Houston
Texans
5-1
28
FINAL
7
Miami
Dolphins
5-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive showdown, the Houston Texans topped the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 28-7, solidifying their position in the playoff race during Week 8 of the 2027 season. Houston's victory was crucial, as it keeps them in contention for a strong postseason run while the Dolphins struggle to find their rhythm.
Leading the charge for the Texans was quarterback Jalen Milroe, who showcased his talent with 148 passing yards and two touchdown passes. Ahmad Hardy was Milroe's go-to target, racking up an impressive 104 receiving yards, while Miami's Derrick Henry managed to carry the load on the ground with 74 rushing yards, though it wasn't enough to spark a comeback.
Defensively, the Texans were relentless, with Danielle Hunter notching three tackles and two sacks, proving to be a disruptive force throughout the game. The turning point came when Jalen Pitre intercepted a pass, stalling a promising Dolphins drive and allowing Houston to extend their lead. The Texans' defense stifled Miami's efforts and ultimately sealed the game, showcasing a complete team performance.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 11 | 6 | 55% | 148 | 2 | 1 | 101.3 |
| Julian Sayin | QB | 12 | 5 | 42% | 55 | 0 | 1 | 21.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 17 | 74 | 4.4 | 29 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Ahmad Hardy | HB | 8 | 52 | 6.5 | 5 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Julian Sayin | QB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 2 | -3 | -1.5 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmad Hardy | HB | 3 | 104 | 34.7 | 40 | 2 | 43 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 3 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Isaiah Sategna III | WR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jason Marshall Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adon Shuler | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aiden Fisher | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kayin Lee | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Newsome II | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| E.J. Speed | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Hummel | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashton Hampton | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tate Sandell | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

