Quick answer
- Winner
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Final score
- Philadelphia Eagles 32–30 Houston Texans
- Halftime
- Houston Texans 16–13 Philadelphia Eagles at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- N. Foles
- Top passer
- N. Foles
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:32) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass deep middle to 13-N.Agholor for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2018-12-23
Game summary
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Houston Texans 32–30 on 2018-12-23, overcoming Houston Texans's 16–13 halftime lead. N. Foles posted a game-high +19.26 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 23 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Houston Texans | 0 | 16 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 30 |
 Philadelphia Eagles | 7 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 32 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
HOUHouston Texans(6:42) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short right to 43-D.Sproles for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
(14:55) 7-K.Fairbairn 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
(10:27) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(3:11) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short left to 86-Z.Ertz for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [32-T.Mathieu].
(1:22) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson scrambles left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
(5:35) 4-J.Elliott 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
(2:32) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass deep middle to 13-N.Agholor for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
(10:30) 9-N.Foles pass short right to 86-Z.Ertz for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(4:49) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep right to 27-D.Foreman for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
(2:11) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep left to 17-V.Smith for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed.
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
(:03) 4-J.Elliott 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
PHIPhiladelphia EaglesFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 6:42TD DSD. SprolesPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 37
- Score
- 0-6
(6:42) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short right to 43-D.Sproles for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q1 6:32XP Jordan ElliottPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 15
- Score
- 0-7
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 14:55FG Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+3
- Yard line
- PHI 12
- Score
- 3-7
(14:55) 7-K.Fairbairn 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 10:27TD Desmond WatsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 5
- Score
- 9-7
(10:27) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q2 3:11TD Zach ErtzPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 1
- Score
- 9-13
(3:11) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short left to 86-Z.Ertz for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [32-T.Mathieu].
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 1:22TD Desmond WatsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 6
- Score
- 15-13
(1:22) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson scrambles left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 1:17XP Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 15
- Score
- 16-13
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 5:35FG Jordan ElliottPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 29
- Score
- 16-16
(5:35) 4-J.Elliott 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 2:32TD Nelson AgholorPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 83
- Score
- 16-22
(2:32) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass deep middle to 13-N.Agholor for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q3 2:18XP Jordan ElliottPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 15
- Score
- 16-23
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 10:30TD Zach ErtzPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 23
- Score
- 16-29
(10:30) 9-N.Foles pass short right to 86-Z.Ertz for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 4:49TD D'Onta ForemanPoints+6
- Yard line
- PHI 20
- Score
- 22-29
(4:49) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep right to 27-D.Foreman for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 4:41XP Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 15
- Score
- 23-29
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 2:11TD Points+6
- Yard line
- PHI 35
- Score
- 29-29
(2:11) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep left to 17-V.Smith for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 2:04XP Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+1
- Yard line
- PHI 15
- Score
- 30-29
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
- PHIPhiladelphia Eagles
Q4 0:03FG Jordan ElliottPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 17
- Score
- 30-32
(:03) 4-J.Elliott 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1N. Foles · Philadelphia Eagles · Passing · +19.26 total EPA · 55 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
- 2Desmond Watson · Houston Texans · Passing · +12.57 total EPA · 52 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 3Nelson Agholor · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +7.36 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 4
Dustin Hopkins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +7.09 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play - 5D. Sproles · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +6.91 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
- 6Zach Ertz · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +5.31 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 7Vyncint Smith · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.91 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.91 EPA/play
- 8A. Jeffery · Philadelphia Eagles · Receiving · +4.12 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
N. Foles — PHI · Passing
N. Foles posted the highest total EPA (+19.26) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Philadelphia Eagles. Across 55 counted snaps, they averaged +0.35 EPA per play.
N. Foles's top snap (+6.25 EPA): (2:32) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass deep middle to 13-N.Agholor for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
N. Foles led all passers in efficiency for Philadelphia Eagles, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- N. Foles (Philadelphia Eagles) · 55 dropbacks · 63.6% completion · +7.1% CPOE · +0.35 EPA/play · +19.26 total EPA
- Desmond Watson (Houston Texans) · 52 dropbacks · 55.8% completion · +11.4% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +12.57 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Houston Texans | Philadelphia Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.068 | +0.076 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.2% | 43.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.242 | +0.339 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.267 | -0.428 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.076 | -0.068 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.7% | 55.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Houston Texans +0.07, Philadelphia Eagles +0.08) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Houston Texans: +0.07 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Philadelphia Eagles: +0.08 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 11 drives, +5.83 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Philadelphia Eagles: 12 drives, +7.39 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Philadelphia Eagles — D. Sproles (N. Foles pass)
- Houston Texans — Desmond Watson
- Philadelphia Eagles — Zach Ertz (N. Foles pass)
- Houston Texans — Desmond Watson
- Philadelphia Eagles — Nelson Agholor (N. Foles pass)
- Philadelphia Eagles — Zach Ertz (N. Foles pass)
- Houston Texans — D'Onta Foreman (Desmond Watson pass)
- Houston Texans — Vyncint Smith (Desmond Watson pass)
Field goals
- Houston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn
- Philadelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott
- Philadelphia Eagles — Jordan Elliott
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 7–0. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the HOU 37 (Q1 6:42) — (6:42) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short right to 43-D.Sproles for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q1 6:32) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston..
The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 16–6. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the PHI 12 (Q2 14:55) — (14:55) 7-K.Fairbairn 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the PHI 5 (Q2 10:27) — (10:27) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the HOU 1 (Q2 3:11) — (3:11) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short left to 86-Z.Ertz for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [32-T.Mathieu].; Houston Texans found the end zone from the PHI 6 (Q2 1:22) — (1:22) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson scrambles left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q2 1:17) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel..
The third quarter: Philadelphia Eagles won the period 10–0. Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the HOU 29 (Q3 5:35) — (5:35) 4-J.Elliott 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.; Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the HOU 83 (Q3 2:32) — (2:32) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass deep middle to 13-N.Agholor for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Philadelphia Eagles added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q3 2:18) — 4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston..
The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 14–9. Philadelphia Eagles found the end zone from the HOU 23 (Q4 10:30) — (10:30) 9-N.Foles pass short right to 86-Z.Ertz for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the PHI 20 (Q4 4:49) — (4:49) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep right to 27-D.Foreman for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q4 4:41) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the PHI 35 (Q4 2:11); Houston Texans added 1 points from the PHI 15 (Q4 2:04) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.; Philadelphia Eagles connected on a field goal from the HOU 17 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 4-J.Elliott 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 4-J.Elliott 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
- Houston Texans (Q4 2:11) — (2:11) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep left to 17-V.Smith for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirme
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 2:32) — (2:32) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass deep middle to 13-N.Agholor for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q4 1:29) — (1:29) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass deep right to 86-Z.Ertz ran ob at HOU 35 for 20 yards.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 10:35) — (10:35) 9-N.Foles sacked at PHI 5 for -9 yards (90-J.Clowney). FUMBLES (90-J.Clowney) [90-J.Clowney], RECOVERED by HOU-90-J.Clowney at PHI 5. 90-J.Clowney to PHI 5 for no gain (82-R.Rodgers).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 2:32) — (2:32) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass deep middle to 13-N.Agholor for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q1 6:42) — (6:42) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short right to 43-D.Sproles for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q2 10:35) — (10:35) 9-N.Foles sacked at PHI 5 for -9 yards (90-J.Clowney). FUMBLES (90-J.Clowney) [90-J.Clowney], RECOVERED by HOU-90-J.Clowney at PHI 5. 90-J.Clowney to PHI 5 for no gain (82-R.Rodgers).
- Philadelphia Eagles (Q3 11:28) — (11:28) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short left intended for 86-Z.Ertz INTERCEPTED by 55-B.McKinney at PHI 46. 55-B.McKinney to PHI 46 for no gain (13-N.Agholor).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q1 6:42 · HOU 37 · Score 0-6
(6:42) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short right to 43-D.Sproles for 37 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q1 6:32 · HOU 15 · Score 0-7
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston. - Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 14:55 · PHI 12 · Score 3-7
(14:55) 7-K.Fairbairn 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 10:27 · PHI 5 · Score 9-7
(10:27) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q2 3:11 · HOU 1 · Score 9-13
(3:11) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass short left to 86-Z.Ertz for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN [32-T.Mathieu]. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 1:22 · PHI 6 · Score 15-13
(1:22) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson scrambles left end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 1:17 · PHI 15 · Score 16-13
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q3 5:35 · HOU 29 · Score 16-16
(5:35) 4-J.Elliott 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q3 2:32 · HOU 83 · Score 16-22
(2:32) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass deep middle to 13-N.Agholor for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Philadelphia Eagles XP (+1) — Q3 2:18 · HOU 15 · Score 16-23
4-J.Elliott extra point is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston. - Philadelphia Eagles TD (+6) — Q4 10:30 · HOU 23 · Score 16-29
(10:30) 9-N.Foles pass short right to 86-Z.Ertz for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 4:49 · PHI 20 · Score 22-29
(4:49) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep right to 27-D.Foreman for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 4:41 · PHI 15 · Score 23-29
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 2:11 · PHI 35 · Score 29-29
(2:11) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep left to 17-V.Smith for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirme - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 2:04 · PHI 15 · Score 30-29
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel. - Philadelphia Eagles FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · HOU 17 · Score 30-32
(:03) 4-J.Elliott 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-R.Lovato, Holder-1-C.Johnston.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Philadelphia Eagles earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- N. Foles (Philadelphia Eagles) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- N. Foles (PHI) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Houston Texans vs Philadelphia Eagles on 2018-12-23?
The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Houston Texans 32-30 in Week 16, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Q1: Houston Texans 0, Philadelphia Eagles 7; Q2: Houston Texans 16, Philadelphia Eagles 6; Q3: Houston Texans 0, Philadelphia Eagles 10; Q4: Houston Texans 14, Philadelphia Eagles 9; Final: Houston Texans 30, Philadelphia Eagles 32.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Philadelphia Eagles?
Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — D. Sproles (N. Foles pass) (Q1 6:42) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Watson (Q2 10:27) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — Z. Ertz (N. Foles pass) (Q2 3:11) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Watson (Q2 1:22) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — N. Agholor (N. Foles pass) (Q3 2:32) Philadelphia Eagles touchdown — Z. Ertz (N. Foles pass) (Q4 10:30) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Foreman (D. Watson pass) (Q4 4:49) Houston Texans touchdown — V. Smith (D. Watson pass) (Q4 2:11) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q2 14:55, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q3 5:35, 3 pts) Philadelphia Eagles field goal — J. Elliott (Q4 0:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs Philadelphia Eagles?
N. Foles (Philadelphia Eagles), 63.6% completion, +7.1% CPOE, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +19.26 total passing EPA. Desmond Watson (Houston Texans), 55.8% completion, +11.4% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +12.57 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs Philadelphia Eagles?
N. Foles (Philadelphia Eagles) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +19.26 total EPA on Passing plays. across 55 snaps. Their top snap (+6.25 EPA): (2:32) (Shotgun) 9-N.Foles pass deep middle to 13-N.Agholor for 83 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Houston Texans vs Philadelphia Eagles a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Philadelphia Eagles won 32-30 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Houston Texans
Entered 10-4 Now 10-5 L
Philadelphia Eagles
Entered 7-7 Now 8-7 W
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