Game story
In Week 8 of the 2009 NFL season on 2009-11-01, the Miami Dolphins took care of business against the New York Jets, pulling away with a 30–25 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 37 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Sanchez (New York Jets) paced the passing game, with +1.85 total EPA, and -2.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, B. Edwards (New York Jets) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.12 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-27.6% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when New York Jets changed the game: (1:16) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass incomplete short left to 81-D.Keller.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Dolphins | 3 | 21 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| New York Jets | 3 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Edwards · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.12 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 2 R. Williams · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.44 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.72 EPA/play
- 3 D. Keller · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.89 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 4 M. Sanchez · New York Jets · Passing · +1.85 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
- 5 D. Bess · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.79 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 6 T. Jones · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.79 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.79 EPA/play
- 7 J. Cotchery · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.21 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 8 M. Sanchez · New York Jets · Rushing · +0.65 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
B. Edwards — NYJ · Receiving
B. Edwards posted the highest total EPA (+4.12) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Jets's efficiency. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.46 EPA per play.
The signature play (-9.44 EPA) came from New York Jets: (7:32) 23-S.Greene to 50 for -1 yards (96-P.Soliai). FUMBLES (96-P.Soliai), RECOVERED by MIA-99-J.Taylor at NYJ 48. 99-J.Taylor for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — T. Ginn
- Miami Dolphins — J. Taylor
- New York Jets — M. Sanchez
- Miami Dolphins — T. Ginn
- New York Jets — B. Edwards (M. Sanchez pass)
- Miami Dolphins — J. Haynos (C. Henne pass)
- New York Jets — D. Keller (M. Sanchez pass)
Field goals
- New York Jets — J. Feely
- Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter
- New York Jets — J. Feely
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 5 (Q2 42:25) — (12:25) 3-J.Feely 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 30 (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) 5-D.Carpenter 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 21–16. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 37 (Q3 25:29) — (10:29) 3-J.Feely 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 30 (Q3 25:24) — 3-J.Feely kicks 70 yards from NYJ 30 to MIA 0. 19-T.Ginn for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 25:10) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIA 49 (Q3 22:32); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 22:32) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q3 18:32) — (3:32) #75 Turner reports as eligible receiver. 6-M.Sanchez left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 7 (Q3 18:26) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 30 (Q3 18:26) — 3-J.Feely kicks 71 yards from NYJ 30 to MIA -1. 19-T.Ginn for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 18:09) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 19 (Q3 16:44) — (1:44) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep left to 17-B.Edwards for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 6–6. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 5 (Q4 8:53) — (8:53) 7-C.Henne pass short right to 81-J.Haynos for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 16 (Q4 5:58) — (5:58) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep right to 81-D.Keller for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Jets (Q4 1:16) — (1:16) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass incomplete short left to 81-D.Keller.
- New York Jets (Q4 2:05) — (2:05) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep left to 81-D.Keller to MIA 12 for 16 yards (53-R.Torbor). Penalty on MIA-53-R.Torbor, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 25:24) — 3-J.Feely kicks 70 yards from NYJ 30 to MIA 0. 19-T.Ginn for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q3 22:32) — (7:32) 23-S.Greene to 50 for -1 yards (96-P.Soliai). FUMBLES (96-P.Soliai), RECOVERED by MIA-99-J.Taylor at NYJ 48. 99-J.Taylor for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q4 1:42) — (1:42) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez sacked at MIA 15 for -7 yards (94-R.Starks).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Jets (Q3 22:32) — (7:32) 23-S.Greene to 50 for -1 yards (96-P.Soliai). FUMBLES (96-P.Soliai), RECOVERED by MIA-99-J.Taylor at NYJ 48. 99-J.Taylor for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 18:26) — 3-J.Feely kicks 71 yards from NYJ 30 to MIA -1. 19-T.Ginn for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 25:24) — 3-J.Feely kicks 70 yards from NYJ 30 to MIA 0. 19-T.Ginn for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q3 21:00) — (6:00) 9-S.Weatherford punts 37 yards to MIA 26, Center-85-J.Dearth. 15-D.Bess MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by NYJ-55-J.Westerman at MIA 29. 55-J.Westerman to MIA 29 for no gain (29-T.Culver).
Quarterback report card
M.Sanchez led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Sanchez (New York Jets) · 43 dropbacks · 46.5% completion · -2.7% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +1.85 total EPA
- C.Henne (Miami Dolphins) · 28 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -7.6% CPOE · -0.25 EPA/play · -7.03 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.098 | -0.009 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.1% | 38.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.323 | +0.043 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.118 | -0.292 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.009 | -0.098 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.4% | 58.9% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Miami Dolphins: 14 drives, +7.17 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 14 drives, -0.87 total EPA, 6 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.
- B. Edwards (New York Jets) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- C. Henne (MIA) 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) — Q2 42:25 · MIA 5 · Score 0-3
(12:25) 3-J.Feely 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 32:00 · NYJ 30 · Score 3-3
(2:00) 5-D.Carpenter 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q3 25:29 · MIA 37 · Score 3-6
(10:29) 3-J.Feely 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 25:24 · NYJ 30 · Score 9-6
3-J.Feely kicks 70 yards from NYJ 30 to MIA 0. 19-T.Ginn for 100 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 25:10 · NYJ 2 · Score 10-6
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 22:32 · MIA 49 · Score 16-6
(7:32) 23-S.Greene to 50 for -1 yards (96-P.Soliai). FUMBLES (96-P.Soliai), RECOVERED by MIA-99-J.Taylor at NYJ 48. 99-J.Taylor for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 22:32 · NYJ 2 · Score 17-6
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 18:32 · MIA 1 · Score 17-12
(3:32) #75 Turner reports as eligible receiver. 6-M.Sanchez left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 18:26 · MIA 7 · Score 17-13
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-11-K.Clemens. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 18:26 · NYJ 30 · Score 23-13
3-J.Feely kicks 71 yards from NYJ 30 to MIA -1. 19-T.Ginn for 101 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 18:09 · NYJ 2 · Score 24-13
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 16:44 · MIA 19 · Score 24-19
(1:44) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep left to 17-B.Edwards for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 8:53 · NYJ 5 · Score 30-19
(8:53) 7-C.Henne pass short right to 81-J.Haynos for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 5:58 · MIA 16 · Score 30-25
(5:58) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep right to 81-D.Keller for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
The Miami Dolphins beat the New York Jets 30-25 in Week 8, 2009 on 2009-11-01.
What was the final score of Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
The final score was Miami Dolphins 30, New York Jets 25 (MIA 30-25 NYJ) in Week 8, 2009 on 2009-11-01.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
Q2: Miami Dolphins 3, New York Jets 3; Q3: Miami Dolphins 21, New York Jets 16; Q4: Miami Dolphins 6, New York Jets 6; Final: Miami Dolphins 30, New York Jets 25.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — T. Ginn (Q3 25:24) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Taylor (Q3 22:32) New York Jets touchdown — M. Sanchez (Q3 18:32) Miami Dolphins touchdown — T. Ginn (Q3 18:26) New York Jets touchdown — B. Edwards (M. Sanchez pass) (Q3 16:44) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Haynos (C. Henne pass) (Q4 8:53) New York Jets touchdown — D. Keller (M. Sanchez pass) (Q4 5:58) New York Jets field goal — J. Feely (Q2 42:25, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q2 32:00, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — J. Feely (Q3 25:29, 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?
M. Sanchez (New York Jets), 46.5% completion, -2.7% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +1.85 total passing EPA. C. Henne (Miami Dolphins), 42.9% completion, -7.6% CPOE, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -7.03 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
B. Edwards (New York Jets) led the game in total EPA with +4.12 on receiving plays. across 9 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-9.44 EPA): (7:32) 23-S.Greene to 50 for -1 yards (96-P.Soliai). FUMBLES (96-P.Soliai), RECOVERED by MIA-99-J.Taylor at NYJ 48. 99-J.Taylor for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -27.6%.
Was Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Miami Dolphins won 30-25 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W
New York Jets
Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L
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