NFL PRESEASON

NFL PRESEASON

Panthers 27, Texans 17

CHARLOTTE, N.C.

Deshaun Watson shined in his NFL preseason debut, completing 15 of 25 passes for 179 yards and running for a score in Houston’s 27-17 loss to Carolina Panthers. Watson, who led Clemson to the ACC championship on this field last December en route to the national championship, received a rousing ovation from Tigers fans dressed in orange when he entered the game in the second quarter. The cheers were even louder when Watson outran two defenders for a 15-yard touchdown – although Panthers fans tried to cover the celebration with boos. It was a strong showing for Carolina’s defensive starters. “We put ourselves in good third down situations and we were able to execute and get off the field,” Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis said. “

Associated Press