Texans vs. Cardinals first quarter recap
Texans vs. Cardinals second quarter recap
Texans vs. Cardinals third quarter recap
Texans 9th drive (4 plays, 5 yards, 1:20) — [continued] Houston goes with a draw to RB David Johnson third-and-7, setting up a fourth-and-5 at the Cardinals’ 37-yard line. QB Davis Mills hits WR Brandin Cooks right in the hands at the line to gain, but Cooks made a football move before corralling it and dropped the ball incomplete.
Cardinals 10th drive (7 plays, 63 yards, 3:53) — Arizona was dealing, and Houston had them backed up on a third-and-1 at the 18-yard line. Houston gave up the first down and the touchdown as RB James Conner scored on the ground. Cardinals, 31-5
Texans 10th drive (3 plays, 2 yards, 1:04) — The Texans went three-and-out.
Cardinals 11th drive (6 plays, 26 yards, 4:23) — Arizona was looking to melt as much clock as possible with the drive. Interestingly, the Cardinals’ offensive starters were still in the game.
Texans 11th drive (7 plays, 33 yards, 1:42) — Houston was able to move the offense against the Cardinals’ backups, but eventually turned the ball over on downs.
Cardinals 12th drive (5 plays, 13 yards, 2:57) — Finally, the Cardinals were able to melt the clock and get to 7-0. For Houston, it means dropping to 1-6 on the year and going home to host the 6-1 Los Angeles Rams.
