Key Takeaways from the Carolina Panthers’ Week 2 Preseason Matchup Against the Houston Texans originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

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.

We didn't get to learn much from today's preseason contest - and that wasn't necessarily unavoidable by any means.