Stroud was pressured on 40.6% of his dropbacks Sunday, but was mostly kept clean. The Cardinals blitzed him only five times, according to the NFL’s Next Gen Stats. And that was largely because the Cardinals’ defense had to account for the running game, too.

The Cardinals kept themselves in the game today against the Texans, but ultimately fell short. There were some ups, but there were some downs. Let’s break it do

The No. 1 defense in the NFL got some help with a strong performance from C.J. Stroud and the Houston offense.

Here is now to watch Cardinals vs. Texans in Week 15 of the NFL season. This week's game airs on FOX. Chris Myers and Mark Schlereth will call the game. It will be Jacoby Brissett at quarterback for the ninth straight game. He is 1-7 this season as a starter. The Cardinals are 10-point underdogs.

It was an outing that the Texans had command of in all three phases. C.J. Stroud had one of his best games since returning from his concussion, Nico Collins had his first two-touchdown game of the year, and Houston's defense made sure to take care of business as well, forcing two turnovers throughout.

The Texans' fastest touchdown to start a game this season sent them on their way to an easy victory over the Cardinals.

The Arizona Cardinals' woes vs. the Houston Texans get worse after Bam Knight suffered an injury that led to him being carted off the field.