Texans must improve run and defense as QB Mills settles in
Houston Texans' Anthony Miller (3) celebrates with Andre Roberts (19) and Brandin Cooks (13) after making a touchdown catch against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Houston Texans' Anthony Miller (3) celebrates with Andre Roberts (19) and Brandin Cooks (13) after making a touchdown catch against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Sep. 23, 2021 09:44 PM EDT
Houston Texans coach David Culley yells to his players during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Houston Texans coach David Culley yells to his players during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Sep. 23, 2021 09:10 PM EDT
Houston Texans wide receiver Anthony Miller (3) makes a touchdown catch against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston Texans wide receiver Anthony Miller (3) makes a touchdown catch against the Carolina Panthers during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Sep. 23, 2021 09:42 PM EDT
Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) looks to hand the ball off during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) looks to hand the ball off during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Justin Rex)

Sep. 23, 2021 08:29 PM EDT