CAROLINA PANTHERS NEWS

Christian McCaffrey - Out with hamstring injury McCaffrey won't return to Thursday's game against the Texans due to a hamstring injury, Bill Voth of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact McCaffrey suffered this injury on a run early in the second quarter. It's unclear how severe his injury is. McCaffrey posted 31 yards on seven rushes and nine yards on two receptions (two targets) before leaving. Rookie running back Chuba Hubbard and, to a lesser extent, Royce Freeman should handle the backfield reps as long as McCaffrey is out.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Texans vs. Panthers ' Week 3 The Houston Texans are taking on the Carolina Panthers in Week 3 of the 2021 NFL Season.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Thursday Night Football Top Moments: Carolina Panthers rout Houston Texans

It was victory formation for the Carolina Panthers against the Davis Mills-led Texans in Week 3. Here are the top moments!

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Darnold darts pass to Moore over the middle for 26-yard gain Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold darts pass to wide receiver D.J. Moore over the middle for a 26-yard gain.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • NFL.COM

Darnold improvises for scrambling 29-yard strike to Moore on third down Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold improvises for scrambling 29-yard strike to wide receiver D.J. Moore on third down.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • NFL.COM

Darnold follows Arnold's block on zone-read for quick TD run Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold follows tight end Dan Arnold's block on zone-read for a quick touchdown run.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • NFL.COM

Live updates: Texans host the Panthers on 'Thursday Night Football' The Texans will start rookie quarterback Davis Mills as they host Sam Darnold and the Panthers on "Thursday Night Football." Follow along fo...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Houston S Reid, Panthers CB Bouye inactive Thursday night Houston safety Justin Reid and Carolina cornerback A

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Houston S Reid, Panthers CB Bouye inactive Thursday night

Houston safety Justin Reid and Carolina cornerback A

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Christian McCaffrey shares family's impact on him with Steve Smith Sr. NFL Network's Steve Smith Sr. sits down with Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey to talk about how the RB's family influenced...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • NFL.COM

A.J. Bouye - Season debut delayed Bouye (coach's decision) is inactive for Thursday's game at Houston, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Bouye missed the first two contests of the season due to an existing suspension that extended into 2021. According to Joe Person of The Athletic, Bouye appears to be tending to a soft-tissue injury, even though he wasn't on any of the team's Week 3 practice reports. In any case, the Panthers will delay his season debut to Week 4, at least.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shi Smith - Healthy scratch Thursday Smith (coach's decision) is listed as inactive Thursday at Houston, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.

Impact Smith has been tending to a shoulder issue since Carolina's preseason finale, which was expected to keep him out for 2-to-3 weeks. But since coming off the practice report entirely this week, his pro debut still awaits. Smith may need an injury to a wide receiver ahead of him on the depth chart to do so.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Panthers-Texans live updates: You may have trouble finding the game on TV tonight The Panthers won’t be getting one of their key free-agent signings back for tonight’s game in Houston.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Texans vs. Panthers inactives: DE Jordan Jenkins inactive The Houston Texans declared their inactives ahead of their Week 3 showdown with the Carolina Panthers, and DE Jordan Jenkins was among them.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Fantasy football: NFL Week 3 position rankings Here we go again. Week 3 of fantasy football is upon us and the fun starts with the Panthers taking on the Texans in Houston.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • STATESMAN.COM

Jeremy Chinn vs. Mark Ingram ' 'TNF' x 'Madden NFL 22' Game before the Game It's the Game before the Game! Ahead of their "Thursday Night Football" matchup, Jeremy Chinn and Mark Ingram faced off on a virtual "Madden...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • NFL.COM

Panthers vs. Texans: Live stream, start time, TV, how to watch Thursday Night Football 2021 (NFL Week 3) How to watch Thursday night's game.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • MASSLIVE.COM

Live Updates: Carolina at Houston on Thursday Night Football Read live updates from social media during Carolina's Week 3 game against the Texans.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • PANTHERS.COM

How Christian McCaffrey's high school highlights, stats put him on fast track to NFL superstardom Christian McCaffrey is the best running back in the NFL now and it all started with his pedigree and production in an amazing high school ca...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Thomas Davis Sr.: Panthers' 2021 roster is better than their 2015 roster Former Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis Sr. shares the Carolina Panthers' 2021 roster is better than their 2015 roster.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • NFL.COM

Is Texans DE Jacob Martin about to have a big game against the Panthers? Houston Texans defensive end Whitney Mercilus believes that Jacob Martin could have an impact against the Carolina Panthers in Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Pitt's offensive pickle: Does it matter how the Panthers are scoring? Pitt football is in its 132nd season. In all that time — and with all the players the Panthers have had from Tony Dorsett to Dan Marino to L...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Panthers vs. Texans live updates: Thursday Night Football score, start time, channel, news, stats and highlights The unbeaten Carolina Panthers visit the Houston Texans on Thursday Night Football. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. ET on NFL Network. The Panthers beg...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Matt Rhule contract breakdown: Panthers head coach 'pissed off' NFL owners with big-money deal Rhule had never coached an NFL team at the highest level, but the Panthers treated him like he had.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

What's different with Sam Darnold? How Panthers QB is breaking free of Adam Gase shackles After three very down years as Jets quarterback, Sam Darnold is starting to shift the narrative and become a better passer in the league.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM