Getty Texans stars J.J. Watt and Deshaun Watson.
The Panthers didn’t miss a beat last week in the absence of franchise quarterback Cam Newton and will look to do it again as they hit the road to take on the Houston Texans on Sunday.
The game is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. ET, and if it’s in your market (coverage map), it’ll be televised on Fox. If you don’t have cable, you can watch a live stream of the Panthers vs Texans on your computer, phone, Firestick, Roku, Apple TV, Xbox One, PS4, Smart TV or other device via one of the following streaming services:
If the Game is in Your Market: FuboTV
Fox (live in select markets, including Charlotte and Houston) is one of 100-plus live TV channels included in the main FuboTV bundle. Plus, if you’re looking to watch more NFL beyond this game, FuboTV is a great option, as CBS, NBC and NFL Network are also included, while NFL RedZone is available in the Sports Plus add-on.
You can start a free seven-day trial of FuboTV right here, and you can then watch a live stream of the Panthers vs Texans on your computer via the FuboTV website, or on your phone (Android and iPhone supported), tablet, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, or other supported device via the FuboTV app.
If you can’t watch live, FuboTV comes with 30 hours of cloud DVR space, as well as a 72-hour look-back feature, which allows you to watch the game on-demand within three days of its conclusion, even if you don’t record it.
If the Game is in Your Market: Hulu With Live TV
Hulu With Live TV comes with 60-plus live TV channels, including Fox (live select markets, including Charlotte and Houston). It also has CBS, NBC and ESPN, making it the cheapest streaming service to have every channel that will have Panthers and Texans games this season.
You can sign up for “Hulu with Live TV” right here, and you can then watch a live stream of the Panthers vs Texans on your computer via the Hulu website, or on your phone (Android and iPhone supported), tablet, Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Echo Show, or other streaming device via the Hulu app.
If you can’t watch live, Hulu With Live TV comes with 50 hours of cloud DVR space, as well as the option to upgrade to “Enhanced Cloud DVR,” which gives you 200 hours of space and the ability to fast-forward through commercials.
If the Game is out of Your Market: SundayTicket.TV
SundayTicket.TV allows you to watch a live stream of games that are out of your market and aren’t nationally televised. The service isn’t widely available, though, as it’s available for people who live in residences that can’t get satellite TV (apartments, condos, etc.), as well as residents of certain metropolitan areas such as San Francisco, Philadelphia and New York City. You can check here to see if you’re eligible.
Additionally, most college students can get this service via SundayTicket U.
Once signed up, you can watch out-of-market games on your computer via the NFL Sunday Ticket website, or you can watch on your phone, tablet or other streaming device via the NFL Sunday Ticket app, which is available on many different devices.
Viewers in Canada can watch every regular season and postseason NFL game live online via DAZN, a digital streaming service that also includes NFL Network, NFL RedZone, Premier League soccer, Champions League soccer, boxing and other live sports for $20 per month or $150 per year.
You can sign up for a free one-month trial of DAZN Canada right here, and you can then watch a live stream of the Panthers vs Texans and every other NFL game on your computer via DAZN.com, or on your phone, tablet, smart TV, Roku, Xbox One, or other streaming device via the DAZN app.
Panthers vs Texans Preview
Kyle Allen moved to 2-0 as a starter last week in place of the injured Cam Newton, helping guide the Panthers to a win over the Cardinals with 261 yards and four touchdowns.
One person who has not been surprised by Allen’s hot start is Texans starter Deshaun Watson, who has known the Panthers QB since they were in high school.
“He’s that type of guy that’s going to compete and regardless of the adversity or the different paths he has to take, he’s going to always fight,” Watson said. “He’s a fighter, he’s a guy that loves football, he loves to compete and that’s what he’s been doing. It’s a different path than mine but we both ended up in the same position, and he’s got a perfect opportunity to start for the Carolina Panthers and do something good for them.”
Allen prides himself on having taken the tough route to the NFL as an undrafted free agent.
“It’s ingrained in who I am,” Allen said. “Until you keep proving yourself, it’s a week-to-week thing. You have to show up every single day because you’re not going to get as many opportunities as everybody else. I think it’s shaped me.”
Watson hasn’t been too shabby himself. The former first-round pick has helped the Texans win their last two games. Last week he was especially sharp in a win over the Chargers, completing his passes at a 73.5% clip and collecting 351 yards and 3 touchdowns.
“The guy understands the game very well,” Panthers coach Ron Rivera said. “You watch it the way he plays. You can see that very clearly, here’s a guy that understands how he wants to attack his opponent. He understands what it means for him to do the things that he does.”
The game also has an interesting sibling rivalry aspect, with Texans safety Justin Reid getting the opportunity to play his older brother, Eric Reid, who plays the same position for the Panthers.
“He’s never beaten me at anything so he isn’t starting now,” Eric Reid said. “Oh I guess he’s faster than me so there’s that.”
A lot questions still remain about Panthers starting QB Cam Newton. He came out this week and said that he hid the extent of his injury.
“I’ve decided I will take time away from the game,” Newton said in his first public comments since reinjuring the foot. “This is me being the bigger person and being real with myself and saying, ‘Look, what’s the ultimate goal you’re trying to accomplish? Win the Super Bowl. OK, if you want to win the Super Bowl, this is the step you’ve got to take.'”
The Texans are a 4.5-point home favorite for the game, with the total set at 47.5.
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