The Houston Texans are one step closer to the playoffs after a 40-20 win against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 15 at NRG Stadium. The victory takes the Texans t

Houston Texans running back Woody Marks exited the Week 15 contest against the Arizona Cardinals early with an ankle injury, but it turns out he could have returned to the game.

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Within the Houston Texans ' 40-20 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 15, the offense saw an unexpected breakout from 2024 sixth-round pick Jawhar Jordan in his first-ever NFL game to help command the backfield while Woody Marks was sidelined with an ankle injury.

Cardinals star Trey McBride had a monster game against the Texans, an issue they'll want to address as they face another top tight end this weekend.

Practice-squad wide receiver Jalen Brooks, who has been with the team since Oct. 30, fumbled the ensuing kickoff and the Texans recovered at the 22-yard line. One bright spot was the defense stopped the Texans after one first down and they had to settle for a field goal. Still, it was 10-0 after only 3:58 had come off the clock.

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 Houston Texans got off to a fast start Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals and never looked back as they extended their winning streak to six games with a 40-20 victory.