Houston
Texans
3-1
42
FINAL
14
Philadelphia
Eagles
2-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Houston Texans delivered a commanding performance, defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 42-14 in Week 16 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, the Texans showcased their dominance, solidifying their position in the postseason race with this decisive win.
Shedeur Sanders was the standout performer for Houston, throwing for 196 yards and four touchdowns, proving to be a nightmare for the Eagles' secondary. David Montgomery added to the offensive onslaught with a remarkable 127 rushing yards, consistently ripping through the Eagles' defense. Nico Collins contributed with a solid 65 receiving yards, ensuring the Texans had multiple threats on the field.
Defensively, the Texans made their mark with Will Anderson Jr. leading the charge with two sacks, disrupting the Eagles' offensive rhythm all game long. Derek Stingley Jr. also shined, snagging two interceptions that shifted momentum firmly in favor of Houston. The game turned in the Texans' favor when Stingley's second pick set up a quick touchdown, extending their lead to an insurmountable margin.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 23 | 18 | 196 | 4 | 0 | 141.7 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 22 | 6 | 99 | 1 | 6 | 21.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Montgomery | HB | 18 | 127 | 7.1 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 11 | 113 | 10.3 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 3 | 2 | 0.7 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Calcaterra | TE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nico Collins | WR | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 6 | 41 | 6.8 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 5 | 39 | 7.8 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moro Ojomo | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Carter II | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte Mapu | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Wisniewski | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marcus Ingram | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Smael Mondon Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 40 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |

