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The Houston Texans put together a winning effort on their home field over the Arizona Cardinals for Week 15, claiming a commanding 40-20 victory for their sixth straight, and saw a strong outing from quarterback C.J. Stroud in the process.
The Arizona Cardinals, as a team, have not had many moments to cheer about in 2025, but individual players produced plenty of thrilling performances.
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Falcons 53-man roster, practice squad entering Week 16 game vs. Cardinals
Check out the Falcons' updated 53-man roster and 16-man practice squad entering their Week 16 matchup versus the Cardinals below. CB Billy Bowman Jr.
Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin walks off the field during a college football game between Mississippi State and Ole Miss at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Miss., on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. The Egg Bowl game marks the 122nd meeting between the two teams. | Ayrton Breckenridge/Clarion Ledger / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
At 3-10, each of the Arizona Cardinals' roster holes can be connected to moves made by general manager Monti Ossenfort in free agency or the draft.
The Houston Texans beat the Arizona Cardinals to stay in the playoff hunt on Sunday. Meanwhile, the Texans' mascot, Toro, was honored at halftime after being inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame.
Two players — running back Emari Demercado and rookie defensive lineman Walter Nolen — return to the lineup. Demercado missed the last three games with a high ankle sprain. Nolen missed the last two with a knee injury. WR Marvin Harrison Jr.
The Arizona Cardinals suffered their fourth blowout loss in six weeks, this time against the Houston Texans. They fell to 3-11 on the season.