The Carolina Panthers look like legitimate playoff contenders.
Carolina improved to 3-0 on the season with a 24-9 victory over the Houston Texans in Thursday's showdown at NRG Stadium. Sam Darnold led the way for the Panthers, who are looking to reach the postseason for the first time since the 2017 campaign.
It wasn't all good news, though, as running back Christian McCaffrey exited with a hamstring injury.
An impressive showing from Brandin Cooks wasn't enough for the Texans, who were without quarterback Tyrod Taylor and fell to 1-2 on the year.
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