HOUSTON (AP) — Since the start of training camp Houston coach David Culley has insisted the Texans would have to run the ball effectively and force turnovers to win this season.
Houston didn’t do either of those things Thursday night and it led to a 24-9 loss to the Carolina Panthers.
Now the Texans will have some extra time to regroup and try to improve before a trip to Buffalo on Oct. 3.
Rookie quarterback Davis Mills made his first NFL start against the Panthers in place of Tyrod Taylor, who landed on the injured reserve Tuesday with a hamstring injury.