Carolina Panthers at Houston Texans - How they compare

[Jeremy Igo]

Here is a quick look at how the Carolina Panthers match up against against the Houston Texans.

The Carolina Panthers currently enjoy the 11th ranked offense and the 4th ranked defense in the entire league.

Houston has the 17th ranked offense and 22nd ranked defense.

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Here a detailed look at individual each team's individual leaders:

Observations:

Even though they are underdogs, on paper this could be a victory for Carolina. They are either on par or superior statistically in just about every category.

Deshaun Watson is having a really good season despite being pressured constantly.

Olsen is quietly on track for another 1000 yard season.

Luke Kuechly is a friggin monster. 36 tackles in 3 games?

[Waldo]

I'm surprised their deffense isn't rated better. Watson is playing well to be on a ranked 17th offense. This is a game we can win or we could poop the bed and I feel the same for the Texans. Looks like protection and pressure is key for us both.

[ellis]

Their defense has been better each of the last two weeks. HOU gave up over 500 yards the Saints, so that inflates their overall yards allowed. 

They held LA under 100 yards rushing last week and racked up 5 sacks.

[hepcat]

14 minutes ago, ellis said:

Their defense has been better each of the last two weeks. HOU gave up over 500 yards the Saints, so that inflates their overall yards allowed. 

They held LA under 100 yards rushing last week and racked up 5 sacks.

Texans are for real. They hung with the Saints in the dome, had a tough win against a division rival Jaguars, and won another tough game on the road against a good Chargers team. This game is an excellent test for the Panthers behind Kyle Allen. If the Panthers O-Line plays well I think they could definitely win. If the Texans get pressure on Kyle Allen....I don't even think it will be close.

[ncfan]

50 minutes ago, Jeremy Igo said:

Here is a quick look at how the Carolina Panthers match up against against the Houston Texans.

The Carolina Panthers currently enjoy the 11th ranked offense and the 4th ranked defense in the entire league.

Houston has the 17th ranked offense and 22nd ranked defense.

More detailed info:

 

Here a detailed look at individual each team's individual leaders:

Observations:

Even though they are underdogs, on paper this could be a victory for Carolina. They are either on par or superior statistically in just about every category.

Deshaun Watson is having a really good season despite being pressured constantly.

Olsen is quietly on track for another 1000 yard season.

Luke Kuechly is a friggin monster. 36 tackles in 3 games?

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For all the people questioning if he has taken a step back.

[Leeroy Jenkins Ph.D.]

I will be at this game! My prediction, at least 6 beers minimum. 

[Louie]

The Cardinals got pressure on Kyle Allen and he made them pay for it, numerous times! He was aware when the blitz was coming and rolled out and called the right audibles for help. I am hoping he can have a similar performance against a better defense.

[rayzor]

Cards helped with our numbers for sure.

[JARROD]

I think we can stomp them in the dirt. It’s different now being able to play a full playbook and opening up the field. The ball gets spread around, run gets opened up. The defense has something to fight for, stays off the field longer so they get rested.

our run defense definitely needs to be better and we suck at stopping 3rd downs.

im sure that will improve

[Jus Rob]

Houston is a good team hope Kyle can ball out this Sunday. 

[bababoey]

Its inflated alot by New Orleans running for over150 yards and averaging 7 ypc but that Houston run defense, not so good.

[Khyber53]

I have no idea how this will go. The Texans are in that transition point in their season where they could go up or they could go spiraling down... this might be the game to decide it. They have good pieces, but I'm not sold on their coach making a good team --- star players don't demand trades out of good locker rooms.

On our side, darn I am impressed by what we can do when we're hitting on all cylinders in all three phases of the game. I'm just going to have to see a repeat performance to be 100% here. Still, I like how the Panthers reacted on the road last week with a change-up at the most important position vs a team with its back against the wall. 

 

[mc52beast]

Am hoping Turner can play Sunday, need him to slow down Watt... maybe get another pancake.

Texans secondary is average, Allen can have a big game if our o-line holds up. 
 

Look for Burns, Miller, Addison and Haynes to wreak havoc on Watson...

[Captain Morgan]

You can not stop Kyle Allen.  You can only hope to contain him.