Game story
In Week 10 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-11-10, the Miami Dolphins took care of business against the Indianapolis Colts, pulling away with a 16–12 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 12 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R. Fitzpatrick (Miami Dolphins) paced the passing game, with -7.65 total EPA, and -8.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Doyle (Indianapolis Colts) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +3.35 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-33.5% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Indianapolis Colts changed the game: (:45) (Shotgun) 2-B.Hoyer pass short middle to 85-E.Ebron to MIA 8 for 8 yards (40-N.Needham).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Dolphins | 3 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 16 |
| Indianapolis Colts | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 12 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Doyle · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.35 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 2 J. Grant · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.67 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
- 3 P. Laird · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.88 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 4 C. Walford · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.85 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.85 EPA/play
- 5 C. Rogers · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.75 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 6 D. Parker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.56 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 7 M. Mack · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +0.57 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 8 J. Wilkins · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +0.40 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Doyle — IND · Receiving
J. Doyle posted the highest total EPA (+3.35) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Indianapolis Colts's efficiency. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +0.84 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.79 EPA) came from Indianapolis Colts: (3:38) (Shotgun) 2-B.Hoyer pass deep right intended for 85-E.Ebron INTERCEPTED by 28-B.McCain at IND 44. 28-B.McCain ran ob at IND 12 for 32 yards (64-M.Glowinski).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — R. Fitzpatrick
- Indianapolis Colts — J. Doyle (B. Hoyer pass)
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — J. Sanders
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri
- Miami Dolphins — J. Sanders
- Miami Dolphins — J. Sanders
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 3–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the IND 29 (Q1 51:49) — (6:49) 7-J.Sanders 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack..
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the IND 11 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick scrambles right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 31:52) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack..
The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 6–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIA 7 (Q3 22:54) — (7:54) 4-A.Vinatieri 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIA 21 (Q3 15:43) — (:43) 4-A.Vinatieri 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 6–6. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q4 11:34) — (11:34) (No Huddle) 2-B.Hoyer pass short left to 84-J.Doyle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the IND 30 (Q4 5:50) — (5:50) 7-J.Sanders 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the IND 30 (Q4 3:36) — (3:36) 7-J.Sanders 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 0:45) — (:45) (Shotgun) 2-B.Hoyer pass short middle to 85-E.Ebron to MIA 8 for 8 yards (40-N.Needham).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 5:45) — (5:45) 2-B.Hoyer pass short right intended for 14-Z.Pascal INTERCEPTED by 40-N.Needham at IND 35. 40-N.Needham to IND 35 for no gain (14-Z.Pascal).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 33:38) — (3:38) (Shotgun) 2-B.Hoyer pass deep right intended for 85-E.Ebron INTERCEPTED by 28-B.McCain at IND 44. 28-B.McCain ran ob at IND 12 for 32 yards (64-M.Glowinski).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 2-B.Hoyer pass deep right to 85-E.Ebron to MIA 27 for 23 yards (21-E.Rowe).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left intended for 88-M.Gesicki INTERCEPTED by 53-D.Leonard [97-A.Muhammad] at MIA 35. 53-D.Leonard to MIA 34 for 1 yard (88-M.Gesicki).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 33:38) — (3:38) (Shotgun) 2-B.Hoyer pass deep right intended for 85-E.Ebron INTERCEPTED by 28-B.McCain at IND 44. 28-B.McCain ran ob at IND 12 for 32 yards (64-M.Glowinski).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 55:37) — (10:37) (Shotgun) 2-B.Hoyer pass short middle intended for 85-E.Ebron INTERCEPTED by 26-S.Parker at MIA -5. Touchback (85-E.Ebron).
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 58:16) — (13:16) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 88-M.Gesicki to MIA 49 for 9 yards (53-D.Leonard). FUMBLES (53-D.Leonard), RECOVERED by IND-23-K.Moore II at 50. 23-K.Moore II to MIA 49 for 1 yar
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left intended for 88-M.Gesicki INTERCEPTED by 53-D.Leonard [97-A.Muhammad] at MIA 35. 53-D.Leonard to MIA 34 for 1 yard (88-M.Gesicki).
Quarterback report card
R.Fitzpatrick led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R.Fitzpatrick (Miami Dolphins) · 41 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · -8.3% CPOE · -0.19 EPA/play · -7.65 total EPA
- B.Hoyer (Indianapolis Colts) · 41 dropbacks · 43.9% completion · -14.5% CPOE · -0.51 EPA/play · -20.80 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.241 | -0.320 |
| Offensive success rate | 28.9% | 34.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.187 | -0.507 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.484 | -0.099 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.320 | +0.241 |
| Defensive success rate | 65.9% | 71.1% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.24 vs -0.32), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Indianapolis Colts: 13 drives, -26.24 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 13 drives, -20.03 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.
- J. Doyle (Indianapolis Colts) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- R. Fitzpatrick (MIA) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- B. Hoyer (IND) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 51:49 · IND 29 · Score 3-0
(6:49) 7-J.Sanders 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 32:00 · IND 11 · Score 9-0
(2:00) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick scrambles right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 31:52 · IND 15 · Score 10-0
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 22:54 · MIA 7 · Score 10-3
(7:54) 4-A.Vinatieri 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 15:43 · MIA 21 · Score 10-6
(:43) 4-A.Vinatieri 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 11:34 · MIA 1 · Score 10-12
(11:34) (No Huddle) 2-B.Hoyer pass short left to 84-J.Doyle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 5:50 · IND 30 · Score 13-12
(5:50) 7-J.Sanders 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 3:36 · IND 30 · Score 16-12
(3:36) 7-J.Sanders 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Indianapolis Colts 16-12 in Week 10, 2019 on 2019-11-10.
What was the final score of Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?
The final score was Miami Dolphins 16, Indianapolis Colts 12 (MIA 16-12 IND) in Week 10, 2019 on 2019-11-10.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 3, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q2: Miami Dolphins 7, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q3: Miami Dolphins 0, Indianapolis Colts 6; Q4: Miami Dolphins 6, Indianapolis Colts 6; Final: Miami Dolphins 16, Indianapolis Colts 12.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Fitzpatrick (Q2 32:00) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Doyle (B. Hoyer pass) (Q4 11:34) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q1 51:49, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q3 22:54, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q3 15:43, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q4 5:50, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q4 3:36, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?
R. Fitzpatrick (Miami Dolphins), 51.2% completion, -8.3% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -7.65 total passing EPA. B. Hoyer (Indianapolis Colts), 43.9% completion, -14.5% CPOE, -0.51 EPA per dropback, -20.80 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?
J. Doyle (Indianapolis Colts) led the game in total EPA with +3.35 on receiving plays. across 4 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.79 EPA): (3:38) (Shotgun) 2-B.Hoyer pass deep right intended for 85-E.Ebron INTERCEPTED by 28-B.McCain at IND 44. 28-B.McCain ran ob at IND 12 for 32 yards (64-M.Glowinski).. The biggest win-probability swing was -33.5%.
Was Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Miami Dolphins won 16-12 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 1-7 Now 2-7 W
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 5-3 Now 5-4 L
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