Game story
In Week 11 of the 2008 NFL season on 2008-11-16, the Miami Dolphins took care of business against the Las Vegas Raiders, pulling away with a 17–15 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Russell (Las Vegas Raiders) paced the passing game, with +1.32 total EPA, and +8.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, T. Ginn (Miami Dolphins) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.50 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-33.5% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Miami Dolphins changed the game: (4:48) 2-B.Fields punts 48 yards to LV 7, Center-92-J.Denney. 15-J.Higgins for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas Raiders | 0 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 15 |
| Miami Dolphins | 7 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Ginn · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +7.50 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.87 EPA/play
- 2 R. Curry · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.74 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 3 C. Pennington · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +4.51 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 4 Z. Miller · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.28 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
- 5 T. Ginn · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +3.14 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
- 6 G. Camarillo · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.11 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
- 7 P. Cobbs · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +2.74 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 8 T. Stewart · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.17 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Ginn — MIA · Receiving
T. Ginn posted the highest total EPA (+7.50) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Miami Dolphins's efficiency. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.87 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.84 EPA) came from Miami Dolphins: (4:48) 2-B.Fields punts 48 yards to LV 7, Center-92-J.Denney. 15-J.Higgins for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — T. Ginn
- Miami Dolphins — P. Cobbs
- Las Vegas Raiders — J. Higgins
Field goals
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski
- Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter
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 LV 40 (Q1 52:04) — (7:04) 19-T.Ginn left end for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 51:52) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the MIA 3 (Q2 31:12) — (1:12) 11-S.Janikowski 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..
The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–2. Las Vegas Raiders registered a safety from the LV 94 (Q3 25:35) — (10:35) 10-C.Pennington sacked in End Zone for -6 yards, SAFETY (98-J.Richardson).; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LV 10 (Q3 17:02) — (2:02) 38-P.Cobbs up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 16:57) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 10–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the MIA 19 (Q4 8:07) — (8:07) 11-S.Janikowski 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LV 55 (Q4 4:48) — (4:48) 2-B.Fields punts 48 yards to LV 7, Center-92-J.Denney. 15-J.Higgins for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 4:30) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LV 19 (Q4 0:43) — (:43) 5-D.Carpenter 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 4:48) — (4:48) 2-B.Fields punts 48 yards to LV 7, Center-92-J.Denney. 15-J.Higgins for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 10-C.Pennington pass short right to 19-T.Ginn to LV 28 for 7 yards (26-S.Routt).
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 20:57) — (5:57) 11-S.Janikowski 46 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:35) — (:35) (Shotgun) 2-J.Russell sacked at LV 15 for -5 yards (55-J.Porter).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 3:59) — (3:59) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-C.Pennington pass deep middle to 15-D.Bess to LV 40 for 27 yards (37-C.Johnson).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 4:48) — (4:48) 2-B.Fields punts 48 yards to LV 7, Center-92-J.Denney. 15-J.Higgins for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 40:42) — (10:42) Direct snap to 23 - Brown, Ronnie. (Shotgun) 23-R.Brown right guard to LV 20 for 11 yards (37-C.Johnson). FUMBLES (37-C.Johnson), RECOVERED by LV-28-Gi.Wilson at LV 18. 28-Gi.Wilson to LV 26 f
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 20:57) — (5:57) 11-S.Janikowski 46 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 52:04) — (7:04) 19-T.Ginn left end for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J.Russell led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Russell (Las Vegas Raiders) · 27 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +8.3% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.32 total EPA
- C.Pennington (Miami Dolphins) · 26 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · +5.5% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +4.51 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Las Vegas Raiders | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.042 | -0.037 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.4% | 47.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.048 | +0.173 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.214 | -0.092 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.037 | +0.042 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.6% | 53.6% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Las Vegas Raiders -0.04, Miami Dolphins -0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, -2.93 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, -2.82 total EPA, 5 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. Ginn (Miami Dolphins) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Russell (LV) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- C. Pennington (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.
- Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 52:04 · LV 40 · Score 0-6
(7:04) 19-T.Ginn left end for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 51:52 · LV 2 · Score 0-7
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 31:12 · MIA 3 · Score 3-7
(1:12) 11-S.Janikowski 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders Safety (+2) — Q3 25:35 · LV 94 · Score 5-7
(10:35) 10-C.Pennington sacked in End Zone for -6 yards, SAFETY (98-J.Richardson). - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 17:02 · LV 10 · Score 5-13
(2:02) 38-P.Cobbs up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 16:57 · LV 2 · Score 5-14
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 8:07 · MIA 19 · Score 8-14
(8:07) 11-S.Janikowski 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 4:48 · LV 55 · Score 14-14
(4:48) 2-B.Fields punts 48 yards to LV 7, Center-92-J.Denney. 15-J.Higgins for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 4:30 · MIA 2 · Score 15-14
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 0:43 · LV 19 · Score 15-17
(:43) 5-D.Carpenter 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Miami Dolphins?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Las Vegas Raiders 17-15 in Week 11, 2008 on 2008-11-16.
What was the final score of Las Vegas Raiders vs Miami Dolphins?
The final score was Las Vegas Raiders 15, Miami Dolphins 17 (LV 15-17 MIA) in Week 11, 2008 on 2008-11-16.
What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Miami Dolphins?
Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Miami Dolphins 7; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Miami Dolphins 0; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 2, Miami Dolphins 7; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 10, Miami Dolphins 3; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 15, Miami Dolphins 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Miami Dolphins?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — T. Ginn (Q1 52:04) Miami Dolphins touchdown — P. Cobbs (Q3 17:02) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Higgins (Q4 4:48) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 31:12, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 8:07, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q4 0:43, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Miami Dolphins?
J. Russell (Las Vegas Raiders), 55.6% completion, +8.3% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.32 total passing EPA. C. Pennington (Miami Dolphins), 61.5% completion, +5.5% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +4.51 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Las Vegas Raiders vs Miami Dolphins?
T. Ginn (Miami Dolphins) led the game in total EPA with +7.50 on receiving plays. across 4 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.84 EPA): (4:48) 2-B.Fields punts 48 yards to LV 7, Center-92-J.Denney. 15-J.Higgins for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -33.5%.
Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Miami Dolphins a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Miami Dolphins won 17-15 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 2-7 Now 2-8 L
Miami Dolphins
Entered 5-4 Now 6-4 W
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