Houston
Texans
8-6
17
FINAL
41
Philadelphia
Eagles
6-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 16 matchup, the Philadelphia Eagles cruised to a commanding 41-17 victory over the Houston Texans, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season nears its conclusion. With this win, the Eagles showcased their offensive prowess and defensive resilience, proving they are a force to be reckoned with as they head towards the postseason.
Jalen Hurts was the standout performer for Philadelphia, throwing for 265 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to lead the offense effectively. Marquise Brown emerged as a key target, racking up 135 receiving yards, which allowed the Eagles to exploit the Texans' secondary. The dynamic duo's connection played a pivotal role in the team's dominant offensive display.
Defensively, the Eagles made their presence felt with a crucial interception by Riq Woolen, which shifted the momentum in Philadelphia’s favor. While the Texans struggled to find rhythm, Jaylin Smith's nine tackles kept Houston from gaining any significant traction. The game turned during a crucial stretch in the second quarter when the Eagles scored back-to-back touchdowns, leaving the Texans unable to recover and ultimately sealing the victory for Philadelphia.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 35 | 25 | 265 | 3 | 0 | 121.7 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 24 | 16 | 182 | 1 | 1 | 85.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 17 | 45 | 2.6 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 15 | 38 | 2.5 | 1 | 12 | 1 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 17 | 37 | 2.2 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dontayvion Wicks | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquise Brown | WR | 8 | 135 | 16.9 | 1 | 25 | 1 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 7 | 117 | 16.7 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 7 | 60 | 8.6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 5 | 33 | 6.6 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Grant Calcaterra | TE | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riq Woolen | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Smith | CB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Johnson | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tremon Smith | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Epps | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Logan Hall | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dominique Robinson | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tommy Togiai | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chance Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Carter II | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moro Ojomo | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ambry Thomas | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Trotter Jr | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Reed | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Elliott | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 39 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 22 |

