Tagovailoa's Mistakes Cost Dolphins in Close Loss to Texans

The Miami Dolphins faced a tough loss against the Houston Texans, with the final score being 20-12. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's performance was critical in this defeat. He threw four turnovers, which the Texans converted into 10 points. Miami's special teams also faced a challenge, letting Houston score with a 35-yard fake punt run. This win puts the Texans closer to clinching the AFC South title if the Colts lose to the Broncos. Tagovailoa's mistakes were costly. He threw interceptions at crucial moments, including two in Houston's territory. One interception was especially painful, with Derek Stingley snatching the ball from Tyreek Hill in the game's final minutes. Before this match, Tagovailoa had gone 184 passes without an interception. Stingley had a strong game, grabbing two interceptions and limiting Hill to just two catches for 36 yards. Despite the turnovers, Tagovailoa completed 24 of his 40 passes for 196 yards and a touchdown. The Texans' offense wasn't very productive, managing only 181 yards. Dare Ogunbowale stood out with a 35-yard run on a fake punt, setting up a touchdown. Nico Collins scored both Texans touchdowns but had modest stats with 17 yards on four catches. C. J. Stroud had a solid game, completing 18 of 26 passes for 131 yards and two touchdowns. Miami's playoff hopes took a hit with this loss, moving their record to 6-8. A significant event occurred when wide receiver Grant DuBose had to leave the game on a stretcher due to a serious injury. Fortunately, DuBose is now in stable condition at a local Houston hospital.