Panthers beat Texans 15-13, secure first win of the season
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By WSOCTV.com News Staff
CHARLOTTE — The Carolina Panthers beat the Houston Texans 15-13, breaking their six-game losing streak and getting their first win of the season.
Three straight power runs from running back Chuba Hubbard secured a first down, forcing Houston to use all of its timeouts. The Panthers were able to burn enough time to set up a game-winning 23-yard field goal from kicker Eddy Piñeiro.
Carolina’s defense put continuous pressure on the Texans, stopping them from consistently running the ball. Hubbard got off to a strong start with 15 carries for 28 yards, with Miles Sanders and Raheem Blackshear pulling the rest of the weight.
Injuries still plagued the Panthers’ defense. Outside linebacker Justin Houston was taken out of the game with a hamstring injury and did not rejoin.
The team was already stretched thin considering another outside linebacker, Yetur Gross-Matos was placed on injury reserve this week, and a new pickup linebacker, Luiji Vlain, is currently inactive. Those absences left Brian Burns, DJ Johnson, and Amare Barno to help secure Sunday’s win.
Houston Texans v Carolina Panthers CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Eddy Pineiro #4 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after scoring the game winning field goal during the fourth quarter of the game against the Houston Texans at Bank of America Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images) (Eakin Howard/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Carolina Panthers CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers scrambles during the second quarter of the game against the Houston Texans at Bank of America Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) (Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Carolina Panthers CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans is sacked by Frankie Luvu #49 of the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter of the game at Bank of America Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) (Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Carolina Panthers CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers walks off the field after defeating the Houston Texans 15-13 at Bank of America Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images) (Eakin Howard/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Carolina Panthers CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Eddy Pineiro #4 of the Carolina Panthers kicks a field goal during the third quarter against the Houston Texans at Bank of America Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images) (Eakin Howard/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Carolina Panthers CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Adam Thielen #19 of the Carolina Panthers is tackled by Henry To'oTo'o #39 and Tavierre Thomas #4 of the Houston Texans during the third quarter at Bank of America Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images) (Eakin Howard/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Carolina Panthers CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Chuba Hubbard #30 of the Carolina Panthers is tackled by Henry To'oTo'o #39 and Blake Cashman #53 of the Houston Texans during the second quarter of the game at Bank of America Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images) (Eakin Howard/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Carolina Panthers CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Eddy Pineiro #4 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after scoring the game winning field goal during the fourth quarter of the game against the Houston Texans at Bank of America Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) (Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Carolina Panthers CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Eddy Pineiro #4 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after scoring the game winning field goal during the fourth quarter of the game against the Houston Texans at Bank of America Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) (Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Carolina Panthers CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Donte Jackson #26 of the Carolina Panthers reacts after a fumble recovery during the third quarter against the Houston Texans at Bank of America Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) (Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Carolina Panthers CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Eddy Pineiro #4 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after kicking the winning field goal to defeat the Houston Texans 15-13 at Bank of America Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) (Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Carolina Panthers CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers throws a pass during the fourth quarter of the game against the Houston Texans at Bank of America Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images) (Eakin Howard/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Carolina Panthers CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Eddy Pineiro #4 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after kicking the game winning field goal during the fourth quarter of the game against the Houston Texans at Bank of America Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images) (Eakin Howard/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Carolina Panthers CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans throws a pass in the during the first quarter of the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images) (Eakin Howard/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Carolina Panthers CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Adam Thielen #19 of the Carolina Panthers high fives Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter of the game against the Houston Texans at Bank of America Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images) (Eakin Howard/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Carolina Panthers CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Eddy Pineiro #4 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after kicking the game winning field goal during the fourth quarter of the game against the Houston Texans at Bank of America Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images) (Eakin Howard/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Carolina Panthers CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers is sacked by Maliek Collins #96 of the Houston Texans during the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images) (Eakin Howard/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Carolina Panthers CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Eddy Pineiro #4 of the Carolina Panthers kicks the game winning field goal during the fourth quarter of the game against the Houston Texans at Bank of America Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) (Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Carolina Panthers CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: D'Shawn Jamison #29 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after defeating the Houston Texans 15-13 at Bank of America Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) (Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Carolina Panthers CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Steven Nelson #21 and Henry To'oTo'o #39 of the Houston Texans dive to tackle Chuba Hubbard #30 of the Carolina Panthers during the fourth quarter of the game at Bank of America Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) (Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
Houston Texans v Carolina Panthers CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 29: Bryce Young #9 of the Carolina Panthers is sacked by Maliek Collins #96 of the Houston Texans during the fourth quarter at Bank of America Stadium on October 29, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images) (Eakin Howard/Getty Images)
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