The Miami Dolphins aim to improve their record to 7-7 as they face the Houston Texans, who stand at 8-5, this Sunday. The Dolphins are fresh off a thrilling overtime win against the New York Jets, while the Texans are coming off a bye week after defeating the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Key storylines include the performance of Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, who has a talented offense but faces pressure from the Dolphins' pass rush. Meanwhile, Tua Tagovailoa and the Dolphins will need to improve their third-down conversion rate to secure a win.
Defensively, Jalen Ramsey's performance will be crucial for Miami against a strong Texans passing game. Additionally, the matchup features intriguing connections between the coaching staffs, highlighting the personal stakes in this contest.