Houston
Texans
1-0
24
FINAL
0
Miami
Dolphins
0-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominant display, the Houston Texans blanked the Miami Dolphins 24-0 in Week 2 of the 2027 season. The Texans showcased their offensive prowess while the Dolphins struggled to find a rhythm, making this matchup a crucial early-season victory for Houston.
Leading the charge for the Texans was quarterback C.J. Stroud, who threw for 256 yards and two touchdowns, establishing himself as a key playmaker. Stroud's connection with Nyck Harbor was particularly noteworthy, as Harbor racked up 132 receiving yards. On the ground, Raleek Brown contributed significantly with 77 rushing yards, helping to keep the Miami defense on its heels throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Texans were relentless, with Will Anderson Jr. dominating the pass rush and recording 2.5 sacks. The turning point came in the second quarter when Jalen Pitre intercepted a Dolphins pass, thwarting a potential scoring drive and shifting momentum firmly in Houston's favor. With a suffocating defense and an efficient offense, the Texans proved they are a force to be reckoned with this season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 31 | 19 | 256 | 2 | 1 | 95.6 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 24 | 8 | 127 | 0 | 2 | 17.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raleek Brown | HB | 8 | 77 | 9.6 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 3 | 22 | 7.3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jalen Royals | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden Higgins | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyck Harbor | WR | 7 | 132 | 18.9 | 0 | 35 | 1 |
| Marlin Klein | TE | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Jalen Royals | WR | 1 | 39 | 39.0 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Pitre | SS | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Glendon Miller | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Korie Black | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terry Moore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Will Echoles | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wade Woodaz | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Marte Mapu | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerome Baker | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jamal Adams | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 50 |
| Cade York | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

