Houston
Texans
3-5
14
FINAL
13
Miami
Dolphins
2-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a nail-biting Week 12 matchup, the Houston Texans narrowly defeated the Miami Dolphins, finishing with a score of 14-13. The stakes were high as both teams vied for playoff positioning in the tight AFC, making every point crucial in this late-season clash.
C.J. Stroud led the Texans’ offense with composure, throwing for two touchdowns that ultimately made the difference. Despite being outgained in passing yards, Houston found success on the ground with Woody Marks contributing 55 rushing yards. Meanwhile, Patrick Mahomes showcased his arm talent for Miami, racking up 253 passing yards and keeping the game competitive, but it wasn't enough to secure the victory.
Defensively, both teams made critical plays, but it was Houston's Will Anderson Jr. who stood out, recording a sack that halted a promising Dolphins drive. The turning point came when Dante Trader Jr. of Miami intercepted Stroud, giving the Dolphins a chance to take control. However, Miami's inability to capitalize on their opportunities ultimately cost them as the Texans held off their late-game surge for the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 14 | 9 | 64% | 253 | 1 | 2 | 91.9 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 20 | 15 | 75% | 162 | 2 | 2 | 92.0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 1 | 1 | 100% | 2 | 0 | 0 | 79.1 |
| LeQuint Allen Jr | HB | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woody Marks | HB | 15 | 55 | 3.7 | 25 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 14 | 54 | 3.9 | 19 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Eric Banks | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| LeQuint Allen Jr | HB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunter Henry | TE | 3 | 109 | 36.3 | 42 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Eric Banks | WR | 2 | 68 | 34.0 | 30 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 3 | 67 | 22.3 | 11 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 6 | 52 | 8.7 | 18 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | 17 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 16 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Brevin Jordan | TE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 26 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Marlin Klein | TE | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 17 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| LeQuint Allen Jr | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshon Kitchens | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader Jr | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade Woodaz | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon Lattimore | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Gilkey | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylin Smith | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Reed | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anfernee Jennings | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamal Hill | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Sean Murphy-Bunting | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 2 | 3 | 1 | 42 |
| JK Scott | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Stonehouse | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

