Houston Texans vs Miami Dolphins, Week 9 2021
Houston Texans
Away
9
Miami Dolphins
HomeWon
17
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texans | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 9 |
| Dolphins | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
HOU 9MIA 17 Final
Passing leader
10.5PPR pts
26/43, 244 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT
Top fantasy scorer
16.3PPR pts
8 REC, 83 YDS
Texans leader
Brandin Cooks
11.6PPR pts
6 REC, 56 YDS
Defensive playmaker
Maliek Collins
1 INT, 0.5 SACK, 2 TKL
Dolphins 17, Texans 9: Miami beats Houston
Miami led 17–6 at halftime and won 17–9, though Houston took the second half 3–0. Houston outgained the Dolphins 272–262.
The Texans went 6-for-17 on third down and committed four turnovers.
Key advantages
- +21% third-down rate MIA 56% · HOU 35%
- +3:28 time of possession MIA 31:44 · HOU 28:16
Game Highlights
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Why the Dolphins Won
Miami won the third-down and time of possession battles.
| Texans | Stat | Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| 35% | Third-down conversion | 56% |
| 28:16 | Time of possession | 31:44 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 272 | Total yards | 262 |
| 4.1 | Yards per play | 3.6 |
| 67 | Plays | 72 |
| 4 | Turnovers | 5 |
Scoring Summary
The Dolphins scored two touchdowns and one field goal; the Texans scored three field goals.
| Time | Team | Play | HOU | MIA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 4:37 | MIA | Myles Gaskin 6-yard TD run Takes leadJason Sanders XP | 0 | 7 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 9:48 | HOU | Ka'imi Fairbairn 31-yard FG | 3 | 7 |
| 4:32 | HOU | Ka'imi Fairbairn 40-yard FG | 6 | 7 |
| 1:08 | MIA | Jason Sanders 42-yard FG Extends lead | 6 | 10 |
| 0:29 | MIA | Jacoby Brissett → Mack Hollins, 5-yard TD Extends leadJason Sanders XP | 6 | 17 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| No scoring | ||||
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 11:32 | HOU | Ka'imi Fairbairn 20-yard FG | 9 | 17 |
Fantasy Points: Texans vs Dolphins, Week 9 2021
Fantasy leaders
- Jaylen Waddle16.3 PTSWR17
- Myles Gaskin14.7 PTSRB14
- Brandin Cooks11.6 PTSWR23
- Mack Hollins11.2 PTSWR28
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacoby Brissett | 9.5 | QB22 | 26/43 | 244 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 64.5 | Start/Sit → |
| Tyrod Taylor | 8.9 | QB23 | 24/43 | 240 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 0 | 42.8 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | 16.3 | WR17 | WR | — | — | — | 10 | 8 | 83 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Myles Gaskin | 14.7 | RB14 | RB | 20 | 34 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 23 | 0 | |
| Brandin Cooks | 11.6 | WR23 | WR | — | — | — | 14 | 6 | 56 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Mack Hollins | 11.2 | WR28 | WR | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 22 | 1 | Start/Sit → |
| Mike Gesicki | 9.4 | TE16 | TE | — | — | — | 8 | 4 | 54 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Danny Amendola | 7.9 | WR44 | WR | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | 49 | 0 | |
| David Johnson | 7.0 | RB38 | RB | 4 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 29 | 0 | |
| Chris Conley | 5.8 | WR59 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 38 | 0 | |
| Nico Collins | 5.5 | WR61 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 25 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Durham Smythe | 4.7 | TE30 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 27 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Antony Auclair | 4.3 | TE32 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 23 | 0 | |
| Brevin Jordan | 2.9 | TE40 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 9 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Phillip Lindsay | 2.8 | RB56 | RB | 8 | 28 | 0 | — | — | — | — | |
| Kirk Merritt | 2.3 | WR83 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 13 | 0 | |
| Albert Wilson | 2.1 | WR85 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 11 | 0 | |
| Adam Shaheen | 2.1 | TE41 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 11 | 0 | |
| Chris Moore | 1.4 | WR92 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Rex Burkhead | 0.9 | RB65 | RB | 2 | 9 | 0 | — | — | — | — | |
| Salvon Ahmed | 0.6 | RB67 | RB | 4 | 6 | 0 | — | — | — | — | |
| Scottie Phillips | 0.2 | RB69 | RB | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — | |
| Jordan Akins | -0.3 | — | TE | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
Fantasy Usage
Houston Texans
Snap Share
Target Share40 targets
- Brandin Cooks35%, 14 targets
- Danny Amendola18%, 7 targets
- David Johnson13%, 5 targets
- Chris Conley8%, 3 targets
- Jordan Akins8%, 3 targets
- Other20%, 8 targets
Carry Share18 carries
- , 8 carries
- , 4 carries
- , 3 carries
- , 2 carries
- , 1 carries
Miami Dolphins
Snap Share
Target Share39 targets
- Jaylen Waddle26%, 10 targets
- Mike Gesicki21%, 8 targets
- Mack Hollins15%, 6 targets
- Myles Gaskin15%, 6 targets
- Kirk Merritt8%, 3 targets
- Other15%, 6 targets
Carry Share25 carries
- , 20 carries
- , 4 carries
- , 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandin Cooks | 67 | 97% | 14 | 35% | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | 65 | 87% | 10 | 26% | 0 |
| Mack Hollins | 60 | 80% | 6 | 15% | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | 59 | 79% | 8 | 21% | 0 |
| Myles Gaskin | 54 | 72% | 6 | 15% | 20 |
| Nico Collins | 48 | 70% | 3 | 8% | 0 |
| Durham Smythe | 45 | 60% | 2 | 5% | 0 |
| Antony Auclair | 36 | 52% | 2 | 5% | 0 |
| Danny Amendola | 34 | 49% | 7 | 18% | 0 |
| Adam Shaheen | 36 | 48% | 2 | 5% | 0 |
| David Johnson | 31 | 45% | 5 | 13% | 4 |
| Chris Conley | 27 | 39% | 3 | 8% | 0 |
| Jordan Akins | 25 | 36% | 3 | 8% | 0 |
| Rex Burkhead | 21 | 30% | 0 | 0% | 2 |
| Brevin Jordan | 20 | 29% | 2 | 5% | 0 |
| Chris Moore | 16 | 23% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
| Albert Wilson | 17 | 23% | 2 | 5% | 0 |
| Phillip Lindsay | 14 | 20% | 0 | 0% | 8 |
| Salvon Ahmed | 14 | 19% | 0 | 0% | 4 |
| Kirk Merritt | 11 | 15% | 3 | 8% | 0 |
| Patrick Laird | 7 | 9% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Scottie Phillips | 4 | 6% | 0 | 0% | 1 |
| Isaiah Ford | 4 | 5% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Cethan Carter | 4 | 5% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+1.3Durham Smythe4.7 PTS vs 3.4 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−12.0Brandin Cooks11.6 PTS vs 23.6 xFP
- Highest expected volume23.6 xFPBrandin Cooks11.6 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandin CooksHOU · WR | 11.6 | 23.6 | −12.0 | 97% | 35% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 14 | 35% |
| Myles GaskinMIA · RB | 15.7 | 22.9 | −7.2 | 72% | 80% car | — | 0 | 20 | 80% | 6 | 15% |
| Tyrod TaylorHOU · QB | 8.9 | 20.8 | −11.9 | 100% | 43 att | — | 43 | 3 | 17% | 0 | 0% |
| Jacoby BrissettMIA · QB | 10.5 | 19.6 | −9.1 | 99% | 43 att | — | 43 | 1 | 4% | 0 | 0% |
| Jaylen WaddleMIA · WR | 16.3 | 16.8 | −0.5 | 87% | 25% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 10 | 25% |
| Mike GesickiMIA · TE | 9.4 | 13.5 | −4.1 | 79% | 20% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 8 | 20% |
| Danny AmendolaHOU · WR | 7.9 | 12.2 | −4.3 | 49% | 18% tgt | — | 1 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 18% |
| David JohnsonHOU · — | 7.0 | 11.0 | −4.0 | 45% | 22% car | — | 0 | 4 | 22% | 5 | 13% |
| Mack HollinsMIA · WR | 11.2 | 10.1 | +1.1 | 80% | 15% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 15% |
| Chris ConleyHOU · WR | 5.8 | 5.1 | +0.7 | 39% | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 8% |
| Jordan AkinsHOU · TE | 0.7 | 5.1 | −4.4 | 36% | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 8% |
| Kirk MerrittMIA · WR | 2.3 | 5.1 | −2.8 | 15% | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 8% |
| Nico CollinsHOU · WR | 5.5 | 5.1 | +0.4 | 70% | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 8% |
| Phillip LindsayHOU · RB | 2.8 | 5.1 | −2.3 | 20% | 44% car | — | 0 | 8 | 44% | 0 | 0% |
| Adam ShaheenMIA · TE | 2.1 | 3.4 | −1.3 | 48% | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 5% |
| Albert WilsonMIA · WR | 2.1 | 3.4 | −1.3 | 23% | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 5% |
| Antony AuclairHOU · TE | 4.3 | 3.4 | +0.9 | 52% | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 5% |
| Brevin JordanHOU · TE | 2.9 | 3.4 | −0.5 | 29% | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 5% |
| Durham SmytheMIA · TE | 4.7 | 3.4 | +1.3 | 60% | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 5% |
| Salvon AhmedMIA · RB | 0.6 | 2.6 | −2.0 | 19% | 16% car | — | 0 | 4 | 16% | 0 | 0% |
| Chris MooreHOU · WR | 1.4 | 1.7 | −0.3 | 23% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Isaiah FordMIA · WR | 0.0 | 1.7 | −1.7 | 5% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
| Rex BurkheadHOU · RB | 0.9 | 1.3 | −0.4 | 30% | 11% car | — | 0 | 2 | 11% | 0 | 0% |
| Scottie PhillipsHOU · RB | 0.2 | 0.6 | −0.4 | 6% | 6% car | — | 0 | 1 | 6% | 0 | 0% |
Team totals: Texans 40 targets and 18 carries; Dolphins 40 targets and 25 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Tyrod Taylor Unlucky
24 of 43 passing for 240 yards, 3 interceptions; 3 carries for 23 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 20.8 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Start/Sit: Tyrod Taylor →Jacoby Brissett Unlucky
26 of 43 passing for 244 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions; 1 carry for 7 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 19.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Brandin Cooks Volume, no payoff
14 targets (35% of the team's), 6 catches for 56 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 23.6 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Danny Amendola
0 of 1 passing for 0 yards; 7 targets (18% of the team's), 3 catches for 49 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 12.2 expected.
Season high in targets (7). Best score since Week 1.
Myles Gaskin Volume, no payoff
6 targets (15% of the team's), 6 catches for 23 yards; 20 carries (80% of the team's) for 34 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 22.9 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Season high in carries (20).
Jaylen Waddle
10 targets (25% of the team's), 8 catches for 83 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.8 expected.
Rex Burkhead
2 carries (11% of the team's) for 9 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 1.3 expected.
Nico Collins
3 targets (8% of the team's), 3 catches for 25 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 5.1 expected.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Houston Texans
- Stock up: Rex Burkhead led the backfield with 30% of the snaps after trailing Scottie Phillips before this game.
- Stock up: Nico Collins played 70% of the snaps, up from a 48% season average.
- Stock up: Antony Auclair played 52% of the snaps, up from a 29% season average.
Miami Dolphins
- Stock up: Myles Gaskin played 72% of the snaps, up from a 52% season average.
- Stock up: Mack Hollins played 80% of the snaps, up from a 31% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Texans D | Dolphins D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 18.2 | 16.2 |
| RBs | 25.7 | 21.3 |
| WRs | 35.7 | 33.1 |
| TEs | 13.5 | 12.0 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Miami opened at 62% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.
Dolphins win probability
Key Swings
- +19Gaskin 6-yd TD run61% → 80%Q1 4:37
- −8Fairbairn 31-yd FG81% → 73%Q2 9:48
- −10Fairbairn 40-yd FG73% → 63%Q2 4:32
- +11Sanders 42-yd FG62% → 73%Q2 1:08
- +18Brissett → Hollins, 5-yd TD73% → 91%Q2 0:29
Swing in Dolphins win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Houston Texans | Measure | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | Plays | 72 |
| 73% | Pass rate | 65% |
| 4.1 | Yds / dropback | 4.6 |
| 4.1 | Yds / carry | 1.9 |
| 6/17 | Third downs | 9/16 |
Efficiency edge Miami ran 5 more plays and gained 0.5 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- HOU Cooks 35% · Amendola 18% · Johnson 13%
- MIA Waddle 25% · Gesicki 20% · Hollins 15%
Possession Results
| Result | HOU | MIA |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 0 | 2 |
| Field goals | 3 | 1 |
| Punts | 5 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 4 |
- The Dolphins opened the scoring on their second possession, a 12-play, 80-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 26 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIA | Q1 15:00 | 3 | 0 | 0:48 | Punt |
| HOU | Q1 14:12 | 8 | 56 | 3:32 | Interception |
| MIA | Q1 10:40 | 12 | 80 | 6:03 | Touchdown |
| HOU | Q1 4:37 | 3 | 3 | 0:50 | Punt |
| MIA | Q1 3:47 | 2 | 0 | 0:15 | Interception |
| HOU | Q1 3:32 | 6 | 7 | 2:59 | Punt |
| MIA | Q1 0:33 | 5 | 15 | 2:24 | Fumble |
| HOU | Q2 13:09 | 7 | 20 | 3:21 | Field goal |
| MIA | Q2 9:48 | 3 | -2 | 0:57 | Punt |
| HOU | Q2 8:51 | 6 | 14 | 3:21 | Punt |
| HOU | Q2 5:30 | 4 | 1 | 0:58 | Field goal |
| MIA | Q2 4:32 | 10 | 51 | 3:24 | Field goal |
| HOU | Q2 1:08 | 2 | -8 | 0:15 | Interception |
| MIA | Q2 0:53 | 4 | 26 | 0:24 | Touchdown |
| HOU | Q2 0:29 | 1 | 8 | 0:29 | End of half |
| HOU | Q3 15:00 | 5 | 10 | 1:56 | Interception |
| MIA | Q3 13:04 | 3 | 6 | 1:25 | Interception |
| HOU | Q3 11:39 | 3 | -2 | 1:20 | Punt |
| MIA | Q3 10:19 | 14 | 52 | 8:07 | Punt |
| HOU | Q3 2:12 | 14 | 92 | 5:40 | Field goal |
| MIA | Q4 11:32 | 8 | 28 | 3:40 | Fumble |
| HOU | Q4 7:52 | 5 | 13 | 2:39 | Punt |
| MIA | Q4 5:13 | 6 | 20 | 2:16 | Punt |
| HOU | Q4 2:57 | 2 | 15 | 0:29 | Fumble |
| MIA | Q4 2:28 | 3 | -4 | 2:01 | Punt |
| HOU | Q4 0:27 | 4 | 13 | 0:27 | End of game |
About these numbers
Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Texans vs Dolphins Head-to-Head
The Texans and Dolphins first met in 2003 and have played 12 times since.
- All-time series
- 9–3Texans lead, 12 meetings since 2003
- Postseason
- 0No playoff meetings
- Largest Texans win
- 30–102012
- Largest Dolphins win
- 44–262015
Since 2021
2–1 Dolphins lead
3 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
Oldest to newest. D = Dolphins win, T = Texans win, outlined = this game.
Recent Meetings
- 2024 Wk 15 Dolphins at Texans, 2024 Wk 15 recap HOU 20 MIA 12 HOU W
- 2022 Wk 12 Texans at Dolphins, 2022 Wk 12 recap MIA 30 HOU 15 MIA W
- 2021 Wk 9 Texans at Dolphins MIA 17 HOU 9 MIA W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Texans | Stat | Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| 4-13 | Record | 9-8 |
| 16.5 | Points per game | 20.1 |
| 278.1 | Yards per game | 307.0 |
| 4.7 | Yards per play | 4.8 |
| 26.6 | Points allowed per game | 21.9 |
| 384.4 | Yards allowed per game | 337.5 |
Texans vs Dolphins Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- MIA −4Dolphins covered by 4
- Total
- 45Under: 26 points scored (by 19)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | 24.5 | 17 | −7.5 |
| Texans | 20.5 | 9 | −11.5 |
Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.
Betting Trends
Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Houston Texans
- Against the spread
- 4–5
- Over/under
- 4–5
- ATS as underdog
- 4–5
- ATS on the road
- 1–4
Miami Dolphins
- Against the spread
- 3–5–1
- Over/under
- 4–5
- ATS as favorite
- 1–2
- ATS as underdog
- 2–3–1
- ATS at home
- 1–3
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Texans and Dolphins in Fantasy
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Texans vs Dolphins Game FAQ
Who won the 2021 Texans vs Dolphins Week 9 game?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Houston Texans 17–9 in Week 9 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL, on November 7, 2021. See the Dolphins' 2021 schedule.
What was the final score of Texans vs Dolphins?
The final score was Dolphins 17, Texans 9. The Dolphins led 17–6 at halftime, and the second half went Texans 3, Dolphins 0.
What happened in the Texans vs Dolphins game?
Miami led 17–6 at halftime and won 17–9, though Houston took the second half 3–0. Houston outgained the Dolphins 272–262. Jaylen Waddle led all players with 8 catches for 83 yards. The Dolphins committed 5 turnovers, the Texans 4.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Texans vs Dolphins?
Jaylen Waddle led the game with 16.3 PPR fantasy points, the WR17 of Week 9, on 8 catches for 83 yards. Myles Gaskin was next with 14.7 (RB14). See Jaylen Waddle's 2021 game log.
Who led Texans vs Dolphins in passing, rushing and receiving?
Jacoby Brissett (MIA) led all passers with 26 of 43 for 244 yards, a touchdown and 2 interceptions. Myles Gaskin (MIA) led in rushing with 20 carries for 34 yards and a touchdown. Jaylen Waddle (MIA) led in receiving with 8 catches for 83 yards.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Texans vs Dolphins?
Durham Smythe outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 4.7 PPR points on 3.4 xFP (+1.3). Brandin Cooks fell furthest short, with 11.6 points on 23.6 xFP (−12.0). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Texans vs Dolphins?
Brandin Cooks had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 23.6 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 11.6. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.
Which team won the turnover battle in Texans vs Dolphins?
The Texans won the turnover battle 5–4: the Dolphins gave the ball away 5 times and the Texans 4 times. The Dolphins won the game anyway.
What is the all-time Texans vs Dolphins record?
The Texans lead the all-time series 9–3 across 12 meetings since 2003.
When did the Texans and Dolphins last play before this game?
Before Week 9 of 2021, they last met in the 2018 season on October 25, 2018, when the Texans beat the Dolphins 42–23.
What is the Texans vs Dolphins record since 2021?
The Dolphins lead 2–1 across 3 meetings since the 2021 season, including this game.
What was the closing spread for Texans vs Dolphins?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Dolphins −4, making the Miami Dolphins 4-point favorites, with a closing total of 45. That implied about 24.5 points for the Dolphins and 20.5 for the Texans.
Did Texans vs Dolphins go over or under the total?
The game went under. The consensus closing total was 45, and the teams combined for 26 points, 19 under the number.
Who covered the spread in Texans vs Dolphins?
The Dolphins covered by 4 against the closing line of Dolphins −4. The final margin was 8 points.