C.J. Stroud finds Nico Collins on a five-yard pass to get the Texans on the board first vs. the Panthers.

Hou_B.Brooks 1 run (Fairbairn kick), 12:08. Drive: 3 plays, 6 yards, 1:16. Key Play: Arnette 6 interception return to Carolina 6. Houston 20, Carolina 3.

The Houston Texans, headlined by a slew of new rookies, including Tay Ersery at offensive tackle and Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel at wide receiver, will debut in front of the hometown fans at NRG ...