Philadelphia Eagles vs. Houston Texans: 2022 Week 9 Recap

Game story

In Week 9 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-11-03, the Philadelphia Eagles took care of business against the Houston Texans, pulling away with a 29–17 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

J. Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) paced the passing game, with +8.08 total EPA, and +15.4% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, D. Goedert (Philadelphia Eagles) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.94 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-17.0% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Philadelphia Eagles changed the game: (12:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts sacked at HOU 35 for -8 yards (21-S.Nelson). FUMBLES (21-S.Nelson) [21-S.Nelson], touched at HOU 34, RECOVERED by HOU-90-J.Johnson at HOU 35.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 D. Goedert · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +8.94 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
2. 2 J. Hurts · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +8.08 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
3. 3 A. Brown · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +5.17 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
4. 4 K. Gainwell · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +2.66 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
5. 5 Q. Watkins · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +2.38 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
6. 6 M. Sanders · Philadelphia Eagles · Rushing · +1.88 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
7. 7 J. Stoll · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +1.04 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
8. 8 D. Pierce · Houston Texans · Rushing · +0.88 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Houston Texans — T. Quitoriano (D. Mills pass) (Q1 54:42)
• Philadelphia Eagles — M. Sanders (Q1 46:36)
• Philadelphia Eagles — K. Gainwell (Q2 34:37)
• Houston Texans — C. Moore (D. Mills pass) (Q2 30:43)
• Philadelphia Eagles — A. Brown (J. Hurts pass) (Q3 23:10)
• Philadelphia Eagles — D. Goedert (J. Hurts pass) (Q4 11:26)

Field goals

• Houston Texans — K. Fairbairn (Q3 16:18)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Houston Texans found the end zone from the PHI 2 (Q1 54:42) — (9:42) 67-C.Heck reported in as eligible. 10-D.Mills pass short left to 84-T.Quitoriano for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q1 54:37) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the HOU 2 (Q1 46:36) — (1:36) (Shotgun) 26-M.Sanders left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q1 46:33) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the HOU 4 (Q2 34:37) — (4:37) (Shotgun) 14-K.Gainwell up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 34:32) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the PHI 13 (Q2 30:43); Houston Texans added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q2 30:37) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston..

The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–3. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the HOU 17 (Q3 23:10) — (8:10) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep left to 11-A.Brown for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q3 23:04) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the PHI 12 (Q3 16:18) — (1:18) 7-K.Fairbairn 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston..

The fourth quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 8–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the HOU 4 (Q4 11:26) — (11:26) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short right to 88-D.Goedert for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles registered a safety from the HOU 1 (Q4 11:22) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-J.Hurts rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 42:16) — (12:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts sacked at HOU 35 for -8 yards (21-S.Nelson). FUMBLES (21-S.Nelson) [21-S.Nelson], touched at HOU 34, RECOVERED by HOU-90-J.Johnson at HOU 35. [WPA -17.0% · EPA -6.18]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 4-J.Elliott 54 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs. [WPA -13.7% · EPA -1.96]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 23:10) — (8:10) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep left to 11-A.Brown for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.5% · EPA +2.51]
• Houston Texans (Q3 23:23) — (8:23) (Shotgun) 10-D.Mills pass deep middle intended for 15-C.Moore INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Gardner-Johnson at HOU 42. 23-C.Gardner-Johnson ran ob at HOU 17 for 25 yards (84-T.Quitoriano). [WPA -12.4% · EPA -5.00]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 46:36) — (1:36) (Shotgun) 26-M.Sanders left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.3% · EPA +3.78]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 42:16) — (12:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts sacked at HOU 35 for -8 yards (21-S.Nelson). FUMBLES (21-S.Nelson) [21-S.Nelson], touched at HOU 34, RECOVERED by HOU-90-J.Johnson at HOU 35. [WPA -17.0% · EPA -6.18]
• Houston Texans (Q3 23:23) — (8:23) (Shotgun) 10-D.Mills pass deep middle intended for 15-C.Moore INTERCEPTED by 23-C.Gardner-Johnson at HOU 42. 23-C.Gardner-Johnson ran ob at HOU 17 for 25 yards (84-T.Quitoriano). [WPA -12.4% · EPA -5.00]
• Houston Texans (Q4 2:17) — (2:17) (Shotgun) 10-D.Mills pass deep left intended for 4-P.Dorsett INTERCEPTED by 24-J.Bradberry at PHI 3. 24-J.Bradberry to PHI 25 for 22 yards (10-D.Mills). Penalty on HOU-4-P.Dorsett, Illegal Shif [WPA -2.0% · EPA -3.98]
• Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 46:36) — (1:36) (Shotgun) 26-M.Sanders left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.3% · EPA +3.78]

Quarterback report card

J.Hurts led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• J.Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles) · 35 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +15.4% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +8.08 total EPA
• D.Mills (Houston Texans) · 31 dropbacks · 41.9% completion · -5.7% CPOE · -0.19 EPA/play · -5.81 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Philadelphia Eagles generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Houston Texans: 9 drives, -5.90 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
• Philadelphia Eagles: 10 drives, +9.65 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• Philadelphia Eagles leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• D. Goedert (Philadelphia Eagles) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• J. Hurts (PHI) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
• D. Mills (HOU) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 54:42 · PHI 2 · Score 0-6
   (9:42) 67-C.Heck reported in as eligible. 10-D.Mills pass short left to 84-T.Quitoriano for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 54:37 · PHI 15 · Score 0-7
   7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.
3. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 46:36 · HOU 2 · Score 6-7
   (1:36) (Shotgun) 26-M.Sanders left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 46:33 · HOU 15 · Score 7-7
   4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.
5. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 34:37 · HOU 4 · Score 13-7
   (4:37) (Shotgun) 14-K.Gainwell up the middle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q2 34:32 · HOU 15 · Score 14-7
   4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.
7. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 30:43 · PHI 13 · Score 14-13
   (:43) (Shotgun) 10-D.Mills pass incomplete short right to 15-C.Moore. The Replay Official reviewed the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotg
8. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 30:37 · PHI 15 · Score 14-14
   7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.
9. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 23:10 · HOU 17 · Score 20-14
   (8:10) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass deep left to 11-A.Brown for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10. Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 23:04 · HOU 15 · Score 21-14
    4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-8-A.Siposs.
11. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 16:18 · PHI 12 · Score 21-17
    (1:18) 7-K.Fairbairn 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.
12. Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 11:26 · HOU 4 · Score 27-17
    (11:26) (Shotgun) 1-J.Hurts pass short right to 88-D.Goedert for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13. Philadelphia Eagles Safety (+2) — Q4 11:22 · HOU 1 · Score 29-17
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-J.Hurts rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.