Houston Texans vs. Arizona Cardinals:Running Back Questionable

The Texans are the hottest team in football, winning eight of their last ten, and somehow it still feels like there’s another level they haven’t reached yet.

Houston marched into Kansas City and took down Patrick Mahomes in a game both teams desperately needed — a win that signals just how far this franchise has come. The offense came out blazing, cooled off for stretches, and then delivered when it mattered most, with Dare Ogunbowale punching in the go-ahead score late.

But once again, the story of this team is the defense. Houston’s unit has been nothing short of dominant, easily the best group in the NFL, and it’s clear they aren’t satisfied with simply being elite. That edge stems from head coach DeMeco Ryans, who has this team locked in, disciplined, and hungry every single week.

Next up: a home matchup against the Arizona Cardinals. And while Houston will be favored, this cannot become a trap game. The Texans have climbed their way into contention — now they need to prove they can handle success just as well as adversity.

Here is a look at Thursday’s injury report:

Did Not Participate

-RB Woody Marks (Ankle)

Limited Participation

-LB E.J. Speed (Knee) QUESTIONABLE

-CB Kamari Lassiter (Foot)

-RB Nick Chubb (Ribs) QUESTIONABLE

Full Participation

-LB Azeez Al-Shaair (Ankle)

-LB Jamal Hill (Hamstring)

-RT Trent Brown (Hand)

-WR Justin Watson (Calf) QUESTIONABLE

-TE Harrison Bryant (Neck / /Shoulder) QUESTIONABLE

-DT Sheldon Rankins (Elbow / Shoulder)

-RB Woody Marks (Knee)

-DE Denico Autry (Knee)

This Texans team is peaking at the right time, and trending in the right direction as they make their push towards the playoffs.

Most of the team is healthy, outside of running back Nick Chubb, who suffered a rib injury against the Chiefs last weekend. Chubb still may suit up against the Cardinals, but it may be worth it to sit the veteran, and keep him for the Playoffs.