Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season brings an afternoon game featuring the Arizona Cardinals and the Houston Texans. The game will be held at NRG Stadium in Houston. The weather forecast suggests a mild day with a light breeze, though the retractable roof may prevent the rain from affecting play.
The Cardinals, with a current season record of 3-10, are looking to improve under Head Coach Jonathan Gannon. Meanwhile, the Texans stand at 8-5 this season under Head Coach DeMeco Ryans. The game will be broadcast on FOX, with the Texans favored by 9.5 points according to the consensus odds.
Cardinals Preview
The Arizona Cardinals are heading into their next game with a challenging record. They have faced four losses in their last five games. The team’s only win came against the Dallas Cowboys with a score of 27-17.
Jacoby Brissett has been a key player for the Cardinals. He has thrown for 2,459 passing yards this season. Trey McBride has been another standout on the offense, leading with 93 receptions and 937 receiving yards.
The Cardinals are dealing with several injuries. Key players like Kyler Murray and James Conner are out for the season. Other players like Marvin Harrison Jr. and Emari Demercado are listed as questionable for the upcoming game.
Texans Preview
The Houston Texans have been on a strong winning streak recently. They beat the Kansas City Chiefs 20-10 in their last game. In this game, C.J. Stroud had 203 passing yards and 1 touchdown.
The Texans’ defense has been performing well. They managed to hold the Colts to 16 points in Week 13. Kamari Lassiter and Jalen Pitre both had interceptions in the game against the Chiefs.
Injuries have been an issue for the Texans. Players like Jimmie Ward and Joe Mixon are currently out. Nick Chubb is listed as questionable with a rib injury for the next game.
Betting Prediction
The Texans have a strong defense, ranking 13th in opponent score and 6th in opponent offensive yards. This should help them control the game against the Cardinals. Houston’s ability to generate sacks and interceptions adds another layer to their defensive strength.
Arizona’s offense ranks 12th in scoring, which is solid but may struggle against the Texans’ defense. Their passing game is ranked 18th, which may not be enough to overcome Houston’s pass defense. The Cardinals’ rushing attack is strong, but the Texans have a good defensive line to counter it.
On the other side, the Texans have an average offense, but they may find success against the Cardinals’ defense. Arizona’s defense is ranked 21st in opponent offensive yards. Houston’s passing game could exploit this weakness to cover the spread.
- Pick: Texans -9.5 (-112)
