Game story
In Week 8 of the 2017 NFL season on 2017-10-26, the Baltimore Ravens took care of business against the Miami Dolphins, pulling away with a 40–0 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Moore (Miami Dolphins) paced the passing game, with -31.47 total EPA, and -10.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Collins (Baltimore Ravens) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.16 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+9.0% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Baltimore Ravens changed the game: (8:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 18-J.Maclin for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-58-R.Maualuga, Defensive 12 On-field, declined.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Dolphins | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 7 | 13 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Collins · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +7.16 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 2 J. Maclin · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +4.59 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 3 J. Flacco · Baltimore Ravens · Passing · +3.57 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 4 A. Collins · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +1.37 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 5 N. Boyle · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.72 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 6 R. Mallett · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +0.65 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 7 K. Drake · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +0.57 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 8 A. Fasano · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +0.25 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Collins — BAL · Rushing
A. Collins posted the highest total EPA (+7.16) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Baltimore Ravens's efficiency. Across 19 counted snaps, they averaged +0.38 EPA per play.
The signature play (-10.05 EPA) came from Miami Dolphins: (14:29) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass short right intended for 14-J.Landry INTERCEPTED by 57-C.Mosley at BAL 37. 57-C.Mosley for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Maclin (J. Flacco pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — B. Watson (R. Mallett pass)
- Baltimore Ravens — C. Mosley
- Baltimore Ravens — R. Mallett
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Smith
Field goals
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker
- Baltimore Ravens — J. Tucker
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 7–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the MIA 34 (Q1 53:25); Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q1 53:19) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The second quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 13–0. Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the MIA 37 (Q2 43:21) — (13:21) 9-J.Tucker 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens connected on a field goal from the MIA 30 (Q2 38:07) — (8:07) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 61-L.Bowanko reported in as eligible. 15-R.Mallett pass short right to 82-B.Watson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 31:56) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
The fourth quarter: Baltimore Ravens won the period 20–0. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 34 (Q4 14:29); Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q4 6:45) — (6:45) (Shotgun) 15-R.Mallett FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIA 4, recovered by BAL-10-C.Moore at MIA 00. TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 6:39) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.; Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the BAL 54 (Q4 4:38) — (4:38) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass short left intended for 10-K.Stills INTERCEPTED by 22-J.Smith at 50. 22-J.Smith for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 4:28) — 9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 53:25) — (8:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 18-J.Maclin for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-58-R.Maualuga, Defensive 12 On-field, declined.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 59:55) — (14:55) 23-J.Ajayi left guard pushed ob at MIA 41 for 21 yards (32-E.Weddle).
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 58:04) — (13:04) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass short right to 89-J.Thomas to MIA 45 for -1 yards (23-T.Jefferson).
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 55:03) — (10:03) 23-J.Ajayi right guard to MIA 6 for -3 yards (98-B.Williams).
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 35:05) — (5:05) (Field Goal formation) 1-C.Parkey 50 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-16-M.Haack.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 14:29) — (14:29) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass short right intended for 14-J.Landry INTERCEPTED by 57-C.Mosley at BAL 37. 57-C.Mosley for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 4:38) — (4:38) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass short left intended for 10-K.Stills INTERCEPTED by 22-J.Smith at 50. 22-J.Smith for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q1 53:25) — (8:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 18-J.Maclin for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-58-R.Maualuga, Defensive 12 On-field, declined.
- Baltimore Ravens (Q3 22:43) — (7:43) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 46 yard field goal is BLOCKED (96-V.Taylor), Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Quarterback report card
M.Moore led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Moore (Miami Dolphins) · 47 dropbacks · 53.2% completion · -10.3% CPOE · -0.67 EPA/play · -31.47 total EPA
- J.Flacco (Baltimore Ravens) · 16 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +1.9% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +3.57 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.475 | +0.063 |
| Offensive success rate | 27.9% | 44.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.669 | +0.029 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.225 | +0.081 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.063 | +0.475 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.4% | 72.1% |
By the numbers
Baltimore Ravens held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.47), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Baltimore Ravens: 14 drives, +5.23 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 14 drives, -40.83 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Baltimore Ravens leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- A. Collins (Baltimore Ravens) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Moore (MIA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q1 53:25 · MIA 34 · Score 0-6
(8:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-J.Flacco pass deep right to 18-J.Maclin for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-58-R.Maualuga, Defensive 12 On-field, declined. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q1 53:19 · MIA 15 · Score 0-7
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 43:21 · MIA 37 · Score 0-10
(13:21) 9-J.Tucker 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens FG (+3) — Q2 38:07 · MIA 30 · Score 0-13
(8:07) (Field Goal formation) 9-J.Tucker 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 32:00 · MIA 2 · Score 0-19
(2:00) 61-L.Bowanko reported in as eligible. 15-R.Mallett pass short right to 82-B.Watson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 31:56 · MIA 15 · Score 0-20
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 14:29 · BAL 34 · Score 0-26
(14:29) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass short right intended for 14-J.Landry INTERCEPTED by 57-C.Mosley at BAL 37. 57-C.Mosley for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 6:45 · MIA 1 · Score 0-32
(6:45) (Shotgun) 15-R.Mallett FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIA 4, recovered by BAL-10-C.Moore at MIA 00. TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 6:39 · MIA 15 · Score 0-33
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch. - Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q4 4:38 · BAL 54 · Score 0-39
(4:38) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass short left intended for 10-K.Stills INTERCEPTED by 22-J.Smith at 50. 22-J.Smith for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q4 4:28 · MIA 15 · Score 0-40
9-J.Tucker extra point is GOOD, Center-46-M.Cox, Holder-4-S.Koch.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs Baltimore Ravens?
The Baltimore Ravens beat the Miami Dolphins 40-0 in Week 8, 2017 on 2017-10-26.
What was the final score of Miami Dolphins vs Baltimore Ravens?
The final score was Miami Dolphins 0, Baltimore Ravens 40 (MIA 0-40 BAL) in Week 8, 2017 on 2017-10-26.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Baltimore Ravens?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 0, Baltimore Ravens 7; Q2: Miami Dolphins 0, Baltimore Ravens 13; Q4: Miami Dolphins 0, Baltimore Ravens 20; Final: Miami Dolphins 0, Baltimore Ravens 40.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Baltimore Ravens?
Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Maclin (J. Flacco pass) (Q1 53:25) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — B. Watson (R. Mallett pass) (Q2 32:00) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — C. Mosley (Q4 14:29) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — R. Mallett (Q4 6:45) Baltimore Ravens touchdown — J. Smith (Q4 4:38) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q2 43:21, 3 pts) Baltimore Ravens field goal — J. Tucker (Q2 38:07, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Baltimore Ravens?
M. Moore (Miami Dolphins), 53.2% completion, -10.3% CPOE, -0.67 EPA per dropback, -31.47 total passing EPA. J. Flacco (Baltimore Ravens), 62.5% completion, +1.9% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +3.57 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Miami Dolphins vs Baltimore Ravens?
A. Collins (Baltimore Ravens) led the game in total EPA with +7.16 on rushing plays. across 19 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-10.05 EPA): (14:29) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass short right intended for 14-J.Landry INTERCEPTED by 57-C.Mosley at BAL 37. 57-C.Mosley for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +9.0%.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 4-2 Now 4-3 L
Baltimore Ravens
Entered 3-4 Now 4-4 W
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