Texans at Dolphins
Houston Texans 34, Miami Dolphins 13 · King Pickle madden 27
Final Score
Texans 34 4 TD · 2 FG · 4 XP
Dolphins 13 1 TD · 2 FG · 1 XPArch Manning 269 yds passingJ'Koby Williams 119 yds rushingTank Dell 208 yds receivingPatrick Surtain II 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 472 · 277Passing yards 269 · 173Rushing yards 203 · 104Completions 19/34 · 13/22Yards per carry 7.2 · 4.5Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3d ago
The Houston Texans topped the Miami Dolphins 34-13 in a decisive Week 3 matchup, showcasing their dominance early in the 2027 season. With this victory, the Texans improve their record, establishing themselves as a formidable contender in the league.
Arch Manning shined for Houston, throwing for 269 yards and three touchdowns, while J'Koby Williams made a significant impact on the ground with 119 rushing yards. Tank Dell emerged as a standout receiver, racking up an impressive 208 yards and playing a crucial role in the offensive explosion. The Texans' ability to move the ball effectively was a key factor in their commanding win.
Defensively, the Texans stepped up with Will Anderson Jr. leading the charge, recording 1.5 sacks that disrupted Miami's offensive rhythm. Although the Dolphins' Jordyn Brooks totaled six tackles and Patrick Surtain II snagged two interceptions, the Houston defense effectively limited Miami's scoring opportunities, particularly in the second half. The turning point came when the Texans' defense forced a critical turnover, allowing Manning and the offense to extend their lead and seal the game.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | ||||||
| Arch ManningQB | 19/34 | 56% | 269 | 3 | 0 | 111.0 |
| Dolphins | ||||||
| Malik WillisQB | 13/22 | 59% | 173 | 1 | 0 | 99.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| J'Koby WilliamsHB | 16 | 119 | 7.4 | 51 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Woody MarksHB | 6 | 49 | 8.2 | 17 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Arch ManningQB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tank DellWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden HigginsWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||||
| Malik WillisQB | 12 | 54 | 4.5 | 25 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Antwan RaymondHB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Chris BellWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Caleb DouglasWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Dalton SchultzTE | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 24 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||||
| Tank DellWR | 9 | 208 | 23.1 | 106 | 3 | 70 | 0 |
| Jayden HigginsWR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Marlin KleinTE | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| J'Koby WilliamsHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dolphins | |||||||
| Chris BellWR | 2 | 88 | 44.0 | 69 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Pat FreiermuthTE | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 4 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Mike GesickiTE | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 10 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Caleb DouglasWR | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Nico CollinsWR | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jaylin NoelWR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||||
| Alfred CollinsDT | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deshaun DavisDT | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed BlankenshipSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen BullockFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Anderson JrLEDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dru PhillipsCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques SigleSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zabien BrownCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Boubacar TraoreLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior ColsonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'oWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deonte BanksCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier AtkinsWILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dolphins | |||||
| Patrick Surtain IICB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn BrooksWILL | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob RodriguezMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremiah CooperFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel JohnsonSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop RobinsonLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach SielerDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris JohnsonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tuli TuipulotuREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dante Trader JrSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth GrantDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maraad WatsonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Isaiah Rodgers SrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen ReedFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen McLeodMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | |||
| Ka'imi FairbairnK | 2/2 | 4 | 45 |
| Dolphins | |||
| Wil LutzK | 2/2 | 1 | 44 |