Houston
Texans
9-7
36
FINAL
45
Miami
Dolphins
8-8
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup of Season 2, the Miami Dolphins emerged victorious over the Houston Texans with a final score of 45-36. Both teams were looking to establish momentum early in the season, but it was the Dolphins who ultimately held off the Texans in a high-scoring affair.
Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis was in top form, throwing for an impressive 370 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to stretch the field and connect with his receivers. His performance was pivotal in keeping the Dolphins' offense rolling and securing the win against a determined Texans squad.
While the Dolphins' offense stole the spotlight, the game's turning point came late in the third quarter when Miami's defense managed to force a crucial turnover, allowing Willis to capitalize with a quick touchdown pass. Despite the Texans' strong offensive effort, the Dolphins' defense made just enough key plays to maintain their lead and secure the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 29 | 20 | 370 | 4 | 2 | 122.4 |
| Arch Manning | QB | 14 | 7 | 181 | 2 | 2 | 95.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Corum | HB | 10 | 205 | 20.5 | 3 | 76 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 8 | 67 | 8.4 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 4 | 53 | 13.3 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Omarion Miller | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omarion Miller | WR | 2 | 130 | 65.0 | 2 | 65 | 1 |
| Jalin Hyatt | WR | 6 | 128 | 21.3 | 1 | 36 | 1 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 7 | 92 | 13.1 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Blake Corum | HB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jelani Woods | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDGE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | SAM | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Domani Jackson | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Amare Ferrell | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ty Redmond | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Calen Bullock | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Sneed | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adon Shuler | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sonny Styles | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| William Echoles | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyu Blu Kelly | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden Virgin-Morgan | LEDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nehemiah Pritchett | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremy Chinn | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montae Pate | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonah Delange | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 46 |
| Brayden Narveson | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 45 |
| Jack Browning | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

