Quick answer
- Winner
- Houston Texans
- Final score
- Houston Texans 42–23 Miami Dolphins
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 10–14 Houston Texans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Desmond Watson
- Top passer
- B. Osweiler
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:31) 4-D.Watson pass deep right to 15-W.Fuller for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2018-10-25
Game summary
The Houston Texans beat the Miami Dolphins 42–23 on 2018-10-25. Desmond Watson posted a game-high +19.40 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 7 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 23 |
 Houston Texans | 7 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 42 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins
(5:03) 32-K.Drake right end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.
(:35) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
(14:18) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 83-J.Thomas for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
(3:01) 7-J.Sanders 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.
(11:43) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 83-J.Thomas for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
(5:03) 80-D.Amendola pass deep right to 32-K.Drake for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Direct snap to #8, who laterals to #80, who threw the pass.
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.
(4:31) 4-D.Watson pass deep right to 15-W.Fuller for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel. MIA-35-W.Aikens was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
(:39) 7-J.Sanders 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.
(15:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep right to 10-D.Hopkins for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
(11:30) 7-J.Sanders 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.
(7:39) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 10-D.Hopkins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
HOUHouston TexansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 5:03TD Points+6
- Yard line
- HOU 12
- Score
- 6-0
(5:03) 32-K.Drake right end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 4:58XP Jason SandersPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 15
- Score
- 7-0
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 0:35TD LML. MillerPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 7-6
(:35) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q1 0:31XP Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 7-7
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 14:18TD Juanyeh ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 13
- Score
- 7-13
(14:18) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 83-J.Thomas for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q2 14:14XP Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 7-14
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 3:01FG Jason SandersPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 19
- Score
- 10-14
(3:01) 7-J.Sanders 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 11:43TD Juanyeh ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 10-20
(11:43) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 83-J.Thomas for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 11:34XP Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 10-21
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 5:03TD Points+6
- Yard line
- HOU 28
- Score
- 16-21
(5:03) 80-D.Amendola pass deep right to 32-K.Drake for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Direct snap to #8, who laterals to #80, who threw the pass.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 4:55XP Jason SandersPoints+1
- Yard line
- HOU 15
- Score
- 17-21
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 4:31TD WFW. FullerPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 73
- Score
- 17-27
(4:31) 4-D.Watson pass deep right to 15-W.Fuller for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q3 4:21XP Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 17-28
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel. MIA-35-W.Aikens was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 0:39FG Jason SandersPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 23
- Score
- 20-28
(:39) 7-J.Sanders 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 15:00TD Dustin HopkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 49
- Score
- 20-34
(15:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep right to 10-D.Hopkins for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 14:49XP Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 20-35
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 11:30FG Jason SandersPoints+3
- Yard line
- HOU 28
- Score
- 23-35
(11:30) 7-J.Sanders 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 7:39TD Dustin HopkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 23-41
(7:39) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 10-D.Hopkins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- HOUHouston Texans
Q4 7:34XP Ka'imi FairbairnPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 23-42
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Desmond Watson · Houston Texans · Passing · +19.40 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play - 2DeVante Parker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +9.94 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
- 3Dustin Hopkins · Houston Texans · Receiving · +7.57 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 4W. Fuller · Houston Texans · Receiving · +6.03 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 5L. Miller · Houston Texans · Rushing · +4.72 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 6Juanyeh Thomas · Houston Texans · Receiving · +4.06 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 7Kenyan Drake · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.41 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
- 8D. Amendola · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +2.50 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.50 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
Desmond Watson — HOU · Passing
Desmond Watson posted the highest total EPA (+19.40) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Houston Texans. Across 26 counted snaps, they averaged +0.75 EPA per play.
Desmond Watson's top snap (+5.97 EPA): (4:31) 4-D.Watson pass deep right to 15-W.Fuller for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
B. Osweiler led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B. Osweiler (Miami Dolphins) · 40 dropbacks · 52.5% completion · -3.2% CPOE · -0.19 EPA/play · -7.73 total EPA
- Desmond Watson (Houston Texans) · 26 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · +14.1% CPOE · +0.75 EPA/play · +19.40 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | Houston Texans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.013 | +0.213 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.2% | 42.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.128 | +0.746 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.009 | -0.006 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.213 | +0.013 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.5% | 55.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Houston Texans held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.21 vs -0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: -0.01 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: +0.21 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Houston Texans: 12 drives, +17.00 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, -1.13 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — Kenyan Drake
- Houston Texans — L. Miller
- Houston Texans — Juanyeh Thomas (Desmond Watson pass)
- Houston Texans — Juanyeh Thomas (Desmond Watson pass)
- Miami Dolphins — Kenyan Drake (D. Amendola pass)
- Houston Texans — W. Fuller (Desmond Watson pass)
- Houston Texans — Dustin Hopkins (Desmond Watson pass)
- Houston Texans — Dustin Hopkins (Desmond Watson pass)
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders
- Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders
- Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the HOU 12 (Q1 5:03) — (5:03) 32-K.Drake right end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q1 4:58) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q1 0:35) — (:35) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q1 0:31) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel..
The second quarter: Houston Texans won the period 7–3. Houston Texans found the end zone from the MIA 13 (Q2 14:18) — (14:18) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 83-J.Thomas for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 14:14) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the HOU 19 (Q2 3:01) — (3:01) 7-J.Sanders 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack..
The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 14–10. Houston Texans found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q3 11:43) — (11:43) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 83-J.Thomas for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q3 11:34) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the HOU 28 (Q3 5:03) — (5:03) 80-D.Amendola pass deep right to 32-K.Drake for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Direct snap to #8, who laterals to #80, who threw the pass.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q3 4:55) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the MIA 73 (Q3 4:31) — (4:31) 4-D.Watson pass deep right to 15-W.Fuller for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q3 4:21); Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the HOU 23 (Q3 0:39) — (:39) 7-J.Sanders 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack..
The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 14–3. Houston Texans found the end zone from the MIA 49 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep right to 10-D.Hopkins for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 14:49) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the HOU 28 (Q4 11:30) — (11:30) 7-J.Sanders 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.; Houston Texans found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q4 7:39) — (7:39) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 10-D.Hopkins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 7:34) — 7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Houston Texans (Q3 4:31) — (4:31) 4-D.Watson pass deep right to 15-W.Fuller for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 8-B.Osweiler pass deep middle intended for 80-D.Amendola INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Reid at MIA 37. 20-J.Reid to MIA 16 for 21 yards (83-N.O'Leary).
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 12:31) — (12:31) 8-B.Osweiler sacked at HOU 43 for -6 yards (99-J.Watt). Penalty on MIA-70-J.James, Offensive Holding, declined.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 10:54) — (10:54) 8-B.Osweiler pass incomplete short right to 21-F.Gore (55-B.McKinney).
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 5:07) — (5:07) (Field Goal formation) 7-J.Sanders 42 yard field goal is GOOD, NULLIFIED by Penalty, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack. PENALTY on HOU-93-J.Heath, Unnecessary Roughness, 12 yards, enforced a
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Houston Texans (Q3 4:31) — (4:31) 4-D.Watson pass deep right to 15-W.Fuller for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 8-B.Osweiler pass deep middle intended for 80-D.Amendola INTERCEPTED by 20-J.Reid at MIA 37. 20-J.Reid to MIA 16 for 21 yards (83-N.O'Leary).
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 3:03) — (3:03) (Shotgun) 8-B.Osweiler pass deep left to 11-D.Parker to HOU 30 for 46 yards (32-T.Mathieu).
- Houston Texans (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep right to 10-D.Hopkins for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 5:03 · HOU 12 · Score 6-0
(5:03) 32-K.Drake right end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 4:58 · HOU 15 · Score 7-0
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q1 0:35 · MIA 2 · Score 7-6
(:35) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q1 0:31 · MIA 15 · Score 7-7
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q2 14:18 · MIA 13 · Score 7-13
(14:18) 4-D.Watson pass short right to 83-J.Thomas for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q2 14:14 · MIA 15 · Score 7-14
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 3:01 · HOU 19 · Score 10-14
(3:01) 7-J.Sanders 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 11:43 · MIA 2 · Score 10-20
(11:43) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle to 83-J.Thomas for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 11:34 · MIA 15 · Score 10-21
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 5:03 · HOU 28 · Score 16-21
(5:03) 80-D.Amendola pass deep right to 32-K.Drake for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Direct snap to #8, who laterals to #80, who threw the pass. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 4:55 · HOU 15 · Score 17-21
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 4:31 · MIA 73 · Score 17-27
(4:31) 4-D.Watson pass deep right to 15-W.Fuller for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q3 4:21 · MIA 15 · Score 17-28
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel. MIA-35-W.Aikens was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 0:39 · HOU 23 · Score 20-28
(:39) 7-J.Sanders 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · MIA 49 · Score 20-34
(15:00) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep right to 10-D.Hopkins for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 14:49 · MIA 15 · Score 20-35
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 11:30 · HOU 28 · Score 23-35
(11:30) 7-J.Sanders 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack. - Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 7:39 · MIA 2 · Score 23-41
(7:39) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 10-D.Hopkins for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Houston Texans XP (+1) — Q4 7:34 · MIA 15 · Score 23-42
7-K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-8-T.Daniel.
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.
- Desmond Watson (Houston Texans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- B. Osweiler (MIA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Desmond Watson (HOU) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs Houston Texans on 2018-10-25?
The Houston Texans beat the Miami Dolphins 42-23 in Week 8, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Houston Texans?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 7, Houston Texans 7; Q2: Miami Dolphins 3, Houston Texans 7; Q3: Miami Dolphins 10, Houston Texans 14; Q4: Miami Dolphins 3, Houston Texans 14; Final: Miami Dolphins 23, Houston Texans 42.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Houston Texans?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — K. Drake (Q1 5:03) Houston Texans touchdown — L. Miller (Q1 0:35) Houston Texans touchdown — J. Thomas (D. Watson pass) (Q2 14:18) Houston Texans touchdown — J. Thomas (D. Watson pass) (Q3 11:43) Miami Dolphins touchdown — K. Drake (D. Amendola pass) (Q3 5:03) Houston Texans touchdown — W. Fuller (D. Watson pass) (Q3 4:31) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Hopkins (D. Watson pass) (Q4 15:00) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Hopkins (D. Watson pass) (Q4 7:39) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q2 3:01, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q3 0:39, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q4 11:30, 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?
B. Osweiler (Miami Dolphins), 52.5% completion, -3.2% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -7.73 total passing EPA. Desmond Watson (Houston Texans), 61.5% completion, +14.1% CPOE, +0.75 EPA per dropback, +19.40 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Houston Texans?
Desmond Watson (Houston Texans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +19.40 total EPA on Passing plays. across 26 snaps. Their top snap (+5.97 EPA): (4:31) 4-D.Watson pass deep right to 15-W.Fuller for 73 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L
Houston Texans
Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W
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