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NFL · Week 13 · December 3, 2017 · 12 min read

Denver Broncos vs. Miami Dolphins: 2017 Week 13 Recap

Dolphins defeat Broncos 35–9 in Week 13

J.Landry led Fantasy Impact as Dolphins prevailed in a 9–35 Week 13 finish.

Denver Broncos 9 3–9
Final 9–35
Miami Dolphins 35 5–7 Winner
Winner
Miami Dolphins
Final score
9–35
Halftime
Denver Broncos 3–16 Miami Dolphins
Top passer
Trevor Siemian
FantasyHQ MVP
J.Landry
Game date
December 3, 2017

Top fantasy performers · Broncos

  • V.Green 1 REC · 36 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Calvin Anderson
    Calvin Anderson 4 REC · 43 YDS +1.1 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Traylor 2 REC · 16 YDS +0.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Dolphins

  • J.Landry 5 REC · 62 YDS +5.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Juanyeh Thomas
    Juanyeh Thomas 3 REC · 20 YDS · 1 TD +2.2 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Fasano 1 REC · 29 YDS +1.6 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Miami Dolphins
Final score
Miami Dolphins 35–9 Denver Broncos
Halftime
Denver Broncos 3–16 Miami Dolphins at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
J. Landry
Top passer
Trevor Siemian
Biggest EPA play
(5:08) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle intended for 11-D.Parker INTERCEPTED by 31-J…
Game date
2017-12-03

Game summary

The Miami Dolphins beat the Denver Broncos 35–9 on 2017-12-03. J. Landry posted a game-high +5.05 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Denver Broncos036009
Miami Dolphins214109035

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

DENDenver Broncos
MIAMiami Dolphins

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q1 3:12Safety
    Trevor Siemian

    Points+2

    Yard line
    MIA 95
    Score
    0-2

    (3:12) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian Aborted. 61-M.Paradis FUMBLES at DEN -7, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.

  2. DENDenver Broncos
    Q2 13:30FG
    Brandon McManus

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 13
    Score
    3-2

    (13:30) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.McManus 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.

  3. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 9:43TD
    Juanyeh Thomas

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 9
    Score
    3-8

    (9:43) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 89-J.Thomas for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DEN-58-V.Miller, Defensive Offside, declined.

  4. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 9:39XP
    CPC. Parkey

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 15
    Score
    3-9

    1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack.

  5. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 9:39TD
    Xavien Howard

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 75
    Score
    3-15

    (9:39) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short left intended for 88-D.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 25-X.Howard at DEN 30. 25-X.Howard for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 9:32XP
    CPC. Parkey

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 15
    Score
    3-16

    1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack.

  7. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 10:35FG
    CPC. Parkey

    Points+3

    Yard line
    DEN 20
    Score
    3-19

    (10:35) (Field Goal formation) 1-C.Parkey 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack.

  8. DENDenver Broncos
    Q3 5:08TD
    Justin Simmons

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 39
    Score
    9-19

    (5:08) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle intended for 11-D.Parker INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Simmons at DEN 35. 31-J.Simmons for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIA-10-K.Stills, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  9. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 3:04TD
    Kenyan Drake

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 42
    Score
    9-25

    (3:04) (Shotgun) 32-K.Drake left guard for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 2:54XP
    CPC. Parkey

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 15
    Score
    9-26

    1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack.

  11. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 10:27TD
    KSK. Stills

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DEN 23
    Score
    9-32

    (10:27) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 10-K.Stills for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-V.Miller].

  12. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 10:21XP
    CPC. Parkey

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DEN 15
    Score
    9-33

    1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack.

  13. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 9:03Safety
    Matt Haack

    Points+2

    Yard line
    DEN 55
    Score
    9-35

    (9:03) (Punt formation) 16-M.Haack punts 52 yards to DEN 3, Center-92-J.Denney. 84-I.McKenzie to DEN 1 for -2 yards (59-C.Allen). FUMBLES (59-C.Allen), and recovers at DEN -8. 84-I.McKenzie tackled in End Zone, SAFETY (34-S.Perry).

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1J. Landry · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.05 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
  2. 2V. Green · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.09 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.09 EPA/play
  3. 3Juanyeh ThomasJuanyeh Thomas · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.18 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
  4. 4A. Fasano · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.63 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.63 EPA/play
  5. 5Calvin AndersonCalvin Anderson · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +1.08 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
  6. 6A. Traylor · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +0.61 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
  7. 7J. Charles · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +0.53 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
  8. 8M. Paradis · Denver Broncos · Rushing · -0.16 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.16 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

J. Landry — MIA · Receiving

J. Landry posted the highest total EPA (+5.05) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.84 EPA per play.

J. Landry's top snap (+2.03 EPA): (10:19) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 14-J.Landry pushed ob at DEN 9 for 25 yards (26-D.Stewart).

Biggest single play (-10.17 EPA): J. Cutler — (5:08) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle intended for 11-D.Parker INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Simmons at DEN 35. 31-J.Simmons for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIA-10-K.Stills, Unsportsmanlike Conduct,

Quarterback report card

Trevor Siemian led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Trevor SiemianTrevor Siemian (Denver Broncos) · 50 dropbacks · 38.0% completion · -16.1% CPOE · -0.58 EPA/play · -28.78 total EPA
  • J. Cutler (Miami Dolphins) · 34 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · -2.4% CPOE · -0.39 EPA/play · -13.11 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatDenver BroncosMiami Dolphins
Offensive EPA/play-0.439-0.180
Offensive success rate31.9%40.9%
Pass EPA/play-0.576-0.410
Rush EPA/play-0.128-0.198
Defensive EPA/play+0.180+0.439
Defensive success rate59.1%68.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Miami Dolphins held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.18 vs -0.44), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Denver Broncos: -0.44 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
  • Miami Dolphins: -0.18 EPA/play (18th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
  • Denver Broncos: 17 drives, -39.92 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Miami Dolphins: 17 drives, -15.82 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Juanyeh ThomasMiami Dolphins — Juanyeh Thomas (J. Cutler pass) (Q2 9:43)
  • Xavien HowardMiami Dolphins — Xavien Howard (Q2 9:39)
  • Justin SimmonsDenver Broncos — Justin Simmons (Q3 5:08)
  • Kenyan DrakeMiami Dolphins — Kenyan Drake (Q3 3:04)
  • Miami Dolphins — K. Stills (J. Cutler pass) (Q4 10:27)

Field goals

  • Brandon McManusDenver Broncos — Brandon McManus (Q2 13:30)
  • Miami Dolphins — C. Parkey (Q3 10:35)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 2–0. Miami Dolphins registered a safety from the MIA 95 (Q1 3:12) — (3:12) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian Aborted. 61-M.Paradis FUMBLES at DEN -7, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY..

The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the MIA 13 (Q2 13:30) — (13:30) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.McManus 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the DEN 9 (Q2 9:43); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 9:39) — 1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIA 75 (Q2 9:39); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q2 9:32) — 1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack..

The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–6. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the DEN 20 (Q3 10:35) — (10:35) (Field Goal formation) 1-C.Parkey 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the DEN 39 (Q3 5:08); Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the DEN 42 (Q3 3:04) — (3:04) (Shotgun) 32-K.Drake left guard for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q3 2:54) — 1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack..

The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 9–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the DEN 23 (Q4 10:27) — (10:27) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 10-K.Stills for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-V.Miller].; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q4 10:21) — 1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack.; Miami Dolphins registered a safety from the DEN 55 (Q4 9:03).

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Denver Broncos (Q2 9:39) — (9:39) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short left intended for 88-D.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 25-X.Howard at DEN 30. 25-X.Howard for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -17.8% · EPA -7.94]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q3 5:08) — (5:08) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle intended for 11-D.Parker INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Simmons at DEN 35. 31-J.Simmons for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIA-10-K.Stills, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, [WPA -11.1% · EPA -10.17]
  • Denver Broncos (Q1 0:51) — (:51) 13-T.Siemian pass short left to 85-V.Green pushed ob at MIA 41 for 36 yards (20-R.Jones). [WPA +10.7% · EPA +3.09]
  • Denver Broncos (Q1 6:06) — (6:06) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short middle intended for 10-E.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 22-T.McDonald (28-B.McCain) at MIA 40. 22-T.McDonald pushed ob at MIA 47 for 7 yards (88-D.Thomas). [WPA -10.3% · EPA -4.57]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q2 10:19) — (10:19) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 14-J.Landry pushed ob at DEN 9 for 25 yards (26-D.Stewart). [WPA +7.7% · EPA +2.03]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Miami Dolphins (Q3 5:08) — (5:08) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle intended for 11-D.Parker INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Simmons at DEN 35. 31-J.Simmons for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIA-10-K.Stills, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, [WPA -11.1% · EPA -10.17]
  • Denver Broncos (Q2 9:39) — (9:39) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short left intended for 88-D.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 25-X.Howard at DEN 30. 25-X.Howard for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -17.8% · EPA -7.94]
  • Denver Broncos (Q4 10:34) — (10:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short left intended for 16-B.Fowler INTERCEPTED by 25-X.Howard (97-J.Phillips) at DEN 35. 25-X.Howard to DEN 23 for 12 yards (72-G.Bolles). [WPA -1.3% · EPA -5.59]
  • Denver Broncos (Q1 6:06) — (6:06) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short middle intended for 10-E.Sanders INTERCEPTED by 22-T.McDonald (28-B.McCain) at MIA 40. 22-T.McDonald pushed ob at MIA 47 for 7 yards (88-D.Thomas). [WPA -10.3% · EPA -4.57]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Miami Dolphins Safety (+2) — Q1 3:12 · MIA 95 · Score 0-2
    (3:12) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian Aborted. 61-M.Paradis FUMBLES at DEN -7, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.
  2. Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 13:30 · MIA 13 · Score 3-2
    (13:30) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.McManus 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
  3. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 9:43 · DEN 9 · Score 3-8
    (9:43) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short right to 89-J.Thomas for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DEN-58-V.Miller, Defensive Offside, declined.
  4. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 9:39 · DEN 15 · Score 3-9
    1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack.
  5. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 9:39 · MIA 75 · Score 3-15
    (9:39) (Shotgun) 13-T.Siemian pass short left intended for 88-D.Thomas INTERCEPTED by 25-X.Howard at DEN 30. 25-X.Howard for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 9:32 · DEN 15 · Score 3-16
    1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack.
  7. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 10:35 · DEN 20 · Score 3-19
    (10:35) (Field Goal formation) 1-C.Parkey 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack.
  8. Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 5:08 · DEN 39 · Score 9-19
    (5:08) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle intended for 11-D.Parker INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Simmons at DEN 35. 31-J.Simmons for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIA-10-K.Stills, Unsportsmanlike Conduct,
  9. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 3:04 · DEN 42 · Score 9-25
    (3:04) (Shotgun) 32-K.Drake left guard for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 2:54 · DEN 15 · Score 9-26
    1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack.
  11. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 10:27 · DEN 23 · Score 9-32
    (10:27) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep left to 10-K.Stills for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN [58-V.Miller].
  12. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 10:21 · DEN 15 · Score 9-33
    1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack.
  13. Miami Dolphins Safety (+2) — Q4 9:03 · DEN 55 · Score 9-35
    (9:03) (Punt formation) 16-M.Haack punts 52 yards to DEN 3, Center-92-J.Denney. 84-I.McKenzie to DEN 1 for -2 yards (59-C.Allen). FUMBLES (59-C.Allen), and recovers at DEN -8. 84-I.McKenzie tackled in

Key takeaways

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

  • Miami Dolphins earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • J. Landry (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Trevor Siemian (DEN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Denver Broncos vs Miami Dolphins on 2017-12-03?

The Miami Dolphins beat the Denver Broncos 35-9 in Week 13, 2017.

What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Miami Dolphins?

Q1: Denver Broncos 0, Miami Dolphins 2; Q2: Denver Broncos 3, Miami Dolphins 14; Q3: Denver Broncos 6, Miami Dolphins 10; Q4: Denver Broncos 0, Miami Dolphins 9; Final: Denver Broncos 9, Miami Dolphins 35.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Miami Dolphins?

Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Thomas (J. Cutler pass) (Q2 9:43) Miami Dolphins touchdown — X. Howard (Q2 9:39) Denver Broncos touchdown — J. Simmons (Q3 5:08) Miami Dolphins touchdown — K. Drake (Q3 3:04) Miami Dolphins touchdown — K. Stills (J. Cutler pass) (Q4 10:27) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q2 13:30, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — C. Parkey (Q3 10:35, 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?

Trevor Siemian (Denver Broncos), 38.0% completion, -16.1% CPOE, -0.58 EPA per dropback, -28.78 total passing EPA. J. Cutler (Miami Dolphins), 52.9% completion, -2.4% CPOE, -0.39 EPA per dropback, -13.11 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Miami Dolphins?

J. Landry (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.05 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+2.03 EPA): (10:19) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass deep right to 14-J.Landry pushed ob at DEN 9 for 25 yards (26-D.Stewart)..

Season records after this game

Denver Broncos

Entered 3-8 Now 3-9 L

Miami Dolphins

Entered 4-7 Now 5-7 W

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