Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Jets
- Final score
- New York Jets 38–20 Miami Dolphins
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 0–14 New York Jets at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- R. Fitzpatrick
- Top passer
- Ryan Tannehill
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:51) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill sacked at MIA 34 for -11 yards (91-S.Richardson). FUMBLES …
- Game date
- 2015-11-29
Game summary
The New York Jets beat the Miami Dolphins 38–20 on 2015-11-29. R. Fitzpatrick posted a game-high +14.29 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 30 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 0 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 20 |
 New York Jets | 7 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 0 | 38 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins(1:57) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep left to 15-B.Marshall for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(:14) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 19-D.Smith for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(8:50) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 87-E.Decker for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(2:35) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 14-J.Landry for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
(12:08) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(9:41) 33-C.Ivory up the middle for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(4:56) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 85-G.Jennings for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [53-M.Catapano].
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
(2:47) 8-R.Bullock 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(:14) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 11-D.Parker for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NYJNew York JetsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 1:57TD BMB. MarshallPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 17
- Score
- 0-6
(1:57) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep left to 15-B.Marshall for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 1:53XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 0-7
8-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 0:14TD Donovan SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 16
- Score
- 0-13
(:14) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 19-D.Smith for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 0:08XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 0-14
8-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 8:50TD EDE. DeckerPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 0-20
(8:50) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 87-E.Decker for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 8:47XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 0-21
8-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 2:35TD JLJ. LandryPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 5
- Score
- 6-21
(2:35) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 14-J.Landry for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 2:30XP AFA. FranksPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 7-21
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 12:08TD BMB. MarshallPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 3
- Score
- 7-27
(12:08) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 12:05XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 7-28
8-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 9:41TD CIC. IvoryPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 31
- Score
- 7-34
(9:41) 33-C.Ivory up the middle for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 9:29XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 7-35
8-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 4:56TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 5
- Score
- 13-35
(4:56) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 85-G.Jennings for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [53-M.Catapano].
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 4:51XP AFA. FranksPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 14-35
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 2:47FG Points+3
- Yard line
- MIA 23
- Score
- 14-38
(2:47) 8-R.Bullock 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 0:14TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 33
- Score
- 20-38
(:14) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 11-D.Parker for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1R. Fitzpatrick · New York Jets · Passing · +14.29 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 2B. Marshall · New York Jets · Receiving · +12.84 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 3J. Landry · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +12.36 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 4DeVante Parker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +6.82 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 5Donovan Smith · New York Jets · Receiving · +5.42 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.81 EPA/play
- 6E. Decker · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.27 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 7J. Ajayi · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.96 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 8Gary Jennings · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.48 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.83 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
R. Fitzpatrick — NYJ · Passing
R. Fitzpatrick posted the highest total EPA (+14.29) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Jets. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.
R. Fitzpatrick's top snap (+3.98 EPA): (:14) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 19-D.Smith for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.60 EPA): Ryan Tannehill — (4:51) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill sacked at MIA 34 for -11 yards (91-S.Richardson). FUMBLES (91-S.Richardson) [91-S.Richardson], RECOVERED by NYJ-55-L.Mauldin at MIA 35. 55-L.Mauldin to MIA 35 for no ga
Quarterback report card
Ryan Tannehill led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 62 dropbacks · 53.2% completion · -4.9% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.82 total EPA
- R. Fitzpatrick (New York Jets) · 42 dropbacks · 52.4% completion · +1.9% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +14.29 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.139 | +0.063 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.4% | 42.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.029 | +0.340 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.563 | -0.111 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.063 | +0.139 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.3% | 65.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New York Jets held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: -0.14 EPA/play (20th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: +0.06 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: 14 drives, -12.96 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 14 drives, +6.05 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Jets — B. Marshall (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
- New York Jets — Donovan Smith (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
- New York Jets — E. Decker (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
- Miami Dolphins — J. Landry (Ryan Tannehill pass)
- New York Jets — B. Marshall (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
- New York Jets — C. Ivory
- Miami Dolphins — Gary Jennings (Ryan Tannehill pass)
- Miami Dolphins — DeVante Parker (Ryan Tannehill pass)
Field goals
- New York Jets — Randy Bullock
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 17 (Q1 1:57) — (1:57) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep left to 15-B.Marshall for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q1 1:53) — 8-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley..
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 16 (Q2 0:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 19-D.Smith for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 0:08) — 8-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q3 8:50) — (8:50) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 87-E.Decker for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q3 8:47) — 8-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 5 (Q3 2:35) — (2:35) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 14-J.Landry for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q3 2:30) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 17–13. New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 3 (Q4 12:08) — (12:08) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 12:05) — 8-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.; New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 31 (Q4 9:41) — (9:41) 33-C.Ivory up the middle for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 9:29) — 8-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 5 (Q4 4:56) — (4:56) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 85-G.Jennings for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [53-M.Catapano].; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q4 4:51) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 23 (Q4 2:47) — (2:47) 8-R.Bullock 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 33 (Q4 0:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 11-D.Parker for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 7:53) — (7:53) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left intended for 10-K.Stills INTERCEPTED by 20-M.Williams [55-L.Mauldin] at NYJ 7. 20-M.Williams to NYJ 28 for 21 yards (80-D.Sims).
- New York Jets (Q1 1:57) — (1:57) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep left to 15-B.Marshall for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q1 4:49) — (4:49) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 33-C.Ivory to MIA 33 for 9 yards (20-R.Jones; 53-J.Jenkins).
- New York Jets (Q1 13:09) — (13:09) 33-C.Ivory right guard to NYJ 44 for -1 yards (46-N.Hewitt; 93-N.Suh).
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 4:56) — (4:56) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 14-J.Landry to MIA 44 for 11 yards (21-M.Gilchrist).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 4:51) — (4:51) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill sacked at MIA 34 for -11 yards (91-S.Richardson). FUMBLES (91-S.Richardson) [91-S.Richardson], RECOVERED by NYJ-55-L.Mauldin at MIA 35. 55-L.Mauldin to MIA 35 for no ga
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 0:14) — (:14) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 11-D.Parker for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 7:53) — (7:53) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left intended for 10-K.Stills INTERCEPTED by 20-M.Williams [55-L.Mauldin] at NYJ 7. 20-M.Williams to NYJ 28 for 21 yards (80-D.Sims).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 4:56) — (4:56) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 85-G.Jennings for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [53-M.Catapano].
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 1:57 · MIA 17 · Score 0-6
(1:57) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep left to 15-B.Marshall for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 1:53 · MIA 15 · Score 0-7
8-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 0:14 · MIA 16 · Score 0-13
(:14) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 19-D.Smith for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 0:08 · MIA 15 · Score 0-14
8-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 8:50 · MIA 2 · Score 0-20
(8:50) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 87-E.Decker for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 8:47 · MIA 15 · Score 0-21
8-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 2:35 · NYJ 5 · Score 6-21
(2:35) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 14-J.Landry for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 2:30 · NYJ 15 · Score 7-21
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 12:08 · MIA 3 · Score 7-27
(12:08) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 15-B.Marshall for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 12:05 · MIA 15 · Score 7-28
8-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 9:41 · MIA 31 · Score 7-34
(9:41) 33-C.Ivory up the middle for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 9:29 · MIA 15 · Score 7-35
8-R.Bullock extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 4:56 · NYJ 5 · Score 13-35
(4:56) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 85-G.Jennings for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [53-M.Catapano]. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 4:51 · NYJ 15 · Score 14-35
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 2:47 · MIA 23 · Score 14-38
(2:47) 8-R.Bullock 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 0:14 · NYJ 33 · Score 20-38
(:14) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 11-D.Parker for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Jets earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- R. Fitzpatrick (New York Jets) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Ryan Tannehill (MIA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets on 2015-11-29?
The New York Jets beat the Miami Dolphins 38-20 in Week 12, 2015.
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 7; Q3: Miami Dolphins 7, New York Jets 7; Q4: Miami Dolphins 13, New York Jets 17; Final: Miami Dolphins 20, New York Jets 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
New York Jets touchdown — B. Marshall (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q1 1:57) New York Jets touchdown — D. Smith (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q2 0:14) New York Jets touchdown — E. Decker (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q3 8:50) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Landry (R. Tannehill pass) (Q3 2:35) New York Jets touchdown — B. Marshall (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q4 12:08) New York Jets touchdown — C. Ivory (Q4 9:41) Miami Dolphins touchdown — G. Jennings (R. Tannehill pass) (Q4 4:56) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Parker (R. Tannehill pass) (Q4 0:14) New York Jets field goal — R. Bullock (Q4 2:47, 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?
Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 53.2% completion, -4.9% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.82 total passing EPA. R. Fitzpatrick (New York Jets), 52.4% completion, +1.9% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +14.29 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
R. Fitzpatrick (New York Jets) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.29 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (+3.98 EPA): (:14) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 19-D.Smith for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 4-6 Now 4-7 L
New York Jets
Entered 5-5 Now 6-5 W
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