The Eagles remained unbeaten in the city of Houston (9-0, 4-0 against the Texans, 5-0 against the Oilers) with a 31-21 win over the Texans. Mark Sanchez led the Eagles to victory in relief after Nick Foles was knocked out of the game at the end of the first quarter with a clavicle injury according to reports. DeMeco Ryans also left the game with a torn Achilles tendon and is done for the season. Jeremy Maclin had another huge day with 6 receptions for 158 yards and 2 TD’s. LeSean McCoy had 117 yards rushing on 23 carries. The Eagles improve to 6-2, and are back in first place in the NFC East thanks to the Cardinals knocking off the Cowboys 28-17. The Texans drop to 4-5.
| PHILADELPHIA EAGLES | |||||
| Passing | Cmp | Att | Yds | TDs | |
| M. Sanchez | 15 | 22 | 202 | 2 | |
| Rushing | Car | Yds | Avg | TDs | |
| L. McCoy | 23 | 117 | 5.1 | 0 | |
| C. Polk | 8 | 50 | 6.2 | 1 | |
| Receiving | Rec | Yds | Avg | TDs | |
| J. Maclin | 6 | 158 | 26.3 | 2 | |
| D. Sproles | 4 | 46 | 11.5 | 0 | |
| HOUSTON TEXANS | ||||
| Passing | Cmp | Att | Yds | TDs |
| R. Fitzpatrick | 13 | 27 | 203 | 2 |
| Rushing | Car | Yds | Avg | TDs |
| A. Foster | 15 | 56 | 3.7 | 0 |
| R. Fitzpatrick | 6 | 49 | 8.2 | 0 |
| Receiving | Rec | Yds | Avg | TDs |
| D. Hopkins | 6 | 115 | 19.2 | 1 |
| A. Foster | 2 | 63 | 31.5 | 1 |
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