Eagles set to face Texans in Week 16 on Christmas Eve
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 6:16 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles will host the Houston Texans in Week 16 on Christmas Eve for a Thursday Night Football matchup. The Texans, coming off a 2025 season where they struggled offensively and produced 12 turnovers, have made key additions, including RT Braden Smith and RB David Montgomery. Head coach DeMeco Ryans faces pressing questions about quarterback CJ Stroud, whose contract runs out next year. The Texans boast a strong defense that ranked near the top in points allowed last season. Upcoming challenges include improving offensive consistency to support their solid defensive performances.
- •Game scheduled for December 24 at home for the Eagles
- •Texans added RT Braden Smith and RB David Montgomery
- •CJ Stroud’s future with Texans remains uncertain
- •Houston defense ranked second in points allowed in 2025
- •Texans had 12 turnovers in the previous season
- 6:16 PMYahoo Sports — Eagles schedule preview: Texans
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