Miami
Dolphins
3-10
35
FINAL
50
Houston
Texans
4-9
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 15 matchup, the Houston Texans outlasted the Miami Dolphins with a final score of 50-35, solidifying their playoff position as the season heads into its final stretch. The Texans showcased their offensive prowess, delivering a dominant performance that kept them in the hunt for postseason glory.
Arch Manning led the charge for Houston with an impressive 366 passing yards, connecting effectively with his receivers. Emeka Egbuka was a standout target, racking up 224 receiving yards, while Nate Frazier added a strong ground game with 165 rushing yards, helping keep the Dolphins' defense on their heels. Dante Moore of Miami managed to throw four touchdown passes, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with the Texans' explosive offense.
Defensively, the Texans made critical plays that turned the tide in their favor, highlighted by Tavion Wallace's two interceptions. Houston's defense applied consistent pressure, forcing mistakes and disrupting Miami's rhythm. The turning point came midway through the second quarter when Wallace's second interception led to a quick score, allowing the Texans to build a lead they would not relinquish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arch Manning | QB | 25 | 15 | 60% | 366 | 2 | 0 | 130.8 |
| Dante Moore | QB | 34 | 21 | 62% | 277 | 4 | 3 | 89.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nate Frazier | HB | 16 | 165 | 10.3 | 14 | 4 | 56 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 5 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Arch Manning | QB | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Bo Burklow | FB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Vernell Brown III | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua Dye | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emeka Egbuka | WR | 6 | 224 | 37.3 | 99 | 2 | 83 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 4 | 129 | 32.3 | 70 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Jalen Smith | WR | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 2 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 7 | 52 | 7.4 | 17 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Kayshon Boutte | WR | 2 | 43 | 21.5 | 27 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Nate Frazier | HB | 1 | 41 | 41.0 | — | 0 | 41 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 5 | 22 | 4.4 | 13 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Patrick Overmyer | TE | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 19 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tavion Wallace | WILL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade Woodaz | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jyaire Hill | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D.J. Reed | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zequan Patterson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devon Jordan | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Sauls | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 28 |
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

