Lamar Miller: Difference between revisions

| name = Lamar Miller

| image = Lamar Miller (cropped).jpg

| image_size =

| caption = Miller with the [[Miami Dolphins]] in 2012

| current_team =

| number = 26, 25

| position = [[Running back]]

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1991|4|25|mf=y}}

| birth_place = [[Miami|Miami, Florida]], U.S.

| death_date =

| death_place =

| height_ft = 5

| height_in = 10

| weight_lbs = 221

| high_school = [[Miami Killian Senior High School|Miami Killian]] ([[Kendall, Florida]])

| college = [[Miami Hurricanes football|Miami (FL)]] (2009–2011)

| draftyear = 2012

| draftround = 4

| draftpick = 97

| pastteams =

| status =

| highlights =

* Second-team All-[[Atlantic Coast Conference|ACC]] ([[2011 Atlantic Coast Conference football season#All-conference teams|2011]])

| statlabel1 = [[Rushing yards]]

| statvalue1 = 5,864

| statlabel2 = [[Average|Rushing average]]

| statvalue2 = 4.3

| statlabel3 = [[Touchdown|Rushing touchdowns]]

| statvalue3 = 32

| statlabel4 = [[Reception (American football)|Receptions]]

| statvalue4 = 211

| statlabel5 = [[Receiving yards]]

| statvalue5 = 1,571

| statlabel6 = [[Touchdown|Receiving touchdowns]]

| statvalue6 = 8

'''Lamar N. Miller''' (born April 25, 1991) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] player who was a [[running back]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] for the [[Miami Hurricanes football|Miami Hurricanes]] and was selected by the [[Miami Dolphins]] in the fourth round of the [[2012 NFL draft]]. He haswas also playeda formember of the [[Houston Texans]], [[New England Patriots]], [[Chicago Bears]], [[Washington Football Team]], and [[New Orleans Saints]].

Miller attended [[Miami Killian Senior High School]] in [[Miami|Miami, Florida]]. While there, he played [[high school football]] for the Cougars.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hernandez |first=Erica |date=July 18, 2013 |title=Lamar Miller the student in workouts with Frank Gore |url=http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2013-07-18/sports/fl-lamar-miller-0718-20130717_1_lamar-miller-miami-dolphins-jorvorskie-lane |url-status=livedead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180205000929/http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2013-07-18/sports/fl-lamar-miller-0718-20130717_1_lamar-miller-miami-dolphins-jorvorskie-lane |archive-date=February 5, 2018 |access-date=February 4, 2018 |website=[[South Florida Sun Sentinel]] |language=en}}</ref> As a senior, he was a [[Parade All-American]] after rushing for 1,749 yards on 217 carries with 22 [[touchdowns]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 4, 2012 |title=Dolphins Sign Lamar Miller |url=http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/Dolphins-Sign-Lamar-Miller/081da2e9-59b8-4d76-82a7-a3eacd0ba355 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180205001018/http://www.miamidolphins.com/news/article-1/Dolphins-Sign-Lamar-Miller/081da2e9-59b8-4d76-82a7-a3eacd0ba355 |archive-date=February 5, 2018 |access-date=February 4, 2018 |website=Miami Dolphins}}</ref>

===StatisticsCollege statistics===

AsMiller awas rookie,selected Millerby sharedthe [[Miami Dolphins]] in the backfieldfourth withround of the [[Reggie2012 NFL Bushdraft]], and97th [[Danieloverall Thomason (runningApril back)|Daniel28, Thomas]]2012.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2012 Miami Dolphins StatisticsNFL &Draft PlayersListing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/miayears/2012/draft.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2018102313214320181001042541/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/miayears/2012/draft.htm |archive-date=October 231, 2018 |access-date=February 4, 2018 |website=[[Pro- Football- Reference.com]] |language=en}}</ref> On September 16, he made his NFL debut running for 65 yards on a season-high 10 carries and a touchdown against the [[2012 Oakland Raiders season|Oakland Raiders]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fairburn |first=Matthew |date=SeptemberApril 1628, 2012 |title=2012 NFL Draft Results: Miami Dolphins reboundselect fromLamar openerMiller atin Raiders'Round expense4 |url=httphttps://www.nydailynewssbnation.com/sports2012/football4/reggie28/2983773/2012-bushnfl-stealsdraft-showresults-miami-dolphins-hugeselect-victorylamar-oaklandmiller-raidersin-articleround-1.11609654 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2016122016102720161220184422/http://www.nydailynewssbnation.com/sports2012/football4/reggie28/2983773/2012-bushnfl-stealsdraft-showresults-miami-dolphins-hugeselect-victorylamar-oaklandmiller-raidersin-articleround-1.11609654 |archive-date=December 20, 2016 |access-date=December 18, 2016 |website=NY Daily News |agency=Associated PressSBNation.com}}</ref> On DecemberJune 231, 2012, Miller ran forsigned a season4-highyear, 73$2.58 yardsmillion oncontract, 10including carriesa against$480,000 thesigning [[2012 Buffalo Bills season|Buffalo Bills]]bonus.<ref>{{Cite news |last=PaulMcIntyre |first=RogerBrian |date=DecemberJune 244, 2012 |title=DolphinsLamar RoutMiller Billssigns 24–10,with Are Knocked Out of the Playoffs AnywayDolphins |url=httphttps://www.miaminewtimesnfl.com/news/dolphinslamar-routmiller-billssigns-24with-10-are-knocked-out-of-the-playoffs-anywaydolphins-655398809000d5d8298e692 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2016122104564920161201100949/http://www.miaminewtimesnfl.com/news/dolphinsstory/09000d5d8298e692/article/lamar-routmiller-billssigns-24with-10-are-knocked-out-of-the-playoffs-anyway-6553988dolphins |archive-date=December 211, 2016 |access-date=December 18, 2016 |work=Miami New TimesNFL.com}}</ref>

In the 2012 season, Miller rushed for 250 yards and a touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lamar Miller 2012 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MillLa01/gamelog/2012/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190902100315/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MillLa01/gamelog/2012/ |archive-date=September 2, 2019 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=[[Pro- Football- Reference.com]]}}</ref>

After the departure of Reggie Bush, Miller became the main running back on the team and continued to share time with Daniel Thomas.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2013 Miami Dolphins Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/2013.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181027152603/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/2013.htm |archive-date=October 27, 2018 |access-date=February 4, 2018 |website=[[Pro- Football- Reference.com]] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 9, against the [[2013 Cincinnati Bengals|Cincinnati Bengals]], Miller had 16 carries for 105 yards in the 22–20 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Towers |first=Chris |date=October 31, 2013 |title=Lamar Miller goes for career night in primetime |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/lamar-miller-goes-for-career-night-in-primetime/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005180558/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/lamar-miller-goes-for-career-night-in-primetime/ |archive-date=October 5, 2022 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}</ref> Overall, he finished the 2013 season with 177 carries for 709 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns to go along with 26 receptions for 170 receiving yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lamar Miller 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MillLa01/gamelog/2013/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190902100320/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MillLa01/gamelog/2013/ |archive-date=September 2, 2019 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=[[Pro- Football- Reference.com]]}}</ref>

Coming into the 2014 season, Miller was the main running back with a backfield that consisted of him, Thomas, Damien Williams, and [[Knowshon Moreno]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2014 Miami Dolphins Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/2014.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181016125915/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/mia/2014.htm |archive-date=October 16, 2018 |access-date=February 4, 2018 |website=[[Pro- Football- Reference.com]] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 4, against the [[2014 Oakland Raiders season|Oakland Raiders]], he had his first game with two rushing touchdowns in the 38–14 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Miami Dolphins at Oakland Raiders – September 28th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409280rai.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221002042556/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409280rai.htm |archive-date=October 2, 2022 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=[[Pro- Football- Reference.com]]}}</ref> In the Week 17 finale, Miller had a career-high 178 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown in the 37–24 loss to the [[2014 New York Jets|New York Jets]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 28, 2014 |title=Rex Ryan and Jets beat Dolphins in finale, 37–24 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/400554435 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221006143703/https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/400554435 |archive-date=October 6, 2022 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> Miller's rushing touchdown in the game went for 97 yards, the longest rushing play in franchise history.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Newport |first=Kyle |date=December 28, 2014 |title=Dolphins RB Lamar Miller Scores 97-Yard TD vs. Jets |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2312498-dolphins-rb-lamar-miller-scores-97-yard-td-vs-jets |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210724141228/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2312498-dolphins-rb-lamar-miller-scores-97-yard-td-vs-jets |archive-date=July 24, 2021 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Poupart |first=Alain |date=August 29, 2021 |title=The 100 Greatest Plays in Dolphins History: No. 14 |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/news/miami-dolphins-history-100-greatest-plays-number-14 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210829170857/https://www.si.com/nfl/dolphins/news/miami-dolphins-history-100-greatest-plays-number-14 |archive-date=August 29, 2021 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |language=en}}</ref> In the 2014 season, Miller finished with 216 carries for 1,099 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns to go along with 38 receptions for 275 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lamar Miller 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MillLa01/gamelog/2014/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190902100331/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MillLa01/gamelog/2014/ |archive-date=September 2, 2019 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=[[Pro- Football- Reference.com]]}}</ref>

In Week 7, against the [[2015 Houston Texans|Houston Texans]], Miller had 175 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown, 61 receiving yards, and one receiving touchdown in the 44–26 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 25, 2015 |title=WATCH: Lamar Miller's 85-yard TD caps off Dolphins' record-setting half |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/watch-lamar-millers-85-yard-td-caps-off-dolphins-record-setting-half |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=FOX Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> In Week 9, against the [[2015 Buffalo Bills|Buffalo Bills]], he had 141 scrimmage yards in the 33–17 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills – November 8th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201511080buf.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220921221152/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201511080buf.htm |archive-date=September 21, 2022 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=[[Pro- Football- Reference.com]]}}</ref> In Week 14, against the [[2015 New York Giants|New York Giants]], he had this third career game with two rushing touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=New York Giants at Miami Dolphins – December 14th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201512140mia.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170703194108/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201512140mia.htm |archive-date=July 3, 2017 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=[[Pro- Football- Reference.com]]}}</ref> In the 2015 season, Miller finished with 194 carries for 872 yards and eight rushing touchdowns to go along with 47 receptions for a career-high 397 yards and two receiving touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lamar Miller 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MillLa01/gamelog/2015/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211202200338/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MillLa01/gamelog/2015/ |archive-date=December 2, 2021 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=[[Pro- Football- Reference.com]]}}</ref>

In Week 6, against the Indianapolis Colts, Miller had 178 scrimmage yards, one rushing touchdown, and one receiving touchdown in the 26–23 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans – October 16th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201610160htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220628105923/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201610160htx.htm |archive-date=June 28, 2022 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=[[Pro- Football- Reference.com]]}}</ref> In the 2016 season, Miller rushed for 1,073 yards and five rushing touchdowns to go along with 31 receptions for 188 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown. He had four games going over the 100-rushing yards mark.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lamar Miller 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MillLa01/gamelog/2016/ |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=[[Pro- Football- Reference.com]]}}</ref>

The Texans qualified for the playoffs in the 2016 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2016 Houston Texans Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/htx/2016.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180111170732/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/htx/2016.htm |archive-date=January 11, 2018 |access-date=February 4, 2018 |website=[[Pro- Football- Reference.com]] |language=en}}</ref> In the [[2016–17 NFL playoffs#AFC: Houston Texans 27, Oakland Raiders 14|Wild Card Round]] against the [[2016 Oakland Raiders season|Oakland Raiders]], Miller had 31 carries for 73 yards and a rushing touchdown in the 27–14 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Oakland Raiders at Houston Texans – January 7th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701070htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171015050107/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701070htx.htm |archive-date=October 15, 2017 |access-date=February 4, 2018 |website=[[Pro- Football- Reference.com]] |language=en}}</ref> In the [[2016–17 NFL playoffs#AFC: New England Patriots 34, Houston Texans 16|Divisional Round]] against the New England Patriots, he finished with 19 carries for 74 yards and four receptions for 15 yards in the 34–16 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Houston Texans at New England Patriots – January 14th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701140nwe.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181203061940/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701140nwe.htm |archive-date=December 3, 2018 |access-date=February 4, 2018 |website=[[Pro- Football- Reference.com]] |language=en}}</ref>

In Week 4, against the [[2017 Tennessee Titans season|Tennessee Titans]], Miller had a rushing and a receiving touchdown in the 57–14 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tennessee Titans at Houston Texans – October 1st, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710010htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180331234834/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710010htx.htm |archive-date=March 31, 2018 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=[[Pro- Football- Reference.com]]}}</ref> In Week 8, against the [[2017 Seattle Seahawks|Seattle Seahawks]], he had another game with a rushing touchdown and a receiving touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Houston Texans at Seattle Seahawks – October 29th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710290sea.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171108032544/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710290sea.htm |archive-date=November 8, 2017 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=[[Pro- Football- Reference.com]]}}</ref> In the 2017 season, Miller finished with 238 carries for 888 rushing yards, three rushing touchdowns, 36 receptions, 327 receiving yards, and three receiving touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lamar Miller 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MillLa01/gamelog/2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180205072311/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MillLa01/gamelog/2017 |archive-date=February 5, 2018 |access-date=February 4, 2018 |website=[[Pro- Football- Reference.com]] |language=en}}</ref>

In the season opener against the [[2018 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]], Miller ran for 98 yards and caught a pass for 11 yards in the 20–27 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Harris |first=John |date=September 10, 2018 |title=19 observations from Texans vs. Patriots |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/19-observations-from-texans-vs-patriots |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181128082732/https://www.houstontexans.com/news/19-observations-from-texans-vs-patriots |archive-date=November 28, 2018 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=HoustonTexans.com}}</ref> On September 23, Miller scored his first touchdown of the season, bringing in a touchdown catch on the final play of the game against the [[2018 New York Giants season|New York Giants]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Levinson |first=Josh |date=September 24, 2018 |title=Lamar Miller catches 1st score of season for Texans in defeat |url=https://www.numberfire.com/nfl/player-news/99807/lamar-miller-catches-1st-score-of-season-for-texans-in-defeat |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181128075633/https://www.numberfire.com/nfl/player-news/99807/lamar-miller-catches-1st-score-of-season-for-texans-in-defeat |archive-date=November 28, 2018 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=NumberFire}}</ref> On October 21, Miller rushed for 100 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries against the [[2018 Jacksonville Jaguars season|Jacksonville Jaguars]]. This touchdown was his eighth touchdown on the ground as a Texan, moving past quarterback [[David Carr (American football)|David Carr]] into seventh-most in franchise history.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dougherty |first=Drew |date=October 21, 2018 |title=Lamar Miller runs for 100 yds, 1 TD in win over Jags |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/lamar-miller-rumbles-in-for-5-yd-td-run |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181128075609/https://www.houstontexans.com/news/lamar-miller-rumbles-in-for-5-yd-td-run |archive-date=November 28, 2018 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=HoustonTexans.com}}</ref> The next week, Miller rushed for 133 yards and a touchdown against the [[2018 Miami Dolphins season|Miami Dolphins]], included as well was a 58-yard run.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Miami Dolphins at Houston Texans – October 25th, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201810250htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190131092906/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201810250htx.htm |archive-date=January 31, 2019 |access-date=January 30, 2019 |website=[[Pro- Football- Reference.com]] |language=en}}</ref> His back-to-back 100-yard games were his first time as a Texan, the last time this was accomplished by a Texan was by [[Arian Foster]] in 2014.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dougherty |first=Drew |date=October 26, 2018 |title=Lamar Miller rolls again in win over Dolphins |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/lamar-miller-bulls-in-1st-quarter-touchdown-run |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181128075618/https://www.houstontexans.com/news/lamar-miller-bulls-in-1st-quarter-touchdown-run |archive-date=November 28, 2018 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=HoustonTexans.com}}</ref> After this game, Foster surpassed 100 yards for the sixth time as a Texan, passing [[Steve Slaton]], [[Ben Tate]], and teammate [[Alfred Blue]] into third most in franchise history.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Total Games – Houston Texans – 100 Rushing Yards |url=http://pfref.com/tiny/Fy5Aj |access-date=November 28, 2018 |website=[[Pro- Football- Reference.com]]}}</ref> After running up 86 yards against the [[2018 Washington Redskins season|Washington Redskins]], he would follow that game with 162 yards and a touchdown against the [[2018 Tennessee Titans season|Tennessee Titans]], including a 97-yard touchdown run.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Thompson |first=Cole |date=November 19, 2018 |title=Texans RB Lamar Miller: 'Turnover margin very important' in the NFL |url=https://texanswire.usatoday.com/2018/11/19/texans-rb-lamar-miller-turnover-margin-nfl/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181128075528/https://texanswire.usatoday.com/2018/11/19/texans-rb-lamar-miller-turnover-margin-nfl/ |archive-date=November 28, 2018 |access-date=July 31, 2019 |work=Texans Wire}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Chadiha |first=Jeffri |date=November 27, 2018 |title=Texans' rushing attack complements dominant defense |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000993200/article/lamar-miller-leads-rushing-attack-as-texans-gash-titans |url-status=livedead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190802173705/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000993200/article/lamar-miller-leads-rushing-attack-as-texans-gash-titans |archive-date=August 2, 2019 |access-date=July 31, 2019 |work=NFL.com}}</ref> His touchdown run is the longest play in franchise history, and was the longest touchdown run in the NFL since he did it in 2014, becoming the only player in NFL history with two touchdown runs over 95 yards in a career.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sidhu |first=Deepi |date=November 26, 2018 |title=Lamar Miller sets record with 97-yard TD run |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/lamar-miller-makes-history-with-td-run |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181128075645/https://www.houstontexans.com/news/lamar-miller-makes-history-with-td-run |archive-date=November 28, 2018 |access-date=November 28, 2018 |website=Houston Texans |language=en-US}}</ref> Overall, Miller finished the 2018 season with 973 rushing yards, five rushing touchdowns, 25 receptions, 163 receiving yards, and a receiving touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lamar Miller 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MillLa01.htm |access-date=January 30, 2019 |website=[[Pro- Football- Reference.com]] |language=en}}</ref> The Texans finished atop the AFC South and earned the #3-seed for the AFC Playoffs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2018 Houston Texans Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/htx/2018.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190203141710/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/htx/2018.htm |archive-date=February 3, 2019 |access-date=January 30, 2019 |website=[[Pro- Football- Reference.com]] |language=en}}</ref> In the [[2018–19 NFL playoffs#AFC: Indianapolis Colts 21, Houston Texans 7|Wild Card Round]] against the [[2018 Indianapolis Colts season|Indianapolis Colts]], he had eight receptions for 63 yards in the 21–7 loss. He also rushed for 18 yards on five carries.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Indianapolis Colts at Houston Texans – January 5th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201901050htx.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190122044017/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201901050htx.htm |archive-date=January 22, 2019 |access-date=January 30, 2019 |website=[[Pro- Football- Reference.com]] |language=en}}</ref> Miller earned a Pro Bowl nomination for his 2018 season.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 8, 2019 |title=Lamar Miller earns Houston Texans' 5th Pro Bowl nod of 2018 |url=https://abc13.com/lamar-miller-houston-texans-pro-bowl-phillip-lindsay/5036684/ |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=ABC13 Houston |language=en}}</ref>

During the team's third preseason game against the [[2019 Dallas Cowboys season|Dallas Cowboys]], Miller tore his ACL, prematurely ending his season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bergman |first=Jeremy |date=August 24, 2019 |title=Texans running back Lamar Miller suffers torn ACL |url=httphttps://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001043982/article/texans-running-back-lamar-miller-suffers-torn-acl-0ap3000001043982 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190826010036/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001043982/article/texans-running-back-lamar-miller-suffers-torn-acl |archive-date=August 26, 2019 |access-date=August 25, 2019 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> He was placed on injured reserve on August 26, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 26, 2019 |title=Texans place RB Miller, T Steinmetz on Reserve/Injured list |url=https://www.houstontexans.com/news/texans-place-rb-miller-t-steinmetz-on-reserve-injured-list |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190827001716/https://www.houstontexans.com/news/texans-place-rb-miller-t-steinmetz-on-reserve-injured-list |archive-date=August 27, 2019 |access-date=August 26, 2019 |website=HoustonTexans.com}}</ref>

* Only player in NFL history to rush for a 90+ yard touchdown with two different teams<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFL Longest Rush Single-Season Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/rush_long_single_season.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180320105922/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/rush_long_single_season.htm |archive-date=March 20, 2018 |access-date=October 5, 2022 |website=[[Pro- Football- Reference.com]]}}</ref>

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