Game story
In Week 2 of the 2005 NFL season on 2005-09-18, the New York Jets took care of business against the Miami Dolphins, pulling away with a 17–7 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
G. Frerotte (Miami Dolphins) paced the passing game, with -4.93 total EPA.
On the individual side, L. Coles (New York Jets) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +10.72 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-8.6% win probability) landed in the second quarter when New York Jets changed the game: (5:03) NYJ #78 Goodwin eligible on the play. 28-C.Martin up the middle to MIA 1 for no gain. FUMBLES, recovered by NYJ-33-J.Sowell at MIA 1. Due to fourth down rule, the fumble can only be recovered b
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Dolphins | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| New York Jets | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 L. Coles · New York Jets · Receiving · +10.72 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.14 EPA/play
- 2 C. Pennington · New York Jets · Passing · +8.61 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 3 J. McCareins · New York Jets · Receiving · +7.20 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
- 4 R. McMichael · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.95 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 5 C. Chambers · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.23 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 6 W. Welker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.16 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 7 M. Booker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.60 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.60 EPA/play
- 8 D. Boston · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.12 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
L. Coles — NYJ · Receiving
L. Coles posted the highest total EPA (+10.72) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Jets's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +2.14 EPA per play.
The signature play (-3.70 EPA) came from Miami Dolphins: (3:59) 10-O.Mare 21 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Jets — L. Coles (C. Pennington pass)
- Miami Dolphins — R. McMichael (G. Frerotte pass)
- New York Jets — J. Sowell (C. Pennington pass)
Field goals
- New York Jets — M. Nugent
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 7 (Q1 54:38) — (9:38) 10-C.Pennington pass to 87-L.Coles for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 54:32) — 1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham..
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 23 (Q2 31:02) — (1:02) 1-M.Nugent 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 4 (Q4 14:24) — (14:24) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 81-R.McMichael for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 14:13) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.; New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q4 8:24); New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 8:19) — 1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Jets (Q2 35:03) — (5:03) NYJ #78 Goodwin eligible on the play. 28-C.Martin up the middle to MIA 1 for no gain. FUMBLES, recovered by NYJ-33-J.Sowell at MIA 1. Due to fourth down rule, the fumble can only be recovered b
- New York Jets (Q4 12:16) — (12:16) (Shotgun) 10-C.Pennington pass to 81-J.McCareins pushed ob at NYJ 38 for 20 yards (25-R.Howard).
- New York Jets (Q1 58:11) — (13:11) 10-C.Pennington pass to 81-J.McCareins pushed ob at MIA 32 for 37 yards (30-L.Schulters). Penalty on MIA-25-R.Howard, Illegal Contact, declined.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 48:59) — (3:59) 10-O.Mare 21 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 17:05) — (2:05) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 81-R.McMichael to NYJ 16 for 21 yards (24-T.Law, 50-E.Barton).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 48:59) — (3:59) 10-O.Mare 21 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- New York Jets (Q2 35:03) — (5:03) NYJ #78 Goodwin eligible on the play. 28-C.Martin up the middle to MIA 1 for no gain. FUMBLES, recovered by NYJ-33-J.Sowell at MIA 1. Due to fourth down rule, the fumble can only be recovered b
- New York Jets (Q1 54:38) — (9:38) 10-C.Pennington pass to 87-L.Coles for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q1 58:17) — (13:17) (Shotgun) 10-C.Pennington pass incomplete to 80-W.Chrebet. PENALTY on MIA-30-L.Schulters, Defensive Pass Interference, 16 yards, enforced at NYJ 15 - No Play.
Quarterback report card
G.Frerotte led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- G.Frerotte (Miami Dolphins) · 46 dropbacks · 43.5% completion · -0.11 EPA/play · -4.93 total EPA
- C.Pennington (New York Jets) · 33 dropbacks · 57.6% completion · +0.26 EPA/play · +8.61 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.088 | +0.022 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.4% | 41.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.107 | +0.261 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.094 | -0.284 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.022 | +0.088 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.8% | 56.6% |
By the numbers
New York Jets held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.09), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, -7.33 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 11 drives, +1.84 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Jets leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- L. Coles (New York Jets) 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.
- New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 54:38 · MIA 7 · Score 0-6
(9:38) 10-C.Pennington pass to 87-L.Coles for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 54:32 · MIA 2 · Score 0-7
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 31:02 · MIA 23 · Score 0-10
(1:02) 1-M.Nugent 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 14:24 · NYJ 4 · Score 6-10
(14:24) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 81-R.McMichael for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 14:13 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-10
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 8:24 · MIA 1 · Score 7-16
(8:24) NYJ # 78 - Goodwin reports eligible. 10-C.Pennington pass to 33-J.Sowell for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-55-J.Seau, Defensive Holding, declined. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 8:19 · MIA 2 · Score 7-17
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
The New York Jets beat the Miami Dolphins 17-7 in Week 2, 2005 on 2005-09-18.
What was the final score of Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
The final score was Miami Dolphins 7, New York Jets 17 (MIA 7-17 NYJ) in Week 2, 2005 on 2005-09-18.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 0, New York Jets 7; Q2: Miami Dolphins 0, New York Jets 3; Q4: Miami Dolphins 7, New York Jets 7; Final: Miami Dolphins 7, New York Jets 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
New York Jets touchdown — L. Coles (C. Pennington pass) (Q1 54:38) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. McMichael (G. Frerotte pass) (Q4 14:24) New York Jets touchdown — J. Sowell (C. Pennington pass) (Q4 8:24) New York Jets field goal — M. Nugent (Q2 31:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
G. Frerotte (Miami Dolphins), 43.5% completion, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -4.93 total passing EPA. C. Pennington (New York Jets), 57.6% completion, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +8.61 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
L. Coles (New York Jets) led the game in total EPA with +10.72 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-3.70 EPA): (3:59) 10-O.Mare 21 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.. The biggest win-probability swing was -8.6%.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
New York Jets
Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W
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