Jadeveon Clowney led a timely defensive stand and Houston overcame two first-half turnovers in a 31-21 win over Arizona at NRG Stadium.
Clowney was a menace throughout, but his fourth-down gap-stuffing on Cardinals running back Adrian Peterson midway through the fourth quarter resulted in a turnover on downs. It enabled the Texans(4-6) to seize control on the ensuing snap when rookie running back D'Onta Foreman dashed 34 yards for a touchdown and a two-score lead with 6:19 remaining.
The Cardinals (4-6) dropped consecutive games for the first time this season despite a decent showing from third-string quarterback Blaine Gabbert, who completed 22 of 34 passes for 257 yards and three touchdowns.
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