Two players — running back Emari Demercado and rookie defensive lineman Walter Nolen — return to the lineup. Demercado missed the last three games with a high ankle sprain. Nolen missed the last two with a knee injury. WR Marvin Harrison Jr.

The Cardinals activated second-year tackle Christian Jones. He had been on IR all season. With left tackle Paris Johnson out this week and Jonah Williams on injured reserve, it is possible he will start against the Texans. Either Jones or rookie Josh Fryar will start at one tackle spot with Kelvin Beachum on the other side.

At 3-10, each of the Arizona Cardinals' roster holes can be connected to moves made by general manager Monti Ossenfort in free agency or the draft.

The Arizona Cardinals announced that RB Trey Benson will not return this season. That leaves Bam Knight and Emari Demercado to lead the backfield.

The Cardinals signed a veteran wide receiver to the practice squad after Marvin Harrison Jr. was ruled out this week with a heel injury.

To get a better gauge on the Cardinals, Texans Wire reached out to Jess Root, managing editor of Cardinals Wire, to help preview Sunday's contest.