The Cardinals are currently eighth in NFL Draft order, sitting in a five-way tie at 3-10 but ranking last due to the toughest strength of schedule. That automatically makes rooting for all other 3-10 teams to win an easy choice.

Nick Chubb earned a questionable tag after returning to a limited practice but he's expected to be sit out Sunday's game against Arizona.

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.

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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.

Having lost 10 out of their last 11 games, the Arizona Cardinals hit the road in Week 15 for a tough matchup against one of the NFL's best defenses.

But in a new 2026 mock draft from Draft Wire's Curt Popejoy, the Cardinals select a skill player. With the eighth overall pick, the Cardinals go with a local player — Arizona State receiver Jordyn Tyson. Tyson is an incredibly skilled pass catcher who has great hands, runs incredible routes and finds the end zone.

The Arizona Cardinals are coming off their bye, continuing to face major questions. Sitting within a loaded NFC West and looking to make a push for the playoffs, the team enters week 9 needing momentum. And possibly, to make some tough business decisions.

Where will Arizona State football's Jordyn Tyson be picked in 2026 NFL Draft? One projection has him going No. 2. Another has him staying in Arizona.

The Arizona Cardinals continue to struggle and lose games, which means we must pay more and more attention to the order of the 2026 NFL draft. They suffered their fifth consecutive loss and 10th in their last 11 games, dropping to 3-10 on the season.

The Cardinals are reportedly expecting to get Emari Demercado back against the Texans, while Houston's Nick Chubb likely won't play.