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The Texans are making their return to the gridiron in Week Eight. Houston is set to visit the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The Texans are coming out of their bye week at 3-and-3. Defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins and wide receiver Robert Woods did not participate in the first team practice of the week yesterday. Wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson, tight end Brevin Jordan, defensive tackle Hassan Ridgeway, left tackle Laremy Tunsil and safety Jimmie Ward were all limited in the session.