Houston
Texans
5-9
28
FINAL
46
Philadelphia
Eagles
11-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 16 matchup, the Philadelphia Eagles topped the Houston Texans with a final score of 46-28, solidifying their playoff positioning as the season winds down. The Eagles showcased their offensive prowess, while the Texans struggled to keep pace in a high-stakes encounter.
Jalen Hurts led the charge for Philadelphia, throwing for 306 yards and contributing to the scoreboard with precision passing. Saquon Barkley was a force on the ground, racking up an impressive 225 rushing yards, while DeVonta Smith emerged as a reliable target, catching passes for 127 yards. C.J. Stroud of the Texans had a strong outing himself, tossing three touchdown passes but ultimately fell short against the Eagles' relentless attack.
The Eagles' defense played a crucial role in the outcome, highlighted by Michael Carter II's standout performance with five total tackles and two interceptions that shifted momentum in Philadelphia's favor. Will Anderson Jr. of the Texans made his presence felt with 2.5 sacks, but it was Carter's interceptions that proved pivotal, halting Houston's scoring drives and allowing the Eagles to maintain control throughout the game. This combination of offensive firepower and defensive resilience paved the way for Philadelphia's commanding victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 19 | 9 | 47% | 306 | 3 | 2 | 93.6 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 27 | 15 | 56% | 199 | 3 | 7 | 76.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 7 | 225 | 32.1 | 16 | 4 | 75 | 0 |
| Jerome Ford | HB | 14 | 84 | 6.0 | 17 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 2 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 7 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeVonta Smith | WR | 3 | 127 | 42.3 | 60 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Marquise Brown | WR | 2 | 111 | 55.5 | 56 | 2 | 75 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 2 | 65 | 32.5 | 1 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 3 | 60 | 20.0 | 2 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 5 | 57 | 11.4 | 14 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Eli Stowers | TE | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 8 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Dallas Goedert | TE | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 21 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jerome Ford | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Carter II | SS | 5 | 0.5 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Greenard | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinyon Mitchell | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Mukuba | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Carter | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riq Woolen | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | SAM | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moro Ojomo | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakorian Bennett | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jake Elliott | K | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |

