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

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.

The Texans took control early and were never seriously threatened as they continued to solidify their hold on an AFC playoff spot.

Two weeks ago, the Arizona Cardinals spoke of the importance of a strong finish to the season. Instead, they've suffered two straight blowout losses.

Three drives, three scores and the Houston Texans are in the lead over the Arizona Cardinals. The third drive of the afternoon might as well have been called the Woody Marks moments. For starters, the rookie running back went down on the field with an injury, similar to the one he had been dealing with for the past few weeks.

The Texans won their sixth consecutive game, beating up on the Cardinals 40-20 on Sunday afternoon. Houston improved to 9-5, while Arizona fell to 3-11. Houston dominated from start to finish, taking a 10-0 lead before the Arizona offense ever took the field. The Texans outgained the Cardinals 399 to 307 and forced two turnovers.

The Arizona Cardinals' woes vs. the Houston Texans get worse after Bam Knight suffered an injury that led to him being carted off the field.