TEXANS JUST DOMINATED THE PANTHERS… And This Defense Could Be SCARIER

The Houston Texans just sent a message in joint practice with the Carolina Panthers — and there’s plenty to be excited about. The Texans dominated the Panthers, and the biggest takeaway might have been the performance of the offensive line. Houston reportedly got strong work up front, including against Panthers star defensive tackle Derrick Brown. With Evan Brown and Keylan Rutledge reportedly expected to be part of the starting five, there are plenty of questions about what this offensive line can become heading into the 2026 NFL season. But then there’s the defense… We already know what Will Anderson Jr. can do. We already know what this Texans defensive front is capable of. But hearing just how dominant Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter were during joint practice has us thinking BIG about what this pass rush could look like this season. The Texans recorded 47 sacks during the 2025 regular season. Could this defensive front blow past that number in 2026? PLUS: We take the temperature of Texans fans and find out how confident they really are in the offense — and the answer might surprise you. Houston Texans fans are BUYING IN. 🔥 Texans vs. Panthers joint practice 🔥 Houston Texans offensive line update 🔥 Evan Brown & Keylan Rutledge 🔥 Derrick Brown vs. Texans OL 🔥 Will Anderson Jr. dominance 🔥 Danielle Hunter is still a PROBLEM 🔥 Texans pass rush & sack predictions 🔥 Can Houston surpass 47 sacks? 🔥 Texans offense temperature check 🔥 Houston Texans 2026 season expectations