NRG Stadium Showdown: Arizona Cardinals Fall to Houston Texans 16-21

The Arizona Cardinals, with a record of 2-9, faced off against the Houston Texans, who held a record of 6-4, in an intense matchup at NRG Stadium. The final score saw the Cardinals fall short by five points with a scoreline of 16-21.

The game at NRG Stadium was attended by 70,247 spectators who witnessed the Arizona Cardinals put up a resilient fight. The Cardinals' defense managed to sack the opposing quarterback four times for a loss of 30 yards and recorded three interceptions that they returned for a total of 46 yards. Their defensive efforts also included forcing two three-and-outs and stopping one fourth-down attempt by the Texans.

On offense, the Cardinals' passing game accumulated 214 yards through air with an average gain per play sitting at approximately six yards. Despite being sacked three times, their quarterback maintained a completion percentage of approximately 67 percent and threw one touchdown pass that was also their longest play from scrimmage at 48 yards. The rushing attack added another dimension to their offense as they ran for an average of nearly five yards per carry over twenty-five attempts and scored one touchdown on the ground.

Special teams contributed positively as well; they successfully converted all four kickoffs into touchbacks while also making good on their single field goal attempt from beyond fifty yards out.

However, despite these efforts, it wasn't enough to secure victory against the Texans. Penalties proved costly for the Cardinals as they conceded five penalties amounting to fifty penalty yards throughout the game which may have hindered some crucial momentum shifts.

Looking ahead after this tough encounter in Houston, fans can mark their calendars for when the Arizona Cardinals will host their next game against Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on November 26th at around four o'clock local time (MST). This upcoming event will be broadcasted live on FOX network where fans can tune in to support their team once again.