The Miami Dolphins have won four of their last five games, but their chances of making the AFC playoffs are still slim. A crucial victory is needed as they face the Houston Texans this Sunday. The Texans can secure the AFC South title with a win and some assistance.
Miami started the season in a tough spot with a 1-3 record when quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was sidelined due to a concussion. Coach Mike McDaniel’s focus is on getting back to .500 this week, disregarding the two-game deficit in the wild-card race. The team’s recent games have shown improvement, with three out of the last four surpassing 30 points.
Despite a close call in their previous game against the New York Jets, the Dolphins managed a 32-26 overtime victory. Tagovailoa’s performance helped secure the win, becoming the fourth Miami quarterback to surpass 15,000 career passing yards.
Facing Houston (8-5), the Dolphins must aim for a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Texans, led by Coach DeMeco Ryans, are focused on playing their best against Miami and securing the division title. The Texans have a challenging schedule ahead, playing three games in an 11-day span.
As they prepare to face Miami, the Texans will be without safety Jalen Pitre for the rest of the season due to injury. Meanwhile, Miami will be missing offensive tackles Terron Armstead and Kendall Lamm due to injuries. Both teams are gearing up for a crucial showdown with playoff implications on the line.
In Wednesday’s practice session, the absence of running back Th was notable. Joining him on the sidelines were wide receivers Odell Beckham Jr., who was out due to personal reasons, and Dee Eskridge, nursing a knee injury. This trio of key players missing from the field left a void in the team’s preparations for the upcoming game.
