Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans and new running back Nick Chubb agreed that Chubb had a solid preseason debut.

It was a textbook running play and an encouraging moment for the former Pro Bowl running back looking to regain his old form before injuries with the Cleveland Browns derailed his career. Chubb rushed for 25 yards on five carries during the Texans’ 20-3 preseason victory Saturday over the Carolina Panthers at NRG Stadium.

When the Houston Texans signed Nick Chubb, they envisioned pairing the veteran running back with Joe Mixon to create a dynamic one-two punch in their backfield.

Texans back Nick Chubb misses second straight practice with head injury as Houston’s backfield plans face major uncertainty before Week 1.

After two injury-limited seasons, Houston Texans running back Nick Chubb wants to return to his previous status as one of the top running backs in the NFL.

The Houston Texans, headlined by a slew of new rookies, including Tay Ersery at offensive tackle and Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel at wide receiver, will debut in front of the hometown fans at NRG Stadium in a preseason showdown on Saturday afternoon against the Carolina Panthers.

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans had some high praise for his rookie running back after Saturday’s preseason game against the Panthers. Woody Marks, a fourth-round pick out of USC, only had three carries in the team’s first preseason match against the Vikings.

Houston isn't relying entirely on Chubb to replace the production lost with Mixon while he's sidelined. The Texans took former USC star Woody Marks in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft and they still have former rookie phenom Dameon Pierce on the roster.

Denny Carter dives into the Houston Texans backfield after both Nick Chubb and Dameon Pierce split reps with the first-team offense, explaining why it's not an ideal fantasy situation.

NBC Sports Houston ‘s Aaron Wilson reports that Mixon’s recovery from a “lingering foot-ankle injury” has now jeopardized his status for Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams. Houston is still hoping he can play, but it is “not considered a lock” and the team will be cautious moving forward with the recovery plan.

The Houston Texans and Carolina Panthers face off in Week 2 of the NFL preseason today. Here's where to watch and start time for today's showdown.