Houston
Texans
7-7
17
FINAL
27
Philadelphia
Eagles
8-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Philadelphia Eagles topped the Houston Texans 27-17 in a crucial Week 16 matchup, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season winds down. The win keeps the Eagles in contention for a strong postseason position, while the Texans struggle to maintain their footing in the playoff race.
Will Levis was the standout for Philadelphia, throwing for 247 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his arm strength and poise under pressure. Keenan Allen was his favorite target, racking up 95 receiving yards and making key catches to sustain drives. Jacory Croskey-Merritt led the Texans on the ground with 61 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Eagles' offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Eagles made their presence felt, with Demario Davis leading the charge with nine tackles. Laiatu Latu contributed significantly with 1.5 sacks, disrupting the Texans' rhythm and adding pressure on their quarterback. The turning point came in the second half when Latu's sack led to a critical turnover, allowing the Eagles to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Levis | QB | 47 | 27 | 57% | 247 | 2 | 1 | 77.1 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 40 | 23 | 57% | 214 | 0 | 0 | 72.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 15 | 61 | 4.1 | 15 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 18 | 51 | 2.8 | 17 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 8 | 18 | 2.3 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 4 | 12 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Will Levis | QB | 5 | 8 | 1.6 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keenan Allen | WR | 7 | 95 | 13.6 | 25 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 24 | 0 | 21 | 2 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 4 | 52 | 13.0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Marlin Klein | TE | 7 | 47 | 6.7 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 5 | 47 | 9.4 | 17 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 5 | 33 | 6.6 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mac McWilliams | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trent McDuffie | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marcus Ingram | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy Jr | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadeveon Clowney | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moro Ojomo | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamal Hill | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy Togiai | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Logan Hall | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Elliott | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 47 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 48 |

