5 Cardinals players to watch vs. Texans
The Arizona Cardinals host the 1-5 Houston Texans this afternoon. It is a game the Cardinals should definitely win. They have to remain focused on what they need to do, but there is no question that the Texans are struggling.
In the game, there are some players to watch for a number of reasons.
Who are the Cardinals players to watch this week?
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TE Zach Ertz
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He is the new guy. The Cardinals made the big trade to acquire him now that Maxx Williams is done for the season. He has had a full week of practice. How much will he be involved in his first game?
Everyone wants to know.
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Why Hopkins? It is because he is going against his former team. His receptions and receiving yards are down this season because of the production from other receivers on the team, but he already has matched his touchdown total from a season ago.
DE J.J. Watt
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Watt had his first sack of the season last week, although he has been close on several occasions.
He also is facing his former team. It would be great to see him have a dominating performance against them.
OLB Markus Golden
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Golden had two sacks last week and will be facing backup tackles. With Chandler Jones still out on the COVID list, Golden is the top edge rusher they have.
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Phillips played in his first game of the year last week and was solid. With one game under his belt and another week of practice, can he show more of why the Cardinals signed him to a three-year, $30 million contract?
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