Houston
Texans
2-4
33
FINAL
14
Miami
Dolphins
0-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Houston Texans topped the Miami Dolphins 33-14 in Week 7 of the 2027 season, solidifying their place in the playoff hunt. The Texans showcased their offensive prowess, while the Dolphins struggled to keep pace, ultimately falling short in their quest for a crucial home victory.
Malik Willis led the Texans' charge with an impressive 374 passing yards, connecting frequently with his star receiver Jayden Higgins, who racked up 141 receiving yards. Meanwhile, C.J. Stroud of the Dolphins made his presence felt with a touchdown pass, but it was his 45 rushing yards that highlighted his dual-threat capabilities in a losing effort.
Defensively, the Texans made key plays to maintain their lead, with Azeez Al-Shaair securing an interception that shifted momentum definitively in Houston’s favor. The Dolphins' defense, anchored by Jalen Pitre’s ten tackles and a sack from DeMarcus Lawrence, couldn't stop the Texans' offensive onslaught. The turning point came when Al-Shaair's pick set up a touchdown that extended Houston's lead, leaving Miami unable to recover.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 46 | 33 | 72% | 374 | 1 | 0 | 102.9 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 22 | 15 | 68% | 179 | 1 | 1 | 89.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 31 | 0 | 34 | 1 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 12 | 43 | 3.6 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 11 | 25 | 2.3 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 13 | 14 | 1.1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 3 | 1 | 0.3 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlin Klein | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 11 | 141 | 12.8 | 29 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 6 | 80 | 13.3 | 15 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 8 | 79 | 9.9 | 32 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 1 | 53 | 53.0 | 38 | 1 | 53 | 2 |
| Travis Kelce | TE | 5 | 45 | 9.0 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 11 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Marlin Klein | TE | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jack Bech | WR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jaylin Noel | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Brandon Russell | FB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles Graham | WILL | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Leonard Moore | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chamarri Conner | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Van Ginkel | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Sullivan | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Claudin Cherelus | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Josiah Trotter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Epenesa | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kobe King | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 4 | 4 | 3 | 47 |
| Chad Ryland | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

