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What to watch for in Panthers-Texans

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What to watch for in Panthers-Texans

Davis Mills will get his first NFL start against the red-hot 2-0 Panthers, led by new QB Sam Darnold. Here are the four keys to the game you should know before kickoff exclusively on NFL Network at 8:20 p.m. ET.

WHAT'S TRENDING

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Reasons to watch Week 3

NFL Mental Health & Wellness Series – Hayden Hurst

Latin Heritage Month: Tom Flores

THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL

'Thursday Night Football' preview: What to watch for in Panthers-Texans

Panthers vs. Texans preview | Week 3

Darnold's improvements on play action could mean trouble for Texans | Next Gen Edge

PFF: Panthers vs. Texans preview | Week 2

What we're looking for in Panthers-Texans 'TNF' matchup | 'GMFB'

Frelund's 'TNF' stat projections for Panthers-Texans | Game Theory

Palmer: How Texans are planning to slow CMC down in Week 3

Davis Mills vs. Justin Fields: Who will have more impressive first NFL start?

Palmer: One Texans vet WR has been putting in extra work with Davis Mills for a while

Rookie QB Davis Mills will start vs. Panthers on 'TNF,' Tyrod Taylor placed on IR

Panthers' Top 5 plays vs. Texans | NFL Throwback

Texans' Top 5 plays vs. Panthers | NFL Throwback

FANTASY FOOTBALL

2021 NFL Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 3: Running backs

2021 NFL Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 3: Wide receivers

2021 NFL Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 3: Quarterbacks

2021 NFL Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 3: Tight ends

2021 NFL Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 3: Kickers

2021 NFL Fantasy Football Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Week 3: Defenses

Marcas Grant's 2021 NFL Fantasy Football Sleepers Week 3

Fantasy waiver wire targets for Week 3 of 2021 NFL season

Fantasy Tracker: All 47.7 Points for Derrick Henry in Week 2

WEEK 3 GAME PREVIEWS

Washington vs. Bills preview | Week 3

Buccaneers vs. Rams preview | Week 3

Eagles vs. Cowboys preview | Week 3

Jets vs. Broncos preview | Week 3

Seahawks vs. Vikings preview | Week 3

Packers vs. 49ers preview | Week 3

Ravens vs. Lions preview | Week 3

Falcons vs. Giants preview | Week 3

Bears vs. Browns preview | Week 3

Dolphins vs. Raiders preview | Week 3

Chargers vs. Chiefs preview | Week 3

Colts vs. Titans preview | Week 3

Cardinals vs. Jaguars preview | Week 3

Bengals vs. Steelers preview | Week 3

Saints vs. Patriots preview | Week 3

Buccaneers matchups to watch | Week 3

Chargers matchups to watch | Week 3

ANALYSIS

NFL Power Rankings, Week 3: Cardinals, Raiders rise; Seahawks slip

Week 3 NFL underdogs: Matt Ryan, Jason Garrett, Steelers' run game in spotlight

2021 NFL season: One challenge each undefeated team must overcome

Offensive Player Rankings, Week 3: Three highly drafted players who might be turning the corner

The First Read, Week 3: Raiders are for real; Cowboys' defense good enough?

John Harbaugh, Derek Carr, Derrick Henry headline NFL statement-makers in Week 2

2021 NFL season, Week 2: What we learned from Sunday's games

Week 2's biggest decisions: Ravens' fourth-down call pays off; Giants too cautious?

Impressive Cowboys defense a difference-maker in win over Chargers

Jets QB Zach Wilson's response to disastrous day vs. Patriots will be telling

Next Gen Stats: New advanced metrics you NEED to know for the 2021 NFL season

Introducing the Next Gen Stats Decision Guide: A new analytics tool for fourth down, two-point conversions

Top rookie debuts of 2021 NFL season: DeVonta Smith, Mac Jones shine

Eagles' Nick Sirianni makes wise decision; NFL's top five route runners

NFL's best fourth-down decision-makers: Kevin Stefanski, John Harbaugh among top coaches

2011 NFL Draft class worthy of greater appreciation a decade after entering league

Eleven best members of the 2011 rookie class heading into 2021

Top 25 Senior Bowl prospects entering the 2021 college football season

How the Deshaun Watson situation is playing out at Houston Texans practices

FEATURED

Tyler Lockett extremely effective aligned in the slot | Next Gen Edge

Russell Wilson could excel on play action vs. Colts | Next Gen Edge

Next Gen Stats: Top 5 fastest ball carriers from Week 2

Top 5 plays from Week 2 | Next Gen Stats

Most underrated players from Week 2 | Next Gen Stats

Top 5 connections by air distance through Sunday | Week 2

Every Touchdown From Every Game | Week 2

Raiders' top 5 plays through first 2 weeks | Next Gen Stats

Next Gen Stats: Chiefs top 3 plays | Week 2

Next Gen Stats: Panthers top 3 plays | Week 2

Next Gen Stats: Lamar Jackson's top 3 rushes over expectation | Week 2

Next Gen Stats: Vikings top 3 rushes over expectation | Week 2

Next Gen Stats: Taylor Heinicke's 3 most improbable completions | Week 2

2021 Gaining Greatness: Elite NFL Offseason Training

Henry Ruggs III surprises Raiders fan in his amazing fan cave

Russell Wilson surprises Seahawks fan with epic fan cave

NFL Super Fan Training Camp | Episode 3

Completion probability explained | Next Gen Stats

NFL Super Fan Training Camp | Episode 2

NFL Super Fan Training Camp | Episode 1

Chargers fan gets huge surprise from Justin Herbert

Next Gen Stats decision guide: Fourth-down, two-point conversion analytics

Justin Herbert: Leading The Charge

NEXT WOMAN UP

Next Woman Up: Amina Edwards, chief of staff of the Washington Football Team

Next Woman Up: Charlotte Jones, EVP and Chief Brand Officer of the Dallas Cowboys

Next Woman Up: Hannah Gordon, chief administrative officer and general counsel of the 49ers

Next Woman Up: Kim Pegula, owner and president of the Buffalo Bills

FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS

Lions vs. Packers highlights | Week 2

Chiefs vs. Ravens highlights | Week 2

Cowboys vs. Chargers highlights | Week 2

Titans vs. Seahawks highlights | Week 2

Vikings vs. Cardinals highlights | Week 2

Falcons vs. Buccaneers highlights | Week 2

Saints vs. Panthers highlights | Week 2

Raiders vs. Steelers highlights | Week 2

Bills vs. Dolphins highlights | Week 2

Broncos vs. Jaguars highlights | Week 2

Texans vs. Browns highlights | Week 2

Rams vs. Colts highlights | Week 2

FROM THE CLUBS

Ravens launch 'The Purple Chair Podcast' spotlighting women involved with the team

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Julian Edelman to be honored at halftime in Week 3

Jamaal That, Ep. 1: Introducing Jamaal Williams' show

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Edwards: Derek Carr making an MVP case

What stood out to Nagy after Bears' win

ChicagoBears.com

Listen to John Harbaugh's postgame speech after 'SNF'

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Go inside locker room for Week 2 victory speech

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Jalen Ramsey gets game ball after Week 2 win

Cam Sims, Fred Smoot tell stories from high school

WashingtonFootball.com

Rapid reaction to Cardinals' emotional win in Week 2

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Reintroducing Randy Reid to Chiefs Kingdom

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Gayle Benson donates $1M to support community during Hurricane Ida

NewOrleansSaints.com

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