Memphis
Night Hawks
7-9
31
FINAL
28
Philadelphia
Eagles
6-10
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 17 showdown, the Memphis Night Hawks narrowly defeated the Philadelphia Eagles with a final score of 31-28. This matchup was crucial as both teams vied for playoff positioning, but it was the Night Hawks who ultimately secured the victory and the momentum heading into the postseason.
Cam Newton was the standout performer for Memphis, throwing for 287 yards and three touchdown passes. His ability to connect with receivers at key moments kept the Eagles' defense on their heels and proved to be a decisive factor in the game. Newton's poise under pressure allowed him to orchestrate a potent offensive attack, ensuring that Memphis remained competitive throughout.
Defensively, the Night Hawks were able to apply consistent pressure, forcing crucial mistakes from the Eagles. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Memphis intercepted a desperate pass attempt, sealing their victory and showcasing their resilience. This victory not only highlights Memphis' offensive prowess but also their growing defensive strength as they head into the playoffs.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Newton | QB | 34 | 24 | 287 | 3 | 0 | 125.4 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 31 | 20 | 234 | 1 | 1 | 84.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demarco Felton | HB | 19 | 79 | 4.2 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 16 | 60 | 3.8 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Cam Newton | QB | 5 | 16 | 3.2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Michael Jordan | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Cam Skattebo | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 6 | 90 | 15.0 | 1 | 27 | 1 |
| Marques Colston | WR | 5 | 75 | 15.0 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Monshun Sales | WR | 5 | 66 | 13.2 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Michael Jordan | WR | 4 | 61 | 15.3 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 4 | 51 | 12.8 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Oronde Gadsden II | TE | 5 | 48 | 9.6 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 4 | 43 | 10.8 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 6 | 39 | 6.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Justin Reed | WR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Robby Anderson | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Jenkins | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jett Washington | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Berry | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrique Zimmerman | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dont'a Hightower | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Floyd | SAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dawn Lawrence | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayin Lee | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darqueze Dennard | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyree Wilson | REDGE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Finney Jr. | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ndamukong Suh | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jairus Byrd | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Lewis | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rishard Randolph | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keldrick Faulk | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Toa Satele | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr | LEDGE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Trotter Jr | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caden Harris | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Charvarius Ward | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyree Parham | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Moore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Price | LEDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Evans | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Joshua Karty | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 44 |

