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Miles Davis scores as Panthers top Texans 16-13 in preseason finale

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 2:24 AM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Miles Davis scores as Panthers top Texans 16-13 in preseason finale

Summary

Miles Davis scored a 1-yard touchdown, and Ryan Fitzgerald added three field goals as the Carolina Panthers defeated the Houston Texans 16-13 in their preseason finale on August 28. Fourth-string quarterback Kyle Trask completed 19 of 28 passes for 147 yards and led four scoring drives. The Texans managed a late touchdown pass from Brett Rypien to Zay Jones, but their comeback attempt fell short after a crucial sack and fumble recovery by the Panthers' defense. Both teams opted not to play their starters amid wet field conditions, with young players vying for roster spots. The Panthers will begin the regular season against the Chicago Bears, while the Texans face the Buffalo Bills.

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•Davis scores on a 1-yard run for the Panthers.
•Fitzgerald kicks three field goals in the win.
•Trask leads Carolina's offense with 147 passing yards.
•Rypien throws for a touchdown and an interception for Houston.
•Both teams performed without key starters in wet conditions.

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2:24 AMYahoo Sports — Miles Davis' TD run lifts Panthers to 16-13 win over Texans in preseason finale

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Rookie Miles Davis ran for a 1-yard touchdown, Ryan Fitzgerald kicked three field goals and the Carolina Panthers held on to defeat the Houston Texans 16-13 on Friday night in the preseason finale for both teams. Panthers fourth-string quarterback Kyle Trask, who was signed during training camp following a hamstring injury to Haynes King in the Hall of Fame game, finished 19 of 28 for 147 yards with one interception and led four scoring drives for Carolina (3-1).
— Yahoo Sportsby STEVE REED

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