Panthers Preseason Victory
Miles Davis Touchdown Lifts Panthers to 16-13 Win Over Texans
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The Carolina Panthers defeated the Houston Texans 16-13 in their preseason finale on Friday night, with rookie Miles Davis scoring a crucial 1-yard touchdown run. Yahoo Sports reported that kicker Ryan Fitzgerald added three field goals to seal the victory, while fourth-string quarterback Kyle Trask led four scoring drives despite playing without key offensive linemen.
Houston's late comeback fell short when defensive end Jeremiah Moon sacked Brett Rypien and forced a fumble with 54 seconds remaining. Cam Gill recovered the ball to secure the win. The game gave young Panthers players valuable opportunities to audition for the 53-man roster.
Davis Scores Go-Ahead Touchdown in Fourth Quarter
Miles Davis punched in a 1-yard touchdown run that put Carolina ahead for good. WRAL confirmed that Fitzgerald's three field goals provided the bulk of the scoring. Trask, signed during training camp after a hamstring injury sidelined another quarterback, completed 19 of 28 passes for 147 yards and orchestrated all four scoring drives.
Texans' Late Rally Ends in Fumble Recovery
Houston mounted a fourth-quarter push to win the game. Brett Rypien threw a 6-yard touchdown pass to Zay Jones to cut it close. But with under a minute left, Moon's sack and fumble ended the Texans' hopes. Gill recovered the loose ball to seal Carolina's first win of the preseason.
Panthers Missing Starting Offensive Tackles
Carolina played the entire game without offensive tackles Ickey Ekwonu and Taylor Moton. The absence created openings for backup and reserve linemen to prove they belong on the final roster. Young blockers got extended playing time in a meaningful contest before cuts to 53 players.
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