Final2022 Week 12

Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL

Houston Texans vs Miami Dolphins, Week 12 2022

Houston Texans

Away

15

Miami Dolphins

HomeWon

30

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Texans006915
Dolphins10200030

HOU 15MIA 30 Final

  • Passing leader

    Tua Tagovailoa

    MIA · QB

    16.0PPR pts

    22/36, 299 YDS, 1 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Jordan Akins

    HOU · TE

    15.1PPR pts

    5 REC, 61 YDS, 1 TD

  • Texans leader

    Kyle Allen

    HOU · QB

    11.8PPR pts

    26/39, 215 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT

  • Defensive playmaker

    Xavien Howard

    MIA

    1 TD

Dolphins 30, Texans 15: Miami leads from start to finish

Miami led 30–0 at halftime after a 20-point second quarter and won 30–15, though Houston took the second half 15–0. The Dolphins finished with a 339–210 edge in total offense and averaged 4.7 yards per play.

Houston didn't get on the board until the third quarter.

The gap showed up everywhere. The Texans went 2-for-13 on third down and committed three turnovers, while the Dolphins kept the ball for 32:27.

Key advantages

  • +1.1 yards/play MIA 4.7 · HOU 3.6
  • +2 turnover margin MIA 1 · HOU 3 turnovers
  • +129 total yards MIA 339 · HOU 210

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Dolphins Won

Miami won the efficiency, turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Texans vs Dolphins
TexansStatDolphins
3.6Yards per play4.7
3Turnovers1
210Total yards339
Other team stats
58Plays72
15%Third-down conversion27%
27:33Time of possession32:27

Scoring Summary

The Dolphins scored three touchdowns and three field goals; the Texans scored two touchdowns and one field goal.

Scoring plays, Texans vs Dolphins
TimeTeamPlayHOUMIA
1st quarter
10:21MIAJason Sanders 45-yard FG Takes lead03
2:57MIATua Tagovailoa → Durham Smythe, 4-yard TD Extends leadJason Sanders XP010
2nd quarter
12:22MIAJeff Wilson Jr. 3-yard TD run Extends leadJason Sanders XP017
6:22MIAJason Sanders 23-yard FG Extends lead020
4:59MIAXavien Howard 16-yard fumble return TD Extends leadJason Sanders XP027
0:00MIAJason Sanders 35-yard FG Extends lead030
3rd quarter
3:18HOUDare Ogunbowale 3-yard TD run2-pt try failed630
4th quarter
12:46HOUKyle Allen → Jordan Akins, 25-yard TD2-pt try failed1230
9:00HOUKa'imi Fairbairn 28-yard FG1530

Fantasy Points: Texans vs Dolphins, Week 12 2022

Fantasy leaders

  1. Tua TagovailoaMIAQB16.0 PTSQB18
  2. Jordan AkinsHOUTE15.1 PTSTE7
  3. Tyreek HillMIAWR15.0 PTSWR25
  4. Jaylen WaddleMIAWR13.5 PTSWR31

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Tua TagovailoaMIAQB16.0QB1822/3629910———96.9Start/Sit →
Kyle AllenHOUQB11.8QB2626/3921512412067.8Start/Sit →
Skylar ThompsonMIAQB-1.3—1/560065039.6

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Jordan AkinsHOUTE15.1TE7TE———55611
Tyreek HillMIAWR15.0WR25WR15096850
Jaylen WaddleMIAWR13.5WR31WR———105850Start/Sit →
Jeff WilsonMIARB12.2RB25RB1339131130
Brandin CooksHOUWR11.1WR41WR12055590Start/Sit →
Nico CollinsHOUWR10.4WR45WR———96440Start/Sit →
River CracraftMIAWR9.5WR52WR———44550
Dare OgunbowaleHOURB9.0RB35RB41412160Start/Sit →
Durham SmytheMIATE7.4TE18TE———1141Start/Sit →
Trent SherfieldMIAWR5.3WR74WR———52330
Dameon PierceHOURB4.6RB53RB5806380Start/Sit →
Cedrick WilsonMIAWR4.6WR77WR———32260
Teagan QuitorianoHOUTE4.0TE31TE———22200
Myles GaskinMIARB3.1RB60RB61701140
Chris MooreHOUWR2.7WR90WR———3270Start/Sit →
Rex BurkheadHOURB1.5RB71RB———2150
Phillip DorsettHOUWR1.5WR110WR———2150
O.J. HowardHOUTE0.0—TE———2000
Mike GesickiMIATE0.0—TE———1000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Houston Texans

Snap Share

  1. Nico CollinsWR46 snaps75%
  2. Brandin CooksWR45 snaps74%
  3. Chris MooreWR36 snaps59%
  4. Teagan QuitorianoTE36 snaps59%
  5. Dameon PierceRB34 snaps56%

Target Share38 targets

  1. Nico Collins24%, 9 targets
  2. Dameon Pierce16%, 6 targets
  3. Brandin Cooks13%, 5 targets
  4. Jordan Akins13%, 5 targets
  5. Chris Moore8%, 3 targets
  6. Other26%, 10 targets

Carry Share14 carries

  1. Dameon Pierce36%, 5 carries
  2. Dare Ogunbowale29%, 4 carries
  3. Kyle Allen29%, 4 carries
  4. Brandin Cooks7%, 1 carries

Miami Dolphins

Snap Share

  1. Jaylen WaddleWR47 snaps62%
  2. Trent SherfieldWR46 snaps61%
  3. Jeff WilsonRB46 snaps61%
  4. Tyreek HillWR45 snaps59%
  5. Mike GesickiTE41 snaps54%

Target Share37 targets

  1. Jaylen Waddle27%, 10 targets
  2. Tyreek Hill24%, 9 targets
  3. Trent Sherfield14%, 5 targets
  4. River Cracraft11%, 4 targets
  5. Cedrick Wilson8%, 3 targets
  6. Other16%, 6 targets

Carry Share26 carries

  1. Jeff Wilson50%, 13 carries
  2. Myles Gaskin23%, 6 carries
  3. Skylar Thompson23%, 6 carries
  4. Tyreek Hill4%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Nico CollinsHOUWR4675%924%0
Brandin CooksHOUWR4574%513%1
Jaylen WaddleMIAWR4762%1027%0
Trent SherfieldMIAWR4661%514%0
Jeff WilsonMIARB4661%38%13
Tyreek HillMIAWR4559%924%1
Chris MooreHOUWR3659%38%0
Teagan QuitorianoHOUTE3659%25%0
Dameon PierceHOURB3456%616%5
Mike GesickiMIATE4154%13%0
Jordan AkinsHOUTE3252%513%0
Durham SmytheMIATE3749%13%0
Cedrick WilsonMIAWR3343%38%0
Phillip DorsettHOUWR2643%25%0
Myles GaskinMIARB2634%13%6
River CracraftMIAWR2533%411%0
Dare OgunbowaleHOURB1830%25%4
O.J. HowardHOUTE1220%25%0
Rex BurkheadHOURB1118%25%0
Troy HairstonHOURB813%00%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+6.8Jordan Akins15.1 PTS vs 8.3 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−8.6Dameon Pierce4.6 PTS vs 13.2 xFP
  • Highest expected volume19.1 xFPKyle Allen11.8 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Kyle AllenHOU · QB11.819.1−7.3100%39 att—39429%00%
Jaylen WaddleMIA · WR13.516.7−3.262%26% tgt—000%1026%
Tyreek HillMIA · WR15.015.6−0.659%24% tgt—014%924%
Tua TagovailoaMIA · QB16.015.2+0.872%36 att—3600%00%
Nico CollinsHOU · WR10.415.0−4.675%24% tgt—000%924%
Jeff Wilson Jr.MIA · RB12.213.4−1.261%50% car—01350%38%
Dameon PierceHOU · RB4.613.2−8.656%36% car—0536%616%
Brandin CooksHOU · WR11.19.0+2.174%13% tgt—017%513%
Jordan AkinsHOU · TE15.18.3+6.852%13% tgt—000%513%
Trent SherfieldMIA · WR5.38.3−3.061%13% tgt—000%513%
River CracraftMIA · WR9.56.7+2.833%11% tgt—000%411%
Skylar ThompsonMIA · QB-1.36.0−7.328%5 att—5623%00%
Dare OgunbowaleHOU · RB9.05.9+3.130%29% car—0429%25%
Myles GaskinMIA · RB3.15.5−2.434%23% car—0623%13%
Cedrick Wilson Jr.MIA · WR4.65.0−0.443%8% tgt—000%38%
Chris MooreHOU · WR2.75.0−2.359%8% tgt—000%38%
O.J. HowardHOU · TE0.03.3−3.320%5% tgt—000%25%
Phillip Dorsett IIHOU · WR1.53.3−1.843%5% tgt—000%25%
Rex BurkheadHOU · RB1.53.3−1.818%5% tgt—000%25%
Teagan QuitorianoHOU · TE4.03.3+0.759%5% tgt—000%25%
Alec IngoldMIA · RB1.01.7−0.7—3% tgt—000%13%
Durham SmytheMIA · TE7.41.7+5.749%3% tgt—000%13%
Mike GesickiMIA · TE0.01.7−1.754%3% tgt—000%13%

Team totals: Texans 38 targets and 14 carries; Dolphins 38 targets and 26 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 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Kyle Allen Unlucky

HOU · QB · 11.8 pts on 19.1 expected

26 of 39 passing for 215 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions; 4 carries for 12 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 19.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Kyle Allen →

Tua Tagovailoa

MIA · QB · 16.0 pts on 15.2 expected

22 of 36 passing for 299 yards, 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.2 expected.

Start/Sit: Tua Tagovailoa →

Nico Collins

HOU · WR · 10.4 pts on 15.0 expected

9 targets (24% of the team's), 6 catches for 44 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.0 expected.

Start/Sit: Nico Collins →

Dameon Pierce Unlucky

HOU · RB · 4.6 pts on 13.2 expected

6 targets (16% of the team's), 3 catches for 8 yards; 5 carries (36% of the team's) for 8 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 13.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Dameon Pierce →

Jaylen Waddle

MIA · WR · 13.5 pts on 16.7 expected

10 targets (26% of the team's), 5 catches for 85 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.7 expected.

Start/Sit: Jaylen Waddle →

Tyreek Hill

MIA · WR · 15.0 pts on 15.6 expected

9 targets (24% of the team's), 6 catches for 85 yards; 1 carry (4% of the team's) for 5 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.6 expected.

Jordan Akins Ran hot

HOU · TE · 15.1 pts on 8.3 expected

5 targets (13% of the team's), 5 catches for 61 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 8.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Skylar Thompson Unlucky

MIA · QB · -1.3 pts on 6.0 expected

1 of 5 passing for 6 yards; 6 carries for 5 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 6.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Houston Texans

  • Stock up: Jordan Akins played 52% of the snaps, up from a 34% season average.
  • Stock up: Dare Ogunbowale played 30% of the snaps, up from a 6% season average.
  • Stock down: O.J. Howard played 20% of the snaps, down from a 45% season average.

Miami Dolphins

  • Stock up: Cedrick Wilson Jr. played 43% of the snaps, up from a 24% season average.
  • Stock down: Tyreek Hill played 59% of the snaps, down from a 77% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Texans defense and Dolphins defense
Points allowed toTexans DDolphins D
QBs13.619.8
RBs30.722.4
WRs25.730.9
TEs11.614.9

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Miami opened at 85% win probability and passed 98% before halftime on the way to the win.

Dolphins win probability

Dolphins win probability by game minuteDolphins started at 85%, stood at >99% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 9 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +5Sanders 45-yd FG84% → 89%Q1 10:21
  2. +8Tagovailoa → Smythe, 4-yd TD88% → 96%Q1 2:57
  3. +3Wilson 3-yd TD run96% → 99%Q2 12:22

Swing in Dolphins win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Texans vs Dolphins
Houston TexansMeasureMiami Dolphins
58Plays72
76%Pass rate64%
4.0Yds / dropback5.9
2.6Yds / carry2.5
2/13Third downs4/15

Efficiency edge Miami ran 14 more plays and gained 1.9 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • HOU Collins 24% · Pierce 16% · Cooks 13%
  • MIA Waddle 26% · Hill 24% · Sherfield 13%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Texans vs Dolphins
ResultHOUMIA
Touchdowns22
Field goals13
Punts76
Turnovers31

MIA turnover edge: +2

  • The Dolphins opened the scoring on their first possession, a 9-play, 39-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
All 26 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
HOUQ1 15:00341:38Punt
MIAQ1 13:229393:01Field goal
HOUQ1 10:214-12:40Punt
MIAQ1 7:418594:44Touchdown
HOUQ1 2:575181:51Punt
MIAQ1 1:067402:48Punt
HOUQ2 13:18210:51Interception
MIAQ2 12:27130:05Touchdown
HOUQ2 12:22341:28Punt
MIAQ2 10:5410724:32Field goal
HOUQ2 6:223-91:23Fumble
HOUQ2 4:595183:07Punt
MIAQ2 1:5211711:52Field goal
MIAQ3 15:006234:22Punt
HOUQ3 10:38312:09Punt
MIAQ3 8:29302:01Punt
HOUQ3 6:286643:10Touchdown
MIAQ3 3:186223:07Fumble
HOUQ3 0:116502:25Touchdown
MIAQ4 12:46370:59Punt
HOUQ4 11:478572:47Field goal
MIAQ4 9:00351:48Punt
HOUQ4 7:124-102:24Punt
MIAQ4 4:483-10:28Punt
HOUQ4 4:207161:40Interception
MIAQ4 2:405132:40End of game
About these numbers

The Dolphins' fumble touchdown is counted as a Texans lost fumble, not as a Dolphins possession. 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

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Texans vs Dolphins
TexansStatDolphins
3-13-1Record9-8
17.0Points per game23.4
283.5Yards per game364.5
4.7Yards per play6.1
24.7Points allowed per game23.5
379.5Yards allowed per game337.8

Texans vs Dolphins Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
MIA −14Dolphins covered by 1
Total
47.5Under: 45 points scored (by 2.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
Dolphins30.830−0.8
Texans16.815−1.8

Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.

Betting Trends

Last 2 meetings: Dolphins 2–0 ATS, unders 2–0.

Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Houston Texans

Against the spread
4–6–1
Over/under
4–7
ATS as underdog
4–6–1
ATS on the road
2–3–1

Miami Dolphins

Against the spread
6–5
Over/under
5–6
ATS as favorite
4–3
ATS as underdog
2–2
ATS at home
4–2

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Texans and Dolphins in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Texan or a Dolphin, these answer the week-to-week question.

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2022 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Texans vs Dolphins Game FAQ

Who won the 2022 Texans vs Dolphins Week 12 game?

The Miami Dolphins beat the Houston Texans 30–15 in Week 12 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL, on November 27, 2022. See the Dolphins' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of Texans vs Dolphins?

The final score was Dolphins 30, Texans 15. The Dolphins led 30–0 at halftime, and the second half went Texans 15, Dolphins 0.

What happened in the Texans vs Dolphins game?

Miami led 30–0 at halftime after a 20-point second quarter and won 30–15, though Houston took the second half 15–0. The Dolphins finished with a 339–210 edge in total offense and averaged 4.7 yards per play. Tua Tagovailoa led all players with 22 of 36 passing for 299 yards and a touchdown. The Texans committed 3 turnovers, the Dolphins 1.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Texans vs Dolphins?

Tua Tagovailoa led the game with 16.0 PPR fantasy points, the QB18 of Week 12, on 22 of 36 passing for 299 yards and a touchdown. Jordan Akins was next with 15.1 (TE7). See Tua Tagovailoa's 2022 game log.

Who led Texans vs Dolphins in passing, rushing and receiving?

Tua Tagovailoa (MIA) led all passers with 22 of 36 for 299 yards and a touchdown. Jeff Wilson (MIA) led in rushing with 13 carries for 39 yards and a touchdown. Jaylen Waddle (MIA) led in receiving with 5 catches for 85 yards.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Texans vs Dolphins?

Jordan Akins outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 15.1 PPR points on 8.3 xFP (+6.8). Dameon Pierce fell furthest short, with 4.6 points on 13.2 xFP (−8.6). 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?

Kyle Allen had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 19.1 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 11.8. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Dolphins beat the Texans?

The Dolphins beat the Texans 30–15 because they averaged 4.7 yards per play to 3.6, won the turnover battle 3–1, and outgained them 339–210.

Which team won the turnover battle in Texans vs Dolphins?

The Dolphins won the turnover battle 3–1: the Texans gave the ball away 3 times and the Dolphins 1 time. The Dolphins won the game.

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 12 of 2022, they last met in the 2021 season on November 7, 2021, when the Dolphins beat the Texans 17–9.

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 −14, making the Miami Dolphins 14-point favorites, with a closing total of 47.5. That implied about 30.8 points for the Dolphins and 16.8 for the Texans.

Did Texans vs Dolphins go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 47.5, and the teams combined for 45 points, 2.5 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Texans vs Dolphins?

The Dolphins covered by 1 against the closing line of Dolphins −14. The final margin was 15 points.