Overview
- Houston announced its Week 17 game at the Chargers will kick off Saturday, Dec. 27 at 3:30 p.m. CT on NFL Network, a move NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport said is part of a Saturday doubleheader.
- The Texans host the Cardinals on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 12 p.m. CT on FOX, with Chris Myers, Mark Schlereth and Jen Hale on the call per published TV maps.
- Houston enters Week 15 at 8-5 on a five-game winning streak, with C.J. Stroud winning two starts since returning from a concussion and totaling 479 passing yards with one touchdown and one interception.
- The Texans defense leads the NFL in scoring and total defense and is top-five in turnover margin, after intercepting Patrick Mahomes three times in a 20-10 win at Kansas City.
- Arizona has been eliminated from playoff contention, has dropped five straight, and will be without starting tackle Paris Johnson Jr. due to a knee injury, while reports suggest Week 18 vs. the Colts could be a flex candidate pending league decisions.