Houston
Texans
0-0
35
FINAL
14
Philadelphia
Eagles
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 16 showdown, the Houston Texans topped the Philadelphia Eagles with a commanding 35-14 victory, further solidifying their playoff aspirations. With this win, the Texans not only improved their standing in the league but also showcased their offensive firepower against a formidable opponent.
C.J. Stroud delivered a standout performance, throwing for 338 yards and three touchdowns, effectively leading the Texans' high-octane offense. His favorite target, Tank Dell, was electric, racking up 152 receiving yards and making key catches that kept the Eagles' defense on its heels. The Texans' ability to move the ball downfield and capitalize on scoring opportunities was a significant factor in their success.
Defensively, the Texans were able to disrupt the Eagles' rhythm, with Danielle Hunter recording a sack that contributed to Philadelphia's struggles in pass protection. Although Cooper DeJean made his presence felt with eight tackles and an interception for the Eagles, the turning point came when the Texans' defense forced a turnover that set up a critical touchdown just before halftime. This momentum shift allowed Houston to maintain control throughout the second half, ultimately sealing the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 43 | 28 | 65% | 338 | 3 | 1 | 102.6 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 27 | 12 | 44% | 139 | 1 | 2 | 42.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 19 | 73 | 3.8 | 24 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| #555222849 | 19 | 68 | 3.6 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 0 | |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 34 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 5 | 23 | 4.6 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 1 | -3 | -3.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tank Dell | WR | 8 | 152 | 19.0 | 72 | 3 | 43 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 8 | 101 | 12.6 | 21 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 4 | 66 | 16.5 | 8 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 16 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 10 | 1 | 14 | 1 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 6 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| #555222849 | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 | |
| Foster Moreau | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Grant Calcaterra | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| #555222224 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 1 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Epps | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte Mapu | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moro Ojomo | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| #555221495 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| #555223187 | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Jeremiah Trotter Jr | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arnold Ebiketie | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marcus Ingram | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

