Houston's improbable win streak ignites playoff hopes. Facing stacked odds, the Texans battle for a postseason spot, one game at a time.

The 8-5 Houston Texans are back at home to try and continue their recent winning ways for Week 15 against the 3-10 Arizona Cardinals, attempting to etch win number six in a row in order to keep the momentum hot for their playoff hopes in the AFC.

The Texans can lose up to two games and still make the playoffs. Winning the AFC South for the third straight season? It's much more complicated.

The Arizona Cardinals have lost five straight games and are 1-10 in their last 11 since starting the season 2-0. Their next opponents are the Houston Texans, and that might be the most overwhleming matchup of the year. Why? The Texans have the best defense in the NFL.

The National Football League has indefinitely suspended Javier Loya, a Houston energy executive and minority owner of the Houston Texans, after investigating whether he violated its personal-conduct policy.

Tommy Togiai, who had a career-high 10 tackles during the Texans' win at Kansas City on Sunday, has emerged as an invaluable contributor on Houston's defensive line.

What Nick Chubb's injury news means for Texans' rookie RB Woody Marks in fantasy Week 15 outlook originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Houston Texans have oscillated a little bit in the backfield this year.