Game story
In Week 6 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-10-15, the New York Jets took care of business against the Miami Dolphins, pulling away with a 20–17 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Harrington (Miami Dolphins) paced the passing game, with +7.20 total EPA, and +1.1% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, L. Coles (New York Jets) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.88 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-22.3% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Miami Dolphins changed the game: (:33) 10-O.Mare 51 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Dolphins | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| New York Jets | 3 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 L. Coles · New York Jets · Receiving · +9.88 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.98 EPA/play
- 2 J. Harrington · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +7.20 total EPA · 44 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 3 D. Hagan · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +7.15 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 4 C. Chambers · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +7.10 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play
- 5 R. McMichael · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.00 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 6 W. Welker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.78 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 7 C. Baker · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.25 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 8 C. Pennington · New York Jets · Passing · +1.68 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.05 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 (+9.88) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Jets's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.98 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.17 EPA) came from Miami Dolphins: (1:37) 3-J.Harrington pass short left intended for 81-R.McMichael INTERCEPTED by 54-V.Hobson at NYJ 23. 54-V.Hobson to NYJ 32 for 9 yards (31-S.Morris, 66-R.Hadnot).
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)
- New York Jets — L. Coles (C. Pennington pass)
- Miami Dolphins — C. Chambers (J. Harrington pass)
- Miami Dolphins — R. Brown
Field goals
- New York Jets — M. Nugent
- New York Jets — M. Nugent
- Miami Dolphins — O. Mare
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 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 15 (Q1 54:33) — (9:33) 1-M.Nugent 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 15 (Q3 24:08) — (9:08) 1-M.Nugent 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 3 (Q3 19:28) — (4:28) 10-O.Mare 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.; New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 58 (Q3 18:33) — (3:33) (No Huddle) 10-C.Pennington pass short left to 87-L.Coles for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 18:23) — 1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–7. New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 22 (Q4 13:23) — (13:23) 10-C.Pennington pass deep right to 87-L.Coles for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-91-V.Holliday, Defensive Offside, declined.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 13:15) — 1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 2 (Q4 8:54) — (8:54) (Shotgun) 3-J.Harrington pass short right to 84-C.Chambers for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 8:49) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q4 3:00) — (3:00) 23-R.Brown right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 2:56) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 0:33) — (:33) 10-O.Mare 51 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 46:37) — (1:37) 3-J.Harrington pass short left intended for 81-R.McMichael INTERCEPTED by 54-V.Hobson at NYJ 23. 54-V.Hobson to NYJ 32 for 9 yards (31-S.Morris, 66-R.Hadnot).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 0:38) — (:38) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-J.Harrington pass incomplete short left to 82-D.Hagan.
- New York Jets (Q3 18:33) — (3:33) (No Huddle) 10-C.Pennington pass short left to 87-L.Coles for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 37:37) — (7:37) 23-R.Brown right guard to NYJ 29 for no gain (51-J.Vilma, 26-E.Coleman). Play Challenged by MIA and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by MIA at 07:29.)
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 46:37) — (1:37) 3-J.Harrington pass short left intended for 81-R.McMichael INTERCEPTED by 54-V.Hobson at NYJ 23. 54-V.Hobson to NYJ 32 for 9 yards (31-S.Morris, 66-R.Hadnot).
- New York Jets (Q3 18:33) — (3:33) (No Huddle) 10-C.Pennington pass short left to 87-L.Coles for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 16:18) — (1:18) 31-S.Morris left end to MIA 43 for 3 yards (77-R.Moore). FUMBLES (77-R.Moore), RECOVERED by NYJ-54-V.Hobson at MIA 43.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 37:37) — (7:37) 23-R.Brown right guard to NYJ 29 for no gain (51-J.Vilma, 26-E.Coleman). Play Challenged by MIA and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by MIA at 07:29.)
Quarterback report card
J.Harrington led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Harrington (Miami Dolphins) · 44 dropbacks · 61.4% completion · +1.1% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +7.20 total EPA
- C.Pennington (New York Jets) · 33 dropbacks · 51.5% completion · -6.9% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.68 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.004 | +0.007 |
| Offensive success rate | 54.0% | 39.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.164 | +0.051 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.235 | -0.063 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.007 | +0.004 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.0% | 46.0% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Miami Dolphins -0.00, New York Jets +0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, -0.33 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 12 drives, +0.51 total EPA, 4 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- L. Coles (New York Jets) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- C. Pennington (NYJ) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 54:33 · MIA 15 · Score 0-3
(9:33) 1-M.Nugent 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 24:08 · MIA 15 · Score 0-6
(9:08) 1-M.Nugent 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 19:28 · NYJ 3 · Score 3-6
(4:28) 10-O.Mare 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 18:33 · MIA 58 · Score 3-12
(3:33) (No Huddle) 10-C.Pennington pass short left to 87-L.Coles for 58 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 18:23 · MIA 2 · Score 3-13
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 13:23 · MIA 22 · Score 3-19
(13:23) 10-C.Pennington pass deep right to 87-L.Coles for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-91-V.Holliday, Defensive Offside, declined. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 13:15 · MIA 2 · Score 3-20
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 8:54 · NYJ 2 · Score 9-20
(8:54) (Shotgun) 3-J.Harrington pass short right to 84-C.Chambers for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 8:49 · NYJ 2 · Score 10-20
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 3:00 · NYJ 1 · Score 16-20
(3:00) 23-R.Brown right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 2:56 · NYJ 2 · Score 17-20
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
The New York Jets beat the Miami Dolphins 20-17 in Week 6, 2006 on 2006-10-15.
What was the final score of Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
The final score was Miami Dolphins 17, New York Jets 20 (MIA 17-20 NYJ) in Week 6, 2006 on 2006-10-15.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 0, New York Jets 3; Q3: Miami Dolphins 3, New York Jets 10; Q4: Miami Dolphins 14, New York Jets 7; Final: Miami Dolphins 17, New York Jets 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
New York Jets touchdown — L. Coles (C. Pennington pass) (Q3 18:33) New York Jets touchdown — L. Coles (C. Pennington pass) (Q4 13:23) Miami Dolphins touchdown — C. Chambers (J. Harrington pass) (Q4 8:54) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Brown (Q4 3:00) New York Jets field goal — M. Nugent (Q1 54:33, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — M. Nugent (Q3 24:08, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q3 19:28, 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?
J. Harrington (Miami Dolphins), 61.4% completion, +1.1% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +7.20 total passing EPA. C. Pennington (New York Jets), 51.5% completion, -6.9% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.68 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 +9.88 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.17 EPA): (1:37) 3-J.Harrington pass short left intended for 81-R.McMichael INTERCEPTED by 54-V.Hobson at NYJ 23. 54-V.Hobson to NYJ 32 for 9 yards (31-S.Morris, 66-R.Hadnot).. The biggest win-probability swing was -22.3%.
Was Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. New York Jets won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 1-4 Now 1-5 L
New York Jets
Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W
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