Watson throws 5 TDs as Texans beat Dolphins 42-23
Deshaun Watson matched his career high with five touchdown passes to lead the Houston Texans to their fifth straight victory, 42-23 over the Miami Dolphins on Thursday night.
National Football League
FINAL
Miami Dolphins
23
Houston Texans
42
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIA | 7 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 23 |
| HOU | 7 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 42 |
Reliant Stadium · 71,726 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | vs Detroit Lions | L 9-19 | NFL |
| 11/1/26 | vs New England Patriots | L 19-24 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | @ New York Jets | W 28-25 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs Cincinnati Bengals | L 24-31 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | @ Minnesota Vikings | L 10-15 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 7:34 23-42
DeAndre Hopkins 2 Yd pass from Deshaun Watson (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Field Goal 11:26 23-35
Jason Sanders 46 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:49 20-35
DeAndre Hopkins 49 Yd pass from Deshaun Watson (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Field Goal 0:36 20-28
Jason Sanders 41 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:21 17-28
Will Fuller V 73 Yd pass from Deshaun Watson (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Touchdown 4:55 17-21
Kenyan Drake 28 Yd pass from Danny Amendola (Jason Sanders Kick)
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Touchdown 11:34 10-21
Jordan Thomas 2 Yd pass from Deshaun Watson (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Field Goal 2:57 10-14
Jason Sanders 37 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:14 7-14
Jordan Thomas 13 Yd pass from Deshaun Watson (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Touchdown 0:31 7-7
Lamar Miller 2 Yd Run (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Touchdown 4:58 7-0
Kenyan Drake 12 Yd Run (Jason Sanders Kick)
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MIA
3 plays, 21 yards, 1:06 · End of Game
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HOU 1:06
9 plays, 29 yards, 4:47 · Punt
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MIA 5:53
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:41 · Punt
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HOU 7:34
6 plays, 75 yards, 3:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:34 23-42
DeAndre Hopkins 2 Yd pass from Deshaun Watson (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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MIA 11:26
7 plays, 46 yards, 3:23 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:26 23-35
Jason Sanders 46 Yd Field Goal
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HOU 14:49
2 plays, 49 yards, 0:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:49 20-35
DeAndre Hopkins 49 Yd pass from Deshaun Watson (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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MIA 0:36
7 plays, 52 yards, 3:45 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:36 20-28
Jason Sanders 41 Yd Field Goal
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HOU 4:21
2 plays, 75 yards, 0:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:21 17-28
Will Fuller V 73 Yd pass from Deshaun Watson (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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MIA 4:55
4 plays, 51 yards, 1:46 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:55 17-21
Kenyan Drake 28 Yd pass from Danny Amendola (Jason Sanders Kick)
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HOU 6:41
3 plays, 2 yards, 2:10 · Punt
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MIA 8:51
6 plays, 21 yards, 2:43 · Punt
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HOU 11:34
6 plays, 75 yards, 3:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:34 10-21
Jordan Thomas 2 Yd pass from Deshaun Watson (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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HOU
1 play, -6 yards, 0:20 · End of Half
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MIA 0:20
6 plays, 21 yards, 1:16 · Punt
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HOU 1:36
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:21 · Punt
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MIA 2:57
10 plays, 61 yards, 4:32 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:57 10-14
Jason Sanders 37 Yd Field Goal
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HOU 7:29
9 plays, 49 yards, 5:12 · Punt
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MIA 12:41
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:33 · Punt
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HOU 14:14
2 plays, 16 yards, 0:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:14 7-14
Jordan Thomas 13 Yd pass from Deshaun Watson (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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MIA 14:50
2 plays, 5 yards, 0:41 · Interception
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HOU 0:31
9 plays, 75 yards, 4:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:31 7-7
Lamar Miller 2 Yd Run (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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MIA 4:58
9 plays, 69 yards, 4:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:58 7-0
Kenyan Drake 12 Yd Run (Jason Sanders Kick)
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HOU 9:30
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:19 · Punt
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MIA 10:49
8 plays, 42 yards, 4:11 · Downs
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Team Stats
MIA
HOU
18
1st Downs
17
11
Passing 1st downs
8
6
Rushing 1st downs
8
1
1st downs from penalties
1
4-13
3rd down efficiency
6-12
0-1
4th down efficiency
1-1
65
Total Plays
55
370
Total Yards
427
5.7
Yards per Play
7.8
12
Total Drives
12
254
Passing
239
22/38
Comp/Att
16/20
6.4
Yards per pass
12.0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
2-15
Sacks-Yards Lost
0-0
116
Rushing
188
25
Rushing Attempts
35
4.6
Yards per rush
5.4
1-2
Red Zone (Made-Att)
4-4
5-63
Penalties
8-57
1
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
31:09
Possession
28:51
Highlights
Injuries
Houston Texans
- Keylan Rutledge Out
- Will Anderson Jr. Questionable
- Danielle Hunter Out
- Brevin Jordan Out
- Azeez Al-Shaair Out
Miami Dolphins
- Aaron Brewer Out
- Jared Wayne Out
- Chris Bell Doubtful
- Darrell Baker Jr. Out
- Malik Willis Injured Reserve
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