Cardinals Face Red-Hot Texans in Week 15, While Lions-Rams Clash Headlines Sunday Slate
The Arizona Cardinals are limping into Week 15, and it doesn’t get any easier from here. After dropping 10 of their last 11 games-including five straight-the Cardinals now head to Houston to face a Texans team that’s playing some of its best football all season.
Last Week: Cardinals Outmatched by Rams
Arizona got off to a promising start in Week 14, scoring on its opening drive against the Los Angeles Rams. But that momentum evaporated quickly. The Rams responded with an offensive avalanche, outscoring the Cardinals 45-10 the rest of the way and piling up over 500 yards of total offense en route to a 45-17 win.
The loss dropped Arizona to 3-10, cementing their spot at the bottom of the NFC West. The Rams, meanwhile, improved to 10-3 and continue to lead the division.
This Week: Cardinals Visit Surging Texans
The Cardinals now face a Texans squad that’s flipped the script on its season. After starting 0-3, Houston has rattled off eight wins in their last 10 games, including an eye-opening 20-10 victory in Kansas City last week.
That win wasn’t just impressive-it was a statement. The Texans defense held Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs to just 10 points at Arrowhead, a feat few teams can claim.
For Arizona, the challenge is clear: find some offensive rhythm and protect the quarterback. That won’t be easy, especially with key players missing.
Injury Report: Cardinals Thin on Offense, Texans Banged Up at RB
Arizona could again be without star rookie wideout Marvin Harrison Jr., who missed last week’s game. His absence was felt as the Cardinals struggled to move the ball after their opening drive. Making matters worse, left tackle Paris Johnson Jr. has already been ruled out-bad news for a team that’s already had protection issues.
Houston has its own concerns in the backfield. Running backs Woody Marks and Nick Chubb are both questionable, potentially thinning out a ground game that’s helped balance their offense during this hot streak.
America’s Game of the Week: Lions at Rams - Goff vs. Stafford, Round Two
While the Cardinals and Texans square off early, the marquee matchup of the weekend comes later in the day when the Detroit Lions head to L.A. to face the Rams in a game loaded with storylines and playoff implications.
This one’s personal. Jared Goff returns to face the franchise that drafted him No. 1 overall, traded him away, and watched his replacement, Matthew Stafford, deliver a Super Bowl. Goff, in turn, has helped turn the Lions into a legitimate NFC contender, and they’re not just playing for pride-they’re fighting for a playoff berth.
The last time these two teams met was in the 2024 NFC Wild Card round, where Detroit came out on top. The Rams haven’t forgotten. This one’s about revenge, redemption, and playoff positioning.
Stafford on Fire, Lions D Under Pressure
Matthew Stafford is playing like an MVP. He leads the league with 35 touchdown passes and has thrown at least two TDs with zero interceptions in each of his last five home games. If he does it again Sunday, he’ll join Aaron Rodgers as the only quarterbacks in NFL history to post that stat line in six straight home games in a single season.
He’ll have plenty of help. The Rams’ receiving corps, led by Puka Nacua and Davante Adams, is a nightmare to cover-especially for a Lions defense that’s been hit hard by injuries.
But Detroit’s offense can go toe-to-toe with anybody. Goff is playing clean football, and he’s got weapons all over the field.
Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery form one of the league’s most dynamic backfield duos, while Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams give Goff explosive options in the passing game.
This game has shootout potential written all over it.
Week 15 NFL Schedule - Sunday Slate Loaded with Intrigue
Here’s a look at the full Week 15 schedule and where to catch the action:
Sunday, Dec. 14 (All times MST):
- Cleveland Browns at Chicago Bears - 11 a.m. (FOX)
- Baltimore Ravens at Cincinnati Bengals - 11 a.m. (CBS)
- Arizona Cardinals at Houston Texans - 11 a.m. (FOX)
- New York Jets at Jacksonville Jaguars - 11 a.m. (CBS)
- Los Angeles Chargers at Kansas City Chiefs - 11 a.m. (CBS)
- Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots - 11 a.m. (CBS)
- Washington Commanders at New York Giants - 11 a.m. (FOX)
- Las Vegas Raiders at Philadelphia Eagles - 11 a.m. (FOX)
- Green Bay Packers at Denver Broncos - 2:05 p.m. (CBS)
- Detroit Lions at Los Angeles Rams - 2:25 p.m. (FOX)
- Carolina Panthers at New Orleans Saints - 2:25 p.m. (FOX)
- Indianapolis Colts at Seattle Seahawks - 2:25 p.m. (CBS)
- Tennessee Titans at San Francisco 49ers - 2:25 p.m. (FOX)
- Minnesota Vikings at Dallas Cowboys - 6:20 p.m. (NBC)
Monday, Dec. 15:
- Details TBD
How to Watch NFL on FOX
You’ve got options when it comes to catching FOX’s NFL coverage:
- Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App, FOX One
- Over-the-air broadcast: Use an antenna to catch your local FOX station
- Streaming services: NFL+, YouTube TV, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, fuboTV
And don’t forget: FOX NFL Sunday kicks off at 12 p.m. ET with Curt Menefee, Terry Bradshaw, Howie Long, Michael Strahan, Rob Gronkowski and Jay Glazer breaking down the week’s biggest matchups and storylines.
Final Thoughts
The Cardinals are just trying to stop the bleeding, but they’ll have their hands full against a red-hot Texans team that’s suddenly looking like a playoff threat. Meanwhile, the Lions-Rams showdown is shaping up to be one of the most compelling games of the season-a clash of quarterbacks, franchises, and postseason dreams.
Week 15 is here, and the stakes are rising. Buckle up.