Houston
Texans
1-2
27
FINAL
24
Miami
Dolphins
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Houston Texans narrowly defeated the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 27-24. The win keeps the Texans firmly in the playoff hunt while the Dolphins look to regroup after a hard-fought contest that showcased their competitive spirit.
Darian Mensah led the Dolphins with a solid performance, throwing for 229 yards and two touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to lead the offense. However, it was Mark Fletcher Jr. who stood out for Houston, rushing for 94 yards and consistently finding ways to move the chains. Mario Craver also made a significant impact, contributing 80 receiving yards that helped the Texans secure crucial first downs.
Defensively, Marlon Humphrey was a standout for the Dolphins, racking up nine total tackles, but it was Chop Robinsonβs sack that temporarily shifted momentum in Miami's favor. The gameβs turning point came late in the fourth quarter when the Texans' defense held firm, stifling a final Dolphins drive and allowing Houston to secure the victory. This win highlights the Texans' resilience and ability to perform under pressure.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darian Mensah | QB | 28 | 17 | 61% | 229 | 2 | 0 | 110.5 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 25 | 19 | 76% | 177 | 1 | 0 | 108.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Fletcher Jr. | HB | 20 | 94 | 4.7 | 26 | 0 | 21 | 2 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 11 | 85 | 7.7 | 54 | 1 | 45 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 15 | 75 | 5.0 | 34 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Darian Mensah | QB | 9 | 27 | 3.0 | β | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Ja'Quinden Jackson | HB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | β | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Mario Craver | WR | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | β | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | β | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Keilan Robinson | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | β | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mario Craver | WR | 7 | 80 | 11.4 | 14 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Randall Porter | TE | 5 | 74 | 14.8 | 14 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 6 | 66 | 11.0 | 13 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 4 | 60 | 15.0 | 15 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 12 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 13 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Foster Moreau | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | β | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| DJ Herman | FB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Teitum Tuioti | LEDG | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Atkins | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli Tuipulotu | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zach Lutmer | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Locke | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade Woodaz | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 51 |
| Pressley Harvin | P | 1 | 1 | 3 | 51 |

