Houston
Texans
10-4
26
FINAL
43
Philadelphia
Eagles
11-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 16 matchup, the Philadelphia Eagles topped the Houston Texans with a final score of 43-26, solidifying their playoff position as the season winds down. The Eagles showcased their dominance on both sides of the ball, taking control in front of a fervent home crowd.
Saquon Barkley was the standout performer for Philadelphia, racking up an astonishing 305 rushing yards, a feat that kept the Texans' defense on its heels throughout the game. C.J. Stroud put up a valiant effort for Houston, passing for 177 yards and a touchdown, while Dalton Schultz led the receiving corps with 108 yards, but it wasn't enough to close the gap.
Defensively, the Eagles were able to apply pressure when it mattered most, with Marcus Epps snagging an interception that shifted the momentum late in the game. Although Danielle Hunter recorded three sacks for the Texans, it was the Eagles' ability to contain Houston's offense and capitalize on key turnovers that ultimately determined the outcome, sealing a vital victory as they look ahead to the postseason.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 27 | 11 | 41% | 177 | 1 | 2 | 44.8 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 11 | 7 | 64% | 101 | 0 | 2 | 53.7 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 22 | 305 | 13.9 | 31 | 5 | 75 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 9 | 46 | 5.1 | 8 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 7 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 3 | 108 | 36.0 | 53 | 1 | 62 | 1 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 14 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 1 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 3 | 42 | 14.0 | 22 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 11 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Epps | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Carter II | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Starling Thomas V | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aiden Fisher | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mac McWilliams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 28 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

