Cleveland Browns vs. Miami Dolphins: 2016 Week 3 Recap

Game story

In Week 3 of the 2016 NFL season on 2016-09-25, the Miami Dolphins took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 30–24 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 18 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

C. Kessler (Cleveland Browns) paced the passing game, with +0.27 total EPA, and -1.7% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, T. Pryor (Cleveland Browns) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.67 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-35.6% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Miami Dolphins changed the game: (:26) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill sacked at MIA 27 for -8 yards (52-C.Lemonier). FUMBLES (52-C.Lemonier) [52-C.Lemonier], RECOVERED by CLE-52-C.Lemonier at MIA 27. 52-C.Lemonier to MIA 27 for no gain (70

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 T. Pryor · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +7.67 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
2. 2 J. Landry · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.06 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
3. 3 G. Barnidge · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.56 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
4. 4 D. Sims · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.34 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
5. 5 I. Crowell · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +2.08 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
6. 6 J. Ajayi · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +1.95 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
7. 7 D.Johnson Jr. · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +1.84 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
8. 8 R. Louis · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.57 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Miami Dolphins — D. Parker (R. Tannehill pass) (Q1 55:26)
• Cleveland Browns — B. Boddy-Calhoun (Q2 37:01)
• Miami Dolphins — J. Landry (R. Tannehill pass) (Q3 20:29)
• Miami Dolphins — D. Williams (R. Tannehill pass) (Q4 14:29)
• Cleveland Browns — T. Pryor (Q4 10:19)
• Miami Dolphins — J. Ajayi (OT 8:43)

Field goals

• Cleveland Browns — C. Parkey (Q2 43:47)
• Miami Dolphins — A. Franks (Q2 32:00)
• Cleveland Browns — C. Parkey (Q2 30:46)
• Cleveland Browns — C. Parkey (Q4 3:18)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CLE 26 (Q1 55:26); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 55:16) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr..

The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 13–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the MIA 28 (Q2 43:47) — (13:47) (Field Goal formation) 3-C.Parkey 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 79 (Q2 37:01); Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 36:47) — 3-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the CLE 19 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the MIA 30 (Q2 30:46) — (:46) (Field Goal formation) 3-C.Parkey 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CLE 42 (Q3 20:29); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 20:17) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr..

The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 11–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CLE 10 (Q4 14:29) — (14:29) 77-B.Turner reported in as eligible. 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 26-D.Williams for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 14:17) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the MIA 3 (Q4 10:19) — (10:19) (Shotgun) 11-T.Pryor left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns registered a safety from the MIA 2 (Q4 10:12) — New QB #6 - Kessler, Cody. TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 6-C.Kessler pass to 82-G.Barnidge is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the MIA 20 (Q4 3:18) — (3:18) (Field Goal formation) 3-C.Parkey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

Overtime: Miami Dolphins won the period 6–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CLE 11 (OT 8:43) — (8:43) 23-J.Ajayi left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Miami Dolphins (Q4 0:26) — (:26) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill sacked at MIA 27 for -8 yards (52-C.Lemonier). FUMBLES (52-C.Lemonier) [52-C.Lemonier], RECOVERED by CLE-52-C.Lemonier at MIA 27. 52-C.Lemonier to MIA 27 for no gain (70 [WPA -35.6% · EPA -2.39]
• Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:04) — (:04) (Field Goal formation) 3-C.Parkey 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. [WPA -30.4% · EPA -2.23]
• Miami Dolphins (OT 9:18) — (9:18) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 14-J.Landry pushed ob at CLE 11 for 32 yards (33-J.Poyer) [53-J.Schobert]. [WPA +24.0% · EPA +2.41]
• Cleveland Browns (Q4 4:58) — (4:58) 6-C.Kessler pass short middle to 11-T.Pryor pushed ob at MIA 23 for 40 yards (20-R.Jones). [WPA +21.9% · EPA +2.68]
• Miami Dolphins (Q2 37:01) — (7:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right intended for 10-K.Stills INTERCEPTED by 20-B.Boddy-Calhoun [97-G.Wright] at MIA 27. 20-B.Boddy-Calhoun for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -21.6% · EPA -7.21]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Miami Dolphins (Q2 37:01) — (7:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right intended for 10-K.Stills INTERCEPTED by 20-B.Boddy-Calhoun [97-G.Wright] at MIA 27. 20-B.Boddy-Calhoun for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -21.6% · EPA -7.21]
• Cleveland Browns (Q1 58:01) — (13:01) (Shotgun) 6-C.Kessler sacked at MIA 42 for -10 yards (91-C.Wake). FUMBLES (91-C.Wake) [91-C.Wake], RECOVERED by MIA-98-J.Jones at MIA 39. 98-J.Jones to MIA 39 for no gain (78-A.Bailey). [WPA -12.4% · EPA -5.11]
• Miami Dolphins (Q1 59:29) — (14:29) (No Huddle) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left intended for 10-K.Stills INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Taylor at MIA 30. 21-J.Taylor to MIA 33 for -3 yards (84-J.Cameron). [WPA -12.5% · EPA -4.57]
• Cleveland Browns (Q3 22:52) — (7:52) (Field Goal formation) 3-C.Parkey 42 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. [WPA -5.6% · EPA -4.12]

Quarterback report card

C.Kessler led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• C.Kessler (Cleveland Browns) · 43 dropbacks · 48.8% completion · -1.7% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.27 total EPA
• R.Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 41 dropbacks · 61.0% completion · +5.7% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -5.22 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cleveland Browns -0.07, Miami Dolphins -0.05) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

• Cleveland Browns: 14 drives, -7.27 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
• Miami Dolphins: 15 drives, -4.27 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• Miami Dolphins leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
• T. Pryor (Cleveland Browns) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• R. Tannehill (MIA) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 55:26 · CLE 26 · Score 0-6
   (10:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep middle to 11-D.Parker for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-20-B.Boddy-Calhoun, Defensive Holding, decli
2. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 55:16 · CLE 15 · Score 0-7
   3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
3. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 43:47 · MIA 28 · Score 3-7
   (13:47) (Field Goal formation) 3-C.Parkey 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
4. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 37:01 · CLE 79 · Score 9-7
   (7:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right intended for 10-K.Stills INTERCEPTED by 20-B.Boddy-Calhoun [97-G.Wright] at MIA 27. 20-B.Boddy-Calho
5. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 36:47 · MIA 15 · Score 10-7
   3-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
6. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 32:00 · CLE 19 · Score 10-10
   (2:00) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
7. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 30:46 · MIA 30 · Score 13-10
   (:46) (Field Goal formation) 3-C.Parkey 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
8. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 20:29 · CLE 42 · Score 13-16
   (5:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 14-J.Landry for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIA-14-J.Landry, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards,
9. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 20:17 · CLE 15 · Score 13-17
   3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
10. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 14:29 · CLE 10 · Score 13-23
    (14:29) 77-B.Turner reported in as eligible. 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 26-D.Williams for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 14:17 · CLE 15 · Score 13-24
    3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
12. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 10:19 · MIA 3 · Score 19-24
    (10:19) (Shotgun) 11-T.Pryor left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13. Cleveland Browns Safety (+2) — Q4 10:12 · MIA 2 · Score 21-24
    New QB #6 - Kessler, Cody. TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 6-C.Kessler pass to 82-G.Barnidge is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
14. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 3:18 · MIA 20 · Score 24-24
    (3:18) (Field Goal formation) 3-C.Parkey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
15. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — OT 8:43 · CLE 11 · Score 24-30
    (8:43) 23-J.Ajayi left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.