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NFL · Week 12 · November 27, 2022 · 12 min read

Houston Texans vs. Miami Dolphins: 2022 Week 12 Recap

Dolphins defeat Texans 30–15 in Week 12

Tua Tagovailoa led Fantasy Impact as Dolphins prevailed in a 15–30 Week 12 finish.

Houston Texans 15 1–9
Final 15–30
Miami Dolphins 30 8–3 Winner
Winner
Miami Dolphins
Final score
15–30
Halftime
Houston Texans 0–30 Miami Dolphins
Top passer
Kyle Allen
FantasyHQ MVP
Tua Tagovailoa
Game date
November 27, 2022

Top fantasy performers · Texans

  • Brandin Cooks
    Brandin Cooks 5 REC · 59 YDS +2.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Kyle Allen
    Kyle Allen 2 CAR · 3 YDS +2.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Teagan Quitoriano
    Teagan Quitoriano 2 REC · 20 YDS +0.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Dolphins

  • Tua Tagovailoa
    Tua Tagovailoa 22/41 · 273 YDS · 1 TD +9.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Trysten Hill
    Trysten Hill 6 REC · 85 YDS +5.0 Fantasy Impact
  • River Cracraft
    River Cracraft 4 REC · 55 YDS +3.9 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Miami Dolphins
Final score
Miami Dolphins 30–15 Houston Texans
Halftime
Houston Texans 0–30 Miami Dolphins at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Tua Tagovailoa
Top passer
Kyle Allen
Biggest EPA play
(12:38) 3-K.Allen pass short right intended for 31-D.Pierce INTERCEPTED by 43-A.Van Ginkel…
Game date
2022-11-27

Game summary

The Miami Dolphins beat the Houston Texans 30–15 on 2022-11-27. Tua Tagovailoa posted a game-high +9.42 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Houston Texans0069015
Miami Dolphins102000030

Scoring Map

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

HOUHouston Texans
MIAMiami Dolphins

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q1 10:26FG
    Jason Sanders

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 27
    Score
    0-3

    (10:26) 7-J.Sanders 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.

  2. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q1 3:06TD
    Durham Smythe

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 4
    Score
    0-9

    (3:06) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 81-D.Smythe for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q1 2:57XP
    Jason Sanders

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 15
    Score
    0-10

    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.

  4. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 12:27TD
    Johnny Wilson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    HOU 3
    Score
    0-16

    (12:27) 23-J.Wilson right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 12:22XP
    Jason Sanders

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 15
    Score
    0-17

    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.

  6. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 6:26FG
    Jason Sanders

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 5
    Score
    0-20

    (6:26) 7-J.Sanders 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.

  7. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 5:10TD
    Jordan Akins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 89
    Score
    0-26

    (5:10) (Shotgun) 3-K.Allen pass short right to 88-J.Akins to HOU 18 for 7 yards (28-K.Kohou, 21-E.Rowe). FUMBLES (21-E.Rowe), RECOVERED by MIA-25-X.Howard at HOU 16. 25-X.Howard for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 4:59XP
    Jason Sanders

    Points+1

    Yard line
    HOU 15
    Score
    0-27

    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.

  9. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 0:01FG
    Jason Sanders

    Points+3

    Yard line
    HOU 17
    Score
    0-30

    (:01) 7-J.Sanders 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.

  10. HOUHouston Texans
    Q3 3:22TD
    Dare Ogunbowale

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 3
    Score
    6-30

    (3:22) 33-D.Ogunbowale up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 12:56TD
    Jordan Akins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 25
    Score
    12-30

    (12:56) (Shotgun) 3-K.Allen pass short left to 88-J.Akins for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. HOUHouston Texans
    Q4 9:04FG
    Ka'imi Fairbairn

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 10
    Score
    15-30

    (9:04) 7-K.Fairbairn 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Tua TagovailoaTua Tagovailoa · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +9.42 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  2. 2Trysten HillTrysten Hill · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.97 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
  3. 3River CracraftRiver Cracraft · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.94 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
  4. 4Brandin CooksBrandin Cooks · Houston Texans · Receiving · +2.86 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
  5. 5Kyle AllenKyle Allen · Houston Texans · Rushing · +2.56 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
  6. 6Jaylen WaddleJaylen Waddle · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
  7. 7Cedrick Wilson Jr.Cedrick Wilson Jr. · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.79 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
  8. 8Durham SmytheDurham Smythe · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.32 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Tua Tagovailoa

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Tua Tagovailoa — MIA · Passing

Tua Tagovailoa posted the highest total EPA (+9.42) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.23 EPA per play.

Tua Tagovailoa's top snap (+2.72 EPA): (11:42) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep middle to 17-J.Waddle to HOU 17 for 22 yards (5-J.Pitre).

Biggest single play (-6.18 EPA): Kyle Allen — (12:38) 3-K.Allen pass short right intended for 31-D.Pierce INTERCEPTED by 43-A.Van Ginkel at HOU 26. 43-A.Van Ginkel to HOU 3 for 23 yards (31-D.Pierce).

Quarterback report card

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

  • Kyle AllenKyle Allen (Houston Texans) · 47 dropbacks · 55.3% completion · -4.9% CPOE · -0.48 EPA/play · -22.58 total EPA
  • Tua TagovailoaTua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) · 41 dropbacks · 53.7% completion · +3.1% CPOE · +0.23 EPA/play · +9.42 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatHouston TexansMiami Dolphins
Offensive EPA/play-0.312-0.092
Offensive success rate31.2%37.2%
Pass EPA/play-0.480+0.098
Rush EPA/play-0.054-0.519
Defensive EPA/play+0.092+0.312
Defensive success rate62.8%68.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Miami Dolphins held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.09 vs -0.31), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Houston Texans: -0.31 EPA/play (2nd percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • Miami Dolphins: -0.09 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
  • Houston Texans: 13 drives, -24.00 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Miami Dolphins: 14 drives, -8.61 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Durham SmytheMiami Dolphins — Durham Smythe (Tua Tagovailoa pass) (Q1 3:06)
  • Johnny WilsonMiami Dolphins — Johnny Wilson (Q2 12:27)
  • Jordan AkinsMiami Dolphins — Jordan Akins (Kyle Allen pass) (Q2 5:10)
  • Dare OgunbowaleHouston Texans — Dare Ogunbowale (Q3 3:22)
  • Jordan AkinsHouston Texans — Jordan Akins (Kyle Allen pass) (Q4 12:56)

Field goals

  • Jason SandersMiami Dolphins — Jason Sanders (Q1 10:26)
  • Jason SandersMiami Dolphins — Jason Sanders (Q2 6:26)
  • Jason SandersMiami Dolphins — Jason Sanders (Q2 0:01)
  • Ka'imi FairbairnHouston Texans — Ka'imi Fairbairn (Q4 9:04)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the HOU 27 (Q1 10:26) — (10:26) 7-J.Sanders 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the HOU 4 (Q1 3:06) — (3:06) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 81-D.Smythe for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q1 2:57) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead..

The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 20–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the HOU 3 (Q2 12:27) — (12:27) 23-J.Wilson right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 12:22) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the HOU 5 (Q2 6:26) — (6:26) 7-J.Sanders 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIA 89 (Q2 5:10); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the HOU 15 (Q2 4:59) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the HOU 17 (Q2 0:01) — (:01) 7-J.Sanders 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead..

The third quarter: Houston Texans won the period 6–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the MIA 3 (Q3 3:22) — (3:22) 33-D.Ogunbowale up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The fourth quarter: Houston Texans won the period 9–0. Houston Texans found the end zone from the MIA 25 (Q4 12:56) — (12:56) (Shotgun) 3-K.Allen pass short left to 88-J.Akins for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Houston Texans connected on a field goal from the MIA 10 (Q4 9:04) — (9:04) 7-K.Fairbairn 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Houston Texans (Q2 12:38) — (12:38) 3-K.Allen pass short right intended for 31-D.Pierce INTERCEPTED by 43-A.Van Ginkel at HOU 26. 43-A.Van Ginkel to HOU 3 for 23 yards (31-D.Pierce). [WPA -8.6% · EPA -6.18]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q1 11:42) — (11:42) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep middle to 17-J.Waddle to HOU 17 for 22 yards (5-J.Pitre). [WPA +7.5% · EPA +2.72]
  • Houston Texans (Q1 8:30) — (8:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-K.Allen sacked at HOU 9 for -13 yards (6-M.Ingram). [WPA -6.0% · EPA -2.07]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q1 4:19) — (4:19) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 14-T.Sherfield to HOU 3 for 9 yards (48-C.Harris). HOU-48-C.Harris was injured during the play. [WPA +5.4% · EPA +2.35]
  • Houston Texans (Q1 13:42) — (13:42) (Shotgun) 3-K.Allen pass incomplete deep right to 83-O.Howard. [WPA -4.8% · EPA -1.42]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Houston Texans (Q2 12:38) — (12:38) 3-K.Allen pass short right intended for 31-D.Pierce INTERCEPTED by 43-A.Van Ginkel at HOU 26. 43-A.Van Ginkel to HOU 3 for 23 yards (31-D.Pierce). [WPA -8.6% · EPA -6.18]
  • Houston Texans (Q2 5:10) — (5:10) (Shotgun) 3-K.Allen pass short right to 88-J.Akins to HOU 18 for 7 yards (28-K.Kohou, 21-E.Rowe). FUMBLES (21-E.Rowe), RECOVERED by MIA-25-X.Howard at HOU 16. 25-X.Howard for 16 yards, TOUCHDOW [WPA -3.6% · EPA -5.70]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q3 0:16) — (:16) 19-S.Thompson FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIA 48, touched at MIA 47, RECOVERED by HOU-29-M.Stewart at 50. [WPA -0.4% · EPA -5.27]
  • Houston Texans (Q4 2:48) — (2:48) (Shotgun) 3-K.Allen pass deep right intended for 15-C.Moore INTERCEPTED by 32-V.McKinley at MIA 19. 32-V.McKinley pushed ob at MIA 36 for 17 yards (84-T.Quitoriano). [WPA -0.4% · EPA -3.22]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 10:26 · HOU 27 · Score 0-3
    (10:26) 7-J.Sanders 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
  2. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 3:06 · HOU 4 · Score 0-9
    (3:06) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 81-D.Smythe for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 2:57 · HOU 15 · Score 0-10
    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
  4. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 12:27 · HOU 3 · Score 0-16
    (12:27) 23-J.Wilson right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 12:22 · HOU 15 · Score 0-17
    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
  6. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 6:26 · HOU 5 · Score 0-20
    (6:26) 7-J.Sanders 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
  7. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 5:10 · MIA 89 · Score 0-26
    (5:10) (Shotgun) 3-K.Allen pass short right to 88-J.Akins to HOU 18 for 7 yards (28-K.Kohou, 21-E.Rowe). FUMBLES (21-E.Rowe), RECOVERED by MIA-25-X.Howard at HOU 16. 25-X.Howard for 16 yards, TOUCHDOW
  8. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 4:59 · HOU 15 · Score 0-27
    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
  9. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 0:01 · HOU 17 · Score 0-30
    (:01) 7-J.Sanders 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
  10. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q3 3:22 · MIA 3 · Score 6-30
    (3:22) 33-D.Ogunbowale up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Houston Texans TD (+6) — Q4 12:56 · MIA 25 · Score 12-30
    (12:56) (Shotgun) 3-K.Allen pass short left to 88-J.Akins for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Houston Texans FG (+3) — Q4 9:04 · MIA 10 · Score 15-30
    (9:04) 7-K.Fairbairn 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Weeks, Holder-11-C.Johnston.

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.
  • Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Kyle Allen (HOU) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Tua Tagovailoa (MIA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Houston Texans vs Miami Dolphins on 2022-11-27?

The Miami Dolphins beat the Houston Texans 30-15 in Week 12, 2022.

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

Q1: Houston Texans 0, Miami Dolphins 10; Q2: Houston Texans 0, Miami Dolphins 20; Q3: Houston Texans 6, Miami Dolphins 0; Q4: Houston Texans 9, Miami Dolphins 0; Final: Houston Texans 15, Miami Dolphins 30.

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

Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Smythe (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q1 3:06) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Wilson (Q2 12:27) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Akins (K. Allen pass) (Q2 5:10) Houston Texans touchdown — D. Ogunbowale (Q3 3:22) Houston Texans touchdown — J. Akins (K. Allen pass) (Q4 12:56) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q1 10:26, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q2 6:26, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q2 0:01, 3 pts) Houston Texans field goal — K. Fairbairn (Q4 9:04, 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?

Kyle Allen (Houston Texans), 55.3% completion, -4.9% CPOE, -0.48 EPA per dropback, -22.58 total passing EPA. Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins), 53.7% completion, +3.1% CPOE, +0.23 EPA per dropback, +9.42 total passing EPA.

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

Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.42 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (+2.72 EPA): (11:42) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep middle to 17-J.Waddle to HOU 17 for 22 yards (5-J.Pitre)..

Season records after this game

Houston Texans

Entered 1-8 Now 1-9 L

Miami Dolphins

Entered 7-3 Now 8-3 W

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