Chris Moore caught a pass in the end zone that was initially ruled incomplete, but was overturned to a score, tying up the game.Ĭ.J. Pierce was a key offensive component and ended the half with 13 carries and 88 yards. Just before the first-half two-minute warning, Dameon Pierce took the ball 36 yards to give the Houston offense a spark. Kenneth Gainwell punched it into the end zone with a 4-yard rush. Philly bounced back offensively, taking their first lead on a 79-yard drive. The Texans were unable to capitalize on the turnover. The Eagles had only turned the ball over twice this season ahead of this game, but the Texans defense got to quarterback Jalen Hurts with Steven Nelson forcing a fumble and Johnny Johnson recovering. The Eagles started deep in their own territory, but were able to drive 91 yards for a score, getting on the board thanks to a Miles Sanders 2-yard rushing TD. Quarterback Davis Mills guided his team down the field and the 75-yard drive was capped off by a Teagan Quitoriano 2-yard touchdown reception. The Texans made a statement early, surprising many by scoring the first touchdown of the game. The Eagles had never started a season 8-0 before this season, but made history tonight. The Eagles improved to 8-0 while the Texans dropped to 1-6-1. The Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Houston Texans 29-17 on Thursday night.
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