Houston
Texans
4-10
17
FINAL
38
Philadelphia
Eagles
7-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 16 matchup, the Philadelphia Eagles topped the Houston Texans with a commanding 38-17 victory. With playoff implications on the line, the Eagles delivered a performance that solidified their postseason aspirations while leaving the Texans searching for answers as the regular season winds down.
Baker Mayfield led the charge for Philadelphia, throwing for an impressive 270 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers downfield. DeSean Jackson was the standout target, racking up 158 receiving yards, proving that he still has the explosiveness to stretch the field. James Cook III complemented the aerial attack with a strong ground game, contributing 94 rushing yards to keep the Texans' defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Eagles made their presence felt throughout the game, with Ja'Quan McMillian leading the team with five total tackles. Josh Hines-Allen added pressure with 1.5 sacks, disrupting Houston's offensive rhythm. The game's turning point came when Brandon Jones intercepted a pass, shifting momentum firmly in favor of Philadelphia and sealing the Texans' fate as they struggled to recover from the ensuing offensive onslaught.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 26 | 16 | 270 | 4 | 1 | 120.1 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 31 | 12 | 197 | 2 | 2 | 55.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 21 | 94 | 4.5 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Bucky Irving | HB | 14 | 29 | 2.1 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Devin Neal | HB | 9 | 24 | 2.7 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 6 | 20 | 3.3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Baker Mayfield | QB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| DESEAN JACKSON | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Giddens | HB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DESEAN JACKSON | WR | 7 | 158 | 22.6 | 3 | 62 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 6 | 112 | 18.7 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| ANDRE JOHNSON | WR | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Giovanni Ricci | FB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 5 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Hines-Allen | REDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tatum Bethune | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Jacas | LEDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Claudin Cherelus | SAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JOHNATHAN JOSEPH | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Landman | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keeanu Benton | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| John Franklin-Myers | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BRIAN DAWKINS | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roger McCreary | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Cross | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abraham Beauplan | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joseph Ossai | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Bates | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 47 |
| Chase McLaughlin | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 40 |

