MIAMI GARDENS — Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, responding to a question about the recent spate of professional athletes having their homes broken into, said he’s aware of the robberies and doesn’t feel as though he’s a target.

But just in case, Tagovailoa said he has armed security protecting his house.

“It’s a little too close for my comfort with my family being in the house so we got personal security to take care of all of that,” Tagovailoa said of hiring security professionals when one of his cars was broken into about a year ago. “When we’re on the road we’ve got someone with my wife, got someone also at the house surveying the house. So just to let that be known they are armed so I hope if you decide to go to my house you think twice.”

As for feeling as though he’s a target, Tagovailoa said that’s not the case.

“I wouldn’t say necessarily I would be a target,” he said, “but I wouldn’t want to play the chances with my family and my kids sleeping, my wife sleeping, me sleeping at the house.”

Tagovailoa made the comments days after the home of Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow was broken into while the Bengals were playing a Monday night game at Dallas.

Burrow’s home was the latest targeted in a string of burglaries of pro athletes’ homes in the U.S., which included the homes of Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.

Offense vs. Texans’ pass rush

Tagovailoa gets rid of the ball as quickly as any QB in the NFL, and that skill could be called into use many times Sunday in Houston. The Texans have one of the NFL’s best pass rushes, and the Dolphins will likely be missing both of their starting offensive tackles.

Tagovailoa has been on fire in the seven games since his return from a concussion, totaling 15 touchdowns, one interception and a 113.8 passer rating. He’s established himself as the Most Valuable Player in the Dolphins’ revamped offense that’s now led by a dink-and-dunk passing game.

But Houston (8-5) defensive ends Danielle Hunter (10.5 sacks) and Will Anderson IV (9.5 sacks) are among the league’s best 1-2 punches, and the Dolphins (6-7) are likely starting backup offensive tackles in right tackle Kendall Lamm and left tackle Patrick Paul. Starting right tackle Austin Jackson has been sidelined the past five games with a season-ending knee injury and left tackle Terron Armstead only played five snaps last Sunday due to a knee issue.

Coach Mike McDaniel said the success of the Dolphins’ passing game will come down to the collective efforts of the offense and the Texans’ defense rather than Tagovailoa vs. Hunter and Anderson.

“I’m very confident in Tua’s ability,” McDaniel said. “I’m also a football coach who is directly observing a very good pass rush. You don’t take that lightly. The biggest part is a collection of individuals on both sides that determine quarterback pressure and sacks.”

Tagovailoa, who leads the league in completion percentage at 73.8, was sacked five times in the 30-17 loss at Green Bay two games ago. That can’t happen this Sunday at Houston, and Tagovailoa’s quick release might be the Dolphins’ best defense.

The other complicating factor for the Dolphins’ passing game success is that the Texans have a good secondary. Their 16 interceptions rank No. 2 in the league behind Minnesota’s 20.

But Tagovailoa and the Dolphins did well finding wide receivers Tyreek Hill (10 receptions, 115 yards, one touchdown) and Jaylen Waddle (nine receptions, 99 yards) in last Sunday’s 32-26 overtime win over the New York Jets.

That should be a great help in addition to Tagovailoa’s success finding his recently reliable targets of tight end Jonnu Smith (61 receptions, 692 yards, five touchdowns) and running back De’Von Achane (63 receptions, 474 yards, six touchdowns).

Armstead, Lamm don’t practice

Offensive tackles Armstead (knee) and Lamm (back) were among six players who didn’t practice Wednesday.

Armstead, who only played five snaps against the Jets due to a knee ailment, remains unlikely to play Sunday. Wide receiver Dee Eskridge (knee), who also was injured against the Jets, also seems doubtful for the game.

The other three who missed practice for various reasons are all 30 or older — defensive lineman Calais Campbell and safety Jordan Poyer had veteran rest days, and wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has a knee ailment.

Four key offensive players were limited Wednesday — wide receivers Hill (wrist) and Waddle (hamstring) along with running back Raheem Mostert (hip) and fullback Alec Ingold (ankle), which is a new ailment for Ingold. He previously battled a calf injury.

Sieler honored

Defensive lineman Zach Sieler was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his four-tackle performance that included two sacks and three quarterback hits against the Jets.

It was Sieler’s first time earning the award.