The Philadelphia Eagles have never started a season 8-0 in the franchise’s 90-year history. They have a chance to reach that milestone in Thursday’s matchup with the Houston Texans as Philadelphia and Houston continue their week-long battle in the sports world (see 2022 World Series). The Eagles are coming off a dominant win over the Pittsburgh Steelers and have a quick turnaround against a Texans team that has never beaten them in five career meetings — Houston has played just one of those eight-game sweeps points or less (2018).
The Eagles have a huge lead over the Texans heading into this one, as Houston enters the game dead last in the NFL in rushing yards allowed per game (186.6) and second to last in yards per carry (5.6). Philadelphia has the most touchdowns in the league (14) and ranks sixth in rushing yards per game (149.6), despite averaging just 4.3 yards per carry. Jalen Hurts is looking for his 11th straight win as a starting quarterback, looks to extend his franchise record for consecutive wins and join Ben Roethlisberger, Lamar Jackson, Peyton Manning and Dak Prescott as the only quarterbacks under 25 to win 11 consecutive victories. games Hurts can become the third quarterback since 1950 under the age of 25 to start an 8-0 season.
For the Texans, Davis Mills is 1-7-1 as a starter in his career at home, but has thrown 17 touchdowns and four interceptions in those games. The Texans will be without Brandin Cooks and Nico Collins for this one, as Mills will be without his top two receivers. Philadelphia has 16 turnovers to just two turnovers, leading the NFL with a turnover margin of more than 14 this season.
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