The Arizona Cardinals, as a team, have not had many moments to cheer about in 2025, but individual players produced plenty of thrilling performances.

Former Michigan wideout Nico Collins has reached the 1,000-yard receiving mark for a third straight season. The 2021 third-round pick of the Texans entered Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals needing 84 receiving yards to reach the milestone and finished with 85 in Houston’s 40-20 victory.

The No. 1 defense in the NFL got some help with a strong performance from C.J. Stroud and the Houston offense.

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.

Two weeks ago, the Arizona Cardinals spoke of the importance of a strong finish to the season. Instead, they've suffered two straight blowout losses.

The Cardinals get a silver lining from the loss to the Texans because of how it, paired with wins by the Saints and Commanders, affected their 2026 NFL Draft positioning.

Jacoby Brissett found Trey McBride for a two-yard TD to cut the Arizona Cardinals' deficit against the Houston Texans.

Arizona Cardinals WR Andre Baccellia was taken off the field of NRG Stadium via stretcher late in the second quarter of Week 15's action against the Houston Texans. FOX's broadcast did say Baccellia was showing movement while down on the ground.