Week 7 · 2021 Season
Houston Texans
Houston Texans
BLÄT
5–31
Arizona Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals
BANG
October 24, 2021 · State Farm Stadium
Final
Houston Texans
BOOMBLÄT Game Score
25BLÄT
Arizona Cardinals
BOOMBLÄT Game Score
76BANG
Score by Quarter
Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Houston23005
Arizona0177731
Game Timeline
HOU0–0ARIKICKOFF
100%50%0%Q1Q2Q3Q4
Press play to run the game back
HoustonArizonaTouchdownField goal / score
100%50%0%KICKOFFQ2HALFQ4FINAL
HoustonArizonaTouchdownField goal / scoreArizona took control and never let go
Key EventsFrom the play-by-play
Q103:06
🛡️ Safety · ARI · K.Murray-2 yds
(3:06) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray left end tackled in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (54-J.Martin).
2–0
Q215:00
🎯 Field Goal · HOU
(15:00) 7-K.Fairbairn 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.
5–0
Q209:05
🏈 Touchdown · ARI · D.Hopkins1 yds
(9:05) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short middle to 10-D.Hopkins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5–6
Q206:01
⚠️ Fumble · HOU · D.Mills-8 yds
(6:01) 10-D.Mills sacked at 50 for -7 yards (44-M.Golden). FUMBLES (44-M.Golden) [44-M.Golden], RECOVERED by ARI-44-M.Go…
5–7
Q202:51
🏈 Touchdown · ARI · C.Kirk5 yds
(2:51) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short right to 13-C.Kirk for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5–13
Q200:09
🎯 Field Goal · ARI
(:09) 5-M.Prater 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.
5–17
Q308:08
🏈 Touchdown · ARI · Z.Ertz47 yds
(8:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep middle to 86-Z.Ertz for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5–23
Q304:28
❌ Interception · ARI · K.Murray
(4:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep middle intended for 86-Z.Ertz INTERCEPTED by 1-L.Johnson at HOU 39. 1-L…
5–24
Q410:29
🏈 Touchdown · ARI · J.Conner18 yds
(10:29) (Shotgun) 6-J.Conner up the middle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5–30
Box Score
135Passing Yards261
42Rushing Yards172
177Total Yards433
0Touchdowns4
1Turnovers1
2Sacks Taken4
8First Downs24
80Penalty Yards54
75Passer Rating106.4
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Scoring Plays
Q1ARI(3:06) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray left end tackled in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (54-J.Martin).2–0
Q2HOU(15:00) 7-K.Fairbairn 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.5–0
Q2ARI(9:05) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short middle to 10-D.Hopkins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.5–6
Q2HOU(7:42) (Shotgun) 10-D.Mills pass short right to 89-D.Amendola to HOU 22 for -1 yards (7-B.Murphy). PENALTY on 5–7
Q2ARI(2:51) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass short right to 13-C.Kirk for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.5–13
Q2ARI(:18) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray sacked at HOU 13 for -2 yards (52-J.Greenard).5–14
Q2ARI(:09) 5-M.Prater 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-A.Brewer, Holder-14-A.Lee.5–17
Q3ARI(8:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-K.Murray pass deep middle to 86-Z.Ertz for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.5–23
Q3ARI(5:44) (Shotgun) 1-K.Murray scrambles left end to ARI 26 for 7 yards (50-J.Jenkins). PENALTY on HOU-50-J.Jenki5–24
Q4ARI(10:29) (Shotgun) 6-J.Conner up the middle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.5–30
Quick Stats
Date
October 24, 2021
Stage
Week 7
Stadium
State Farm Stadium
Surface
Grass · Closed
Referee
Land Clark
Weather
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Game Form
Houston Texans
This game25BLÄT
All-time avg60BLIP
▼ −35 Below form
Arizona Cardinals
This game76BANG
All-time avg48BLÄT
▲ +28 Above form
Quarterbacks
HOU
Davis Mills
ARI
Kyler Murray
HOU Coach
David Culley
ARI Coach
Kliff Kingsbury
About This Game
Houston Texans 5–31 Arizona Cardinals in week 7 play, 2021. BOOMBLÄT scores each side's performance straight from the box score — offense, defense and game context in one number.
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