Tagovailoa, Dolphins rout Texans 30-15 for 5th straight win
— Tua Tagovailoa expressed mild concern this week about not wanting the Miami Dolphins’ bye to interrupt the momentum they had built during a recent winning streak.
National Football League
FINAL
Houston Texans
15
Miami Dolphins
30
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 15 |
| MIA | 10 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
Hard Rock Stadium · 66,205 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 9/27/26 | @ Indianapolis Colts | L 17-19 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 9:00 15-30
Ka'imi Fairbairn 28 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:46 12-30
Jordan Akins 25 Yd pass from Kyle Allen (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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Touchdown 3:18 6-30
Dare Ogunbowale 3 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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Field Goal 0:00 0-30
Jason Sanders 35 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:59 0-27
Xavien Howard 16 Yd Fumble Return (Jason Sanders Kick)
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Field Goal 6:22 0-20
Jason Sanders 23 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:22 0-17
Jeff Wilson Jr. 3 Yd Run (Jason Sanders Kick)
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Touchdown 2:57 0-10
Durham Smythe 4 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders Kick)
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Field Goal 10:21 0-3
Jason Sanders 45 Yd Field Goal
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MIA
5 plays, 13 yards, 2:40 · End of Game
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HOU 2:40
7 plays, 16 yards, 1:40 · Interception
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MIA 4:20
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:28 · Punt
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HOU 4:48
4 plays, -10 yards, 2:24 · Punt
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MIA 7:12
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:48 · Punt
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HOU 9:00
8 plays, 57 yards, 2:47 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:00 15-30
Ka'imi Fairbairn 28 Yd Field Goal
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MIA 11:47
3 plays, 7 yards, 0:59 · Punt
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HOU 12:46
6 plays, 50 yards, 2:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:46 12-30
Jordan Akins 25 Yd pass from Kyle Allen (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
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MIA 0:11
6 plays, 22 yards, 3:07 · Fumble
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HOU 3:18
6 plays, 64 yards, 3:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:18 6-30
Dare Ogunbowale 3 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)
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MIA 6:28
3 plays, 0 yards, 2:01 · Punt
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HOU 8:29
3 plays, 1 yard, 2:09 · Punt
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MIA 10:38
6 plays, 23 yards, 4:22 · Punt
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MIA
11 plays, 71 yards, 1:52 · Field Goal
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HOU 1:52
5 plays, 18 yards, 3:07 · Punt
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HOU 4:59
3 plays, -9 yards, 1:23 · Fumble Return Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 0-30
Jason Sanders 35 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:59 0-27
Xavien Howard 16 Yd Fumble Return (Jason Sanders Kick)
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MIA 6:22
10 plays, 72 yards, 4:32 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:22 0-20
Jason Sanders 23 Yd Field Goal
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HOU 10:54
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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MIA 12:22
1 play, 3 yards, 0:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:22 0-17
Jeff Wilson Jr. 3 Yd Run (Jason Sanders Kick)
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HOU 12:27
2 plays, 1 yard, 0:51 · Interception
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MIA 13:18
7 plays, 40 yards, 2:48 · Punt
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HOU 1:06
5 plays, 18 yards, 1:51 · Punt
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MIA 2:57
8 plays, 59 yards, 4:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:57 0-10
Durham Smythe 4 Yd pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders Kick)
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HOU 7:41
4 plays, -1 yard, 2:40 · Punt
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MIA 10:21
9 plays, 39 yards, 3:01 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:21 0-3
Jason Sanders 45 Yd Field Goal
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HOU 13:22
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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Team Stats
HOU
MIA
14
1st Downs
25
9
Passing 1st downs
18
3
Rushing 1st downs
4
2
1st downs from penalties
3
2-13
3rd down efficiency
4-15
1-1
4th down efficiency
1-1
58
Total Plays
72
210
Total Yards
339
3.6
Yards per Play
4.7
13
Total Drives
13
174
Passing
273
26/39
Comp/Att
23/41
4.0
Yards per pass
5.9
2
Interceptions thrown
0
5-41
Sacks-Yards Lost
5-32
36
Rushing
66
14
Rushing Attempts
26
2.6
Yards per rush
2.5
1-2
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-5
5-45
Penalties
4-35
3
Turnovers
1
1
Fumbles lost
1
2
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
1
27:33
Possession
32:27
Injuries
Miami Dolphins
- Will Kacmarek Questionable
- Jaylen Wright Out
- Reese Taylor Out
- Jalen Tolbert Out
- Chukwuebuka Godrick Out
Houston Texans
- Febechi Nwaiwu Out
- Braden Smith Out
- Cade Stover Out
- Nate Thomas Out
- David Montgomery Out
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