Miami Dolphins vs. Carolina Panthers: 2009 Week 11 Recap

Game story

In Week 11 of the 2009 NFL season on 2009-11-19, the Miami Dolphins took care of business against the Carolina Panthers, pulling away with a 24–17 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) paced the passing game, with -6.22 total EPA, and -11.6% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, D. Bess (Miami Dolphins) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.45 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+12.6% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Miami Dolphins changed the game: (8:49) 7-C.Henne pass deep left to 82-B.Hartline to CAR 44 for 36 yards (31-R.Marshall).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 D. Bess · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +7.45 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
2. 2 D. Williams · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +6.45 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
3. 3 C. Henne · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +4.46 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
4. 4 R. Williams · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +3.23 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
5. 5 R. Williams · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.61 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
6. 6 J. Delhomme · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +2.24 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
7. 7 D. Rosario · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.75 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
8. 8 G. Barnidge · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.60 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Miami Dolphins — R. Williams (C. Henne pass) (Q2 34:04)
• Miami Dolphins — R. Williams (Q2 31:04)
• Carolina Panthers — S. Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q4 5:25)
• Miami Dolphins — R. Williams (Q4 4:07)

Field goals

• Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q1 55:09)
• Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q4 14:24)
• Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter (Q4 7:43)
• Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q4 1:46)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the MIA 11 (Q1 55:09) — (10:09) 4-J.Kasay 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker..

The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CAR 14 (Q2 34:04) — (4:04) (Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass short middle to 34-R.Williams for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 33:57) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q2 31:04) — (1:04) 34-R.Williams right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Direct snap to MIA 34 Williams, Ricky; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 30:57) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..

The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 14–10. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the MIA 15 (Q4 14:24) — (14:24) 4-J.Kasay 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the CAR 19 (Q4 7:43) — (7:43) 5-D.Carpenter 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the MIA 27 (Q4 5:25); Carolina Panthers registered a safety from the MIA 2 (Q4 5:18) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 34-D.Williams rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CAR 46 (Q4 4:07) — (4:07) 34-R.Williams up the middle for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 3:55) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the MIA 30 (Q4 1:46) — (1:46) 4-J.Kasay 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Miami Dolphins (Q2 38:49) — (8:49) 7-C.Henne pass deep left to 82-B.Hartline to CAR 44 for 36 yards (31-R.Marshall). [WPA +12.6% · EPA +2.62]
• Miami Dolphins (Q4 4:07) — (4:07) 34-R.Williams up the middle for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.4% · EPA +4.47]
• Miami Dolphins (Q2 34:04) — (4:04) (Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass short middle to 34-R.Williams for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.7% · EPA +3.61]
• Carolina Panthers (Q4 5:25) — (5:25) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep right to 89-S.Smith for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CAR-68-K.Vincent, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty will be enforced on the kickof [WPA +11.5% · EPA +3.21]
• Miami Dolphins (Q4 4:47) — (4:47) (Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass short middle to 15-D.Bess to CAR 46 for 15 yards (31-R.Marshall). [WPA +11.2% · EPA +2.39]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Miami Dolphins (Q4 4:07) — (4:07) 34-R.Williams up the middle for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.4% · EPA +4.47]
• Carolina Panthers (Q3 27:52) — (12:52) (No Huddle) 34-D.Williams left guard to MIA 31 for 50 yards (37-Y.Bell). [WPA +8.6% · EPA +3.97]
• Miami Dolphins (Q2 34:04) — (4:04) (Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass short middle to 34-R.Williams for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.7% · EPA +3.61]
• Carolina Panthers (Q4 5:25) — (5:25) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep right to 89-S.Smith for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CAR-68-K.Vincent, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty will be enforced on the kickof [WPA +11.5% · EPA +3.21]

Quarterback report card

J.Delhomme led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• J.Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 45 dropbacks · 42.2% completion · -11.6% CPOE · -0.14 EPA/play · -6.22 total EPA
• C.Henne (Miami Dolphins) · 30 dropbacks · 56.7% completion · +0.1% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +4.46 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs +0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, +4.56 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
• Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, +13.49 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• Miami Dolphins leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
• D. Bess (Miami Dolphins) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• J. Delhomme (CAR) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 55:09 · MIA 11 · Score 0-3
   (10:09) 4-J.Kasay 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
2. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 34:04 · CAR 14 · Score 6-3
   (4:04) (Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass short middle to 34-R.Williams for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 33:57 · CAR 2 · Score 7-3
   5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
4. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 31:04 · CAR 1 · Score 13-3
   (1:04) 34-R.Williams right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Direct snap to MIA 34 Williams, Ricky
5. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 30:57 · CAR 2 · Score 14-3
   5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
6. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 14:24 · MIA 15 · Score 14-6
   (14:24) 4-J.Kasay 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
7. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 7:43 · CAR 19 · Score 17-6
   (7:43) 5-D.Carpenter 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
8. Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 5:25 · MIA 27 · Score 17-12
   (5:25) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep right to 89-S.Smith for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CAR-68-K.Vincent, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs
9. Carolina Panthers Safety (+2) — Q4 5:18 · MIA 2 · Score 17-14
   TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 34-D.Williams rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
10. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 4:07 · CAR 46 · Score 23-14
    (4:07) 34-R.Williams up the middle for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 3:55 · CAR 2 · Score 24-14
    5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
12. Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 1:46 · MIA 30 · Score 24-17
    (1:46) 4-J.Kasay 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.