5 keys for the Miami Dolphins to beat the Houston Texans in Week 9

How do the Dolphins earn their second victory?

With the Miami Dolphins coming off their seventh straight loss dealt by the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Brian Flores’ team is gearing up for a Week 9 battle with the Houston Texans.

The Dolphins are favored in this game, the first time that has happened since Week 6 vs. the Jaguars, so they may actually have a chance in this one.

Houston has been one of the worst teams in the league this year, much like Miami, but they’ve also been without their starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor since Week 2 against Cleveland. Taylor is attempting to return to action this week, and, if he does, it could make for a more challenging matchup for the Dolphins.

Here are five keys to a Dolphins victory over the Texans in Week 9.