In the first quarter, Houston took the early lead with RB Ron Dayne getting a 1-yard TD run. However, the Dolphin answered with kicker Jay Feely getting a 23-yard field goal, along with RB Ronnie Brown getting a 3-yard TD run.
During the first period, Houston scored first with Ron Dayne's 1-yard touchdown run. Nevertheless, the Dolphins countered with Jay Feely's 23-yard field goal and Ronnie Brown's 3-yard touchdown run.