Panthers vs. Texans: TV Schedule, Live Stream, Radio, Game Time and More

The Houston Texans will look to keep the impervious hot streak rolling against the Carolina Panthers. It is impervious because despite losing two quarterbacks and all-world wide receiver Andre Johnson, on two different occasions, this team has won seven straight.

Too run that streak to eight games, Houston will have to beat a Panthers team that has displayed flashes of brilliance but has just four wins to show for it.

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Where: Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas

When: Sunday, December 18th at 1:00 p.m. EST

Watch: Fox

Listen: List of Panthers radio networks and streaming, list of Texans radio networks and streaming

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Betting Line: Texans -6.5 (according to Football Locks)

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Fantasy Start 'Em, Sit' Em, Sleeper

Start 'Em: Texans RB Arian Foster

If you are still alive in your fantasy league, then I am assuming that this goes without saying. Arian Foster is a must-start every week.

With the Texans rolling with QB T.J. Yates, Foster is the unquestioned focus of the offense and the opposing defense. This can lead to games like last week where the Bengals slowed him down.

Foster ended with 74 yards and no touchdowns. That is as low as it is going to get for Foster, and you can expect a big rebound this week against the porous Panthers' defense.

Sit 'Em: Panthers QB Cam Newton

Newton has had an amazing season, but he is still a rookie, and going up against the No. 1 ranked Texans defense is a lot to ask of even the most seasoned QBs.

Newton won't be completely shutdown, and he should still be good for a touchdown. However, if you have another option, put Newton on the bench.

Sleeper: Texans WR Kevin Walter

Walter is a solid option, as long as Andre Johnson doesn't play.

Last week, Walter had six catches for 76 yards and a touchdown on 10 targets. He has good chemistry with T.J. Yates and will put up similar numbers this week—again, as long as Johnson isn't playing.

Panthers Player To Watch: QB Cam Newton

Newton has been amazing this season. He is far ahead of the schedule even his supporters had suggested. Everyone knew Newton would be able to run the ball, but his passing has been solid and the Panthers offense has been putting up points all season.

Texans Player To Watch: QB T.J. Yates

The Texans aren't asking a lot out of T.J. Yates, but a lot rests on his shoulders. This team has the talent around Yates to make a run to the Super Bowl.

If they are going to pull that off, Yates has to be able to manage the offense and avoid mistakes.

Key Matchup: Panthers Run D vs. Arian Foster and Ben Tate

If the Panthers are going to have any shot in this game, they will have to slow down the Texans' two-headed rushing attack.

On the season, the Panthers rank 24th in giving up 4.5 yards per carry. However, they have dramatically improved in that area as of late. Over their last three games, they allowed just 3.4 yards per carry.

On the Hot Seat: Texans' Super Bowl Hopes

The Texans desperately need T.J. Yates to make big strides before the playoffs start. He was solid last week. That progression must continue for this team to be considered a viable Super Bowl contender.

Prediction: Texans 24, Panthers 13

The Texans' defense is too much for the Panthers too handle. Houston will be able to get Cam Newton and Carolina's offense off the field and then wear the Panthers' defense down and grind out the clock.