Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 27–17 Miami Dolphins
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 17–3 New England Patriots at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Dobson
- Top passer
- Ryan Tannehill
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:51) 17-R.Tannehill sacked at MIA 13 for -10 yards (26-L.Ryan). FUMBLES (26-L.Ryan) [26-…
- Game date
- 2013-10-27
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Miami Dolphins 27–17 on 2013-10-27, overcoming Miami Dolphins's 17–3 halftime lead. A. Dobson posted a game-high +4.69 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
 New England Patriots | 0 | 3 | 17 | 7 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins(6:37) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 10-B.Gibson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(9:58) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 33-D.Thomas for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. PENALTY on NE-25-K.Arrington, Running Into the Kicker, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(3:47) 3-S.Gostkowski 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(:35) 9-C.Sturgis 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(8:33) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 17-A.Dobson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-P.Wheeler]. NE 12-Brady 343 career Pass TD, passing Fran Tarkenton for 4th in NFL history.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(6:46) (No Huddle) 38-B.Bolden left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(:13) 3-S.Gostkowski 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(7:18) 22-S.Ridley left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 6:37TD BGB. GibsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 4
- Score
- 6-0
(6:37) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 10-B.Gibson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 6:32XP CSC. SturgisPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 7-0
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 9:58TD Drake ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 5
- Score
- 13-0
(9:58) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 33-D.Thomas for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 9:55XP CSC. SturgisPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 12
- Score
- 14-0
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. PENALTY on NE-25-K.Arrington, Running Into the Kicker, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 3:47FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 16
- Score
- 14-3
(3:47) 3-S.Gostkowski 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:35FG CSC. SturgisPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 33
- Score
- 17-3
(:35) 9-C.Sturgis 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 8:33TD ADA. DobsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 14
- Score
- 17-9
(8:33) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 17-A.Dobson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-P.Wheeler]. NE 12-Brady 343 career Pass TD, passing Fran Tarkenton for 4th in NFL history.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 8:28XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 17-10
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 6:46TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 17-16
(6:46) (No Huddle) 38-B.Bolden left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 6:42XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 17-17
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 0:13FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 30
- Score
- 17-20
(:13) 3-S.Gostkowski 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 7:18TD SRS. RidleyPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 3
- Score
- 17-26
(7:18) 22-S.Ridley left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 7:14XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 17-27
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1A. Dobson · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.69 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 2Drake Thomas · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +2.78 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 3Drake Thomas · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.73 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.73 EPA/play
- 4C. Clay · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.69 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 5B. Gibson · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.23 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 6S. Ridley · New England Patriots · Rushing · +2.12 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 7B. Hartline · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.69 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 8L. Miller · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +0.95 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.32 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
A. Dobson — NE · Receiving
A. Dobson posted the highest total EPA (+4.69) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +0.94 EPA per play.
A. Dobson's top snap (+2.11 EPA): (1:54) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 17-A.Dobson to MIA 40 for 26 yards (24-D.Patterson; 30-C.Clemons).
Biggest single play (-4.77 EPA): Ryan Tannehill — (7:51) 17-R.Tannehill sacked at MIA 13 for -10 yards (26-L.Ryan). FUMBLES (26-L.Ryan) [26-L.Ryan], RECOVERED by NE-50-R.Ninkovich at MIA 13. 50-R.Ninkovich to MIA 13 for no gain (68-R.Incognito). 35th
Quarterback report card
Ryan Tannehill led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 50 dropbacks · 44.0% completion · -6.3% CPOE · -0.07 EPA/play · -3.36 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 30 dropbacks · 43.3% completion · -3.4% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -2.31 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.067 | +0.032 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.3% | 48.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.067 | -0.077 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.092 | +0.040 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.032 | +0.067 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.8% | 56.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: -0.07 EPA/play (29th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: +0.03 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, -6.52 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 13 drives, +2.64 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — B. Gibson (Ryan Tannehill pass)
- Miami Dolphins — Drake Thomas (Ryan Tannehill pass)
- New England Patriots — A. Dobson (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — Brandon Bolden
- New England Patriots — S. Ridley
Field goals
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- Miami Dolphins — C. Sturgis
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 4 (Q1 6:37) — (6:37) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 10-B.Gibson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q1 6:32) — 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–3. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 5 (Q2 9:58) — (9:58) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 33-D.Thomas for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 12 (Q2 9:55); New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the MIA 16 (Q2 3:47) — (3:47) 3-S.Gostkowski 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NE 33 (Q2 0:35) — (:35) 9-C.Sturgis 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 17–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 14 (Q3 8:33); New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 8:28) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q3 6:46) — (6:46) (No Huddle) 38-B.Bolden left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 6:42) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the MIA 30 (Q3 0:13) — (:13) 3-S.Gostkowski 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 3 (Q4 7:18) — (7:18) 22-S.Ridley left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 7:14) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 7:51) — (7:51) 17-R.Tannehill sacked at MIA 13 for -10 yards (26-L.Ryan). FUMBLES (26-L.Ryan) [26-L.Ryan], RECOVERED by NE-50-R.Ninkovich at MIA 13. 50-R.Ninkovich to MIA 13 for no gain (68-R.Incognito). 35th
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 13:16) — (13:16) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right intended for 11-M.Wallace INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Cole (32-D.McCourty) [50-R.Ninkovich] at NE 18. 23-M.Cole ran ob at NE 18 for no gain. The Replay Assista
- New England Patriots (Q1 12:19) — (12:19) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 87-R.Gronkowski INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Patterson at NE 42. 24-D.Patterson to NE 40 for 2 yards (87-R.Gronkowski).
- New England Patriots (Q3 0:13) — (:13) 3-S.Gostkowski 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- New England Patriots (Q4 10:27) — (10:27) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady scrambles right guard to MIA 26 for 8 yards (52-P.Wheeler).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 7:51) — (7:51) 17-R.Tannehill sacked at MIA 13 for -10 yards (26-L.Ryan). FUMBLES (26-L.Ryan) [26-L.Ryan], RECOVERED by NE-50-R.Ninkovich at MIA 13. 50-R.Ninkovich to MIA 13 for no gain (68-R.Incognito). 35th
- New England Patriots (Q1 12:19) — (12:19) 12-T.Brady pass short right intended for 87-R.Gronkowski INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Patterson at NE 42. 24-D.Patterson to NE 40 for 2 yards (87-R.Gronkowski).
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 10:18) — (10:18) 9-C.Sturgis 46 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 2:51) — (2:51) 9-C.Sturgis 39 yard field goal is BLOCKED (95-Cha.Jones), Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields, RECOVERED by NE-28-S.Gregory at NE 25. 28-S.Gregory to NE 36 for 11 yards (79-D.Shelby).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 6:37 · NE 4 · Score 6-0
(6:37) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 10-B.Gibson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 6:32 · NE 2 · Score 7-0
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 9:58 · NE 5 · Score 13-0
(9:58) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 33-D.Thomas for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 9:55 · NE 12 · Score 14-0
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. PENALTY on NE-25-K.Arrington, Running Into the Kicker, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 3:47 · MIA 16 · Score 14-3
(3:47) 3-S.Gostkowski 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 0:35 · NE 33 · Score 17-3
(:35) 9-C.Sturgis 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 8:33 · MIA 14 · Score 17-9
(8:33) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 17-A.Dobson for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN [52-P.Wheeler]. NE 12-Brady 343 career Pass TD, passing Fran Tarkenton for 4th in NFL history. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 8:28 · MIA 2 · Score 17-10
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 6:46 · MIA 2 · Score 17-16
(6:46) (No Huddle) 38-B.Bolden left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 6:42 · MIA 2 · Score 17-17
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 0:13 · MIA 30 · Score 17-20
(:13) 3-S.Gostkowski 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 7:18 · MIA 3 · Score 17-26
(7:18) 22-S.Ridley left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 7:14 · MIA 2 · Score 17-27
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Aiken, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- A. Dobson (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Ryan Tannehill (MIA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- T. Brady (NE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots on 2013-10-27?
The New England Patriots beat the Miami Dolphins 27-17 in Week 8, 2013.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 7, New England Patriots 0; Q2: Miami Dolphins 10, New England Patriots 3; Q3: Miami Dolphins 0, New England Patriots 17; Q4: Miami Dolphins 0, New England Patriots 7; Final: Miami Dolphins 17, New England Patriots 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — B. Gibson (R. Tannehill pass) (Q1 6:37) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Thomas (R. Tannehill pass) (Q2 9:58) New England Patriots touchdown — A. Dobson (T. Brady pass) (Q3 8:33) New England Patriots touchdown — B. Bolden (Q3 6:46) New England Patriots touchdown — S. Ridley (Q4 7:18) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 3:47, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — C. Sturgis (Q2 0:35, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q3 0:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 44.0% completion, -6.3% CPOE, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -3.36 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 43.3% completion, -3.4% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -2.31 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
A. Dobson (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.69 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+2.11 EPA): (1:54) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 17-A.Dobson to MIA 40 for 26 yards (24-D.Patterson; 30-C.Clemons)..
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L
New England Patriots
Entered 5-2 Now 6-2 W
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