Quick answer
- Winner
- Buffalo Bills
- Final score
- Buffalo Bills 21–0 Miami Dolphins
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 0–7 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Losman
- Top passer
- J. Losman
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:40) 3-J.Harrington pass deep right intended for 84-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 22-N.Clem…
- Game date
- 2006-12-17
Game summary
The Buffalo Bills beat the Miami Dolphins 21–0 on 2006-12-17. J. Losman posted a game-high +9.56 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 7 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 Buffalo Bills | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins(4:47) 7-J.Losman pass deep right to 84-R.Royal for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at MIA 3.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(8:12) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman pass short left to 82-J.Reed for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in flat at MIA 22, ran through three defenders at MIA 5.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(10:28) 7-J.Losman pass deep left to 83-L.Evans for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 5 yds. into end zone.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
BUFBuffalo BillsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 4:47TD RRR. RoyalPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 33
- Score
- 0-6
(4:47) 7-J.Losman pass deep right to 84-R.Royal for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at MIA 3.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 4:40XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 0-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 8:12TD Joe ReedPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 27
- Score
- 0-13
(8:12) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman pass short left to 82-J.Reed for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in flat at MIA 22, ran through three defenders at MIA 5.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 8:06XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 0-14
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 10:28TD LEL. EvansPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 21
- Score
- 0-20
(10:28) 7-J.Losman pass deep left to 83-L.Evans for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 5 yds. into end zone.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 10:21XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 0-21
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Losman · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +9.56 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 2L. Evans · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +6.85 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.28 EPA/play
- 3Joe Reed · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +5.86 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play
- 4R. Royal · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.94 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.65 EPA/play
- 5R. McMichael · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.02 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 6C. Chambers · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +0.88 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 7J. Peelle · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +0.72 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 8P. Price · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +0.31 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.31 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. Losman — BUF · Passing
J. Losman posted the highest total EPA (+9.56) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 23 counted snaps, they averaged +0.42 EPA per play.
J. Losman's top snap (-4.19 EPA): (11:55) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman sacked at BUF 41 for -7 yards (99-J.Taylor). FUMBLES (99-J.Taylor), RECOVERED by MIA-93-K.Carter at BUF 44.
Biggest single play (-5.17 EPA): Jax Harrington — (11:40) 3-J.Harrington pass deep right intended for 84-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 22-N.Clements at BUF 23. 22-N.Clements to BUF 45 for 22 yards (64-K.Jacox). MIA-86-M.Booker was injured during the play
Quarterback report card
J. Losman led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Losman (Buffalo Bills) · 23 dropbacks · 56.5% completion · +15.8% CPOE · +0.42 EPA/play · +9.56 total EPA
- Jax Harrington (Miami Dolphins) · 19 dropbacks · 26.3% completion · -35.4% CPOE · -1.14 EPA/play · -21.72 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.326 | -0.066 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.1% | 38.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.673 | +0.416 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.156 | -0.394 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.066 | +0.326 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.6% | 65.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Buffalo Bills held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.07 vs -0.33), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: -0.33 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: -0.07 EPA/play (36th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 13 drives, -4.80 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 13 drives, -26.77 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Buffalo Bills — R. Royal (J. Losman pass)
- Buffalo Bills — Joe Reed (J. Losman pass)
- Buffalo Bills — L. Evans (J. Losman pass)
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 33 (Q2 4:47) — (4:47) 7-J.Losman pass deep right to 84-R.Royal for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at MIA 3.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 4:40) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 27 (Q3 8:12); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 8:06) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 21 (Q4 10:28) — (10:28) 7-J.Losman pass deep left to 83-L.Evans for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 5 yds. into end zone.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 10:21) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 8:39) — (8:39) 21-W.McGahee right tackle to BUF 47 for 3 yards (54-Z.Thomas). FUMBLES (54-Z.Thomas), RECOVERED by MIA-59-D.Spragan at BUF 43. BUF-21-W.McGahee was injured during the play.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 11:40) — (11:40) 3-J.Harrington pass deep right intended for 84-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 22-N.Clements at BUF 23. 22-N.Clements to BUF 45 for 22 yards (64-K.Jacox). MIA-86-M.Booker was injured during the play
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 4:26) — (4:26) 31-S.Morris up the middle to BUF 24 for no gain (90-C.Kelsay). Measurement = change of possession.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 11:55) — (11:55) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman sacked at BUF 41 for -7 yards (99-J.Taylor). FUMBLES (99-J.Taylor), RECOVERED by MIA-93-K.Carter at BUF 44.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 4:47) — (4:47) 7-J.Losman pass deep right to 84-R.Royal for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at MIA 3.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 11:40) — (11:40) 3-J.Harrington pass deep right intended for 84-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 22-N.Clements at BUF 23. 22-N.Clements to BUF 45 for 22 yards (64-K.Jacox). MIA-86-M.Booker was injured during the play
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 8:39) — (8:39) 21-W.McGahee right tackle to BUF 47 for 3 yards (54-Z.Thomas). FUMBLES (54-Z.Thomas), RECOVERED by MIA-59-D.Spragan at BUF 43. BUF-21-W.McGahee was injured during the play.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 11:55) — (11:55) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman sacked at BUF 41 for -7 yards (99-J.Taylor). FUMBLES (99-J.Taylor), RECOVERED by MIA-93-K.Carter at BUF 44.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 4:47) — (4:47) 7-J.Losman pass deep right to 84-R.Royal for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at MIA 3.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 4:47 · MIA 33 · Score 0-6
(4:47) 7-J.Losman pass deep right to 84-R.Royal for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at MIA 3. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 4:40 · MIA 2 · Score 0-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 8:12 · MIA 27 · Score 0-13
(8:12) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman pass short left to 82-J.Reed for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in flat at MIA 22, ran through three defenders at MIA 5. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 8:06 · MIA 2 · Score 0-14
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 10:28 · MIA 21 · Score 0-20
(10:28) 7-J.Losman pass deep left to 83-L.Evans for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 5 yds. into end zone. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 10:21 · MIA 2 · Score 0-21
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Buffalo Bills earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- J. Losman (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- J. Losman (BUF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Jax Harrington (MIA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills on 2006-12-17?
The Buffalo Bills beat the Miami Dolphins 21-0 in Week 15, 2006.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?
Q2: Miami Dolphins 0, Buffalo Bills 7; Q3: Miami Dolphins 0, Buffalo Bills 7; Q4: Miami Dolphins 0, Buffalo Bills 7; Final: Miami Dolphins 0, Buffalo Bills 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — R. Royal (J. Losman pass) (Q2 4:47) Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Reed (J. Losman pass) (Q3 8:12) Buffalo Bills touchdown — L. Evans (J. Losman pass) (Q4 10:28) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?
J. Losman (Buffalo Bills), 56.5% completion, +15.8% CPOE, +0.42 EPA per dropback, +9.56 total passing EPA. Jax Harrington (Miami Dolphins), 26.3% completion, -35.4% CPOE, -1.14 EPA per dropback, -21.72 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?
J. Losman (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.56 total EPA on Passing plays. across 23 snaps. Their top snap (-4.19 EPA): (11:55) (Shotgun) 7-J.Losman sacked at BUF 41 for -7 yards (99-J.Taylor). FUMBLES (99-J.Taylor), RECOVERED by MIA-93-K.Carter at BUF 44..
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 6-7 Now 6-8 L
Buffalo Bills
Entered 6-7 Now 7-7 W
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