Texans need win over Dolphins and loss by Colts Sunday to clinch 2nd straight AFC South title
1 week, 3 days ago

Texans need win over Dolphins and loss by Colts Sunday to clinch 2nd straight AFC South title

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Miami at Houston Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM Odds: Texans by 3. Tagovailoa leads the NFL with a 73.8% completion rate and threw for 300 yards for the third straight game last week vs. the Jets. Tagovailoa is the first player in NFL history to have at least 40 pass attempts, multiple touchdown passes and no interceptions in three consecutive games within a single season. … TE Jonnu Smith needs 100 yards receiving to reach 792 and set a franchise record for most yards receiving by a tight end in a single season. … WR Nico Collins had eight receptions for 119 yards for his fourth 100-yard game this season in Houston’s previous game.

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Dolphins keep playoff hopes alive with 29-17 win over 49ers, who were eliminated Sunday afternoon
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14 hours, 16 minutes ago

Dolphins keep playoff hopes alive with 29-17 win over 49ers, who were eliminated Sunday afternoon

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tua Tagovailoa threw for 215 yards and a touchdown, Jason Sanders nailed five field goals, and the Miami Dolphins kept their playoff chances alive by beating the San Francisco 49ers 29-17 on Sunday. Trailing by nine early in the fourth, San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy found tight end Eric Saubert for a 2-yard score that cut …

Texans not looking past Dolphins with chance to clinch AFC South title with win and loss by Colts
1 week, 3 days ago

Texans not looking past Dolphins with chance to clinch AFC South title with win and loss by Colts

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — With three games in a span of 11 days against Miami, Kansas City and Baltimore approaching, it would be easy for the Houston Texans to look past the Dolphins and ahead to their tougher upcoming opponents. and Tua’s done a great job since he’s been back just making really smart decisions with the football.” Tagovailoa is the first …

Texans look to snap out of funk with trip to Jacksonville, where Houston has won 5 in a row
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Texans look to snap out of funk with trip to Jacksonville, where Houston has won 5 in a row

Associated Press  

Houston at Jacksonville Sunday, 1 p.m., EST, FOX. The Texans have allowed 17 sacks in their past four games, three of them losses, and now face a duo that’s combined for 23 QB hits, including 12½ sacks. … WR Nico Collins had five receptions for 92 yards and a touchdown last week. … DE Danielle Hunter had a career-high five …

Tagovailoa, Dolphins look to build on strong Monday night performance when they host Raiders
1 month, 1 week ago

Tagovailoa, Dolphins look to build on strong Monday night performance when they host Raiders

Associated Press  

Las Vegas at Miami Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS. Dolphins player to watch QB Tua Tagovailoa passed for only 207 yards last week, but made a series of big throws down the stretch when the Dolphins needed it. Dolphins: CB Kendall Fuller will miss the game as he remains in the concussion protocol.. Miami will be without RT Austin Jackson …

Texans Take on Struggling Jets on Thursday Night: Key Matchup
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Texans Take on Struggling Jets on Thursday Night: Key Matchup

Associated Press  

The Houston Texans take on the struggling New York Jets in a crucial AFC South matchup. Despite the absence of their top receivers, the Texans boast a potent offense led by QB Joe Mixon. The Jets, meanwhile, are without their starting quarterback and face an uphill battle against a formidable Texans defense. The game promises to be a thrilling contest, …

Texans' Hopes Rest on Taylor's Return as Colts Clash in AFC South Battle
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Texans' Hopes Rest on Taylor's Return as Colts Clash in AFC South Battle

Associated Press  

The Houston Colts look to bounce back against the Indianapolis Colts in a crucial AFC South matchup. Despite the Colts' optimism, the Texans appear to be close to full recovery from the sprained ankle of quarterback Anthony Richardson. The Texans' offense, led by quarterback C.J. Stroud, will face a formidable challenge in containing the potent running of Houston's Jonathan Taylor. …

Dolphins look to get star playmakers more involved when they host winless Titans on Monday night
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dolphins look to get star playmakers more involved when they host winless Titans on Monday night

Associated Press  

Tennessee at Miami Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT, ESPN. Miami defensive tackle Calais Campbell said the team’s rushing defense so far this season “is not our standard” after the Dolphins gave up 112 rushing yards per game and 4.5 yards per carry in the first three weeks. Miami is also the worst scoring offense in the NFL through three weeks, averaging …

Texans travel in search of elusive victory vs. Vikings. Both teams are unbeaten this season
3 months ago

Texans travel in search of elusive victory vs. Vikings. Both teams are unbeaten this season

Associated Press  

Houston at Minnesota Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Texans by 2. The only other team the Texans, who joined the NFL in 2002, have not beaten is Philadelphia.. Houston has five former Vikings players on the roster, including WR Stefon Diggs and DE Danielle Hunter who came to Minnesota together in the 2015 draft.. Minnesota has five …

Dolphins and Jaguars meet in a Week 1 matchup of QBs who secured big paydays in the offseason
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Dolphins and Jaguars meet in a Week 1 matchup of QBs who secured big paydays in the offseason

Associated Press  

Jaguars at Miami Dolphins Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Dolphins by 3. Key injuries Jaguars S Daniel Thomas was limited in practice Wednesday.. Dolphins LB Jaelan Phillips is expected to start after suffering a torn Achilles tendon in Week 12 last season. Series notes The Jaguars have won three of the past four games in the series.. …

Christian McCaffrey’s go-ahead TD rallies 49ers to 24-21 playoff win over Packers
11 months ago

Christian McCaffrey’s go-ahead TD rallies 49ers to 24-21 playoff win over Packers

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Christian McCaffrey scored his second touchdown on a 6-yard run with 1:07 to play, and the San Francisco 49ers mounted their first second-half comeback of the season to beat the Green Bay Packers 24-21 in a divisional-round playoff game on Saturday night. After spending all regular season as front-runners, the Niners needed to come from behind …

Mahomes leads Chiefs past Dolphins 26-7 in frigid conditions; Texans rout Browns
11 months, 1 week ago

Mahomes leads Chiefs past Dolphins 26-7 in frigid conditions; Texans rout Browns

Associated Press  

— Patrick Mahomes threw for 262 yards and a touchdown, had his helmet shattered when he took a hit in the second half, and proceeded to lead the Kansas City Chiefs to a 26-7 rout of the Miami Dolphins in the fourth-coldest game in NFL history Saturday night. The reigning league MVP found Rashee Rice eight times for 130 yards …

Patrick Mahomes leads Chiefs past Dolphins; C.J. Stroud makes history in Texans’ win
11 months, 1 week ago

Patrick Mahomes leads Chiefs past Dolphins; C.J. Stroud makes history in Texans’ win

LA Times  

Patrick Mahomes threw for 262 yards and a touchdown, had his helmet shattered when he took a hit in the second half, and proceeded to lead the Kansas City Chiefs to a 26-7 rout of the Miami Dolphins in the fourth-coldest game in NFL history Saturday night. The reigning league MVP found Rashee Rice eight times for 130 yards and …

Plenty rests on the shoulders of Tua Tagovailoa as Dolphins go for first playoff win since 2000
11 months, 1 week ago

Plenty rests on the shoulders of Tua Tagovailoa as Dolphins go for first playoff win since 2000

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — It has been more than 23 years since the Miami Dolphins won a playoff game. He was a freshman at Alabama when he replaced then-starter Jalen Hurts during the 2018 national championship game and led the Crimson Tide past Georgia for the school’s fifth national title under Nick Saban. The 25-year-old Tagovailoa has spoken about how …

Texans win AFC South for first time since 2019 with Jacksonville’s loss to Tennessee
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Texans win AFC South for first time since 2019 with Jacksonville’s loss to Tennessee

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — The Houston Texans went from worst to first in just one season. The Texans, who finished last in the AFC South last season, clinched the division title Sunday when Tennessee beat Jacksonville 28-20 to eliminate the Jaguars from playoff contention. Houston secured its first playoff trip since 2019 with a 23-19 victory at Indianapolis on Saturday night before …

Jaguars eliminated from playoff contention with loss to Titans; Texans win AFC South
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Jaguars eliminated from playoff contention with loss to Titans; Texans win AFC South

New York Times  

The Tennessee Titans successfully played the role of spoiler Sunday against a divisional rival. The Titans led 28-13 entering the fourth quarter but Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence threw a 14-yard touchdown pass to Evan Engram, cutting the Jacksonville deficit. On 4th-and-goal from the Titans’ 1-yard-line with 7:14 to go, the Tennessee defense stopped the Jaguars as Lawrence was short of …

Cowboys and Dolphins each seek to cement contender status with win on Sunday
1 year ago

Cowboys and Dolphins each seek to cement contender status with win on Sunday

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — At various times this season, the Miami Dolphins and the Dallas Cowboys have looked like contenders or pretenders. 2 spot in the AFC and can clinch a playoff berth with a win Sunday — or the “narrative” that they can’t beat good teams. “Anything other than to concern yourself with the next opponent, which for us …

Texans win without Stroud, beating Titans 19-16 on Fairbairn’s 54-yard field goal in OT
1 year ago

Texans win without Stroud, beating Titans 19-16 on Fairbairn’s 54-yard field goal in OT

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Houston Texans gave themselves a confidence boost winning without injured quarterback C.J. Ka’imi Fairbairn kicked a 54-yard field goal as time expired in overtime and the Texans — with backup Case Keenum at quarterback — rallied from a 13-point deficit to beat the Tennessee Titans 19-16 Sunday. “Man, we know Kai can kick it, so that’s …

Dolphins look to stretch winning streak to four games when they host Titans in prime time
1 year ago

Dolphins look to stretch winning streak to four games when they host Titans in prime time

Associated Press  

TENNESSEE at MIAMI Monday, 8:15 p.m. EST, ESPN OPENING LINE: Dolphins by 13 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. The Titans rookie quarterback was sacked six times against the Colts last week and will face a Dolphins defense that is tied for third in the NFL with 41 sacks this season. The Dolphins haven’t had a four-game winning streak this season.. …

After a dominant Black Friday performance, the Dolphins have their eyes on winning AFC East
1 year ago

After a dominant Black Friday performance, the Dolphins have their eyes on winning AFC East

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Tua Tagovailoa keeps reiterating that the Miami Dolphins aren’t satisfied yet. Throughout these late stretches of having these games, we’re going to need better ball from me.” The Dolphins also got another standout performance from their defense, which limited the Jets to just 159 total yards. The Dolphins haven’t allowed a team to surpass 110 yards …

AFC East rivals Dolphins and Jets square off in NFL’s first Black Friday game
1 year, 1 month ago

AFC East rivals Dolphins and Jets square off in NFL’s first Black Friday game

Associated Press  

MIAMI at NEW YORK JETS Friday, 3 p.m. EST, Amazon Prime OPENING LINE: Dolphins by 9 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Kansas City won.. Hill is 83 yards away from breaking Julio Jones’ record for the most yards receiving in the first 11 games of a season since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970. Hill also needs one TD catch to …

Old friend alert: Chiefs preparing to face Tyreek Hill and high-scoring Dolphins in Germany
1 year, 1 month ago

Old friend alert: Chiefs preparing to face Tyreek Hill and high-scoring Dolphins in Germany

Associated Press  

MIAMI vs KANSAS CITY in Frankfurt, Germany. STATS AND STUFF: The Dolphins are trying to start 7-2 for the first time since 2000.. Miami has not defeated a defending Super Bowl champion since beating New England on Dec. 29, 2019.. Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa is 12-1 against teams with a Super Bowl-winning coach. His lone loss was to Chiefs coach …

Dolphins clinch playoff berth after beating Jets 11-6
1 year, 11 months ago

Dolphins clinch playoff berth after beating Jets 11-6

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — After just one successful field goal of 50-plus yards all season, it was only fitting that the Miami Dolphins’ playoff hopes came down to a 50-yard kick. “I felt like I owed it to the guys,” said Jason Sanders, whose booming go-ahead kick with 18 seconds helped Miami squeak past the New York Jets 11-6 on …

Dolphins still control playoff fate despite recent losses
2 years ago

Dolphins still control playoff fate despite recent losses

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Mike McDaniel understands the NFL is a results-oriented business, but he thought the Miami Dolphins showed plenty of positive signs in their 32-29 loss to Buffalo on Sunday. “So had we played like that for the whole season, we’d be feeling a lot different because it wouldn’t be the third loss in a row.” Behind an …

Texans look to slow down Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins offense
2 years ago

Texans look to slow down Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins offense

Associated Press  

HOUSTON at MIAMI Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Dolphins by 11½. Since QB Tua Tagovailoa returned in Week 7, Miami is second in total offense, second in yards per play, second in passing offense, first in yards per attempt and first in sacks allowed per attempt.. Miami is the only NFL team with two of the …

Dolphins top Patriots 33-24 in regular-season finale
2 years, 11 months ago

Dolphins top Patriots 33-24 in regular-season finale

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — They came running off the sideline after the last play, one final sprint of the season, one final moment of joy. Jaylen Waddle had a touchdown grab and set the NFL record for receptions in a rookie year, Tua Tagovailoa used his legs — not his arm — to get a critical first down in the …

Titans clinch 2nd straight AFC South, beating Miami 34-3
2 years, 11 months ago

Titans clinch 2nd straight AFC South, beating Miami 34-3

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Titans are dancing as back-to-back AFC South champs in a season when they lost the NFL’s leading rusher at Halloween and have used 88 players — most ever in a non-strike season for the NFL. Ryan Tannehill threw two touchdown passes as the Tennessee Titans clinched their second straight division title Sunday, snapping the Miami …

Teams combine for 9 turnovers; Dolphins defeat Texans 17-9
3 years, 1 month ago

Teams combine for 9 turnovers; Dolphins defeat Texans 17-9

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — There was celebratory music coming from the Miami Dolphins locker room on Sunday afternoon, the first time that’s happened this season. In the NFL’s most turnover-filled game in more than five seasons, the Dolphins got 244 yards passing and a touchdown throw from surprise starter Jacoby Brissett on the way to beating the Houston Texans 17-9 …

Dolphins earn 5th straight win by beating Chargers 29-21
4 years, 1 month ago

Dolphins earn 5th straight win by beating Chargers 29-21

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The battle of young quarterbacks was decided by special teams and the Miami Dolphins’ blitz-happy defense. Tua Tagovailoa had help from a less-heralded rookie while Justin Herbert struggled against a relentless pass rush, and the surprising Dolphins earned their fifth consecutive victory by beating the Los Angeles Chargers 29-21 Sunday. The Dolphins’ Salvon Ahmed, making his …

Henry, Titans rally past Texans 42-36 in OT, remain unbeaten
4 years, 2 months ago

Henry, Titans rally past Texans 42-36 in OT, remain unbeaten

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Expectations for Derrick Henry already are pretty high, with his history of mighty stiff arms and long touchdown runs. Henry took a direct snap and ran 5 yards for a touchdown 3:30 into overtime and the Titans remained undefeated, rallying to beat the Houston Texans 42-36 on Sunday. That helped them overcome two turnovers, Stephen Gostkowski having …

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