Darnold, defense lead Panthers to victory in TexasAP, HOUSTON, TexasThanks to another efficient performance from Sam Darnold and continued dominant play by their defense, the Carolina Panthers are 3-0 for the first time since 2015, when they reached the Super Bowl. That combination was certainly too much for the Houston Texans on Thursday in Carolina’s 24-9 victory, but a hamstring injury to star running back Christian McCaffrey could cause serious adversity for Darnold and the Panthers’ offense going forward. Photo: AFPDarnold threw for 304 yards and ran for two touchdowns as the Panthers eased past the Texans despite losing McCaffrey early in the second quarter. Darnold topped 300 yards passing for the second straight game as he continues to revitalize his career with the Panthers after being cast aside by the New York Jets. “He handled himself well.”Darnold’s five-yard run put the Panthers ahead early and McCaffrey was injured on Carolina’s next drive.

Source: Taipei Times September 24, 2021 15:56 UTC