One of the most anticipated players of the 2025 Houston Texans preseason has been Jayden Higgins. If you head to Kenneth Levy’s film review of Higgins from last month, you’ll come away with the impression that Higgins, is a tall and raw athlete that could be a fantastic jump-ball receiver.

But their next few series on Thursday were lackluster. The Panthers' defense ramped up the intensity. Carolina cornerback Mike Jackson intercepted Stroud on a goal-line play where Stroud appeared to slightly overthrow his intended target. It was a miraculous catch by Jackson, who might have taken it back for a touchdown.