Houston
Texans
7-7
35
FINAL
38
Philadelphia
Eagles
9-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a nail-biting Week 16 clash, the Philadelphia Eagles narrowly defeated the Houston Texans 38-35, solidifying their playoff aspirations. With both teams fighting for position in the postseason, this matchup was crucial for maintaining momentum as the regular season winds down.
Jalen Hurts was the standout performer for the Eagles, throwing for a staggering 384 yards and four touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to command the offense. Tyreek Hill also made a significant impact, racking up an impressive 214 receiving yards, consistently finding ways to exploit the Texans' secondary. Meanwhile, Saquon Barkley contributed with a steady ground game, adding 45 rushing yards to keep the defense honest.
On the defensive side, the Eagles were led by Jalen Ramsey, who registered four total tackles, and Jalen Carter, who made his presence felt with two sacks. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Carter's pressure forced a crucial turnover, allowing Philadelphia to maintain their slim lead and ultimately secure the victory. The Eagles' defense stepped up when it mattered most, proving instrumental in the team's success as they look ahead to the playoffs.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 28 | 15 | 54% | 384 | 4 | 0 | 138.3 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 29 | 20 | 69% | 342 | 4 | 0 | 148.2 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 2 | 1 | 50% | 32 | 0 | 0 | 95.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 7 | 45 | 6.4 | 8 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 5 | 30 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 36 | 1 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 6 | 28 | 4.7 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 7 | 214 | 30.6 | 49 | 2 | 78 | 1 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 5 | 140 | 28.0 | 52 | 1 | 46 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 5 | 138 | 27.6 | 64 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 6 | 99 | 16.5 | 24 | 1 | 44 | 1 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 4 | 61 | 15.3 | 21 | 2 | 31 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 5 | 0 | 34 | 1 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | — | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Carter | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | SAM | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kamari Ramsey | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Woods | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Michael Carter II | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 2 | 3 | 3 | 49 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 61 |
| Braden Mann | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

