Houston
Texans
0-4
3
FINAL
28
Philadelphia
Eagles
3-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 16 matchup, the Philadelphia Eagles topped the Houston Texans 28-3, solidifying their playoff positioning as the regular season draws to a close. With this win, the Eagles continue to assert themselves as a dominant force in the NFC, while the Texans find themselves struggling to gain momentum late in the season.
Jalen Hurts was the star of the night for Philadelphia, throwing for 120 yards and three touchdowns while also adding 38 rushing yards to his impressive performance. Saquon Barkley contributed significantly in the receiving game, leading the team with 69 yards, showcasing his versatility and playmaking ability. The Eagles' offense operated efficiently, capitalizing on opportunities to build a commanding lead.
Defensively, the Eagles were relentless, with Andrew Mukuba making his presence felt by racking up four total tackles and snagging an interception. Jonathan Greenard also contributed with a sack, putting pressure on the Texans' offense throughout the game. The turning point came early in the second quarter when Hurts connected with a receiver for a touchdown, which shifted momentum firmly in Philadelphia's favor and set the tone for the rest of the contest.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 13 | 9 | 69% | 120 | 3 | 0 | 137.8 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 14 | 2 | 14% | 48 | 0 | 4 | 1.7 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 0 | 0 | — | 12 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Dontayvion Wicks | WR | 0 | 3 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | — | 1 | 36 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 8 | 14 | 1.8 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 4 | 8 | 2.0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 2 | 69 | 34.5 | 56 | 0 | 59 | 0 |
| Dontayvion Wicks | WR | 4 | 26 | 6.5 | 38 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 13 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| British Brooks | FB | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 22 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | — | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cooper DeJean | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zack Baun | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 1 | 0 | 22 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

