Texans vs Eagles prediction: what pundits picked
Houston Texans at Philadelphia Eagles · Week 16, 2026 · Thu, Dec 24
No pundit we track has picked a side in Texans vs Eagles yet.
Texans at Eagles: how they come in
The Texans are 3-5; the Eagles are 2-7 and have lost 7 straight. On win totals, 20 pundits put the Texans at 10.2 wins on average, and 21 pundits put the Eagles at 10.1 wins on average.
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- Record
- 3-5 · 209 scored, 192 allowed
- Last games
- W 44-22 at Chargers Week 9
- L 21-27 vs Giants Week 7
- W 34-31 at Jaguars Week 6
- Unit ranks
- offense 7th, defense 10th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 12-5
- Win-total calls
- 22 pundits · average 10.2 · 1 to 17 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 2 of 8 Texans games
- Record
- 2-7 · lost 7 straight · 148 scored, 221 allowed
- Last games
- L 11-19 vs Giants Week 9
- L 10-27 at Commanders Week 8
- L 21-38 vs Cowboys Week 7
- Unit ranks
- offense 31st, defense 25th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 11-6
- Win-total calls
- 22 pundits · average 10.1 · 0 to 13 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 8 of 9 Eagles games
Texans and Eagles players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (69 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Texans
- C.J. StroudStarting QB · QB
2,251 passing yards · 16 TD, 2 INT · 64.2% completions · 100 rushing yards · 8 games · 7th in the NFL in passing yards
C.J. Stroud: “if he continues his strong play, the Texans will be forced to pay Stroud as one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL”
“And if the Texans do wind up being forced to pay Stroud as one of the highest-paid quarterbacks in the NFL, they'll be due to pay for it in the form of making some big sacrifices around a talented roster.” the article →
C.J. Stroud: “if he just finishes like this, 65,000,000 a year and the highest paid quarterback”
“if the season ended today and you're doing a CJ Stroud contract, it's fucking 65,000,000 a year... But if he just finishes like this... I don't know how you don't make him the highest paid quarterback based on where he is on his contract.” the article →
- Woody MarksRB1 · RB
341 rushing yards on 95 carries · 2 TD · 15 catches for 98 · 8 games · 28th in the NFL in rushing yards
Woody Marks to be 1st on the depth chart
“Houston's running back room will once again be held down by Woody Marks as the leader in the backfield, paired with veterans Dare Ogunbowale and Emari Demercado as his primary backups.” the article →
Woody Marks to be 1st on the depth chart
“So he's going to have this backfield to himself. He not only is going to get a vast majority of the carries while David Montgomery is out” the article →
- Nico CollinsWR1 · WR
28 catches for 384 yards · 4 TD · 6 games · 42nd in the NFL in receiving yards
Nico Collins to be 1st on the depth chart
“Nico Collins is going to remain WR1 as he has for the past three seasons.” the article →
“he played well in Week 1 but wasn't as good on Sunday without Nico Collins, who is expected to miss this Sunday's game against the also-winless Colts (Week 3)” the article →
- Dalton SchultzTE1 · TE
35 catches for 364 yards · 0 TD · 8 games · 47th in the NFL in receiving yards
Dalton Schultz to outplay his draft cost (late-round)
“Consider Schultz a midrange TE2 for fantasy. (listed among late-round tight ends experts love to target)” the article →
Dalton Schultz to outplay his draft cost (ADP 25)
“Schultz could flirt with borderline TE1 production again this season with Jayden Higgons lost for the season to a torn ACL.” the article →
- Will Anderson Jr.Sack leader · DE
9.5 sacks · 18 solo tackles · 8 games · 1st in the NFL in sacks
Will Anderson Jr. to stay with Houston Texans
“DE Will Anderson, Texans ... Even if the Texans were considering dealing Anderson (they aren't), his no-trade clause would make that difficult.” the article →
Will Anderson Jr. to win Defensive Player of the Year
“Defensive Player of the Year — Mike Kadlick: Will Anderson Jr., edge, Texans” the article →
- Kamari LassiterTackle leader · CB
1 sack · 32 solo tackles · 8 games · 34th in the NFL in solo tackles
Kamari Lassiter to record 1 interceptions
“Kamari Lassiter Comes Alive With 1st INT of Season ... And who better than Kamari Lassiter to capitalize on that opportunity” the article →
Eagles
- Joe Milton IIIStarting QB · QB
169 passing yards · 0 TD, 0 INT · 52.9% completions · 1 game · 47th in the NFL in passing yards
Joe Milton III to move to Philadelphia Eagles
“The Eagles are going to sign Joe Milton off of the Cowboys' practice squad, according to multiple reports.” the article →
Joe Milton III to move — “another team rolls the dice on him and plucks him from the Cowboys”
“With all the injuries at quarterback, maybe another team rolls the dice on him and plucks him from the Cowboys.” the article →
- Saquon BarkleyRB1 · RB
296 rushing yards on 69 carries · 3 TD · 7 catches for 41 · 7 games · 33rd in the NFL in rushing yards
Saquon Barkley to stay with Philadelphia Eagles
“I really don't see Saquon, Devonte, Bond, those poor guys. I don't see him getting traded.” the article →
“I'll bet Saquon Barkley does not come back this week. Really? Why would they, why would they risk nuking his trade value? ... if I were Howie Roseman, I would be saying, no, we're not activating him this week. (Week 7)” the article →
- Makai LemonWR1 · WR
37 catches for 312 yards · 1 TD · 9 games · 62nd in the NFL in receiving yards
Makai Lemon to be 1st on the depth chart
“Lemon is expected to be Philadelphia’s primary slot receiver” the article →
Makai Lemon to fall short of his draft cost (round nine)
“I'm out on Lemon at cost... he is going to force Makai Lemon into a very Luther Burden-esque rookie season where he has trouble getting on the field” the article →
- Dallas GoedertTE1 · TE
31 catches for 308 yards · 2 TD · 7 games · 64th in the NFL in receiving yards
Dallas Goedert to outplay his draft cost (Late-Round)
“2026 Fantasy Football Draft Advice: Top Late-Round TE Targets ... Dallas Goedert (PHI) ... The 31-year-old Goedert clearly has gas left in the tank.” the article →
Dallas Goedert to be 2nd on the depth chart
“With A.J. Brown out of town, Goedert could easily be the clear second option in the Eagles' passing attack this season.” the article →
- Nolan SmithSack leader · LB
5 sacks · 9 solo tackles · 8 games · 14th in the NFL in sacks
Nolan Smith to be 1st on the depth chart
“Noaln Smith and Jalyx Hunt will start on the edge again.” the article →
- Jeremiah Trotter Jr.Tackle leader · LB
0.5 sacks · 32 solo tackles · 7 games · 34th in the NFL in solo tackles
Jeremiah Trotter Jr. to be 3rd on the depth chart
“Trotter Jr. isn't getting on the field unless one of the starters need a breather or one of the two has to miss time.” the article →
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