Quick answer
- Winner
- Denver Broncos
- Final score
- Denver Broncos 18–15 Miami Dolphins
- Halftime
- Denver Broncos 0–6 Miami Dolphins at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Fells
- Top passer
- T. Tebow
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:53) 8-M.Moore sacked at MIA 35 for -8 yards (55-D.Williams). FUMBLES (55-D.Williams), R…
- Game date
- 2011-10-23
Game summary
The Denver Broncos beat the Miami Dolphins 18–15 on 2011-10-23, overcoming Miami Dolphins's 6–0 halftime lead. D. Fells posted a game-high +4.21 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q4 | OT | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Denver Broncos | 0 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
 Miami Dolphins | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DENDenver Broncos(14:18) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(2:46) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(15:00) 8-M.Moore pass short right to 80-A.Fasano for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(7:39) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(2:52) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow pass short right to 88-D.Thomas for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
(Kick formation) 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
(:25) 15-T.Tebow pass short right to 86-D.Fells for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 15-T.Tebow rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. MIA-98-J.Odrick was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
(7:29) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
MIAMiami DolphinsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 14:18FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 20
- Score
- 0-3
(14:18) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 2:46FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 18
- Score
- 0-6
(2:46) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 15:00TD AFA. FasanoPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 16
- Score
- 0-12
(15:00) 8-M.Moore pass short right to 80-A.Fasano for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 7:39FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 25
- Score
- 0-15
(7:39) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 2:52TD Drake ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 5
- Score
- 6-15
(2:52) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow pass short right to 88-D.Thomas for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 2:44XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 7-15
(Kick formation) 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 0:25TD DFD. FellsPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 3
- Score
- 13-15
(:25) 15-T.Tebow pass short right to 86-D.Fells for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 0:17Safety TTT. TebowPoints+2
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 15-15
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 15-T.Tebow rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. MIA-98-J.Odrick was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- DENDenver Broncos
OT 7:29FG Points+3
- Yard line
- MIA 34
- Score
- 18-15
(7:29) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Fells · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +4.21 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 2A. Fasano · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.12 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
- 3B. Hartline · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.38 EPA/play
- 4
Malik Willis · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.66 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play - 5C. Clay · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.25 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.25 EPA/play
- 6T. Tebow · Denver Broncos · Passing · +2.15 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 7S. Larsen · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.37 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
- 8B. Marshall · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.16 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.12 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. Fells — DEN · Receiving
D. Fells posted the highest total EPA (+4.21) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.05 EPA per play.
D. Fells's top snap (+3.06 EPA): (:56) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow pass deep middle to 86-D.Fells to MIA 3 for 28 yards (56-K.Burnett). The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
Biggest single play (-5.36 EPA): Malachi Moore — (9:53) 8-M.Moore sacked at MIA 35 for -8 yards (55-D.Williams). FUMBLES (55-D.Williams), RECOVERED by DEN-55-D.Williams at MIA 36. 55-D.Williams to MIA 36 for no gain (8-M.Moore).
Quarterback report card
T. Tebow led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T. Tebow (Denver Broncos) · 39 dropbacks · 33.3% completion · -6.4% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +2.15 total EPA
Malachi Moore (Miami Dolphins) · 38 dropbacks · 57.9% completion · +0.9% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -7.82 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.107 | -0.156 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.5% | 36.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.055 | -0.206 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.230 | -0.246 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.156 | +0.107 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.2% | 62.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Denver Broncos -0.11, Miami Dolphins -0.16) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Denver Broncos: -0.11 EPA/play (24th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: -0.16 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 15 drives, -10.25 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 17 drives, -13.57 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — A. Fasano (Malachi Moore pass)
- Denver Broncos — Drake Thomas (T. Tebow pass)
- Denver Broncos — D. Fells (T. Tebow pass)
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter
- Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter
- Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter
- Denver Broncos — Matt Prater
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 6–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the DEN 20 (Q2 14:18) — (14:18) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the DEN 18 (Q2 2:46) — (2:46) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 15–9. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the DEN 16 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 8-M.Moore pass short right to 80-A.Fasano for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the DEN 25 (Q4 7:39) — (7:39) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the MIA 5 (Q4 2:52); Denver Broncos added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 2:44) — (Kick formation) 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the MIA 3 (Q4 0:25) — (:25) 15-T.Tebow pass short right to 86-D.Fells for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos registered a safety from the MIA 2 (Q4 0:17).
Overtime: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the MIA 34 (OT 7:29) — (7:29) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Miami Dolphins (OT 9:53) — (9:53) 8-M.Moore sacked at MIA 35 for -8 yards (55-D.Williams). FUMBLES (55-D.Williams), RECOVERED by DEN-55-D.Williams at MIA 36. 55-D.Williams to MIA 36 for no gain (8-M.Moore).
- Denver Broncos (OT 7:29) — (7:29) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- Denver Broncos (OT 12:35) — (12:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow sacked at DEN 47 for -3 yards (94-R.Starks).
- Miami Dolphins (OT 14:16) — (14:16) 75-N.Garner reported in as eligible. 33-D.Thomas right guard to MIA 29 for no gain (79-M.Thomas). DEN-91-R.Ayers was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 9:49) — (9:49) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (OT 9:53) — (9:53) 8-M.Moore sacked at MIA 35 for -8 yards (55-D.Williams). FUMBLES (55-D.Williams), RECOVERED by DEN-55-D.Williams at MIA 36. 55-D.Williams to MIA 36 for no gain (8-M.Moore).
- Denver Broncos (Q2 6:03) — (6:03) 23-W.McGahee left tackle to DEN 33 for 8 yards (29-T.Culver). FUMBLES (29-T.Culver), RECOVERED by MIA-37-Y.Bell at DEN 40.
- Denver Broncos (Q1 1:45) — (1:45) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 49 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 9:49) — (9:49) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 43 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 14:18 · DEN 20 · Score 0-3
(14:18) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 2:46 · DEN 18 · Score 0-6
(2:46) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · DEN 16 · Score 0-12
(15:00) 8-M.Moore pass short right to 80-A.Fasano for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 7:39 · DEN 25 · Score 0-15
(7:39) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 2:52 · MIA 5 · Score 6-15
(2:52) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow pass short right to 88-D.Thomas for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 2:44 · MIA 2 · Score 7-15
(Kick formation) 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 0:25 · MIA 3 · Score 13-15
(:25) 15-T.Tebow pass short right to 86-D.Fells for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos Safety (+2) — Q4 0:17 · MIA 2 · Score 15-15
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 15-T.Tebow rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. MIA-98-J.Odrick was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — OT 7:29 · MIA 34 · Score 18-15
(7:29) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Denver Broncos earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- D. Fells (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- T. Tebow (DEN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Miami Dolphins on 2011-10-23?
The Denver Broncos beat the Miami Dolphins 18-15 in Week 7, 2011.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Miami Dolphins?
Q2: Denver Broncos 0, Miami Dolphins 6; Q4: Denver Broncos 15, Miami Dolphins 9; Q5: Denver Broncos 3, Miami Dolphins 0; Final: Denver Broncos 18, Miami Dolphins 15.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Miami Dolphins?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — A. Fasano (M. Moore pass) (Q4 15:00) Denver Broncos touchdown — D. Thomas (T. Tebow pass) (Q4 2:52) Denver Broncos touchdown — D. Fells (T. Tebow pass) (Q4 0:25) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q2 14:18, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q2 2:46, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q4 7:39, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — M. Prater (OT 7:29, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Miami Dolphins?
T. Tebow (Denver Broncos), 33.3% completion, -6.4% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +2.15 total passing EPA. Malachi Moore (Miami Dolphins), 57.9% completion, +0.9% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -7.82 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Miami Dolphins?
D. Fells (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.21 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+3.06 EPA): (:56) (Shotgun) 15-T.Tebow pass deep middle to 86-D.Fells to MIA 3 for 28 yards (56-K.Burnett). The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld..
Was Denver Broncos vs Miami Dolphins a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Denver Broncos won 18-15 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 1-4 Now 2-4 W
Miami Dolphins
Entered 0-5 Now 0-6 L
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