PERSPECTIVE: Carolina Panthers Joint Practice PREVIEW—Bryce Young & Line Battles SPOTLIGHTED

Carolina Panthers gear up for a pivotal joint practice with the Houston Texans as the Panthers offense faces mounting scrutiny and Xavier Legette’s injury raises questions about receiver depth. Will Jimmy Horn Jr. step into a bigger role? Julian Council examines how the revamped Panthers offensive line stacks up against Houston’s fierce defensive front, featuring Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter, while the ongoing Young vs. CJ Stroud debate resurfaces ahead of the preseason finale.

Texans’ playoff expectations soar under DeMeco Ryans, with fresh additions like Kayshon Boutte and David Montgomery bolstering their attack. Locked On Texans host John Hickman joins to assess Houston’s Super Bowl buzz, concerns after Jayden Higgins’ season-ending injury, and the revamped tight end group’s rise. Key matchups include Derrick Brown anchoring Carolina’s D-line against Houston’s improved run game and Jaycee Horn set to test the Texans’ reshuffled receivers. Can Carolina’s defense contain Stroud and company—or will Houston’s offensive upgrades shine?

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