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Jess Root

Cardinals players to watch in game vs. Texans

The Arizona Cardinals are set to take on the Houston Texans in Week 11, seeking their second straight win.

Let’s see what players we should have our eyes on.

Listen to the latest from Cards Wire’s Jess Root on his podcast, Rise Up, See Red. Subscribe on Apple podcasts or Spotify.

 

QB Kyler Murray

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) runs the ball in for a touchdown past Atlanta Falcons linebacker Nate Landman (53) at State Farm Stadium.

Murray was pretty solid in his 2023 debut and didn’t look at all like a guy that had knee surgery. There were a couple of hiccups in the operation of the offense. Can he follow that up with a bigger performance?

OLs Paris Johnson, D.J. Humphries

Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr. (70) during a preseason game against the Denver Broncos at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Aug. 11, 2023

Humphries is back from his ankle injury. He and Johnson will have to protect Murray from Jonathan Greenard, who leads Houston with seven sacks, and rookie Will Anderson, the No. 3 overall pick in the draft.

TE Trey McBride

Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) celebrates his first down catch against the Atlanta Falcons at State Farm Stadium.

McBride had 131 yards last week and 95 yards against the Ravens. With no Michael Wilson or Zach Pascal, his size will be needed in the passing game, especially with Houston’s linebacking corps running thin.

WR Hollywood Brown

Arizona Cardinals receiver Marquise Brown (2) celebrates his touchdown with teammate James Conner (6) against the Dallas Cowboys at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Set. 24, 2023.

Brown only had one catch for 28 yards last week in Murray’s debut. He just missed a long touchdown pass. He is surely going to have more opportunities against the Texans in Murray’s second game back.

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