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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 Arizona Cardinals take on the Houston Texans in Week 15. Kickoff from NRG Stadium in Houston is Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. The Cardinals have a long list of injuries. They are 10-point underdogs against the streaking Texans, who have won five straight games and have the league's No. 1 defense. They are also relatively healthy.
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WATCH: Texans extend lead over Cardinals with Woody Marks TD
Three drives, three scores and the Houston Texans are in the lead over the Arizona Cardinals. The third drive of the afternoon might as well have been called the Woody Marks moments. For starters, the rookie running back went down on the field with an injury, similar to the one he had been dealing with for the past few weeks.
The Texans' fastest touchdown to start a game this season sent them on their way to an easy victory over the Cardinals.
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.
Cardinals returner Andre Baccellia suffered a scary injury against the Texans. Trainers removed his facemask and he was carted off the field, but he was able to give a thumbs up as he was taken away.
Arizona Cardinals WR Andre Baccellia was taken off the field of NRG Stadium via stretcher late in the second quarter of Week 15's action against the Houston Texans. FOX's broadcast did say Baccellia was showing movement while down on the ground.