Quick answer
- Winner
- Buffalo Bills
- Final score
- Buffalo Bills 20–13 Miami Dolphins
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 10–7 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Bledsoe
- Top passer
- J. Fiedler
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:22) 9-J.Fiedler pass intended for 44-R.Konrad INTERCEPTED by 51-T.Spikes at MIA 11. 51-…
- Game date
- 2004-10-17
Game summary
The Buffalo Bills beat the Miami Dolphins 20–13 on 2004-10-17, overcoming Miami Dolphins's 10–7 halftime lead. D. Bledsoe posted a game-high +11.64 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 0 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
 Buffalo Bills | 7 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins(8:22) 9-J.Fiedler pass intended for 44-R.Konrad INTERCEPTED by 51-T.Spikes at MIA 11. 51-T.Spikes for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on BUF, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty by rule is assessed on kick-off
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(12:52) 5-M.Bryant 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(:58) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 88-D.Thompson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(11:23) 9-R.Lindell 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(7:48) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 84-M.Campbell for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(15:00) 5-M.Bryant 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(8:45) 9-R.Lindell 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 8:22TD TST. SpikesPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 80
- Score
- 0-6
(8:22) 9-J.Fiedler pass intended for 44-R.Konrad INTERCEPTED by 51-T.Spikes at MIA 11. 51-T.Spikes for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on BUF, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty by rule is assessed on kick-off
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 8:15XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 0-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 12:52FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 29
- Score
- 3-7
(12:52) 5-M.Bryant 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:58TD Points+6
- Yard line
- BUF 24
- Score
- 9-7
(:58) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 88-D.Thompson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:52XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 10-7
5-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 11:23FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 25
- Score
- 10-10
(11:23) 9-R.Lindell 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 7:48TD MCM. CampbellPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 5
- Score
- 10-16
(7:48) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 84-M.Campbell for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 7:43XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 10-17
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 15:00FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 9
- Score
- 13-17
(15:00) 5-M.Bryant 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 8:45FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 13-20
(8:45) 9-R.Lindell 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Bledsoe · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +11.64 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 2E. Moulds · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +7.15 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
- 3W. McGahee · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +5.76 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.92 EPA/play
- 4Darwin Thompson · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.94 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.94 EPA/play
- 5M. Campbell · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.55 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 6L. Evans · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
- 7S. Morris · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.59 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
- 8R. McMichael · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.43 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
D. Bledsoe — BUF · Passing
D. Bledsoe posted the highest total EPA (+11.64) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.39 EPA per play.
D. Bledsoe's top snap (+2.98 EPA): (9:59) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 21-W.McGahee to MIA 24 for 9 yards (55-J.Seau). Shovel pass at line
Biggest single play (-6.42 EPA): J. Fiedler — (8:22) 9-J.Fiedler pass intended for 44-R.Konrad INTERCEPTED by 51-T.Spikes at MIA 11. 51-T.Spikes for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on BUF, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. P
Quarterback report card
J. Fiedler led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins) · 30 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -0.14 EPA/play · -4.23 total EPA
- D. Bledsoe (Buffalo Bills) · 30 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.39 EPA/play · +11.64 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.032 | +0.025 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.4% | 45.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.066 | +0.323 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.153 | -0.246 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.025 | +0.032 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.7% | 58.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Buffalo Bills held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.03), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: -0.03 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: +0.03 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 10 drives, +1.84 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 9 drives, -2.22 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Buffalo Bills — T. Spikes
- Miami Dolphins — Darwin Thompson (J. Fiedler pass)
- Buffalo Bills — M. Campbell (D. Bledsoe pass)
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — Myles Bryant
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
- Miami Dolphins — Myles Bryant
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the BUF 80 (Q1 8:22); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 8:15) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the BUF 29 (Q2 12:52) — (12:52) 5-M.Bryant 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 24 (Q2 0:58) — (:58) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 88-D.Thompson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 0:52) — 5-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 10–0. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the MIA 25 (Q3 11:23) — (11:23) 9-R.Lindell 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 5 (Q3 7:48) — (7:48) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 84-M.Campbell for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 7:43) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the BUF 9 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 5-M.Bryant 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the MIA 2 (Q4 8:45) — (8:45) 9-R.Lindell 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 8:22) — (8:22) 9-J.Fiedler pass intended for 44-R.Konrad INTERCEPTED by 51-T.Spikes at MIA 11. 51-T.Spikes for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on BUF, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. P
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 0:58) — (:58) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 88-D.Thompson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 7:20) — (7:20) 9-R.Lindell 43 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 9:59) — (9:59) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 21-W.McGahee to MIA 24 for 9 yards (55-J.Seau). Shovel pass at line
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 14:23) — (14:23) 31-S.Morris up the middle to BUF 36 for 25 yards (43-I.Reese).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 8:22) — (8:22) 9-J.Fiedler pass intended for 44-R.Konrad INTERCEPTED by 51-T.Spikes at MIA 11. 51-T.Spikes for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on BUF, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. P
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 0:58) — (:58) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 88-D.Thompson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 1:00) — (1:00) 21-W.McGahee up the middle to MIA 1 for 3 yards (95-T.Bowens).
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 7:20) — (7:20) 9-R.Lindell 43 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 8:22 · BUF 80 · Score 0-6
(8:22) 9-J.Fiedler pass intended for 44-R.Konrad INTERCEPTED by 51-T.Spikes at MIA 11. 51-T.Spikes for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on BUF, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. P - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 8:15 · MIA 2 · Score 0-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 12:52 · BUF 29 · Score 3-7
(12:52) 5-M.Bryant 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 0:58 · BUF 24 · Score 9-7
(:58) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 88-D.Thompson for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 0:52 · BUF 2 · Score 10-7
5-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q3 11:23 · MIA 25 · Score 10-10
(11:23) 9-R.Lindell 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 7:48 · MIA 5 · Score 10-16
(7:48) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 84-M.Campbell for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 7:43 · MIA 2 · Score 10-17
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · BUF 9 · Score 13-17
(15:00) 5-M.Bryant 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 8:45 · MIA 2 · Score 13-20
(8:45) 9-R.Lindell 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-J.Dorenbos, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Buffalo Bills earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- D. Bledsoe (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills on 2004-10-17?
The Buffalo Bills beat the Miami Dolphins 20-13 in Week 6, 2004.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 0, Buffalo Bills 7; Q2: Miami Dolphins 10, Buffalo Bills 0; Q3: Miami Dolphins 0, Buffalo Bills 10; Q4: Miami Dolphins 3, Buffalo Bills 3; Final: Miami Dolphins 13, Buffalo Bills 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — T. Spikes (Q1 8:22) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Thompson (J. Fiedler pass) (Q2 0:58) Buffalo Bills touchdown — M. Campbell (D. Bledsoe pass) (Q3 7:48) Miami Dolphins field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 12:52, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q3 11:23, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — M. Bryant (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q4 8:45, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?
J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins), 40.0% completion, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -4.23 total passing EPA. D. Bledsoe (Buffalo Bills), 50.0% completion, +0.39 EPA per dropback, +11.64 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?
D. Bledsoe (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.64 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (+2.98 EPA): (9:59) (Shotgun) 11-D.Bledsoe pass to 21-W.McGahee to MIA 24 for 9 yards (55-J.Seau). Shovel pass at line.
Was Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Buffalo Bills won 20-13 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 0-5 Now 0-6 L
Buffalo Bills
Entered 0-4 Now 1-4 W
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