Houston Texans Dominate Arizona Cardinals 40-20 in Week 15

In Week 15, the Arizona Cardinals faced a challenging defeat against the Houston Texans, losing 40-20 at NRG Stadium. The Texans, led by quarterback C.J. Stroud, dominated early, scoring 17 points in the first quarter before the Cardinals managed their first first down.

Stroud completed 22 of 29 passes for 260 yards and threw three touchdown passes, two of which were caught by Nico Collins. Rookie running back Jawhar Jordan rushed for 101 yards in his NFL debut, filling in for the injured Woody Marks, who left the game with an ankle injury.

The Cardinals did see standout performances from tight end Trey McBride, who caught 12 passes for 134 yards and two touchdowns, becoming the first tight end in NFL history with consecutive 100-catch seasons.

However, despite a brief resurgence in the second half with two touchdowns from Jacoby Brissett, the Cardinals could never close the gap, trailing by at least 13 points throughout the second half. The loss continues to raise concerns about the Cardinals' performance and strategy as they struggle with a 3-11 record this season, leaving fans and analysts questioning the team's direction.

According to Revenge of the Birds, aside from McBride's performance, the Cardinals have struggled to find joy and competitiveness on the field, leading to a bleak outlook for the remainder of the season.