Houston
Texans
2-12
18
FINAL
34
Philadelphia
Eagles
9-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 16 matchup, the Philadelphia Eagles topped the Houston Texans with a final score of 34-18, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season winds down. The Eagles showcased their dominance on both sides of the ball, proving they are a force to be reckoned with as they head toward the postseason.
Jalen Hurts led the charge for Philadelphia, throwing for 230 yards and two touchdowns, while Saquon Barkley was a powerhouse on the ground, racking up 151 rushing yards to keep the chains moving. The Eagles' offensive strategy paid off as they consistently found ways to exploit the Texans' defense, with Hurts connecting effectively with his receivers to maintain pressure throughout the game.
Defensively, the Eagles were relentless, with Riq Woolen not only leading the team with eight total tackles but also snagging an interception that helped shift momentum. Jonathan Greenard's standout performance, recording 2.5 sacks, put the pressure on Texans' quarterback C.J. Stroud, limiting his effectiveness and contributing significantly to Philadelphia's victory. The turning point came in the second quarter when Woolen's interception set up a touchdown drive, allowing the Eagles to pull ahead and control the game from that moment on.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 39 | 24 | 226 | 0 | 1 | 66.8 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 29 | 17 | 164 | 2 | 1 | 83.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 22 | 151 | 6.9 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 10 | 69 | 6.9 | 0 | 35 | 1 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 14 | 46 | 3.3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tank Dell | WR | 7 | 72 | 10.3 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 5 | 46 | 9.2 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Xavier Gipson | WR | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 1 | 29 | 1 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Marlin Klein | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Foster Moreau | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Will Shipley | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riq Woolen | CB | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | LEDG | 4 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | MIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Bobby Wagner | REDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Carter II | CB | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake Hansen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Elliott | K | 4 | 4 | 2 | 48 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 36 |

