Colts 27–17 Dolphins: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 4, 2021

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Miami Dolphins?

J. Brissett (Miami Dolphins), 52.6% completion, +1.1% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.24 total passing EPA. C. Wentz (Indianapolis Colts), 66.7% completion, +13.5% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +10.86 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Miami Dolphins?

C. Wentz (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.86 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+3.53 EPA): (6:20) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass short left to 81-M.Alie-Cox for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Indianapolis Colts
Final score: Indianapolis Colts 27–17 Miami Dolphins
Halftime: Indianapolis Colts 7–3 Miami Dolphins at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Carson Wentz
Top passer: Jacoby Brissett
Biggest EPA play: (15:00) (Shotgun) 14-J.Brissett sacked at MIA 23 for -17 yards (90-G.Stewart). FUMBLES (90…
Game date: 2021-10-03

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Miami Dolphins 27–17 on 2021-10-03. Carson Wentz posted a game-high +10.86 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Indianapolis Colts	0	7	10	10	0	27
Miami Dolphins	3	0	0	14	0	17

Scoring Map

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

INDIndianapolis Colts

+3IND 20

MIA 23

MIA 3

+3MIA 25

IND 1

+1IND 15

MIA 11

IND 3

+1IND 15

MIAMiami Dolphins

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 9:58FG
Jason Sanders
Points+3
Yard line
IND 20
Score
0-3
(9:58) 7-J.Sanders 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 2:54TD
Jawaan Taylor
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 23
Score
6-3
(2:54) (Shotgun) 28-J.Taylor left tackle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 2:47XP
Reed Blankenship
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
7-3
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 8:32TD
Mo Alie-Cox
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 3
Score
13-3
(8:32) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass short right to 81-M.Alie-Cox for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 8:29XP
Reed Blankenship
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
14-3
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 0:57FG
Reed Blankenship
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 16
Score
17-3
(:57) 3-R.Blankenship 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 13:22FG
Reed Blankenship
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 25
Score
20-3
(13:22) 3-R.Blankenship 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 10:46TD
Mike Gesicki
Points+6
Yard line
IND 1
Score
20-9
(10:46) (Shotgun) 14-J.Brissett pass short left to 88-M.Gesicki for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 10:40XP
Jason Sanders
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
20-10
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 6:20TD
Mo Alie-Cox
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 11
Score
26-10
(6:20) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass short left to 81-M.Alie-Cox for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 6:15XP
Reed Blankenship
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
27-10
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 4:31TD
DeVante Parker
Points+6
Yard line
IND 3
Score
27-16
(4:31) (Shotgun) 14-J.Brissett pass short middle to 11-D.Parker for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 4:24XP
Jason Sanders
Points+1
Yard line
IND 15
Score
27-17
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Carson Wentz · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +10.86 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
2Mo Alie-Cox · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +6.72 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
3DeVante Parker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +6.23 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
4Michael Pittman · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.70 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
5Mike Gesicki · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.61 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
6Jaylen Waddle · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.70 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
7J. Doyle · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.18 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.18 EPA/play
8Parris Campbell · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.16 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.72 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

Carson Wentz — IND · Passing

Carson Wentz posted the highest total EPA (+10.86) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 36 counted snaps, they averaged +0.30 EPA per play.

Carson Wentz's top snap (+3.53 EPA): (6:20) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass short left to 81-M.Alie-Cox for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.99 EPA): Jacoby Brissett — (15:00) (Shotgun) 14-J.Brissett sacked at MIA 23 for -17 yards (90-G.Stewart). FUMBLES (90-G.Stewart) [90-G.Stewart], RECOVERED by IND-53-D.Leonard at MIA 23. 53-D.Leonard to MIA 13 for 10 yards (62-G

Quarterback report card

Jacoby Brissett led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Jacoby Brissett (Miami Dolphins) · 38 dropbacks · 52.6% completion · +1.1% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.24 total EPA
Carson Wentz (Indianapolis Colts) · 36 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +13.5% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +10.86 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Indianapolis Colts	Miami Dolphins
Offensive EPA/play	+0.185	+0.036
Offensive success rate	46.0%	39.1%
Pass EPA/play	+0.302	+0.033
Rush EPA/play	-0.026	-0.392
Defensive EPA/play	-0.036	-0.185
Defensive success rate	60.9%	54.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Indianapolis Colts generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs +0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Indianapolis Colts: +0.18 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
Miami Dolphins: +0.04 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)

Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, +16.08 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Miami Dolphins: 10 drives, +2.49 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Indianapolis Colts — Jawaan Taylor (Q2 2:54)
Indianapolis Colts — Mo Alie-Cox (Carson Wentz pass) (Q3 8:32)
Miami Dolphins — Mike Gesicki (Jacoby Brissett pass) (Q4 10:46)
Indianapolis Colts — Mo Alie-Cox (Carson Wentz pass) (Q4 6:20)
Miami Dolphins — DeVante Parker (Jacoby Brissett pass) (Q4 4:31)

Field goals

Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders (Q1 9:58)
Indianapolis Colts — Reed Blankenship (Q3 0:57)
Indianapolis Colts — Reed Blankenship (Q4 13:22)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 3–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the IND 20 (Q1 9:58) — (9:58) 7-J.Sanders 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIA 23 (Q2 2:54) — (2:54) (Shotgun) 28-J.Taylor left tackle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 2:47) — 3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIA 3 (Q3 8:32) — (8:32) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass short right to 81-M.Alie-Cox for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q3 8:29) — 3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIA 16 (Q3 0:57) — (:57) 3-R.Blankenship 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..

The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–10. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIA 25 (Q4 13:22) — (13:22) 3-R.Blankenship 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q4 10:46) — (10:46) (Shotgun) 14-J.Brissett pass short left to 88-M.Gesicki for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 10:40) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIA 11 (Q4 6:20) — (6:20) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass short left to 81-M.Alie-Cox for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 6:15) — 3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the IND 3 (Q4 4:31); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q4 4:24) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Miami Dolphins (Q1 11:21) — (11:21) 5-M.Palardy punts 43 yards to IND 25, Center-44-B.Ferguson. 21-N.Hines MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by MIA-44-B.Ferguson at IND 27. [WPA +16.7% · EPA +5.40]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 2:54) — (2:54) (Shotgun) 28-J.Taylor left tackle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.3% · EPA +3.45]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 3:49) — (3:49) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass deep left to 81-M.Alie-Cox to MIA 23 for 28 yards (30-J.McCourty; 52-E.Roberts). [WPA +9.0% · EPA +2.10]
Indianapolis Colts (Q3 14:54) — (14:54) (Shotgun) 28-J.Taylor left end pushed ob at MIA 46 for 38 yards (40-N.Needham). [WPA +8.1% · EPA +2.62]
Miami Dolphins (Q2 0:19) — (:19) (Shotgun) 14-J.Brissett sacked at MIA 21 for -8 yards (57-K.Turay). [WPA +8.0% · EPA -0.14]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Miami Dolphins (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 14-J.Brissett sacked at MIA 23 for -17 yards (90-G.Stewart). FUMBLES (90-G.Stewart) [90-G.Stewart], RECOVERED by IND-53-D.Leonard at MIA 23. 53-D.Leonard to MIA 13 for 10 yards (62-G [WPA -6.7% · EPA -5.99]
Miami Dolphins (Q1 11:21) — (11:21) 5-M.Palardy punts 43 yards to IND 25, Center-44-B.Ferguson. 21-N.Hines MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by MIA-44-B.Ferguson at IND 27. [WPA +16.7% · EPA +5.40]
Indianapolis Colts (Q3 4:03) — (4:03) 8-R.Sanchez punts 50 yards to MIA 18, Center-46-L.Rhodes. 19-J.Grant MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by IND-16-A.Dulin at MIA 18. [WPA +6.9% · EPA +5.37]
Miami Dolphins (Q4 4:31) — (4:31) (Shotgun) 14-J.Brissett pass short middle to 11-D.Parker for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands [WPA +1.6% · EPA +3.85]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 9:58 · IND 20 · Score 0-3
(9:58) 7-J.Sanders 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 2:54 · MIA 23 · Score 6-3
(2:54) (Shotgun) 28-J.Taylor left tackle for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 2:47 · MIA 15 · Score 7-3
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q3 8:32 · MIA 3 · Score 13-3
(8:32) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass short right to 81-M.Alie-Cox for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q3 8:29 · MIA 15 · Score 14-3
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 0:57 · MIA 16 · Score 17-3
(:57) 3-R.Blankenship 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 13:22 · MIA 25 · Score 20-3
(13:22) 3-R.Blankenship 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 10:46 · IND 1 · Score 20-9
(10:46) (Shotgun) 14-J.Brissett pass short left to 88-M.Gesicki for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 10:40 · IND 15 · Score 20-10
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 6:20 · MIA 11 · Score 26-10
(6:20) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass short left to 81-M.Alie-Cox for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 6:15 · MIA 15 · Score 27-10
3-R.Blankenship extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 4:31 · IND 3 · Score 27-16
(4:31) (Shotgun) 14-J.Brissett pass short middle to 11-D.Parker for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 4:24 · IND 15 · Score 27-17
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.

Key takeaways

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

Indianapolis Colts earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Carson Wentz (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Carson Wentz (IND) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Miami Dolphins on 2021-10-03?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Miami Dolphins 27-17 in Week 4, 2021.

What was the score by quarter in Indianapolis Colts vs Miami Dolphins?

Q1: Indianapolis Colts 0, Miami Dolphins 3; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 7, Miami Dolphins 0; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 10, Miami Dolphins 0; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 10, Miami Dolphins 14; Final: Indianapolis Colts 27, Miami Dolphins 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Indianapolis Colts vs Miami Dolphins?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Taylor (Q2 2:54) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Alie-Cox (C. Wentz pass) (Q3 8:32) Miami Dolphins touchdown — M. Gesicki (J. Brissett pass) (Q4 10:46) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Alie-Cox (C. Wentz pass) (Q4 6:20) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Parker (J. Brissett pass) (Q4 4:31) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q1 9:58, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — R. Blankenship (Q3 0:57, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — R. Blankenship (Q4 13:22, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Indianapolis Colts vs Miami Dolphins?

Jacoby Brissett (Miami Dolphins), 52.6% completion, +1.1% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.24 total passing EPA. Carson Wentz (Indianapolis Colts), 66.7% completion, +13.5% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +10.86 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Indianapolis Colts vs Miami Dolphins?

Carson Wentz (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.86 total EPA on Passing plays. across 36 snaps. Their top snap (+3.53 EPA): (6:20) (Shotgun) 2-C.Wentz pass short left to 81-M.Alie-Cox for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 0-3 Now 1-3 W

Miami Dolphins

Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L

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