Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (#17) throws a pass under pressure against the Tennessee Titans. (Photo : Getty Images)
Two teams who have finally gotten back on their winning forms, the Houston Texans (2-4) and Miami Dolphins (2-3), will square off in a pivotal Week 7 game at the Sun Life Stadium on Sunday to build their first winning streak of the 2015 NFL season.
Houston turned back the tough challenge of the Jacksonville Jaguars, 31-20, last week as quarterback Brian Hoyer started back in place of the struggling Ryan Mallett for Bill O'Brien's boys, as reported by Fox News.
Wideout DeAndre Hopkins also had a breakout game, receiving two touchdown passes from Hoyer to lead the Texans to only their second win of the season.
Meanwhile, the Dolphins were sharp during their first game with interim head coach Dan Campbell as they whipped the Tennessee Titans, 38-10, on the road at the Nissan Stadium last Sunday, via Yahoo Sports.
Miami finally won one after losing their previous three games while still under Joe Philbin. Philbin was fired during their bye Week 5 and Campbell, the team's former tight ends coach, took over his place.
The key to the Dolphins' resurgence was their rushing game led by Lamar Miller and Jarvis Landry, who both had a touchdown each in the decisive win over Tennessee. With their efficient running backs, Ryan Tannehill was able to free himself up for more chances in his passing game.
Expect another inspired performance from Miami this week.
Prediction: Dolphins win, 28-24.
Houston Texans starting lineup
Offense: Hoyer (QB), Foster (RB), Prosch (FB), Hopkins (WR1), Shorts (WR2), Graham (TE), Brown (LT), Aboushi (LG), Jones (C), Brooks (RG), Newton (RT)
Defense: Watt (DE), Wilfork (NT), Crick (DE), Mercilus (OLB), Cushing (ILB), Dent (ILB), Simon (OLB), Johnson (CB1), Joseph (CB2), Hal (SS), Moore (FS)
Miami Dolphins starting lineup
Offense: Tannehill (QB), Miller (RB), Landry (WR1), Jennings (WR2), Matthews (WR3), Cameron (TE), Albert (LT), Thomas (LG), Pouncey (C), Douglas (RG), James (RT)
Defense: Wake (DE), Mitchell (DT), Suh (DT), Vernon (DE), Jenkins (OLB), Sheppard (MLB), Misi (OLB), Grimes (CB1), Bowman (CB2), Jones (SS), Aikens (FS)
