Quick answer
- Winner
- Miami Dolphins
- Final score
- Miami Dolphins 34–13 New York Jets
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 20–13 New York Jets at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Malachi Moore
- Top passer
- B. Petty
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:37) 4-L.Edwards punt is BLOCKED by 35-W.Aikens, Center-46-T.Purdum, RECOVERED by MIA-3…
- Game date
- 2016-12-17
Game summary
The Miami Dolphins beat the New York Jets 34–13 on 2016-12-17. Malachi Moore posted a game-high +15.80 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 26 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 0 | 20 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
 New York Jets | 7 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins
(11:39) 9-B.Petty pass deep middle to 11-R.Anderson for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
(11:03) 8-M.Moore pass incomplete short right to 80-D.Sims. Miami challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 8-M.Moore pass short right to 80-D.Sims for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(2:06) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass deep middle to 10-K.Stills for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN [45-R.Miles].
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
(:22) 2-N.Folk 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
(:16) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass incomplete deep left to 11-D.Parker (36-D.Middleton). PENALTY on NYJ-36-D.Middleton, Defensive Pass Interference, 22 yards, enforced at MIA 35 - No Play.
(:16) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass incomplete deep left to 11-D.Parker (36-D.Middleton). PENALTY on NYJ-36-D.Middleton, Defensive Pass Interference, 22 yards, enforced at MIA 35 - No Play.
(10:37) 4-L.Edwards punt is BLOCKED by 35-W.Aikens, Center-46-T.Purdum, RECOVERED by MIA-35-W.Aikens at NYJ 11. 35-W.Aikens for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYJ, Illegal Formation, declined.
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
(7:47) 8-M.Moore pass short right to 80-D.Sims for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
(6:36) 8-M.Moore pass short middle to 14-J.Landry for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
(5:47) 2-N.Folk 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
NYJNew York JetsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 11:39TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 40
- Score
- 0-6
(11:39) 9-B.Petty pass deep middle to 11-R.Anderson for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 11:32XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 0-7
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 11:03TD DSD. SimsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 6-7
(11:03) 8-M.Moore pass incomplete short right to 80-D.Sims. Miami challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 8-M.Moore pass short right to 80-D.Sims for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 2:06TD KSK. StillsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 52
- Score
- 12-7
(2:06) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass deep middle to 10-K.Stills for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN [45-R.Miles].
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 1:58XP AFA. FranksPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 13-7
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 0:22FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 30
- Score
- 13-10
(:22) 2-N.Folk 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:16TD Points+7
- Yard line
- NYJ 65
- Score
- 13-10
(:16) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass incomplete deep left to 11-D.Parker (36-D.Middleton). PENALTY on NYJ-36-D.Middleton, Defensive Pass Interference, 22 yards, enforced at MIA 35 - No Play.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 0:16FG Malachi MoorePoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 65
- Score
- 13-10
(:16) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass incomplete deep left to 11-D.Parker (36-D.Middleton). PENALTY on NYJ-36-D.Middleton, Defensive Pass Interference, 22 yards, enforced at MIA 35 - No Play.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 10:37TD WAW. AikensPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 59
- Score
- 19-10
(10:37) 4-L.Edwards punt is BLOCKED by 35-W.Aikens, Center-46-T.Purdum, RECOVERED by MIA-35-W.Aikens at NYJ 11. 35-W.Aikens for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYJ, Illegal Formation, declined.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 10:30XP AFA. FranksPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 20-10
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 7:47TD DSD. SimsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 26-10
(7:47) 8-M.Moore pass short right to 80-D.Sims for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 7:43XP AFA. FranksPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 27-10
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 6:36TD JLJ. LandryPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 66
- Score
- 33-10
(6:36) 8-M.Moore pass short middle to 14-J.Landry for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 6:26XP AFA. FranksPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 34-10
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 5:47FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 18
- Score
- 34-13
(5:47) 2-N.Folk 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Malachi Moore · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +15.80 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 2J. Landry · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +7.41 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.85 EPA/play
- 3D. Sims · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.70 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
- 4K. Stills · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.19 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 5Ryder Anderson · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.08 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 6M. Gray · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 7
Brandon Powell · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.07 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play - 8M. Forte · New York Jets · Rushing · +0.59 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.15 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
Malachi Moore — MIA · Passing
Malachi Moore posted the highest total EPA (+15.80) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 20 counted snaps, they averaged +0.79 EPA per play.
Malachi Moore's top snap (+6.04 EPA): (2:06) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass deep middle to 10-K.Stills for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN [45-R.Miles].
Biggest single play (-6.60 EPA): L. Edwards — (10:37) 4-L.Edwards punt is BLOCKED by 35-W.Aikens, Center-46-T.Purdum, RECOVERED by MIA-35-W.Aikens at NYJ 11. 35-W.Aikens for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYJ, Illegal Formation, declined.
Quarterback report card
B. Petty led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B. Petty (New York Jets) · 42 dropbacks · 47.6% completion · -8.8% CPOE · -0.29 EPA/play · -12.29 total EPA
- Malachi Moore (Miami Dolphins) · 20 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +15.7% CPOE · +0.79 EPA/play · +15.80 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.025 | -0.272 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.9% | 39.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.790 | -0.344 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.213 | -0.117 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.272 | -0.025 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.2% | 62.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.27), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: +0.03 EPA/play (59th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: -0.27 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: 13 drives, +1.68 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 13 drives, -25.32 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Jets — Ryder Anderson (B. Petty pass)
- Miami Dolphins — D. Sims (Malachi Moore pass)
- Miami Dolphins — K. Stills (Malachi Moore pass)
- Miami Dolphins — W. Aikens
- Miami Dolphins — D. Sims (Malachi Moore pass)
- Miami Dolphins — J. Landry (Malachi Moore pass)
Field goals
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
- New York Jets — Malachi Moore
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
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 40 (Q1 11:39) — (11:39) 9-B.Petty pass deep middle to 11-R.Anderson for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q1 11:32) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards..
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 20–6. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q2 11:03); Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 52 (Q2 2:06) — (2:06) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass deep middle to 10-K.Stills for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN [45-R.Miles].; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 1:58) — 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 30 (Q2 0:22) — (:22) 2-N.Folk 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 65 (Q2 0:16); New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NYJ 65 (Q2 0:16).
The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 21–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIA 59 (Q3 10:37); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q3 10:30) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q3 7:47) — (7:47) 8-M.Moore pass short right to 80-D.Sims for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q3 7:43) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 66 (Q3 6:36) — (6:36) 8-M.Moore pass short middle to 14-J.Landry for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q3 6:26) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 18 (Q4 5:47) — (5:47) 2-N.Folk 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 2:06) — (2:06) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass deep middle to 10-K.Stills for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN [45-R.Miles].
- New York Jets (Q2 8:10) — (8:10) (Shotgun) 9-B.Petty pass short right intended for 15-B.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 91-C.Wake at MIA 24. 91-C.Wake to MIA 36 for 12 yards (29-B.Powell).
- New York Jets (Q3 10:37) — (10:37) 4-L.Edwards punt is BLOCKED by 35-W.Aikens, Center-46-T.Purdum, RECOVERED by MIA-35-W.Aikens at NYJ 11. 35-W.Aikens for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYJ, Illegal Formation, declined.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 0:10) — (:10) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass incomplete short right. PENALTY on MIA-8-M.Moore, Intentional Grounding, 10 yards, enforced at NYJ 43.
- New York Jets (Q1 4:22) — (4:22) (Shotgun) 9-B.Petty sacked at MIA 23 for -9 yards (91-C.Wake). FUMBLES (91-C.Wake) [91-C.Wake], RECOVERED by MIA-93-N.Suh at MIA 25. 93-N.Suh to MIA 25 for no gain (76-W.Johnson).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q3 10:37) — (10:37) 4-L.Edwards punt is BLOCKED by 35-W.Aikens, Center-46-T.Purdum, RECOVERED by MIA-35-W.Aikens at NYJ 11. 35-W.Aikens for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYJ, Illegal Formation, declined.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 2:06) — (2:06) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass deep middle to 10-K.Stills for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN [45-R.Miles].
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 6:36) — (6:36) 8-M.Moore pass short middle to 14-J.Landry for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q2 8:10) — (8:10) (Shotgun) 9-B.Petty pass short right intended for 15-B.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 91-C.Wake at MIA 24. 91-C.Wake to MIA 36 for 12 yards (29-B.Powell).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 11:39 · MIA 40 · Score 0-6
(11:39) 9-B.Petty pass deep middle to 11-R.Anderson for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 11:32 · MIA 15 · Score 0-7
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 11:03 · NYJ 1 · Score 6-7
(11:03) 8-M.Moore pass incomplete short right to 80-D.Sims. Miami challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 8-M.Moore pass short right to 80-D.Sims for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 2:06 · NYJ 52 · Score 12-7
(2:06) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass deep middle to 10-K.Stills for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN [45-R.Miles]. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 1:58 · NYJ 15 · Score 13-7
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 0:22 · MIA 30 · Score 13-10
(:22) 2-N.Folk 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards. - Miami Dolphins TD (+7) — Q2 0:16 · NYJ 65 · Score 13-10
(:16) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass incomplete deep left to 11-D.Parker (36-D.Middleton). PENALTY on NYJ-36-D.Middleton, Defensive Pass Interference, 22 yards, enforced at MIA 35 - No Play. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 0:16 · NYJ 65 · Score 13-10
(:16) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass incomplete deep left to 11-D.Parker (36-D.Middleton). PENALTY on NYJ-36-D.Middleton, Defensive Pass Interference, 22 yards, enforced at MIA 35 - No Play. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 10:37 · MIA 59 · Score 19-10
(10:37) 4-L.Edwards punt is BLOCKED by 35-W.Aikens, Center-46-T.Purdum, RECOVERED by MIA-35-W.Aikens at NYJ 11. 35-W.Aikens for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on NYJ, Illegal Formation, declined. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 10:30 · NYJ 15 · Score 20-10
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 7:47 · NYJ 1 · Score 26-10
(7:47) 8-M.Moore pass short right to 80-D.Sims for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 7:43 · NYJ 15 · Score 27-10
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 6:36 · NYJ 66 · Score 33-10
(6:36) 8-M.Moore pass short middle to 14-J.Landry for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 6:26 · NYJ 15 · Score 34-10
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 5:47 · MIA 18 · Score 34-13
(5:47) 2-N.Folk 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Miami Dolphins earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Malachi Moore (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- B. Petty (NYJ) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Malachi Moore (MIA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets on 2016-12-17?
The Miami Dolphins beat the New York Jets 34-13 in Week 15, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 0, New York Jets 7; Q2: Miami Dolphins 20, New York Jets 6; Q3: Miami Dolphins 21, New York Jets 0; Q4: Miami Dolphins 0, New York Jets 3; Final: Miami Dolphins 34, New York Jets 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
New York Jets touchdown — R. Anderson (B. Petty pass) (Q1 11:39) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Sims (M. Moore pass) (Q2 11:03) Miami Dolphins touchdown — K. Stills (M. Moore pass) (Q2 2:06) Miami Dolphins touchdown — W. Aikens (Q3 10:37) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Sims (M. Moore pass) (Q3 7:47) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Landry (M. Moore pass) (Q3 6:36) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q2 0:22, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — M. Moore (Q2 0:16, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q4 5:47, 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?
B. Petty (New York Jets), 47.6% completion, -8.8% CPOE, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -12.29 total passing EPA. Malachi Moore (Miami Dolphins), 60.0% completion, +15.7% CPOE, +0.79 EPA per dropback, +15.80 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
Malachi Moore (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.80 total EPA on Passing plays. across 20 snaps. Their top snap (+6.04 EPA): (2:06) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass deep middle to 10-K.Stills for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN [45-R.Miles]..
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 8-5 Now 9-5 W
New York Jets
Entered 4-9 Now 4-10 L
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