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NFL · Week 5 · October 7, 2007 · 12 min read

Miami Dolphins vs. Houston Texans: 2007 Week 5 Recap

Texans defeat Dolphins 22–19 in Week 5

K.Walter led Fantasy Impact as Texans prevailed in a 19–22 Week 5 finish.

Miami Dolphins 19 0–5
Final 19–22
Houston Texans 22 3–2 Winner
Winner
Houston Texans
Final score
19–22
Halftime
Miami Dolphins 16–10 Houston Texans
Top passer
M. Schaub
FantasyHQ MVP
K.Walter
Game date
October 7, 2007

Top fantasy performers · Dolphins

  • M.Booker 5 REC · 45 YDS +3.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Ronnie Brown
    Ronnie Brown 5 REC · 39 YDS +2.8 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Ginn 1 REC · 36 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Texans

  • K.Walter 5 REC · 67 YDS +8.0 Fantasy Impact
  • O.Daniels 6 REC · 96 YDS +7.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Ashtyn Davis
    Ashtyn Davis 4 REC · 79 YDS +6.0 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Houston Texans
Final score
Houston Texans 22–19 Miami Dolphins
Halftime
Miami Dolphins 16–10 Houston Texans at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
K. Walter
Top passer
M. Schaub
Biggest EPA play
(4:03) 8-M.Schaub pass short left intended for 88-J.Putzier INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Goodman at…
Game date
2007-10-07

Game summary

The Houston Texans beat the Miami Dolphins 22–19 on 2007-10-07, overcoming Miami Dolphins's 16–10 halftime lead. K. Walter posted a game-high +7.98 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Miami Dolphins10603019
Houston Texans7366022

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

MIAMiami Dolphins
HOUHouston Texans

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. HOUHouston Texans
    Q1 8:52TD
    RDR. Dayne

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 1
    Score
    0-6

    (8:52) 36-R.Dayne right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. HOUHouston Texans
    Q1 8:47XP
    Kyron Brown

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 2
    Score
    0-7

    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.

  3. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q1 4:22FG
    JFJ. Feely

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 6
    Score
    3-7

    (4:22) 3-J.Feely 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.

  4. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q1 0:21TD
    Ronnie Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 3
    Score
    9-7

    (:21) 23-R.Brown up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q1 0:16XP
    JFJ. Feely

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 2
    Score
    10-7

    3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.

  6. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 9:51FG
    JFJ. Feely

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 22
    Score
    13-7

    (9:51) 3-J.Feely 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.

  7. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 3:35FG
    JFJ. Feely

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 15
    Score
    16-7

    (3:35) 3-J.Feely 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.

  8. HOUHouston Texans
    Q2 0:51FG
    Kyron Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 36
    Score
    16-10

    (:51) 3-K.Brown 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.

  9. HOUHouston Texans
    Q3 10:49FG
    Kyron Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 25
    Score
    16-13

    (10:49) 3-K.Brown 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.

  10. HOUHouston Texans
    Q3 2:16FG
    Kyron Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 36
    Score
    16-16

    (2:16) 3-K.Brown 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.

  11. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 12:50FG
    JFJ. Feely

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 30
    Score
    19-16

    (12:50) 3-J.Feely 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.

  12. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 5:26FG
    Kyron Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 2
    Score
    19-19

    (5:26) 3-K.Brown 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.

  13. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 0:06FG
    Kyron Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 38
    Score
    19-22

    (:06) 3-K.Brown 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1K. Walter · Houston Texans · Receiving · +7.98 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play
  2. 2O. Daniels · Houston Texans · Receiving · +7.18 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
  3. 3Ashtyn DavisAshtyn Davis · Houston Texans · Receiving · +6.02 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.50 EPA/play
  4. 4M. Booker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.21 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
  5. 5Ronnie BrownRonnie Brown · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.84 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
  6. 6Ronnie BrownRonnie Brown · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +2.73 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
  7. 7T. Ginn · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.44 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.44 EPA/play
  8. 8C. Chambers · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.25 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

K. Walter — HOU · Receiving

K. Walter posted the highest total EPA (+7.98) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.60 EPA per play.

K. Walter's top snap (+2.50 EPA): (14:42) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 83-K.Walter to HOU 38 for 16 yards (23-R.Brown).

Biggest single play (-5.52 EPA): M. Schaub — (4:03) 8-M.Schaub pass short left intended for 88-J.Putzier INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Goodman at HOU 43. 21-A.Goodman to HOU 25 for 18 yards (11-A.Davis).

Quarterback report card

M. Schaub led all passers in efficiency for Houston Texans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • M. Schaub (Houston Texans) · 40 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -1.5% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.64 total EPA
  • C. Lemon (Miami Dolphins) · 29 dropbacks · 51.7% completion · -6.4% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -2.18 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatMiami DolphinsHouston Texans
Offensive EPA/play+0.070+0.058
Offensive success rate46.6%46.4%
Pass EPA/play-0.046-0.041
Rush EPA/play+0.113-0.085
Defensive EPA/play-0.058-0.070
Defensive success rate53.6%53.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Miami Dolphins +0.07, Houston Texans +0.06) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Miami Dolphins: +0.07 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • Houston Texans: +0.06 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • Houston Texans: 9 drives, +4.86 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Miami Dolphins: 10 drives, +5.12 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Houston Texans — R. Dayne (Q1 8:52)
  • Ronnie BrownMiami Dolphins — Ronnie Brown (Q1 0:21)

Field goals

  • Miami Dolphins — J. Feely (Q1 4:22)
  • Miami Dolphins — J. Feely (Q2 9:51)
  • Miami Dolphins — J. Feely (Q2 3:35)
  • Kyron BrownHouston Texans — Kyron Brown (Q2 0:51)
  • Kyron BrownHouston Texans — Kyron Brown (Q3 10:49)
  • Kyron BrownHouston Texans — Kyron Brown (Q3 2:16)
  • Miami Dolphins — J. Feely (Q4 12:50)
  • Kyron BrownHouston Texans — Kyron Brown (Q4 5:26)
  • Kyron BrownHouston Texans — Kyron Brown (Q4 0:06)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–7. Houston Texans found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q1 8:52) — (8:52) 36-R.Dayne right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 8:47) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the HOU 6 (Q1 4:22) — (4:22) 3-J.Feely 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the HOU 3 (Q1 0:21) — (:21) 23-R.Brown up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the HOU 2 (Q1 0:16) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields..

The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 6–3. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the HOU 22 (Q2 9:51) — (9:51) 3-J.Feely 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the HOU 15 (Q2 3:35) — (3:35) 3-J.Feely 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the MIA 36 (Q2 0:51) — (:51) 3-K.Brown 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk..

The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 6–0. Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the MIA 25 (Q3 10:49) — (10:49) 3-K.Brown 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the MIA 36 (Q3 2:16) — (2:16) 3-K.Brown 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk..

The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 6–3. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the HOU 30 (Q4 12:50) — (12:50) 3-J.Feely 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the MIA 2 (Q4 5:26) — (5:26) 3-K.Brown 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the MIA 38 (Q4 0:06) — (:06) 3-K.Brown 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Miami Dolphins (Q4 2:39) — (2:39) 17-C.Lemon pass short right to 86-M.Booker to HOU 39 for 11 yards (23-D.Robinson, 34-V.Hutchins). [WPA +17.6% · EPA +1.30]
  • Houston Texans (Q4 0:06) — (:06) 3-K.Brown 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk. [WPA +17.2% · EPA +1.33]
  • Houston Texans (Q1 4:03) — (4:03) 8-M.Schaub pass short left intended for 88-J.Putzier INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Goodman at HOU 43. 21-A.Goodman to HOU 25 for 18 yards (11-A.Davis). [WPA -16.4% · EPA -5.52]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q3 14:15) — (14:15) 17-C.Lemon pass deep left intended for 86-M.Booker INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Brown at HOU 45. 24-C.Brown to MIA 46 for 9 yards (86-M.Booker). [WPA -14.4% · EPA -3.81]
  • Houston Texans (Q4 10:04) — (10:04) (Shotgun) 8-M.Schaub pass short left to 81-O.Daniels to MIA 42 for 15 yards (54-Z.Thomas). [WPA +14.1% · EPA +2.48]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Houston Texans (Q1 4:03) — (4:03) 8-M.Schaub pass short left intended for 88-J.Putzier INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Goodman at HOU 43. 21-A.Goodman to HOU 25 for 18 yards (11-A.Davis). [WPA -16.4% · EPA -5.52]
  • Houston Texans (Q2 5:53) — (5:53) 8-M.Schaub sacked at HOU 41 for -7 yards (99-J.Taylor). FUMBLES (99-J.Taylor), RECOVERED by MIA-90-R.Wright at HOU 41. 90-R.Wright to HOU 41 for no gain (70-F.Weary). [WPA -13.7% · EPA -5.30]
  • Houston Texans (Q1 11:40) — (11:40) 8-M.Schaub pass deep left to 11-A.Davis to MIA 2 for 49 yards (44-C.Worrell). [WPA +13.7% · EPA +4.02]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q3 14:15) — (14:15) 17-C.Lemon pass deep left intended for 86-M.Booker INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Brown at HOU 45. 24-C.Brown to MIA 46 for 9 yards (86-M.Booker). [WPA -14.4% · EPA -3.81]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 8:52 · MIA 1 · Score 0-6
    (8:52) 36-R.Dayne right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 8:47 · MIA 2 · Score 0-7
    3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
  3. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 4:22 · HOU 6 · Score 3-7
    (4:22) 3-J.Feely 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.
  4. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 0:21 · HOU 3 · Score 9-7
    (:21) 23-R.Brown up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 0:16 · HOU 2 · Score 10-7
    3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.
  6. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 9:51 · HOU 22 · Score 13-7
    (9:51) 3-J.Feely 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.
  7. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 3:35 · HOU 15 · Score 16-7
    (3:35) 3-J.Feely 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.
  8. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q2 0:51 · MIA 36 · Score 16-10
    (:51) 3-K.Brown 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
  9. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 10:49 · MIA 25 · Score 16-13
    (10:49) 3-K.Brown 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
  10. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q3 2:16 · MIA 36 · Score 16-16
    (2:16) 3-K.Brown 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
  11. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 12:50 · HOU 30 · Score 19-16
    (12:50) 3-J.Feely 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.
  12. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 5:26 · MIA 2 · Score 19-19
    (5:26) 3-K.Brown 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.
  13. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 0:06 · MIA 38 · Score 19-22
    (:06) 3-K.Brown 57 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Pittman, Holder-1-M.Turk.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Houston Texans earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • K. Walter (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • C. Lemon (MIA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Miami Dolphins vs Houston Texans on 2007-10-07?

The Houston Texans beat the Miami Dolphins 22-19 in Week 5, 2007.

What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Houston Texans?

Q1: Miami Dolphins 10, Houston Texans 7; Q2: Miami Dolphins 6, Houston Texans 3; Q3: Miami Dolphins 0, Houston Texans 6; Q4: Miami Dolphins 3, Houston Texans 6; Final: Miami Dolphins 19, Houston Texans 22.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Houston Texans?

Houston Texans touchdown — R. Dayne (Q1 8:52) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Brown (Q1 0:21) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Feely (Q1 4:22, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Feely (Q2 9:51, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Feely (Q2 3:35, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q2 0:51, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q3 10:49, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q3 2:16, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Feely (Q4 12:50, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q4 5:26, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Brown (Q4 0:06, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Houston Texans?

M. Schaub (Houston Texans), 50.0% completion, -1.5% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.64 total passing EPA. C. Lemon (Miami Dolphins), 51.7% completion, -6.4% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -2.18 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Houston Texans?

K. Walter (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.98 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+2.50 EPA): (14:42) 8-M.Schaub pass short right to 83-K.Walter to HOU 38 for 16 yards (23-R.Brown)..

Was Miami Dolphins vs Houston Texans a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Houston Texans won 22-19 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Miami Dolphins

Entered 0-4 Now 0-5 L

Houston Texans

Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W

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