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Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) is tackled by Houston Texans' Paul Quessenberry during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Coach: McCaffrey out 'a few weeks' with hamstring injury

By Steve Reed Sep. 24, 2021 03:05 PM EDT

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)
Texans must improve run and defense as QB Mills settles in

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 24, 2021 01:16 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) catches a pass as Houston Texans cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III (26) tackles him during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Injuries to McCaffrey, Horn sour Panthers' 3-0 start

By Steve Reed Sep. 24, 2021 11:32 AM EDT

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)
Texans done in by inability to run ball in loss to Panthers

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 24, 2021 01:23 AM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) carries the ball and is tackled by Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Chidobe Awuzie during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Packers-Niners renew now familiar NFL rivalry on Sunday

By Barry Wilner Sep. 24, 2021 12:57 AM EDT

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) celebrates his touchdown run with Dan Arnold (85) and Cameron Erving (75) during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Darnold, defense lead Panthers past Texans; McCaffrey hurt

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 23, 2021 11:35 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) rushes for a gain as Houston Texans cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III (26) defends during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Carolina RB McCaffrey out at Texans with hamstring injury

Sep. 23, 2021 09:27 PM EDT

Houston S Reid, Panthers CB Bouye inactive Thursday night

Sep. 23, 2021 07:40 PM EDT
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston safety Justin Reid and Carolina cornerback A.J. Bouye were among the players inactive Thursday night. Reid, the...

Carolina Panthers quarterback Sam Darnold warms up before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Carolina Panthers at Houston Texans 9/23/2021

Sep. 23, 2021 06:53 PM EDT

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey pushes away from New Orleans Saints outside linebacker Demario Davis during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 3

By Brandon Gdula Sep. 23, 2021 03:16 PM EDT

Denver Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater (5) throws a pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Broncos host Jets with chance at first 3-0 start since 2016

By The Associated Press Sep. 23, 2021 01:56 PM EDT

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
Patriots hoping to earn 3rd straight victory against Saints

By The Associated Press Sep. 23, 2021 12:46 PM EDT

New England Patriots outside linebacker Dont'a Hightower warms up during an NFL football practice, Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Patriots expect to be challenged by Kamara, savvy Saints

By Kyle Hightower Sep. 22, 2021 04:33 PM EDT

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) is hurt trying to tackle Houston Texans strong safety Justin Reid (20) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Texans' Mills faces huge test in 1st start against Panthers

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 22, 2021 03:55 PM EDT

Houston Texans running back Phillip Lindsay (30) runs for a 22-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Texans' rookie QB Mills to face Panthers' top-ranked defense

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2021 02:47 PM EDT

FILE - This Oct. 30, 2016, file photo shows Denver Broncos outside linebacker DeMarcus Ware (94) smiling prior to an NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers in Denver. Ten first-year eligible players, including defensive standout DeMarcus Ware, are among 122 nominees for the 2022 class of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, announced Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021.(AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Ware, Mathis among 1st-year eligibles for Pro Football Hall

Sep. 22, 2021 01:01 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) hands the ball off to running back Mark Ingram (2) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Panthers, off to 2-0 start, visit Texans in prime time

By Barry Wilner Sep. 22, 2021 12:30 PM EDT

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson gets up after being sacked during the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Rookie NFL quarterbacks struggling through 1st 2 weeks

By Josh Dubow Sep. 22, 2021 03:06 AM EDT

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson pushes away Carolina Panthers defensive end Brian Burns during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
You bet: New golf cart motivates Carolina's Burns, Reddick

By Steve Reed Sep. 21, 2021 06:14 PM EDT

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) fires a pass against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
Brady, Bucs are unanimous top team in latest AP Pro32 poll

By Simmi Buttar Sep. 21, 2021 06:11 PM EDT