Houston
Texans
15-4
28
FINAL
35
Miami
Dolphins
15-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Conference Championship showdown, the Miami Dolphins narrowly defeated the Houston Texans 35-28, securing their place in the Super Bowl for the 2026 season. Both teams fought valiantly, but it was Miami's dynamic offense that ultimately made the difference in this high-stakes battle.
Malik Willis delivered a stellar performance for the Dolphins, throwing for 320 yards and connecting on four touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure. On the other side, Houston's Woody Marks rushed for an impressive 170 yards, while Matthew Golden put up a remarkable 175 receiving yards, making it a fierce offensive duel that kept fans on the edge of their seats.
Defensively, the Dolphins stepped up when it mattered most. Xavier Nwankpa led the charge with eight tackles, providing crucial stops throughout the game. The turning point came when Michael Taaffe intercepted a key pass, shifting momentum back to Miami and allowing them to maintain control until the final whistle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 30 | 18 | 320 | 4 | 0 | 136.1 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 17 | 10 | 220 | 2 | 1 | 117.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woody Marks | HB | 30 | 170 | 5.7 | 1 | 50 | 1 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 17 | 92 | 5.4 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Ollie Gordon II | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 2 | -4 | -2.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Golden | WR | 5 | 175 | 35.0 | 2 | 78 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 6 | 174 | 29.0 | 2 | 81 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 5 | 109 | 21.8 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Will Kacmarek | TE | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Greg Dulcich | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Woody Marks | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Nwankpa | SS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Michael Taaffe | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Calen Bullock | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Moore | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marcus Ingram | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jalen Pitre | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aiden Fisher | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Anderson Jr | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Chop Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Smith | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Reed Blankenship | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie Gay Jr | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Sieler | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Max Llewellyn | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lonnie Johnson Jr | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Pinion | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

