal Blindside Block, declined.9.1To the Texans

Punt5 plays, from the Texans 10 to the Texans 15

Panthers · drive 1810 plays

1. 3:40Christian McCaffreyPanthersChristian McCaffrey right guard to the Panthers 27 for 6 yards (Zach Cunningham, Tashaun Gipson).
2. 3:05Kyle Allen pass short right to Jarius Wright to the Panthers 27 for no gain (Tashaun Gipson; Benardrick McKinney) [Brandon Dunn].
3. 2:20· Third and four· at the Panthers 27FIRST DOWN+15 yardsDJ MoorePanthersKyle Allen pass short left to DJ Moore to the Panthers 42 for 15 yards (Lonnie Johnson).7.5To the Panthers
4. 1:55Timeout #1 by the Texans at 01:55.
5. 1:55Christian McCaffreyPanthersChristian McCaffrey up the middle to the Panthers 45 for 3 yards (Zach Cunningham, Benardrick McKinney).
6. 1:15· Second and sevenJarius WrightPanthersKyle Allen pass short left to Jarius Wright pushed out of bounds at the Texans 43 for 12 yards (Bradley Roby).
7. 0:41Kyle Allen pass incomplete short right to Jarius Wright (Benardrick McKinney).
8. 0:38Kyle Allen pass short left to Christian McCaffrey to the Texans 37 for 6 yards (Benardrick McKinney). Penalty on Texans' Angelo Blackson, Defensive Offside, 5 yards, enforced at the Texans 43. No play.
9. 0:17· Second and fiveChristian McCaffreyPanthersChristian McCaffrey left tackle to the Texans 37 for 1 yard (Zach Cunningham).
10. 0:00Third quarter over.

The period ended10 plays, from the Panthers 21 to the Texans 38

4th quarter44 plays

Panthers · drive 182 plays

1. 15:00· Third and four· at the Texans 37Kyle AllenPanthersKyle Allen pass incomplete deep right to D.Moore.7.2To the Texans
2. 14:55· Fourth and four· at the Texans 37· Fourth quarterGOODCarolina Panthers+3 on the boardJoey Slye 55 yard field goal is good, center J.J. Jansen, holder M.Palardy.12.4To the Panthers
3. Panthers13Texans10

Field goal2 plays

Texans · drive 196 plays

1. 14:50Joey Slye kicks 65 yards from the Panthers 35 to end zone, Touchback.
2. 14:50Carlos Hyde right tackle to the Texans 25 for no gain (Jermaine Carter).
3. 14:19· Second and tenBruce IrvinPanthersDeshaun Watson sacked at the Texans 21 for -4 yards (Bruce Irvin).5.7To the Panthers
4. 13:34Deshaun Watson pass short left to Carlos Hyde to the Texans 38 for 17 yards (Mario Addison). Penalty on the Texans, Illegal Shift, 5 yards, enforced at the Texans 21. No play.
5. 13:06· Third and nineteen· at the Texans 16Deshaun WatsonTexansDeshaun Watson pass incomplete deep left to Duke Johnson (Shaq Thompson).
6. 12:59· Fourth and nineteen· at the Texans 16RETURNHouston TexansBryan Anger punts 71 yards to the Panthers 13, center Jon Weeks, downed by Texans' T.Jones.6.2To the Texans

Punt6 plays

Panthers · drive 2011 plays

1. 12:47Christian McCaffreyPanthersChristian McCaffrey left guard to the Panthers 14 for 1 yard (Zach Cunningham; J.J. Watt).
2. 12:03· Second and nineChristian McCaffreyPanthersChristian McCaffrey left guard to the Panthers 16 for 2 yards (DJ Reader; Zach Cunningham).
3. 11:23· Third and seven· at the Panthers 16FIRST DOWN+8 yardsChristian McCaffreyPanthersKyle Allen pass short middle to Christian McCaffrey to the Panthers 24 for 8 yards (Justin Reid). Houston challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. (Timeout #2.).6.8To the Panthers
4. 10:52Curtis SamuelPanthersKyle Allen pass short right to Curtis Samuel to the Panthers 35 for 11 yards (Johnathan Joseph).
5. 10:28Christian McCaffreyPanthersChristian McCaffrey up the middle to the Panthers 37 for 2 yards (Zach Cunningham; Benardrick McKinney).
6. 9:52· Second and eightChristian McCaffreyPanthersKyle Allen pass short left to Christian McCaffrey pushed out of bounds at the Panthers 44 for 7 yards (Justin Reid).
7. 9:17· Third and one· at the Panthers 44Gregory OlsenPanthersKyle Allen pass short right to Gregory Olsen to the Panthers 47 for 3 yards (Tashaun Gipson).
8. 8:34Christian McCaffreyPanthersKyle Allen pass short right to Christian McCaffrey to the Panthers 41 for -6 yards (Zach Cunningham).
9. 7:48· Second and sixteenCurtis SamuelPanthersKyle Allen pass short right to Curtis Samuel ran out of bounds at the Texans 47 for 12 yards.
10. 7:16· Third and four· at the Texans 47Kyle AllenPanthersKyle Allen pass incomplete deep left to Curtis Samuel (Johnathan Joseph).6.3To the Texans
11. 7:10· Fourth and four· at the Texans 47RETURNCarolina PanthersMichael Palardy punts 37 yards to the Texans 10, center J.J. Jansen, fair catch by D.Carter.8.4To the Texans

Punt11 plays, from the Panthers 13 to the Texans 47

Texans · drive 218 plays

1. 7:03Carlos HydeTexansDeshaun Watson pass short left to Carlos Hyde to the Texans 7 for -3 yards (Jermaine Carter).6.4To the Panthers
2. 6:25· Second and thirteenDeAndre HopkinsTexansDeshaun Watson pass short left to DeAndre Hopkins to the Texans 16 for 9 yards (James Bradberry).
3. 5:47Deshaun Watson pass incomplete short left to Will Fuller (Ross Cockrell). Penalty on Panthers' Ross Cockrell, Defensive Pass Interference, 5 yards, enforced at the Texans 16. No play.
4. 5:43Duke JohnsonTexansDuke Johnson left tackle to the Texans 22 for 1 yard (Kyle Love). Panthers' Gerald McCoy was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
5. 5:13· Second and nineDuke JohnsonTexansDeshaun Watson pass short left to Duke Johnson pushed out of bounds at the Texans 32 for 10 yards (Eric Reid).
6. 4:44Duke JohnsonTexansDuke Johnson left guard to the Texans 36 for 4 yards (Jermaine Carter; Ross Cockrell).7.7To the Panthers
7. 4:11Timeout #3 by the Texans at 04:11.
8. 4:11· Second and six· Fourth quarterFUMBLE LOST−3 yardsVernon ButlerPanthersDeshaun Watson sacked at the Texans 29 for -7 yards (Vernon Butler). Fumbles (Vernon Butler) [Vernon Butler], recovered by Panthers' Eric Reid at the Texans 33. Eric Reid to the Texans 33 for no gain (Duke Johnson).17.4To the Panthers
   FormationShotgunOffense on the fieldOne back, one tight end and three receiversDefense on the fieldTwo linemen, four linebackers and five backsIn the boxSeven defendersRushing the passerFive

Fumble lost8 plays, from the Texans 10 to the Texans 36

Panthers · drive 2210 plays

1. 4:05Penalty on Panthers' Taylor Moton, False Start, 5 yards, enforced at the Texans 33. No play.
2. 4:05· First and fifteenChristian McCaffreyPanthersChristian McCaffrey left tackle to the Texans 32 for 6 yards (Benardrick McKinney). Texans' J.J. Watt was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
3. 3:19· Second and nineChristian McCaffreyPanthersKyle Allen pass short right to Christian McCaffrey pushed out of bounds at the Texans 29 for 3 yards (Benardrick McKinney).
4. 3:14· Third and six· at the Texans 29FIRST DOWN+17 yardsJarius WrightPanthersKyle Allen pass deep right to Jarius Wright to the Texans 12 for 17 yards (Bradley Roby).7.8To the Panthers
5. 2:23Timeout #2 by the Panthers at 02:23.
6. 2:23· at the Texans 12Red zoneChristian McCaffreyPanthersChristian McCaffrey left guard to the Texans 13 for -1 yards (DJ Reader).
7. 2:00· Second and eleven· at the Texans 13Red zoneChristian McCaffreyPanthersChristian McCaffrey right guard to the Texans 10 for 3 yards (Benardrick McKinney; DJ Reader).
8. 1:18· Third and eight· at the Texans 10Red zoneChristian McCaffreyPanthersChristian McCaffrey right guard to the Texans 8 for 2 yards (J.J. Watt).
9. 0:31Timeout #3 by the Panthers at 00:31.
10. 0:31· Fourth and six· at the Texans 8Carolina Panthers+3 on the boardJoey Slye 26 yard field goal is good, center J.J. Jansen, holder M.Palardy.
11. Panthers16Texans10

Field goal10 plays, from the Texans 33 to the Texans 8

Texans · drive 237 plays

1. 0:28Joey Slye kicks 65 yards from the Panthers 35 to end zone, Touchback.
2. 0:28Jordan AkinsTexansDeshaun Watson pass short right to Jordan Akins to the Texans 35 for 10 yards (Shaq Thompson).
3. 0:12Deshaun Watson spiked the ball to stop the clock.
4. 0:11· Second and tenDeAndre HopkinsTexansDeshaun Watson pass short left to DeAndre Hopkins ran out of bounds at the Texans 49 for 14 yards.
5. 0:07DeAndre HopkinsTexansDeshaun Watson pass short left to DeAndre Hopkins ran out of bounds at the Panthers 47 for 4 yards.
6. 0:04· Second and six· Fourth quarterDeshaun WatsonTexansDeshaun Watson pass incomplete deep left (Eric Reid) [Brian Burns].12.9To the Panthers
   FormationEmpty backfieldOffense on the fieldOne back, one tight end and three receiversDefense on the fieldThree linemen, three linebackers and five backsCoveragePreventMan or zoneZoneIn the boxFour defendersRushing the passerFourPressure (charted)The passer was pressuredTime to throw6.1 seconds
7. 0:00The game is over.

The period ended7 plays, from the Texans 25 to the Panthers 47

Win probability is the league play-by-play model, 98.5% of plays · a dash means none was published