Miami Dolphins vs. Indianapolis Colts: 2013 Week 2 Recap

Game story

In Week 2 of the 2013 NFL season on 2013-09-15, the Miami Dolphins took care of business against the Indianapolis Colts, pulling away with a 24–20 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) paced the passing game, with +2.18 total EPA, and -1.2% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, M. Wallace (Miami Dolphins) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.98 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-32.8% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Indianapolis Colts changed the game: (1:35) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck sacked at MIA 28 for -5 yards (sack split by 52-P.Wheeler and 94-R.Starks).

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 M. Wallace · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +7.98 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
2. 2 R. Tannehill · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +4.71 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
3. 3 C. Clay · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.81 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
4. 4 C. Fleener · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.55 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
5. 5 B. Hartline · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.96 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
6. 6 T. Hilton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.92 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
7. 7 A. Bradshaw · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +2.87 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
8. 8 A. Luck · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +2.18 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.04 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 — M. Wallace (R. Tannehill pass) (Q1 54:49)
• Miami Dolphins — L. Miller (Q1 48:01)
• Indianapolis Colts — C. Fleener (A. Luck pass) (Q2 43:07)
• Indianapolis Colts — A. Bradshaw (Q2 31:31)
• Miami Dolphins — C. Clay (Q3 19:45)

Field goals

• Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q1 49:12)
• Miami Dolphins — C. Sturgis (Q2 30:02)
• Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q3 26:40)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

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

The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–3. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the IND 18 (Q1 54:49) — (9:49) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 11-M.Wallace for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 54:43) — 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIA 12 (Q1 49:12) — (4:12) 4-A.Vinatieri 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the IND 10 (Q1 48:01) — (3:01) (Run formation) 26-L.Miller left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 47:54) — 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIA 3 (Q2 43:07) — (13:07) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 80-C.Fleener for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-J.Odrick].; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 43:01) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q2 31:31) — (1:31) (Run formation) 44-A.Bradshaw left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. IND - Reitz (76) reports as eligible.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 31:26) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the IND 36 (Q2 30:02) — (:02) 9-C.Sturgis 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..

The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIA 20 (Q3 26:40) — (11:40) 4-A.Vinatieri 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q3 19:45); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 19:40) — 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..

Turning points

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

• Indianapolis Colts (Q4 1:35) — (1:35) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck sacked at MIA 28 for -5 yards (sack split by 52-P.Wheeler and 94-R.Starks). [WPA -32.8% · EPA -3.34]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 87-R.Wayne ran ob at MIA 23 for 18 yards (27-J.Wilson). [WPA +19.9% · EPA +1.91]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q4 8:29) — (8:29) 12-A.Luck pass deep right intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 21-B.Grimes at MIA -4. Touchback. [WPA -17.9% · EPA -4.36]
• Miami Dolphins (Q4 12:00) — (12:00) (Run formation) 17-R.Tannehill left tackle to IND 37 for 2 yards (98-R.Mathis). Indianapolis challenged the first down ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Run formation) 17-R.Tannehill left ta [WPA -13.0% · EPA -2.96]
• Miami Dolphins (Q3 20:05) — (5:05) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 11-M.Wallace to IND 1 for 34 yards (28-G.Toler). Penalty on IND-28-G.Toler, Defensive Holding, declined. [WPA +12.1% · EPA +3.39]

Impact plays

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

• Miami Dolphins (Q1 48:31) — (3:31) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep middle to 42-C.Clay pushed ob at IND 10 for 67 yards (30-L.Landry). [WPA +10.9% · EPA +5.07]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q4 8:29) — (8:29) 12-A.Luck pass deep right intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 21-B.Grimes at MIA -4. Touchback. [WPA -17.9% · EPA -4.36]
• Miami Dolphins (Q3 20:05) — (5:05) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 11-M.Wallace to IND 1 for 34 yards (28-G.Toler). Penalty on IND-28-G.Toler, Defensive Holding, declined. [WPA +12.1% · EPA +3.39]
• Indianapolis Colts (Q4 1:35) — (1:35) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck sacked at MIA 28 for -5 yards (sack split by 52-P.Wheeler and 94-R.Starks). [WPA -32.8% · EPA -3.34]

Quarterback report card

A.Luck led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• A.Luck (Indianapolis Colts) · 51 dropbacks · 49.0% completion · -1.2% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +2.18 total EPA
• R.Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 38 dropbacks · 60.5% completion · +2.9% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +4.71 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 (+0.09 vs +0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Indianapolis Colts: 11 drives, +1.20 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
• Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, +6.91 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.
• M. Wallace (Miami Dolphins) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.

Every scoring play

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

1. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 54:49 · IND 18 · Score 6-0
   (9:49) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 11-M.Wallace for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 54:43 · IND 2 · Score 7-0
   9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
3. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 49:12 · MIA 12 · Score 7-3
   (4:12) 4-A.Vinatieri 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
4. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 48:01 · IND 10 · Score 13-3
   (3:01) (Run formation) 26-L.Miller left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 47:54 · IND 2 · Score 14-3
   9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
6. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 43:07 · MIA 3 · Score 14-9
   (13:07) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 80-C.Fleener for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-J.Odrick].
7. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 43:01 · MIA 2 · Score 14-10
   4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
8. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 31:31 · MIA 1 · Score 14-16
   (1:31) (Run formation) 44-A.Bradshaw left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. IND - Reitz (76) reports as eligible.
9. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 31:26 · MIA 2 · Score 14-17
   4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
10. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 30:02 · IND 36 · Score 17-17
    (:02) 9-C.Sturgis 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
11. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 26:40 · MIA 20 · Score 17-20
    (11:40) 4-A.Vinatieri 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
12. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 19:45 · IND 1 · Score 23-20
    (4:45) (Run formation) 42-C.Clay up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. MIA - Garner (75) reports as eligible. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke th
13. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 19:40 · IND 2 · Score 24-20
    9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.