Texans Extend Winning Streak to Six, Thrash Cardinals 40-20
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In a dominant display, the Houston Texans secured their sixth consecutive victory on Sunday, defeating the Arizona Cardinals 40-20. Quarterback C.J. Stroud led the charge with 260 yards and three touchdowns, including two to Nico Collins. Stroud completed 22 of 29 passes and connected with Dalton Schultz for another score. Jawhar Jordan made a notable debut, rushing for 101 yards after being elevated from the practice squad. The Texans' Woody Marks scored a touchdown in the first quarter before leaving with an ankle injury. The Texans took an early 17-0 lead, with Stroud and Collins connecting on a 57-yard touchdown pass just two plays into the game. The Cardinals struggled to get on the board, with the Texans' Ka'imi Fairbairn adding four field goals to the scoreboard. The Cardinals' Trey McBride had 12 receptions for 134 yards and two touchdowns, becoming the first tight end in NFL history to achieve consecutive 100-catch seasons. Jacoby Brissett completed 27 of 40 passes for 249 yards, but the Cardinals' comeback efforts were ultimately in vain. The Texans maintained their lead throughout the game, with Schultz's touchdown catch putting them up 30-7 with 4:35 remaining in the third quarter. The Cardinals' late push was capped off with three touchdown passes to Michael Wilson and McBride, but the Texans held strong, securing their sixth consecutive victory and keeping them one game behind Jacksonville in the AFC South.
