Houston, TX – In a much-needed turnaround, the Arizona Cardinals clinched a 36-23 victory over the Houston Texans, snapping their four-game losing streak. The win brings a sigh of relief to the Cardinals, who have struggled to find their rhythm this season.
Game Highlights
The Cardinals showcased a balanced offensive and defensive strategy. Quarterback Kyler Murray completed 25 of 36 passes for 280 yards, demonstrating precision and control. The ground game was equally impressive, with Leonard Fournette rushing for 137 yards on 19 carries, including a 75-yard dash that set the tone for the Cardinals’ offense.
The Texans, despite a valiant effort, couldn’t match the Cardinals’ intensity. Their offense, led by C.J. Stroud, showed moments of brilliance but struggled to maintain consistency against the Cardinals’ defense.
Defensive Dominance
Arizona’s defense was a key factor in their win, with Maurice Hurst and Matthew Ioannidis leading the charge. The team totaled five sacks and two interceptions, keeping the Texans’ offense in check throughout the game.
Post-Game Reactions
Kyler Murray expressed relief and determination in his post-game interview, stating, “This win was crucial for us. We’ve been working hard to turn things around, and I’m proud of how the team came together today.”
Leonard Fournette, reflecting on his performance, said, “It feels great to contribute to the team’s success. We needed this win, and I’m glad I could help make it happen.”
On the Texans’ side, C.J. Stroud commented, “We fought hard, but it wasn’t enough today. We’ll regroup and come back stronger.”
Next Up
Looking ahead, the Cardinals will face the Los Angeles Rams in their next matchup, hoping to build on this victory. The Texans, aiming to break their three-game losing streak, will take on the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Both teams face critical games ahead as they strive to improve their standings this season. The Cardinals, with renewed confidence, and the Texans, seeking redemption, will be teams to watch in the coming weeks.
TEAM STATS |
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Offensive Yards Gained |
429 | 366 |
Total Yards Gained |
449 | 462 |
Penalties |
2 | 0 |
Penalty yards |
15 | 0 |
Total first downs |
16 | 16 |
3rd down efficiency |
6 - 15 , 40.0% | 2 - 7 , 28.6% |
4th down effiency |
0 - 0 , 0.0% | 0 - 0 , 0.0% |
2 point conversion |
0 - 0 , 0.0% | 0 - 0 , 0.0% |
Trips to red zone |
7 | 4 |
Red zone touchdowns |
1 | 0 |
Red zone field goals |
4 | 1 |
Red zone efficiency |
71.4% | 25.0% |
Defensive sacks |
5 | 0 |
Defensive Interceptions |
2 | 0 |
Defensive forced fumbles |
3 | 1 |
Defensive F.F. recovered |
3 | 1 |
Stats
Passing
Arizona Cardinals
Player |
qbr |
com/att |
pct |
yds |
lng |
td |
int |
sck |
K.Murray | 92.3 | 25 / 36 | 69.4 | 280 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Rushing
Arizona Cardinals
Player |
att |
yds |
lng |
td |
avg |
big |
yac |
L.Fournette | 19 | 137 | 75 | 1 | 7.2 | 1 | 34 | K.Murray | 4 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 2.3 | 0 | 5 | J.Conner | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | M.Wilson | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | Z.Ertz | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
Arizona Cardinals
Player |
rec |
yds |
avg |
td |
yac |
lng |
drop |
J.Grant Sr | 5 | 84 | 16.8 | 0 | 30 | 43 | 1 | Z.Ertz | 8 | 57 | 7.1 | 0 | 11 | 19 | 1 | M.Brown | 6 | 50 | 8.3 | 0 | 5 | 22 | 2 | G.Dortch | 3 | 45 | 15.0 | 0 | 16 | 39 | 0 | J.Conner | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 0 | 27 | 34 | 1 | M.Wilson | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
Arizona Cardinals
Player |
tckl |
sck |
pdef |
int |
int yds |
td |
ff |
ffr |
M.Hurst | 3 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | M.Ioannidis | 0 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | S.Lawson | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | D.Gardeck | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | B.Baker | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | M.Sanders | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | K.White | 5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | K.Wallace | 2 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | T.Lewis | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | D.Hand | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | K.Williams | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | K.Barnes | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | A.Young | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | M.Wilson | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | A.Brown | 1 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
Arizona Cardinals
Player |
fg |
fg pct |
lng |
xp |
xp pct |
50+ |
50+ pct |
M.Prater | 5 / 5 | 100.0 | 50 | 3 / 3 | 100.0 | 1 / 1 | 100.0 |
Punting
Arizona Cardinals
Player |
punts |
yds |
avg |
tb |
in20 |
lng |
blk |
B.Gillikin | 3 | 124 | 31.0 | 0 | 1 | 47 | 0 |