Texans at Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles 30, Houston Texans 27 · DollaZone Madden 27
Final Score
Texans 27 3 TD · 2 FG · 3 XP
Eagles 30 3 TD · 3 FG · 3 XPJosh Allen 360 yds passingDavid Montgomery 66 yds rushingDeVonta Smith 185 yds receivingJalen Carter 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 299 · 457Passing yards 213 · 360Rushing yards 86 · 97Completions 21/31 · 34/49Yards per carry 4.5 · 4.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 10d ago
The Philadelphia Eagles narrowly defeated the Houston Texans 30-27 in a thrilling Week 16 showdown that kept playoff hopes alive for the Eagles. With both teams fighting for positioning in the postseason, every play was crucial, and the Eagles managed to hold on for the victory at home.
Philadelphia's quarterback Josh Allen was the standout performer, throwing for 360 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Wide receiver DeVonta Smith was a key target for Allen, racking up an impressive 185 receiving yards, which helped propel the Eagles to crucial scoring drives throughout the game.
Defensively, the Eagles made their mark with Jalen Carter's two sacks, consistently pressuring Houston’s offensive line. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Eagles' defense forced a key turnover, allowing Philadelphia to maintain their lead. Although Kamari Lassiter and Derek Stingley Jr. made significant contributions for the Texans, it was the Eagles' ability to make plays on both sides of the ball that secured their victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | ||||||
| C.J. StroudQB | 21/31 | 68% | 213 | 2 | 0 | 108.6 |
| Eagles | ||||||
| Josh AllenQB | 34/49 | 69% | 360 | 2 | 1 | 95.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| David MontgomeryHB | 15 | 66 | 4.4 | 26 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Woody MarksHB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| C.J. StroudQB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jayden HigginsWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eagles | |||||||
| Saquon BarkleyHB | 12 | 59 | 4.9 | 42 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Tank BigsbyHB | 6 | 32 | 5.3 | 23 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Will ShipleyHB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Xavier WorthyWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Makai LemonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eli StowersTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeVonta SmithWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh AllenQB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Nico CollinsWR | 5 | 60 | 12.0 | 16 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Marvin Harrison JrWR | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 28 | 1 | 27 | 1 |
| Jayden HigginsWR | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 10 | 1 | 18 | 1 |
| Tank DellWR | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Foster MoreauTE | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Eagles | |||||||
| DeVonta SmithWR | 9 | 185 | 20.6 | 61 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Saquon BarkleyHB | 8 | 49 | 6.1 | 38 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Makai LemonWR | 5 | 46 | 9.2 | 6 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Dallas GoedertTE | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 10 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Eli StowersTE | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Xavier WorthyWR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tank BigsbyHB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||
| Derek Stingley JrCB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-ShaairMIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle HunterREDG | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen BullockFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen PitreCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'oWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jadeveon ClowneyLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon RankinsDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marcus IngramCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonaldDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. SpeedSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin SmithCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aiden FisherWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tommy TogiaiDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ali GayeREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eagles | |||||
| Jalen CarterDT | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad CampbellMIKE | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew MukubaFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus EppsSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon MitchellCB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nolan Smith JrLEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby WagnerMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack BaunWILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee RingoCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cooper DeJeanCB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan GreenardREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan DavisDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian BennettCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 2/2 | 3 | 51 |
| Eagles | |||
| Jake ElliottK | 3/4 | 3 | 29 |