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

Cornerback Kamari Lassiter intercepted a pass for the second game in a row as the Houston Texans extended their winning streak to six games with a 40-20 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. The former American Christian Academy standout made five tackles and broke up another one as the Texans took a step toward the playoffs after starting the season with three consecutive losses.

The Arizona Cardinals, led by quarterback Jacoby Brissett, face the Houston Texans, led by quarterback C.J. Stroud, on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.

Texans running back Jawhar Jordan had spent two seasons on the practice squad without ever getting activated for a regular-season game.

The discipline for Javier Loya comes after a years-long investigation into accusations of rape and sexual abuse made in Kentucky.

Marks was listed as a DNP on the Texans' first injury report of the week with a knee injury, but after two straight practices of being back to full speed, he's got no designation heading into the weekend.

The NFL has taken a significant step after facing a multi-million-dollar lawsuit from former Houston Texans heir Cary McNair.

After spending most of his first two seasons on the practice squad, Jawhar Jordan rushes for 101 yards after Woody Marks injures ankle.