Dolphins 27–30 Bills: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 9, 2024

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

J. Allen (Buffalo Bills), 53.2% completion, -2.3% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +12.94 total passing EPA. T. Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins), 80.6% completion, +21.3% CPOE, +0.68 EPA per dropback, +21.14 total passing EPA.

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

T. Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +21.14 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (+3.62 EPA): (5:07) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 31-R.Mostert to MIA 46 for 17 yards (9-T.Rapp). PENALTY on BUF-9-T.Rapp, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at MIA 46..

Quick answer

Winner: Buffalo Bills
Final score: Buffalo Bills 30–27 Miami Dolphins
Halftime: Miami Dolphins 10–6 Buffalo Bills at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Tua Tagovailoa
Top passer: Jonathan Allen
Biggest EPA play: (2:17) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 22-R.Davis for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2024-11-03

Game summary

The Buffalo Bills beat the Miami Dolphins 30–27 on 2024-11-03, overcoming Miami Dolphins's 10–6 halftime lead. Tua Tagovailoa posted a game-high +21.14 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 30 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Miami Dolphins	3	7	3	20	0	27
Buffalo Bills	3	3	14	10	0	30

Scoring Map

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

MIAMiami Dolphins

+3MIA 22

+3BUF 21

+3MIA 31

MIA 63

+1MIA 15

+3MIA 43

BUFBuffalo Bills

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

16 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 6:34FG
Tyler Bass
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 22
Score
0-3
(6:34) 2-T.Bass 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 1:23FG
Jason Sanders
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 21
Score
3-3
(1:23) 7-J.Sanders 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-M.Overton, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 3:26TD
De'Von Achane
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 14
Score
9-3
(3:26) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 28-D.Achane for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 3:20XP
Jason Sanders
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 15
Score
10-3
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-49-M.Overton, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:12FG
Tyler Bass
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 31
Score
10-6
(:12) 2-T.Bass 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 7:24TD
Mack Hollins
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 1
Score
10-12
(7:24) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 13-M.Hollins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 3:02FG
Jason Sanders
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 5
Score
13-12
(3:02) 7-J.Sanders 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-M.Overton, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 2:17TD
Ryan Davis
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 63
Score
13-18
(2:17) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 22-R.Davis for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 2:07Safety
Jonathan Allen
Points+2
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
13-20
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-J.Allen pass to 0-K.Coleman is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 12:19TD
De'Von Achane
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 8
Score
19-20
(12:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 28-D.Achane right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 12:14XP
Jason Sanders
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 15
Score
20-20
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-49-M.Overton, Holder-16-J.Bailey. ** Injury Update: BUF-99-C.Toohill has returned to the game.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 6:24TD
Quintin Morris
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
20-26
(6:24) 70-A.Anderson reported in as eligible. 17-J.Allen pass short right to 85-Q.Morris for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-D.Hand]. Caught 1 yd. into end zone.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 6:18XP
Tyler Bass
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
20-27
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 1:45TD
Jaylen Waddle
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 7
Score
26-27
(1:45) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 17-J.Waddle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 1:38TD
Jason Sanders
Points+7
Yard line
BUF 15
Score
27-27
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-49-M.Overton, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 0:10FG
Tyler Bass
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 43
Score
27-30
(:10) 2-T.Bass 61 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Tua Tagovailoa · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +21.14 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
2Jonathan Allen · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +12.94 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
3Ryan Davis · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +5.29 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.65 EPA/play
4Trysten Hill · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.70 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
5Raheem Mostert · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.70 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.35 EPA/play
6De'Von Achane · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.47 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
7Jaylen Waddle · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.43 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.21 EPA/play
8Khalil Shakir · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.13 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.59 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

Tua Tagovailoa — MIA · Passing

Tua Tagovailoa posted the highest total EPA (+21.14) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.68 EPA per play.

Tua Tagovailoa's top snap (+3.62 EPA): (5:07) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 31-R.Mostert to MIA 46 for 17 yards (9-T.Rapp). PENALTY on BUF-9-T.Rapp, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at MIA 46.

Biggest single play (+4.94 EPA): Jonathan Allen — (2:17) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 22-R.Davis for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Jonathan Allen led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) · 47 dropbacks · 53.2% completion · -2.3% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +12.94 total EPA
Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) · 31 dropbacks · 80.6% completion · +21.3% CPOE · +0.68 EPA/play · +21.14 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Miami Dolphins	Buffalo Bills
Offensive EPA/play	+0.212	+0.215
Offensive success rate	57.7%	58.8%
Pass EPA/play	+0.682	+0.275
Rush EPA/play	-0.067	-0.057
Defensive EPA/play	-0.215	-0.212
Defensive success rate	41.2%	42.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Miami Dolphins +0.21, Buffalo Bills +0.21) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Miami Dolphins: +0.21 EPA/play (90th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
Buffalo Bills: +0.21 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)

Buffalo Bills: 8 drives, +17.19 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Miami Dolphins: 9 drives, +16.57 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Miami Dolphins — De'Von Achane (Tua Tagovailoa pass) (Q2 3:26)
Buffalo Bills — Mack Hollins (Jonathan Allen pass) (Q3 7:24)
Buffalo Bills — Ryan Davis (Jonathan Allen pass) (Q3 2:17)
Miami Dolphins — De'Von Achane (Q4 12:19)
Buffalo Bills — Quintin Morris (Jonathan Allen pass) (Q4 6:24)
Miami Dolphins — Jaylen Waddle (Tua Tagovailoa pass) (Q4 1:45)

Field goals

Buffalo Bills — Tyler Bass (Q1 6:34)
Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders (Q1 1:23)
Buffalo Bills — Tyler Bass (Q2 0:12)
Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders (Q3 3:02)
Buffalo Bills — Tyler Bass (Q4 0:10)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the MIA 22 (Q1 6:34) — (6:34) 2-T.Bass 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the BUF 21 (Q1 1:23) — (1:23) 7-J.Sanders 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-M.Overton, Holder-16-J.Bailey..

The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–3. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 14 (Q2 3:26) — (3:26) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 28-D.Achane for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q2 3:20) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-49-M.Overton, Holder-16-J.Bailey.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the MIA 31 (Q2 0:12) — (:12) 2-T.Bass 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin..

The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 14–3. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q3 7:24) — (7:24) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 13-M.Hollins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the BUF 5 (Q3 3:02) — (3:02) 7-J.Sanders 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-M.Overton, Holder-16-J.Bailey.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 63 (Q3 2:17) — (2:17) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 22-R.Davis for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills registered a safety from the MIA 2 (Q3 2:07) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-J.Allen pass to 0-K.Coleman is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 20–10. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 8 (Q4 12:19) — (12:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 28-D.Achane right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q4 12:14) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-49-M.Overton, Holder-16-J.Bailey. ** Injury Update: BUF-99-C.Toohill has returned to the game.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q4 6:24); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 6:18) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 7 (Q4 1:45) — (1:45) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 17-J.Waddle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 15 (Q4 1:38) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-49-M.Overton, Holder-16-J.Bailey.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the MIA 43 (Q4 0:10) — (:10) 2-T.Bass 61 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Buffalo Bills (Q4 0:10) — (:10) 2-T.Bass 61 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin. [WPA +28.6% · EPA +2.08]
Buffalo Bills (Q3 2:17) — (2:17) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 22-R.Davis for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.5% · EPA +4.94]
Miami Dolphins (Q4 0:05) — (:05) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 28-D.Achane to MIA 29 for -1 yards. Lateral to 17-J.Waddle to MIA 6 for -23 yards (50-G.Rousseau). [WPA -15.0% · EPA -0.03]
Miami Dolphins (Q1 5:07) — (5:07) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 31-R.Mostert to MIA 46 for 17 yards (9-T.Rapp). PENALTY on BUF-9-T.Rapp, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at MIA 46. [WPA +14.1% · EPA +3.62]
Buffalo Bills (Q2 11:45) — (11:45) 70-A.Anderson reported in as eligible. 17-J.Allen pass short right intended for 0-K.Coleman INTERCEPTED by 5-J.Ramsey at MIA 3. 5-J.Ramsey to MIA 3 for no gain (0-K.Coleman). [WPA -12.6% · EPA -4.75]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Buffalo Bills (Q3 2:17) — (2:17) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 22-R.Davis for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.5% · EPA +4.94]
Miami Dolphins (Q3 13:52) — (13:52) 31-R.Mostert right tackle to BUF 41 for 7 yards (7-Ta.Johnson). FUMBLES (7-Ta.Johnson), RECOVERED by BUF-5-K.Elam at BUF 36. [WPA -10.4% · EPA -4.88]
Buffalo Bills (Q2 11:45) — (11:45) 70-A.Anderson reported in as eligible. 17-J.Allen pass short right intended for 0-K.Coleman INTERCEPTED by 5-J.Ramsey at MIA 3. 5-J.Ramsey to MIA 3 for no gain (0-K.Coleman). [WPA -12.6% · EPA -4.75]
Miami Dolphins (Q1 5:07) — (5:07) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 31-R.Mostert to MIA 46 for 17 yards (9-T.Rapp). PENALTY on BUF-9-T.Rapp, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at MIA 46. [WPA +14.1% · EPA +3.62]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 6:34 · MIA 22 · Score 0-3
(6:34) 2-T.Bass 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 1:23 · BUF 21 · Score 3-3
(1:23) 7-J.Sanders 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-M.Overton, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 3:26 · BUF 14 · Score 9-3
(3:26) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 28-D.Achane for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 3:20 · BUF 15 · Score 10-3
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-49-M.Overton, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 0:12 · MIA 31 · Score 10-6
(:12) 2-T.Bass 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 7:24 · MIA 1 · Score 10-12
(7:24) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 13-M.Hollins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 3:02 · BUF 5 · Score 13-12
(3:02) 7-J.Sanders 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-M.Overton, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 2:17 · MIA 63 · Score 13-18
(2:17) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 22-R.Davis for 63 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills Safety (+2) — Q3 2:07 · MIA 2 · Score 13-20
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-J.Allen pass to 0-K.Coleman is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 12:19 · BUF 8 · Score 19-20
(12:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 28-D.Achane right end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 12:14 · BUF 15 · Score 20-20
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-49-M.Overton, Holder-16-J.Bailey. ** Injury Update: BUF-99-C.Toohill has returned to the game.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 6:24 · MIA 2 · Score 20-26
(6:24) 70-A.Anderson reported in as eligible. 17-J.Allen pass short right to 85-Q.Morris for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-D.Hand]. Caught 1 yd. into end zone.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 6:18 · MIA 15 · Score 20-27
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 1:45 · BUF 7 · Score 26-27
(1:45) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 17-J.Waddle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins TD (+7) — Q4 1:38 · BUF 15 · Score 27-27
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-49-M.Overton, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 0:10 · MIA 43 · Score 27-30
(:10) 2-T.Bass 61 yard field goal 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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Tua Tagovailoa (MIA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills on 2024-11-03?

The Buffalo Bills beat the Miami Dolphins 30-27 in Week 9, 2024.

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

Q1: Miami Dolphins 3, Buffalo Bills 3; Q2: Miami Dolphins 7, Buffalo Bills 3; Q3: Miami Dolphins 3, Buffalo Bills 14; Q4: Miami Dolphins 20, Buffalo Bills 10; Final: Miami Dolphins 27, Buffalo Bills 30.

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

Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Achane (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q2 3:26) Buffalo Bills touchdown — M. Hollins (J. Allen pass) (Q3 7:24) Buffalo Bills touchdown — R. Davis (J. Allen pass) (Q3 2:17) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Achane (Q4 12:19) Buffalo Bills touchdown — Q. Morris (J. Allen pass) (Q4 6:24) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Waddle (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q4 1:45) Buffalo Bills field goal — T. Bass (Q1 6:34, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q1 1:23, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — T. Bass (Q2 0:12, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q3 3:02, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — T. Bass (Q4 0:10, 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?

Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills), 53.2% completion, -2.3% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +12.94 total passing EPA. Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins), 80.6% completion, +21.3% CPOE, +0.68 EPA per dropback, +21.14 total passing EPA.

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

Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +21.14 total EPA on Passing plays. across 31 snaps. Their top snap (+3.62 EPA): (5:07) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 31-R.Mostert to MIA 46 for 17 yards (9-T.Rapp). PENALTY on BUF-9-T.Rapp, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at MIA 46..

Was Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Buffalo Bills won 30-27 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Miami Dolphins

Entered 2-5 Now 2-6 L

Buffalo Bills

Entered 6-2 Now 7-2 W

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