Tagovailoa leads TD drive in preseason debut to help Dolphins over Texans 28-3
— Tua Tagovailoa was intercepted on his first play of the preseason Saturday for the Miami Dolphins against the Houston Texans.
National Football League
FINAL
Miami Dolphins
28
Houston Texans
3
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIA | 7 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
| HOU | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 9/27/26 | vs Kansas City Chiefs | L 10-24 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:27 28-3
Chris Brooks 18 Yd pass from Skylar Thompson (Jason Sanders Kick)
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Touchdown 0:10 21-3
Braxton Berrios 18 Yd pass from Skylar Thompson (Jason Sanders Kick)
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Touchdown 2:45 14-3
Salvon Ahmed 8 Yd pass from Skylar Thompson (Jason Sanders Kick)
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Field Goal 14:53 7-3
Ka'imi Fairbairn 35 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:30 7-0
Raheem Mostert 2 Yd Run (Jason Sanders Kick)
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MIA
2 plays, -2 yards, 0:49 · End of Game
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HOU 0:49
12 plays, 45 yards, 2:27 · Downs
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MIA 3:16
6 plays, 12 yards, 4:00 · Punt
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HOU 7:16
3 plays, 9 yards, 2:25 · Punt
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MIA 9:41
8 plays, 37 yards, 4:54 · Punt
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HOU 14:35
4 plays, 24 yards, 0:52 · Punt
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MIA 0:27
10 plays, 87 yards, 5:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:27 28-3
Chris Brooks 18 Yd pass from Skylar Thompson (Jason Sanders Kick)
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HOU 6:05
3 plays, 13 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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MIA 7:35
5 plays, 6 yards, 4:11 · Punt
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HOU 11:46
5 plays, 15 yards, 3:14 · Punt
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HOU
1 play, -1 yard, 0:10 · End of Half
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MIA 0:10
5 plays, 82 yards, 1:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:10 21-3
Braxton Berrios 18 Yd pass from Skylar Thompson (Jason Sanders Kick)
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HOU 1:43
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:02 · Punt
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MIA 2:45
15 plays, 80 yards, 8:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:45 14-3
Salvon Ahmed 8 Yd pass from Skylar Thompson (Jason Sanders Kick)
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HOU 10:52
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:16 · Punt
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MIA 13:08
3 plays, -11 yards, 1:45 · Punt
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HOU 14:53
11 plays, 61 yards, 5:37 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:53 7-3
Ka'imi Fairbairn 35 Yd Field Goal
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MIA 5:30
14 plays, 93 yards, 7:31 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:30 7-0
Raheem Mostert 2 Yd Run (Jason Sanders Kick)
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HOU 13:01
4 plays, 1 yard, 1:45 · Downs
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MIA 14:46
1 play, 0 yards, 0:14 · Interception
Showing the last 25 of 25 events.
Team Stats
MIA
HOU
23
1st Downs
10
14
Passing 1st downs
8
8
Rushing 1st downs
1
1
1st downs from penalties
1
9-15
3rd down efficiency
2-12
2-2
4th down efficiency
1-3
69
Total Plays
48
398
Total Yards
186
5.8
Yards per Play
3.9
10
Total Drives
10
193
Passing
154
20/29
Comp/Att
17/34
6.2
Yards per pass
4.5
1
Interceptions thrown
0
2-25
Sacks-Yards Lost
0-0
205
Rushing
32
38
Rushing Attempts
14
5.4
Yards per rush
2.3
4-4
Red Zone (Made-Att)
0-2
6-34
Penalties
7-35
1
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
38:42
Possession
21:18
Injuries
Houston Texans
- Reed Blankenship Out
- David Montgomery Out
- Jaylin Noel Injured Reserve
- Jake Hummel Injured Reserve
- Jaylin Smith Injured Reserve
Miami Dolphins
- Malik Herring Questionable
- Kaytron Allen Questionable
- Jaylen Wright Questionable
- Darrell Baker Jr. Out
- De'Von Achane Injured Reserve
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