Houston
Texans
8-6
45
FINAL
27
Philadelphia
Eagles
6-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 16 showdown, the Houston Texans topped the Philadelphia Eagles with a final score of 45-27. With playoff implications on the line, the Texans secured a crucial victory, solidifying their position in the postseason race.
Bo Nix led the charge for Houston, throwing for 333 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his targets downfield. CeeDee Lamb was a standout receiver, racking up 126 yards on the afternoon, while the Texans' offensive line provided ample protection, allowing Nix to orchestrate a potent aerial attack. Despite a solid effort from Bijan Robinson, who led the Eagles with 68 rushing yards, Philadelphia's offense struggled to keep pace.
Defensively, the Eagles' Cody Barton recorded an impressive 10 total tackles, but it was Tyler Davis who made a mark with two sacks, adding pressure on Nix. However, the turning point came late in the second quarter when Nix threw a touchdown pass that extended Houston's lead to 21-10, shifting the momentum firmly in their favor. The Texans' defense, while not dominant, made key stops when it mattered, allowing the offense to build and maintain a comfortable lead throughout the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 39 | 26 | 333 | 4 | 0 | 127.4 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 51 | 29 | 305 | 2 | 0 | 87.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 9 | 68 | 7.6 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Jadarian Price | HB | 13 | 68 | 5.2 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 7 | 40 | 5.7 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Jayden Daniels | QB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 4 | 7 | 1.8 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Lockett | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Burton | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 7 | 126 | 18.0 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Zachariah Branch | WR | 9 | 122 | 13.6 | 3 | 32 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 5 | 75 | 15.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 7 | 65 | 9.3 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tyler Lockett | WR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Elijah Moore | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tyrone Tracy Jr | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Michael Burton | FB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Brady Russell | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Barton | MIKE | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zyon McCollum | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Davis | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | LEDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osa Odighizuwa | DT | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Milton Williams | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Juan Thornhill | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquelin Roy | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo Chenal | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zaven Collins | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeff Okudah | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Green | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lukas Van Ness | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jabril Cox | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Jackson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrice Knight | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Claudin Cherelus | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Sanborn | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Sanders | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 1 | 2 | 6 | 28 |

