Quick answer
- Winner
- Miami Dolphins
- Final score
- Miami Dolphins 44–26 Houston Texans
- Halftime
- Houston Texans 0–41 Miami Dolphins at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Ryan Tannehill
- Top passer
- Brian Hoyer
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:03) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass short left intended for 87-C.Fiedorowicz INTERCEPTED by 2…
- Game date
- 2015-10-25
Game summary
The Miami Dolphins beat the Houston Texans 44–26 on 2015-10-25. Ryan Tannehill posted a game-high +11.29 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Houston Texans | 0 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 26 |
 Miami Dolphins | 21 | 20 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 44 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
HOUHouston Texans(11:06) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 18-R.Matthews for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
(7:00) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 14-J.Landry for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed.
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
(3:11) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 14-J.Landry for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
(14:23) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 26-L.Miller for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
(14:03) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass short left intended for 87-C.Fiedorowicz INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Jones at HOU 23. 20-R.Jones for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
(3:02) 26-L.Miller right tackle for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(8:28) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass short left to 23-A.Foster for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(1:51) (Shotgun) 23-A.Foster up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-50-O.Vernon, Defensive Offside, declined.
8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(11:36) (No Huddle) 7-B.Hoyer pass short left to 85-N.Washington for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
(7:46) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
(4:04) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass short right to 85-N.Washington for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami DolphinsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 11:06TD RMR. MatthewsPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 53
- Score
- 0-6
(11:06) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 18-R.Matthews for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 10:57XP AFA. FranksPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 15
- Score
- 0-7
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 7:00TD JLJ. LandryPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 50
- Score
- 0-13
(7:00) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 14-J.Landry for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirmed.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 6:45XP AFA. FranksPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 15
- Score
- 0-14
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 3:11TD JLJ. LandryPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 10
- Score
- 0-20
(3:11) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 14-J.Landry for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 3:03XP AFA. FranksPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 15
- Score
- 0-21
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 14:23TD LML. MillerPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 54
- Score
- 0-27
(14:23) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 26-L.Miller for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 14:10XP AFA. FranksPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 15
- Score
- 0-28
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 14:03TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 80
- Score
- 0-34
(14:03) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass short left intended for 87-C.Fiedorowicz INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Jones at HOU 23. 20-R.Jones for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 13:56XP AFA. FranksPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 15
- Score
- 0-35
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 3:02TD LML. MillerPoints+6
- Yard line
- HOU 85
- Score
- 0-41
(3:02) 26-L.Miller right tackle for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 8:28TD AFA. FosterPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 7
- Score
- 6-41
(8:28) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass short left to 23-A.Foster for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 1:51TD AFA. FosterPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 12-41
(1:51) (Shotgun) 23-A.Foster up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-50-O.Vernon, Defensive Offside, declined.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 1:45XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 13-41
8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 11:36TD NWN. WashingtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 27
- Score
- 19-41
(11:36) (No Huddle) 7-B.Hoyer pass short left to 85-N.Washington for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 11:27XP NNN. NovakPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 20-41
8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 7:46FG AFA. FranksPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 35
- Score
- 20-44
(7:46) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 4:04TD NWN. WashingtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 5
- Score
- 26-44
(4:04) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass short right to 85-N.Washington for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Ryan Tannehill · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +11.29 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 2L. Miller · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +9.68 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 3N. Washington · Houston Texans · Receiving · +9.21 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
- 4J. Landry · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +8.82 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.76 EPA/play
- 5R. Matthews · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +6.49 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.16 EPA/play
- 6A. Foster · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.63 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 7Gary Jennings · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.23 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.12 EPA/play
- 8L. Miller · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.49 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.16 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
Ryan Tannehill — MIA · Passing
Ryan Tannehill posted the highest total EPA (+11.29) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.40 EPA per play.
Ryan Tannehill's top snap (+4.84 EPA): (14:23) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 26-L.Miller for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-6.85 EPA): Brian Hoyer — (14:03) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass short left intended for 87-C.Fiedorowicz INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Jones at HOU 23. 20-R.Jones for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Brian Hoyer led all passers in efficiency for Houston Texans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Brian Hoyer (Houston Texans) · 56 dropbacks · 41.1% completion · -15.8% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -2.32 total EPA
- Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 28 dropbacks · 64.3% completion · +22.8% CPOE · +0.40 EPA/play · +11.29 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Houston Texans | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.029 | +0.169 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.7% | 51.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.041 | +0.458 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.194 | +0.024 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.169 | +0.029 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.8% | 55.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Miami Dolphins held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs -0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Houston Texans: -0.03 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: +0.17 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 14 drives, -2.96 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 15 drives, +13.85 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — R. Matthews (Ryan Tannehill pass)
- Miami Dolphins — J. Landry (Ryan Tannehill pass)
- Miami Dolphins — J. Landry (Ryan Tannehill pass)
- Miami Dolphins — L. Miller (Ryan Tannehill pass)
- Miami Dolphins — Ryan Jones
- Miami Dolphins — L. Miller
- Houston Texans — A. Foster (Brian Hoyer pass)
- Houston Texans — A. Foster
- Houston Texans — N. Washington (Brian Hoyer pass)
- Houston Texans — N. Washington (Brian Hoyer pass)
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — A. Franks
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 21–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the HOU 53 (Q1 11:06) — (11:06) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 18-R.Matthews for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q1 10:57) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the HOU 50 (Q1 7:00); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q1 6:45) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the HOU 10 (Q1 3:11) — (3:11) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 14-J.Landry for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q1 3:03) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr..
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 20–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the HOU 54 (Q2 14:23) — (14:23) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 26-L.Miller for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 14:10) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIA 80 (Q2 14:03); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 13:56) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the HOU 85 (Q2 3:02) — (3:02) 26-L.Miller right tackle for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 13–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the MIA 7 (Q3 8:28) — (8:28) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass short left to 23-A.Foster for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q3 1:51) — (1:51) (Shotgun) 23-A.Foster up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-50-O.Vernon, Defensive Offside, declined.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q3 1:45) — 8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 13–3. Houston Texans found the end zone from the MIA 27 (Q4 11:36) — (11:36) (No Huddle) 7-B.Hoyer pass short left to 85-N.Washington for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 11:27) — 8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the HOU 35 (Q4 7:46) — (7:46) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the MIA 5 (Q4 4:04) — (4:04) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass short right to 85-N.Washington for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 11:06) — (11:06) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 18-R.Matthews for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q1 14:49) — (14:49) 23-A.Foster left tackle to HOU 40 for -2 yards (53-J.Jenkins).
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 7:00) — (7:00) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 14-J.Landry for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirm
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 14:23) — (14:23) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 26-L.Miller for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Houston Texans (Q1 15:00) — 3-A.Franks kicks 64 yards from MIA 35 to HOU 1. 12-K.Mumphery ran ob at HOU 42 for 41 yards (49-Z.Vigil).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Houston Texans (Q2 14:03) — (14:03) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass short left intended for 87-C.Fiedorowicz INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Jones at HOU 23. 20-R.Jones for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 3:02) — (3:02) 26-L.Miller right tackle for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 14:23) — (14:23) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 26-L.Miller for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 9:27) — (9:27) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 34-D.Williams right guard to MIA 29 for 1 yard (93-J.Crick). FUMBLES (93-J.Crick), RECOVERED by HOU-24-J.Joseph at MIA 31. 24-J.Joseph to MIA 31 for no gain (11-D.Parker).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 11:06 · HOU 53 · Score 0-6
(11:06) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 18-R.Matthews for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 10:57 · HOU 15 · Score 0-7
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 7:00 · HOU 50 · Score 0-13
(7:00) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 14-J.Landry for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was in bounds ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field was confirm - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 6:45 · HOU 15 · Score 0-14
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 3:11 · HOU 10 · Score 0-20
(3:11) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 14-J.Landry for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 3:03 · HOU 15 · Score 0-21
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 14:23 · HOU 54 · Score 0-27
(14:23) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 26-L.Miller for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 14:10 · HOU 15 · Score 0-28
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 14:03 · MIA 80 · Score 0-34
(14:03) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass short left intended for 87-C.Fiedorowicz INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Jones at HOU 23. 20-R.Jones for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 13:56 · HOU 15 · Score 0-35
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 3:02 · HOU 85 · Score 0-41
(3:02) 26-L.Miller right tackle for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 8:28 · MIA 7 · Score 6-41
(8:28) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass short left to 23-A.Foster for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 1:51 · MIA 2 · Score 12-41
(1:51) (Shotgun) 23-A.Foster up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-50-O.Vernon, Defensive Offside, declined. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 1:45 · MIA 15 · Score 13-41
8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 11:36 · MIA 27 · Score 19-41
(11:36) (No Huddle) 7-B.Hoyer pass short left to 85-N.Washington for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 11:27 · MIA 15 · Score 20-41
8-N.Novak extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 7:46 · HOU 35 · Score 20-44
(7:46) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 4:04 · MIA 5 · Score 26-44
(4:04) (Shotgun) 7-B.Hoyer pass short right to 85-N.Washington for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Miami Dolphins earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Brian Hoyer (HOU) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Ryan Tannehill (MIA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Houston Texans vs Miami Dolphins on 2015-10-25?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Houston Texans 44-26 in Week 7, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in Houston Texans vs Miami Dolphins?
Q1: Houston Texans 0, Miami Dolphins 21; Q2: Houston Texans 0, Miami Dolphins 20; Q3: Houston Texans 13, Miami Dolphins 0; Q4: Houston Texans 13, Miami Dolphins 3; Final: Houston Texans 26, Miami Dolphins 44.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Houston Texans vs Miami Dolphins?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Matthews (R. Tannehill pass) (Q1 11:06) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Landry (R. Tannehill pass) (Q1 7:00) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Landry (R. Tannehill pass) (Q1 3:11) Miami Dolphins touchdown — L. Miller (R. Tannehill pass) (Q2 14:23) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Jones (Q2 14:03) Miami Dolphins touchdown — L. Miller (Q2 3:02) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Foster (B. Hoyer pass) (Q3 8:28) Houston Texans touchdown — A. Foster (Q3 1:51) Houston Texans touchdown — N. Washington (B. Hoyer pass) (Q4 11:36) Houston Texans touchdown — N. Washington (B. Hoyer pass) (Q4 4:04) Miami Dolphins field goal — A. Franks (Q4 7:46, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Houston Texans vs Miami Dolphins?
Brian Hoyer (Houston Texans), 41.1% completion, -15.8% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -2.32 total passing EPA. Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 64.3% completion, +22.8% CPOE, +0.40 EPA per dropback, +11.29 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Houston Texans vs Miami Dolphins?
Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.29 total EPA on Passing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (+4.84 EPA): (14:23) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 26-L.Miller for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Houston Texans
Entered 2-4 Now 2-5 L
Miami Dolphins
Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W
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