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DeMeco Ryans Not Satisfied With Texans’ Defense vs. Cardinals

While the Houston Texans were able to check off the box that was their sixth win in a row after Week 15's dominating 40-20 victory vs. the Arizona Cardinals, it wasn't quite as seamless on the defensive side of the ball as this team has been used to throughout much of this season.

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Injuries to monitor after Week 15: Patrick Mahomes news makes Chiefs' nightmare season even worse

Each week of the NFL season, Yardbarker monitors players who have suffered notable injuries. Here are five we're tracking after Week 15.

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Nico Collins News / Houston Texans on SI / December 14

Nico Collins Believes Sky’s the Limit for Texans

The Houston Texans continued to show just why they're one of the hottest teams in the NFL during their dominant Week 15 win vs. the Arizona Cardinals, 40-20, that now extends their current win streak to six and elevates them to a strong 9-5 record on the year.

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NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / December 14

Three Big Takeaways From Texans' Commanding Win vs. Cardinals

The Houston Texans kept the hot hand into Week 15 to piece together a one-sided 40-20 victory over the Arizona Cardinals, now lifting their current win streak to six games and putting them at nine wins on the year.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

NFL News / Field Level Media / December 14

Texans grab early lead, coast to win over Cardinals

C.J. Stroud passed for 260 yards and three touchdowns, two to Nico Collins, and the host Houston Texans beat the Arizona Cardinals 40-20 on Sunday for their sixth straight victory.

Houston Texans News / Larry Brown Sports / December 14

Texans score touchdown on bizarre botched snap

The Houston Texans seemingly turned disaster into a great play on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. The Texans seemingly botched a goal line snap during the first quarter of their game at NRG Stadium in Houston, Tex., but made sure it did not matter.

Ian Rapoport News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 14

Texans blow Ian Rapoport’s mind with wild Woody Marks TD

The Houston Texans are battling to get into the playoffs. Houston got off to a hot start against Arizona, scoring 17 unanswered points in a dominant first-quarter performance.

Braxton Berrios News / The Spun / December 13

Braxton Berrios Taking Heat For Comment About Alix Earle Breakup

It's been a few days since NFL kick return ace/wideout Braxton Berrios split with social media darling Alix Earle. And while the two seem to have parted amicably enough, they're still ribbing one-another online a bit.

Harrison Bryant News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 13

Texans Make Four Moves, Activate TE Harrison Bryant

The Houston Texans officially made four Week 15 roster moves on Saturday. The full list includes: Texans waived RB Cody Schrader Texans activated TE Harrison Bryant from injured reserve Texans elevated RB Jawhar Jordan and DB K’Von Wallace to their active roster.

C.J. Stroud News / Larry Brown Sports / December 12

Texans owner pulled elaborate stunt after he got ignored by CJ Stroud

Houston Texans owner Cal McNair showed the world how far he’s willing to go to secure a high five from his starting quarterback. Stroud accidentally left McNair hanging after the signal caller led the Texans to a resounding road win over the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Braxton Berrios News / Total Apex Sports / December 12

Braxton Berrios Breaks Silence on Alix Earle Split

Let’s be real for a second: keeping up with celebrity breakups is practically an Olympic sport at this point. Just when you think you’ve got the roster set, someone gets cut.

Kamari Lassiter News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 11

Texans’ Kamari Lassiter misses 2nd-straight practice before Week 15

The Houston Texans are preparing to be shorthanded in Week 15, with cornerback Kamari Lassiter in danger of missing their matchup against the Arizona Cardinals.

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Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 10

Texans Announcing Three Roster Moves

The Houston Texans announced they have re-signed FB Jakob Johnson to the practice squad. Additionally, the team designated WR Justin Watson and TE Harrison Bryant to return from injured reserve.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / December 9

Ravens sign Laken Tomlinson to practice squad, release Carl Lawson

One week after the Texans waived him, guard Laken Tomlinson has found a new home.

NFL executives, coach voice major concerns about Ravens' Lamar Jackson

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Andy Reid News / Yardbarker / December 8

Andy Reid opens up about controversial fourth-down call in Chiefs' loss to Texans

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes was unable to complete a pass during that call, and the Houston offense responded by producing a short touchdown drive for what proved to be the game-winning score.

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