Houston
Texans
7-7
30
FINAL
7
Philadelphia
Eagles
9-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Houston Texans secured a commanding 30-7 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 16 of the 2026 season, solidifying their playoff positioning. With the stakes high for both teams, the Texans showcased their dominance on both sides of the ball, leaving the Eagles struggling to keep pace.
Offensively, the Texans were propelled by a strong performance from running back David Montgomery, who racked up 112 rushing yards, consistently finding holes in the Eagles' defense. Quarterback Jalen Hurts of the Eagles, despite the loss, threw for 232 yards and a touchdown, but his efforts were overshadowed by Houston's offensive firepower. The Texans' balanced attack proved too much for Philadelphia to handle.
Defensively, the Texans made their mark with a stellar performance highlighted by Will Anderson Jr., who recorded two sacks, and Calen Bullock, who grabbed two interceptions. The turning point came in the second quarter when Bullock's second pick set up a touchdown drive that put Houston ahead 21-0, effectively sealing the game. The Eagles' inability to respond defensively allowed the Texans to control the tempo and momentum, leading to a decisive win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 37 | 13 | 232 | 1 | 2 | 43.9 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 15 | 4 | 71 | 0 | 1 | 19.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Montgomery | HB | 12 | 112 | 9.3 | 3 | 35 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 5 | 18 | 3.6 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makai Lemon | WR | 5 | 85 | 17.0 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Romeo Doubs | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calen Bullock | FS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nolan Smith Jr | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Caelen Carson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobie Turner | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmie Ward | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marcus Ingram | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 36 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Braden Mann | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

