The Carolina Panthers (0-6) host the Houston Texans (3-3) in a cross-conference NFL Week 8 showdown on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium. Kickoff in Charlotte is set for 1 p.m. ET. Both teams are coming off bye weeks. The Panthers were blown out by the Miami Dolphins, losing 42-21 in their last outing. The Texans are looking to win their second straight game after beating the New Orleans Saints 20-13 on Oct. 15. The Texans are 3.5-point favorites in the latest Panthers vs. Texans odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 43.5. 

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