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Jess Root

Key matchups for Cardinals vs. Texans in Week 11

The Arizona Cardinals’ next game in Sunday on the road against the Houston Texans. The Cardinals, 2-8, are seeking their second straight win, while the 5-4 Texans are looking to win their third consecutive game.

In the game, there will be a few key matchups to watch in the game.

Let’s go over them.

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OL Paris Johnson vs. DE Will Anderson

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

Johnson is coming off his best game in pass protection. Anderson is questionable to play with a knee injury but it would pit the No. 3 pick in the draft (Anderson) vs. the No. 6 pick (Johnson).

TE Trey McBride vs. Texans linebackers

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

McBride is coming off a career game with eight catches for 131 yards. He also had a 10-catch, 95-yard game against Baltimore. The Texans will be without linebackers Denzel Perryman (suspension), Henry To’oTo’o (concussion) and Jake Hansen (hand, hamstring).

 

OL Will Hernandez/starting LG vs. DL Sheldon Rankins

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Rankins is second on the Texans with four sacks. He his not good against the run. Hernandez is a strong run blocker. We don’t know who will start at left guard.

Keeping Kyler Murray clean in the pocket will be important.

CB Garrett Williams vs. WR Tank Dell

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Dell and Williams were both third-round picks this year. Dell has three touchdowns in the last two games. Williams looks great so far this season in four games.

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