Dolphins 20–48 Bills: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 4, 2023

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?

T. Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins), 53.2% completion, +6.4% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -4.31 total passing EPA. J. Allen (Buffalo Bills), 70.0% completion, +19.3% CPOE, +0.80 EPA per dropback, +24.06 total passing EPA.

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

J. Allen (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +24.06 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (+5.58 EPA): (3:12) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 14-S.Diggs for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-4-K.Kohou, Illegal Contact, declined..

Quick answer

Winner: Buffalo Bills
Final score: Buffalo Bills 48–20 Miami Dolphins
Halftime: Miami Dolphins 14–31 Buffalo Bills at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Jonathan Allen
Top passer: Tua Tagovailoa
Biggest EPA play: (3:12) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 14-S.Diggs for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-4-…
Game date: 2023-10-01

Game summary

The Buffalo Bills beat the Miami Dolphins 48–20 on 2023-10-01. Jonathan Allen posted a game-high +24.06 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Miami Dolphins	7	7	6	0	0	20
Buffalo Bills	14	17	10	7	0	48

Scoring Map

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

MIAMiami Dolphins

BUF 3

MIA 1

MIA 55

+3MIA 35

BUFBuffalo Bills

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

19 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 10:46TD
Gabe Davis
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 18
Score
0-6
(10:46) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 13-G.Davis for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 10:41XP
Tyler Bass
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
0-7
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 6:35TD
De'Von Achane
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 3
Score
6-7
(6:35) (Shotgun) 28-D.Achane right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 6:30XP
Jason Sanders
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 15
Score
7-7
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 1:15TD
James Cook III
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 1
Score
7-13
(1:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-J.Cook up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 1:10XP
Tyler Bass
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
7-14
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 12:52TD
De'Von Achane
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 10
Score
13-14
(12:52) 28-D.Achane left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 12:47XP
Jason Sanders
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 15
Score
14-14
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 10:07TD
Stefon Diggs
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 11
Score
14-20
(10:07) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 14-S.Diggs for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN [2-B.Chubb].
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 10:02XP
Tyler Bass
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
14-21
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 3:12TD
Stefon Diggs
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 55
Score
14-27
(3:12) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 14-S.Diggs for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-4-K.Kohou, Illegal Contact, declined.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 2:58XP
Tyler Bass
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
14-28
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 1:44FG
Tyler Bass
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 35
Score
14-31
(1:44) 2-T.Bass 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 9:34TD
Braxton Berrios
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 11
Score
20-31
(9:34) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 0-B.Berrios for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 5:25FG
Tyler Bass
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
20-34
(5:25) 2-T.Bass 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 3:04TD
Stefon Diggs
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 13
Score
20-40
(3:04) (Shotgun) 76-D.Edwards reported in as eligible. 17-J.Allen pass short left to 14-S.Diggs for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 3:00XP
Tyler Bass
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
20-41
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 15:00TD
Jonathan Allen
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 11
Score
20-47
(15:00) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen right guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 14:55XP
Tyler Bass
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
20-48
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Jonathan Allen · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +24.06 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
2Stefon Diggs · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +13.70 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.96 EPA/play
3De'Von Achane · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +7.74 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
4Gabe Davis · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.41 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
5Braxton Berrios · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.46 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
6James Cook III · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.83 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.83 EPA/play
7Jaylen Waddle · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
8Durham Smythe · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.89 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.47 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

Jonathan Allen — BUF · Passing

Jonathan Allen posted the highest total EPA (+24.06) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.80 EPA per play.

Jonathan Allen's top snap (+5.58 EPA): (3:12) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 14-S.Diggs for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-4-K.Kohou, Illegal Contact, declined.

Quarterback report card

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

Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) · 47 dropbacks · 53.2% completion · +6.4% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -4.31 total EPA
Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) · 30 dropbacks · 70.0% completion · +19.3% CPOE · +0.80 EPA/play · +24.06 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Miami Dolphins	Buffalo Bills
Offensive EPA/play	-0.047	+0.371
Offensive success rate	42.7%	54.8%
Pass EPA/play	-0.092	+0.802
Rush EPA/play	+0.140	+0.021
Defensive EPA/play	-0.371	+0.047
Defensive success rate	45.2%	57.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Buffalo Bills held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.37 vs -0.05), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Miami Dolphins: -0.05 EPA/play (45th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
Buffalo Bills: +0.37 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)

Buffalo Bills: 12 drives, +27.11 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, -3.85 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Buffalo Bills — Gabe Davis (Jonathan Allen pass) (Q1 10:46)
Miami Dolphins — De'Von Achane (Q1 6:35)
Buffalo Bills — James Cook III (Q1 1:15)
Miami Dolphins — De'Von Achane (Q2 12:52)
Buffalo Bills — Stefon Diggs (Jonathan Allen pass) (Q2 10:07)
Buffalo Bills — Stefon Diggs (Jonathan Allen pass) (Q2 3:12)
Miami Dolphins — Braxton Berrios (Tua Tagovailoa pass) (Q3 9:34)
Buffalo Bills — Stefon Diggs (Jonathan Allen pass) (Q3 3:04)
Buffalo Bills — Jonathan Allen (Q4 15:00)

Field goals

Buffalo Bills — Tyler Bass (Q2 1:44)
Buffalo Bills — Tyler Bass (Q3 5:25)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 14–7. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 18 (Q1 10:46) — (10:46) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 13-G.Davis for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q1 10:41) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 3 (Q1 6:35) — (6:35) (Shotgun) 28-D.Achane right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q1 6:30) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q1 1:15); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q1 1:10) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin..

The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 17–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 10 (Q2 12:52) — (12:52) 28-D.Achane left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q2 12:47) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 11 (Q2 10:07) — (10:07) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 14-S.Diggs for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN [2-B.Chubb].; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 10:02) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 55 (Q2 3:12) — (3:12) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 14-S.Diggs for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-4-K.Kohou, Illegal Contact, declined.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 2:58) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the MIA 35 (Q2 1:44) — (1:44) 2-T.Bass 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin..

The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 10–6. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 11 (Q3 9:34) — (9:34) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 0-B.Berrios for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the MIA 15 (Q3 5:25) — (5:25) 2-T.Bass 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 13 (Q3 3:04) — (3:04) (Shotgun) 76-D.Edwards reported in as eligible. 17-J.Allen pass short left to 14-S.Diggs for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q3 3:00) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin..

The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 11 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen right guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 14:55) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Buffalo Bills (Q1 11:10) — (11:10) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 14-S.Diggs ran ob at MIA 33 for 17 yards. PENALTY on MIA-4-K.Kohou, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at MIA 33. [WPA +9.3% · EPA +2.54]
Buffalo Bills (Q2 12:08) — (12:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete deep left to 14-S.Diggs. PENALTY on MIA-4-K.Kohou, Defensive Pass Interference, 43 yards, enforced at BUF 37 - No Play. [WPA +8.9% · EPA +2.65]
Miami Dolphins (Q2 12:52) — (12:52) 28-D.Achane left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.7% · EPA +1.91]
Buffalo Bills (Q1 3:28) — (3:28) (No Huddle) 28-L.Murray left guard pushed ob at MIA 13 for 29 yards (55-J.Baker). [WPA +7.5% · EPA +1.78]
Buffalo Bills (Q2 3:12) — (3:12) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 14-S.Diggs for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-4-K.Kohou, Illegal Contact, declined. [WPA +7.3% · EPA +5.58]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Buffalo Bills (Q2 3:12) — (3:12) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 14-S.Diggs for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-4-K.Kohou, Illegal Contact, declined. [WPA +7.3% · EPA +5.58]
Miami Dolphins (Q3 5:15) — (5:15) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep left intended for 3-R.Chosen INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Hyde at MIA 48. 23-M.Hyde to MIA 25 for 23 yards (81-D.Smythe). [WPA -3.5% · EPA -4.82]
Miami Dolphins (Q2 2:20) — (2:20) (Shotgun) 31-R.Mostert right tackle to MIA 32 for -2 yards (58-M.Milano). FUMBLES (58-M.Milano), touched at MIA 32, RECOVERED by BUF-43-T.Bernard at MIA 31. [WPA -5.2% · EPA -4.29]
Miami Dolphins (Q4 14:55) — (14:55) (Shotgun) 28-D.Achane right end pushed ob at BUF 20 for 55 yards (23-M.Hyde). [WPA -0.0% · EPA +3.78]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 10:46 · MIA 18 · Score 0-6
(10:46) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 13-G.Davis for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 10:41 · MIA 15 · Score 0-7
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 6:35 · BUF 3 · Score 6-7
(6:35) (Shotgun) 28-D.Achane right guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 6:30 · BUF 15 · Score 7-7
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 1:15 · MIA 1 · Score 7-13
(1:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-J.Cook up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 1:10 · MIA 15 · Score 7-14
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 12:52 · BUF 10 · Score 13-14
(12:52) 28-D.Achane left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 12:47 · BUF 15 · Score 14-14
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 10:07 · MIA 11 · Score 14-20
(10:07) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 14-S.Diggs for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN [2-B.Chubb].
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 10:02 · MIA 15 · Score 14-21
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 3:12 · MIA 55 · Score 14-27
(3:12) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 14-S.Diggs for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-4-K.Kohou, Illegal Contact, declined.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 2:58 · MIA 15 · Score 14-28
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 1:44 · MIA 35 · Score 14-31
(1:44) 2-T.Bass 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 9:34 · BUF 11 · Score 20-31
(9:34) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 0-B.Berrios for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q3 5:25 · MIA 15 · Score 20-34
(5:25) 2-T.Bass 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 3:04 · MIA 13 · Score 20-40
(3:04) (Shotgun) 76-D.Edwards reported in as eligible. 17-J.Allen pass short left to 14-S.Diggs for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 3:00 · MIA 15 · Score 20-41
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · MIA 11 · Score 20-47
(15:00) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen right guard for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 14:55 · MIA 15 · Score 20-48
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.

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.
Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Tua Tagovailoa (MIA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Jonathan Allen (BUF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills on 2023-10-01?

The Buffalo Bills beat the Miami Dolphins 48-20 in Week 4, 2023.

What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?

Q1: Miami Dolphins 7, Buffalo Bills 14; Q2: Miami Dolphins 7, Buffalo Bills 17; Q3: Miami Dolphins 6, Buffalo Bills 10; Q4: Miami Dolphins 0, Buffalo Bills 7; Final: Miami Dolphins 20, Buffalo Bills 48.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?

Buffalo Bills touchdown — G. Davis (J. Allen pass) (Q1 10:46) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Achane (Q1 6:35) Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Cook (Q1 1:15) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Achane (Q2 12:52) Buffalo Bills touchdown — S. Diggs (J. Allen pass) (Q2 10:07) Buffalo Bills touchdown — S. Diggs (J. Allen pass) (Q2 3:12) Miami Dolphins touchdown — B. Berrios (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q3 9:34) Buffalo Bills touchdown — S. Diggs (J. Allen pass) (Q3 3:04) Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Allen (Q4 15:00) Buffalo Bills field goal — T. Bass (Q2 1:44, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — T. Bass (Q3 5:25, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?

Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins), 53.2% completion, +6.4% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -4.31 total passing EPA. Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills), 70.0% completion, +19.3% CPOE, +0.80 EPA per dropback, +24.06 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?

Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +24.06 total EPA on Passing plays. across 30 snaps. Their top snap (+5.58 EPA): (3:12) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 14-S.Diggs for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-4-K.Kohou, Illegal Contact, declined..

Season records after this game

Miami Dolphins

Entered 3-0 Now 3-1 L

Buffalo Bills

Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W

Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills: 2023 Week 4 Recap

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