The Miami Dolphins’ chances of reaching the postseason seem increasingly unlikely after their Week 15 loss to the Houston Texans. The Dolphins forced overtime in their previous game, but couldn’t replicate that effort, falling short against a stout Texan defense.
Dolphins linebacker Jordyn Brooks was instrumental in his team’s best defensive performance of the season, leading the way with eight tackles and a crucial fumble recovery. The Texans’ cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., meanwhile, was the driving force behind Houston’s victory, intercepting two passes from Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.
The Dolphins were unable to overcome their own turnover woes, which cost them the game. Tagovailoa threw four interceptions, including a crucial one in the fourth quarter that sealed the loss. Despite putting up more total offense than the Texans (224 yards to 181), Miami’s inability to capitalize on scoring opportunities proved costly.
The Dolphins’ next game will be their final home matchup of the season against the San Francisco 49ers, who are also struggling to find success this year. The 49ers fell to 6-8 on the year with a 12-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, setting up an intriguing showdown for Miami’s fans.
Source: https://dolphinswire.usatoday.com/lists/dolphins-texans-week-15-final-score-recap-takeaways-stats