New England
Patriots
10-4
43
FINAL
35
Philadelphia
Eagles
9-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 16 matchup, the New England Patriots outlasted the Philadelphia Eagles with a final score of 43-35, keeping their playoff hopes alive in a tightly contested game. Both teams fought hard, but the Patriots managed to secure a crucial victory on the road.
Drake Maye led the charge for New England, throwing for an impressive 319 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to deliver under pressure. Meanwhile, Terry McLaurin was a reliable target, racking up 95 receiving yards, while the Eagles' Saquon Barkley stole the spotlight on the ground with a staggering 213 rushing yards. This offensive showdown kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very last whistle.
Defensively, the Patriots made key plays that contributed to their success, with Matt Milano leading the team in tackles and Christian Barmore recording two sacks to disrupt the Eagles' rhythm. The game's turning point came when Kevin Byard III snagged an interception, halting a potential scoring drive and allowing New England to maintain momentum. Ultimately, it was a combination of offensive firepower and timely defensive stands that propelled the Patriots to victory in this nail-biter.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 20 | 12 | 60% | 319 | 4 | 0 | 143.7 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 26 | 16 | 62% | 218 | 3 | 1 | 110.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 14 | 213 | 15.2 | 29 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 17 | 67 | 3.9 | 27 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Rhamondre Stevenson | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drake Maye | QB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry McLaurin | WR | 4 | 95 | 23.8 | 15 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Kyle Williams | WR | 3 | 72 | 24.0 | 45 | 3 | 32 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 6 | 66 | 11.0 | 45 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 1 | 59 | 59.0 | 13 | 0 | 59 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 31 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| TreVeyon Henderson | HB | 1 | 44 | 44.0 | 22 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 24 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 5 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | — | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Barmore | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | SAM | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kevin Byard III | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Longerbeam | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arnold Ebiketie | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Farmer | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Gonzalez | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | WILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Landry III | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Craig Woodson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nazir Hodge | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Donte Kent | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Clyde Thompson | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres Borregales | K | 3 | 3 | 4 | 61 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

