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

ARIZONA -- The Arizona Cardinals saw running back Bam Knight carted off in the first quarter of Week 15 action against the Houston Texans. Knight is officially questionable to return with an ankle injury after being tackled on his first carry of the game. FOX's broadcast says Knight hobbled to the sideline and was in obvious pain.

Two players — running back Emari Demercado and rookie defensive lineman Walter Nolen — return to the lineup. Demercado missed the last three games with a high ankle sprain. Nolen missed the last two with a knee injury. WR Marvin Harrison Jr.

The Arizona Cardinals experienced a frightening moment in Week 15. In the electric matchup with the Texans, the Cardinals’ star wide receiver and return specialist Andre Baccellia was taken off the field on a stretcher following a neck injury against the Houston Texans.

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Andre Baccellia was expected to return home with the team Sunday after being taken off the field on a stretcher with a neck injury Sunday against

The Cardinals activated second-year tackle Christian Jones. He had been on IR all season. With left tackle Paris Johnson out this week and Jonah Williams on injured reserve, it is possible he will start against the Texans. Either Jones or rookie Josh Fryar will start at one tackle spot with Kelvin Beachum on the other side.

The Arizona Cardinals released an injury update after Bam Knight exited Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans. The team posted on X that Knight was ruled out for the remainder of the game with an ankle injury. Linebacker Cody Simon was also ruled out with a knee injury.

The Arizona Cardinals found the loss column yet again, this time falling to the Houston Texans in Week 15 action. The Cardinals have now lost their last 11-of-12 games following their 40-20 defeat in H-Town, and with three weeks left, there's some serious questions the organization needs to answer.