Quick answer
- Winner
- New Orleans Saints
- Final score
- New Orleans Saints 38–17 Miami Dolphins
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 10–21 New Orleans Saints at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Brees
- Top passer
- D. Brees
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:33) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left intended for 82-B.Hartline INTERCEPTED by …
- Game date
- 2013-09-30
Game summary
The New Orleans Saints beat the Miami Dolphins 38–17 on 2013-09-30. D. Brees posted a game-high +22.91 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 3 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
 New Orleans Saints | 7 | 14 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 38 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins(11:56) (Shotgun) 43-D.Sproles left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(7:19) 9-C.Sturgis 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(8:10) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 80-J.Graham for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 27, YAC 0
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(3:40) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(1:00) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 43-D.Sproles for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 8, YAC 5
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(9:51) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 82-B.Watson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass -4, YAC 8
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(8:20) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 80-J.Graham for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 30, YAC 13
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
(13:54) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 42-C.Clay for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(7:20) 5-G.Hartley 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
NONew Orleans SaintsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 11:56TD DSD. SprolesPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 5
- Score
- 0-6
(11:56) (Shotgun) 43-D.Sproles left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q1 11:52XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 0-7
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 7:19FG CSC. SturgisPoints+3
- Yard line
- NO 16
- Score
- 3-7
(7:19) 9-C.Sturgis 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 8:10TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 27
- Score
- 3-13
(8:10) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 80-J.Graham for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 27, YAC 0
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 8:01XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 3-14
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 3:40TD LML. MillerPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 5
- Score
- 9-14
(3:40) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 3:35XP CSC. SturgisPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 10-14
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 1:00TD DSD. SprolesPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 13
- Score
- 10-20
(1:00) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 43-D.Sproles for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 8, YAC 5
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q2 0:55XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 10-21
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 9:51TD Blake WatsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 4
- Score
- 10-27
(9:51) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 82-B.Watson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass -4, YAC 8
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 9:44XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 10-28
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 8:20TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 43
- Score
- 10-34
(8:20) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 80-J.Graham for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 30, YAC 13
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 8:12XP GHG. HartleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 10-35
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 13:54TD CCC. ClayPoints+6
- Yard line
- NO 3
- Score
- 16-35
(13:54) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 42-C.Clay for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 13:48XP CSC. SturgisPoints+1
- Yard line
- NO 2
- Score
- 17-35
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 7:20FG GHG. HartleyPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 11
- Score
- 17-38
(7:20) 5-G.Hartley 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Brees · New Orleans Saints · Passing · +22.91 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
- 2D. Sproles · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +11.49 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
- 3Jimmy Graham · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +8.88 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.22 EPA/play
- 4M. Colston · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.84 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 5C. Clay · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.60 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 6M. Thigpen · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.82 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.91 EPA/play
- 7B. Gibson · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.89 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 8L. Miller · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +2.70 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.25 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
D. Brees — NO · Passing
D. Brees posted the highest total EPA (+22.91) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 44 counted snaps, they averaged +0.52 EPA per play.
D. Brees's top snap (+3.71 EPA): (8:20) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 80-J.Graham for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 30, YAC 13
Biggest single play (-5.70 EPA): Ryan Tannehill — (1:33) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left intended for 82-B.Hartline INTERCEPTED by 33-J.Greer at MIA 45. 33-J.Greer to MIA 23 for 22 yards (17-R.Tannehill).
Quarterback report card
D. Brees led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) · 44 dropbacks · 68.2% completion · +9.7% CPOE · +0.52 EPA/play · +22.91 total EPA
- Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 43 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · -0.0% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -7.87 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.112 | +0.139 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.5% | 51.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.183 | +0.521 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.075 | -0.404 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.139 | +0.112 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.8% | 60.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New Orleans Saints held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.11), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: -0.11 EPA/play (20th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- New Orleans Saints: +0.14 EPA/play (83rd percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, -8.53 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New Orleans Saints: 12 drives, +11.98 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New Orleans Saints — D. Sproles
- New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Graham (D. Brees pass)
- Miami Dolphins — L. Miller
- New Orleans Saints — D. Sproles (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Blake Watson (D. Brees pass)
- New Orleans Saints — Jimmy Graham (D. Brees pass)
- Miami Dolphins — C. Clay (Ryan Tannehill pass)
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — C. Sturgis
- New Orleans Saints — G. Hartley
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 7–3. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the MIA 5 (Q1 11:56) — (11:56) (Shotgun) 43-D.Sproles left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 11:52) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NO 16 (Q1 7:19) — (7:19) 9-C.Sturgis 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The second quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–7. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the MIA 27 (Q2 8:10) — (8:10) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 80-J.Graham for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 27, YAC 0; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 8:01) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NO 5 (Q2 3:40) — (3:40) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q2 3:35) — 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the MIA 13 (Q2 1:00) — (1:00) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 43-D.Sproles for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 8, YAC 5; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 0:55) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown..
The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 14–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the MIA 4 (Q3 9:51) — (9:51) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 82-B.Watson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass -4, YAC 8; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 9:44) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the MIA 43 (Q3 8:20) — (8:20) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 80-J.Graham for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 30, YAC 13; New Orleans Saints added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 8:12) — 5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–3. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NO 3 (Q4 13:54) — (13:54) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 42-C.Clay for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 13:48) — 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the MIA 11 (Q4 7:20) — (7:20) 5-G.Hartley 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 1:33) — (1:33) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left intended for 82-B.Hartline INTERCEPTED by 33-J.Greer at MIA 45. 33-J.Greer to MIA 23 for 22 yards (17-R.Tannehill).
- New Orleans Saints (Q1 14:21) — (14:21) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 43-D.Sproles pushed ob at MIA 31 for 48 yards (30-C.Clemons). Pass 16, YAC 32
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 10:27) — (10:27) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 43-D.Sproles pushed ob at MIA 39 for 21 yards (30-C.Clemons). Pass -5, YAC 26
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 3:40) — (3:40) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New Orleans Saints (Q2 1:00) — (1:00) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 43-D.Sproles for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 8, YAC 5
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 1:33) — (1:33) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left intended for 82-B.Hartline INTERCEPTED by 33-J.Greer at MIA 45. 33-J.Greer to MIA 23 for 22 yards (17-R.Tannehill).
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 5:06) — (5:06) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 34-M.Thigpen to NO 7 for 50 yards (25-R.Bush).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 6:32) — (6:32) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle intended for 11-M.Wallace INTERCEPTED by 31-C.Carr (25-R.Bush) at MIA 43. 31-C.Carr to MIA 43 for no gain (11-M.Wallace).
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 12:00) — (12:00) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill scrambles up the middle to NO 45 for 8 yards (50-C.Lofton). FUMBLES (50-C.Lofton), RECOVERED by NO-25-R.Bush at NO 38. 25-R.Bush to NO 38 for no gain (42-C.Clay).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q1 11:56 · MIA 5 · Score 0-6
(11:56) (Shotgun) 43-D.Sproles left guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q1 11:52 · MIA 2 · Score 0-7
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 7:19 · NO 16 · Score 3-7
(7:19) 9-C.Sturgis 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 8:10 · MIA 27 · Score 3-13
(8:10) 9-D.Brees pass deep left to 80-J.Graham for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 27, YAC 0 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 8:01 · MIA 2 · Score 3-14
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 3:40 · NO 5 · Score 9-14
(3:40) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 3:35 · NO 2 · Score 10-14
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q2 1:00 · MIA 13 · Score 10-20
(1:00) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass short left to 43-D.Sproles for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 8, YAC 5 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q2 0:55 · MIA 2 · Score 10-21
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 9:51 · MIA 4 · Score 10-27
(9:51) 9-D.Brees pass short right to 82-B.Watson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass -4, YAC 8 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 9:44 · MIA 2 · Score 10-28
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 8:20 · MIA 43 · Score 10-34
(8:20) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 80-J.Graham for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 30, YAC 13 - New Orleans Saints XP (+1) — Q3 8:12 · MIA 2 · Score 10-35
5-G.Hartley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 13:54 · NO 3 · Score 16-35
(13:54) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 42-C.Clay for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 13:48 · NO 2 · Score 17-35
9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 7:20 · MIA 11 · Score 17-38
(7:20) 5-G.Hartley 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Drescher, Holder-7-L.McCown.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New Orleans Saints earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- D. Brees (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs New Orleans Saints on 2013-09-30?
The New Orleans Saints beat the Miami Dolphins 38-17 in Week 4, 2013.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs New Orleans Saints?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 3, New Orleans Saints 7; Q2: Miami Dolphins 7, New Orleans Saints 14; Q3: Miami Dolphins 0, New Orleans Saints 14; Q4: Miami Dolphins 7, New Orleans Saints 3; Final: Miami Dolphins 17, New Orleans Saints 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs New Orleans Saints?
New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Sproles (Q1 11:56) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Graham (D. Brees pass) (Q2 8:10) Miami Dolphins touchdown — L. Miller (Q2 3:40) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Sproles (D. Brees pass) (Q2 1:00) New Orleans Saints touchdown — B. Watson (D. Brees pass) (Q3 9:51) New Orleans Saints touchdown — J. Graham (D. Brees pass) (Q3 8:20) Miami Dolphins touchdown — C. Clay (R. Tannehill pass) (Q4 13:54) Miami Dolphins field goal — C. Sturgis (Q1 7:19, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — G. Hartley (Q4 7:20, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs New Orleans Saints?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints), 68.2% completion, +9.7% CPOE, +0.52 EPA per dropback, +22.91 total passing EPA. Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 51.2% completion, -0.0% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -7.87 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs New Orleans Saints?
D. Brees (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +22.91 total EPA on Passing plays. across 44 snaps. Their top snap (+3.71 EPA): (8:20) (Shotgun) 9-D.Brees pass deep right to 80-J.Graham for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pass 30, YAC 13.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 3-0 Now 3-1 L
New Orleans Saints
Entered 3-0 Now 4-0 W
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