Teams combine for 9 turnovers; Dolphins defeat Texans 17-9
— There was celebratory music coming from the Miami Dolphins locker room on Sunday afternoon, the first time that's happened this season.
National Football League
FINAL
Houston Texans
9
Miami Dolphins
17
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 9 |
| MIA | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | @ Los Angeles Chargers | W 44-22 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | vs New York Giants | L 21-27 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ Jacksonville Jaguars | W 34-31 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | @ Tennessee Titans | W 26-3 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs Dallas Cowboys | L 30-34 | NFL |
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Play by Play
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Field Goal 11:32 9-17
Ka'imi Fairbairn 20 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:29 6-17
Mack Hollins 5 Yd pass from Jacoby Brissett (Jason Sanders Kick)
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Field Goal 1:08 6-10
Jason Sanders 42 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:32 6-7
Ka'imi Fairbairn 40 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:48 3-7
Ka'imi Fairbairn 31 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:37 0-7
Myles Gaskin 6 Yd Run (Jason Sanders Kick)
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HOU
4 plays, 13 yards, 0:27 · End of Game
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MIA 0:27
3 plays, -4 yards, 2:01 · Punt
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HOU 2:28
2 plays, 15 yards, 0:29 · Fumble
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MIA 2:57
6 plays, 20 yards, 2:16 · Punt
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HOU 5:13
5 plays, 13 yards, 2:39 · Punt
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MIA 7:52
8 plays, 28 yards, 3:40 · Fumble
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HOU 11:32
14 plays, 92 yards, 5:40 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:32 9-17
Ka'imi Fairbairn 20 Yd Field Goal
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MIA 2:12
14 plays, 52 yards, 8:07 · Punt
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HOU 10:19
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:20 · Punt
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MIA 11:39
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:25 · Interception
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HOU 13:04
5 plays, 10 yards, 1:56 · Interception
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HOU
1 play, 8 yards, 0:29 · End of Half
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MIA 0:29
4 plays, 26 yards, 0:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:29 6-17
Mack Hollins 5 Yd pass from Jacoby Brissett (Jason Sanders Kick)
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HOU 0:53
2 plays, -8 yards, 0:15 · Interception
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MIA 1:08
10 plays, 51 yards, 3:24 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:08 6-10
Jason Sanders 42 Yd Field Goal
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HOU 4:32
4 plays, 1 yard, 0:58 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 4:32 6-7
Ka'imi Fairbairn 40 Yd Field Goal
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HOU 5:30
6 plays, 14 yards, 3:21 · Punt
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MIA 8:51
3 plays, -2 yards, 0:57 · Punt
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HOU 9:48
7 plays, 20 yards, 3:21 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:48 3-7
Ka'imi Fairbairn 31 Yd Field Goal
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MIA 13:09
5 plays, 15 yards, 2:24 · Fumble
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HOU 0:33
6 plays, 7 yards, 2:59 · Punt
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MIA 3:32
2 plays, 0 yards, 0:15 · Interception
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HOU 3:47
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:50 · Punt
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MIA 4:37
12 plays, 80 yards, 6:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:37 0-7
Myles Gaskin 6 Yd Run (Jason Sanders Kick)
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HOU 10:40
8 plays, 56 yards, 3:32 · Interception
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MIA 14:12
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:48 · Punt
Showing the last 32 of 32 events.
Team Stats
HOU
MIA
14
1st Downs
22
11
Passing 1st downs
16
3
Rushing 1st downs
4
0
1st downs from penalties
2
6-17
3rd down efficiency
9-16
1-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
67
Total Plays
72
272
Total Yards
262
4.1
Yards per Play
3.6
14
Total Drives
12
199
Passing
215
24/44
Comp/Att
26/43
4.1
Yards per pass
4.6
3
Interceptions thrown
2
5-41
Sacks-Yards Lost
4-29
73
Rushing
47
18
Rushing Attempts
25
4.1
Yards per rush
1.9
0-4
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-2
8-60
Penalties
2-13
4
Turnovers
5
1
Fumbles lost
3
3
Interceptions thrown
2
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
28:16
Possession
31:44
Injuries
Miami Dolphins
- Malik Willis Injured Reserve
- Zach Sieler Injured Reserve
- Jaylen Wright Questionable
- Will Kacmarek Questionable
- Darrell Baker Jr. Out
Houston Texans
- David Montgomery Questionable
- Reed Blankenship Questionable
- Jaylin Noel Injured Reserve
- Jake Hummel Injured Reserve
- Jaylin Smith Injured Reserve
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