Quick answer
- Winner
- Miami Dolphins
- Final score
- Miami Dolphins 20–17 Atlanta Falcons
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 0–17 Atlanta Falcons at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- K. Stills
- Top passer
- Matt Ryan
- Biggest EPA play
- (:47) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle intended for 81-A.Hooper INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Jon…
- Game date
- 2017-10-15
Game summary
The Miami Dolphins beat the Atlanta Falcons 20–17 on 2017-10-15, overcoming Atlanta Falcons's 17–0 halftime lead. K. Stills posted a game-high +7.04 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 0 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 20 |
 Atlanta Falcons | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins
(9:48) 3-M.Bryant 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(2:00) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 17-M.Hall for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(5:35) (Shotgun) 26-T.Coleman left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
(6:25) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 10-K.Stills for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack.
(1:38) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 14-J.Landry for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack.
(8:39) 1-C.Parkey 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack.
(2:35) 1-C.Parkey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack.
ATLAtlanta FalconsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 9:48FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 32
- Score
- 0-3
(9:48) 3-M.Bryant 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 2:00TD Mike Hall Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 40
- Score
- 0-9
(2:00) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 17-M.Hall for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q1 1:51XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 0-10
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 5:35TD TCTavian ColemanPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 6
- Score
- 0-16
(5:35) (Shotgun) 26-T.Coleman left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 5:29XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 0-17
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 6:25TD KSK. StillsPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 11
- Score
- 6-17
(6:25) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 10-K.Stills for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 6:17XP CPC. ParkeyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 7-17
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 1:38TD JLJ. LandryPoints+6
- Yard line
- ATL 7
- Score
- 13-17
(1:38) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 14-J.Landry for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 1:32XP CPC. ParkeyPoints+1
- Yard line
- ATL 15
- Score
- 14-17
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 8:39FG CPC. ParkeyPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 31
- Score
- 17-17
(8:39) 1-C.Parkey 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 2:35FG CPC. ParkeyPoints+3
- Yard line
- ATL 20
- Score
- 20-17
(2:35) 1-C.Parkey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1K. Stills · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +7.04 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.76 EPA/play
- 2J. Cutler · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +5.83 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 3Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +4.83 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 4Ju. Jones · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.82 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 5Mike Hall Jr. · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +3.03 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
- 6J. Hardy · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.88 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 7T. Gabriel · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +2.62 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 8
Dorian Williams · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.84 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
K. Stills — MIA · Receiving
K. Stills posted the highest total EPA (+7.04) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.76 EPA per play.
K. Stills's top snap (+2.88 EPA): (6:25) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 10-K.Stills for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-3.59 EPA): Matt Ryan — (:47) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle intended for 81-A.Hooper INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Jones (30-C.Tankersley) at MIA 6. 20-R.Jones pushed ob at MIA 21 for 15 yards (24-D.Freeman). PENALTY on MIA-20-R
Quarterback report card
Matt Ryan led all passers in efficiency for Atlanta Falcons, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 38 dropbacks · 63.2% completion · +1.9% CPOE · +0.13 EPA/play · +4.83 total EPA
- J. Cutler (Miami Dolphins) · 36 dropbacks · 52.8% completion · -8.7% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +5.83 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.052 | -0.034 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.0% | 41.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.162 | +0.127 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.042 | -0.178 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.034 | -0.052 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.3% | 60.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: +0.05 EPA/play (70th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: -0.03 EPA/play (48th percentile vs. 2017 team-game averages)
- Atlanta Falcons: 9 drives, -2.48 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 9 drives, +4.16 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Atlanta Falcons — Mike Hall Jr. (Matt Ryan pass)
- Atlanta Falcons — Tavian Coleman
- Miami Dolphins — K. Stills (J. Cutler pass)
- Miami Dolphins — J. Landry (J. Cutler pass)
Field goals
- Atlanta Falcons — Myles Bryant
- Miami Dolphins — C. Parkey
- Miami Dolphins — C. Parkey
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 10–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the MIA 32 (Q1 9:48) — (9:48) 3-M.Bryant 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the MIA 40 (Q1 2:00) — (2:00) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 17-M.Hall for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q1 1:51) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 7–0. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the MIA 6 (Q2 5:35); Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 5:29) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher..
The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the ATL 11 (Q3 6:25) — (6:25) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 10-K.Stills for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 6:17) — 1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the ATL 7 (Q3 1:38) — (1:38) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 14-J.Landry for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 1:32) — 1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 6–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the ATL 31 (Q4 8:39) — (8:39) 1-C.Parkey 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the ATL 20 (Q4 2:35) — (2:35) 1-C.Parkey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:47) — (:47) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle intended for 81-A.Hooper INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Jones (30-C.Tankersley) at MIA 6. 20-R.Jones pushed ob at MIA 21 for 15 yards (24-D.Freeman). PENALTY on MIA-20-R
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 1:50) — (1:50) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 14-J.Hardy to MIA 38 for 22 yards (20-R.Jones).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 2:35) — (2:35) 1-C.Parkey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 10:09) — (10:09) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 14-J.Landry to ATL 35 for 9 yards (37-R.Allen).
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 3:14) — (3:14) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass incomplete deep left to 19-J.Grant (37-R.Allen). PENALTY on ATL-23-R.Alford, Defensive Pass Interference, 26 yards, enforced at 50 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:47) — (:47) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle intended for 81-A.Hooper INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Jones (30-C.Tankersley) at MIA 6. 20-R.Jones pushed ob at MIA 21 for 15 yards (24-D.Freeman). PENALTY on MIA-20-R
- Atlanta Falcons (Q1 2:00) — (2:00) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 17-M.Hall for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 3:14) — (3:14) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass incomplete deep left to 19-J.Grant (37-R.Allen). PENALTY on ATL-23-R.Alford, Defensive Pass Interference, 26 yards, enforced at 50 - No Play.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 10:09) — (10:09) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short middle to 14-J.Landry to ATL 35 for 9 yards (37-R.Allen).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q1 9:48 · MIA 32 · Score 0-3
(9:48) 3-M.Bryant 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q1 2:00 · MIA 40 · Score 0-9
(2:00) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 17-M.Hall for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q1 1:51 · MIA 15 · Score 0-10
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 5:35 · MIA 6 · Score 0-16
(5:35) (Shotgun) 26-T.Coleman left guard for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. - Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 5:29 · MIA 15 · Score 0-17
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-5-M.Bosher. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 6:25 · ATL 11 · Score 6-17
(6:25) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 10-K.Stills for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 6:17 · ATL 15 · Score 7-17
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 1:38 · ATL 7 · Score 13-17
(1:38) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 14-J.Landry for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 1:32 · ATL 15 · Score 14-17
1-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 8:39 · ATL 31 · Score 17-17
(8:39) 1-C.Parkey 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 2:35 · ATL 20 · Score 20-17
(2:35) 1-C.Parkey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- K. Stills (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J. Cutler (MIA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs Atlanta Falcons on 2017-10-15?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Atlanta Falcons 20-17 in Week 6, 2017.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Atlanta Falcons?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 0, Atlanta Falcons 10; Q2: Miami Dolphins 0, Atlanta Falcons 7; Q3: Miami Dolphins 14, Atlanta Falcons 0; Q4: Miami Dolphins 6, Atlanta Falcons 0; Final: Miami Dolphins 20, Atlanta Falcons 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Atlanta Falcons?
Atlanta Falcons touchdown — M. Hall (M. Ryan pass) (Q1 2:00) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — T. Coleman (Q2 5:35) Miami Dolphins touchdown — K. Stills (J. Cutler pass) (Q3 6:25) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Landry (J. Cutler pass) (Q3 1:38) Atlanta Falcons field goal — M. Bryant (Q1 9:48, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — C. Parkey (Q4 8:39, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — C. Parkey (Q4 2:35, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Atlanta Falcons?
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 63.2% completion, +1.9% CPOE, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +4.83 total passing EPA. J. Cutler (Miami Dolphins), 52.8% completion, -8.7% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +5.83 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Atlanta Falcons?
K. Stills (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.04 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+2.88 EPA): (6:25) (Shotgun) 6-J.Cutler pass short left to 10-K.Stills for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Miami Dolphins vs Atlanta Falcons a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Miami Dolphins won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W
Atlanta Falcons
Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L
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