Game story
In Week 11 of the 2021 NFL season on 2021-11-21, the Miami Dolphins took care of business against the New York Jets, pulling away with a 24–17 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Flacco (New York Jets) paced the passing game, with +0.63 total EPA, and +2.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, T. Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +18.14 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+29.0% win probability) landed in the third quarter when New York Jets changed the game: (3:10) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass short left to 8-E.Moore for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Dolphins | 7 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| New York Jets | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Tagovailoa · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +18.14 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
- 2 E. Moore · New York Jets · Receiving · +9.32 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 3 M. Hollins · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.95 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.98 EPA/play
- 4 J. Crowder · New York Jets · Receiving · +5.03 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 5 R. Griffin · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.37 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 6 M. Gesicki · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.50 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 7 D. Smythe · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.03 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
- 8 P. Laird · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.03 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.03 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Tagovailoa — MIA · Passing
T. Tagovailoa posted the highest total EPA (+18.14) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Miami Dolphins's efficiency. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.47 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.42 EPA) came from New York Jets: (3:10) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass short left to 8-E.Moore for 62 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 — J. Waddle
- New York Jets — J. Crowder (J. Flacco pass)
- Miami Dolphins — M. Hollins (T. Tagovailoa pass)
- New York Jets — E. Moore (J. Flacco pass)
- Miami Dolphins — M. Gaskin (T. Tagovailoa pass)
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — J. Sanders
- New York Jets — M. Ammendola
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q1 54:09) — (9:09) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 37-M.Gaskin. 17-J.Waddle left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q1 54:04) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q1 48:04) — (3:04) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass short right to 82-J.Crowder for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q1 48:00) — 6-M.Ammendola extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 65 (Q3 24:16) — (9:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep left to 86-M.Hollins for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q3 24:06) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 62 (Q3 18:10) — (3:10) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass short left to 8-E.Moore for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q3 17:59) — 6-M.Ammendola extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–3. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 5 (Q4 10:23); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q4 10:15) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 6 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 7-J.Sanders 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 17 (Q4 0:18) — (:18) 6-M.Ammendola 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New York Jets (Q3 18:10) — (3:10) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass short left to 8-E.Moore for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 24:16) — (9:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep left to 86-M.Hollins for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 10:23) — (10:23) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 37-M.Gaskin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-J.Franklin-Myers]. NYJ-57-C.Mosley was injured during the play.
- New York Jets (Q1 48:04) — (3:04) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass short right to 82-J.Crowder for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q2 42:30) — (12:30) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco sacked at MIA 12 for -7 yards (29-Br.Jones). FUMBLES (29-Br.Jones) [29-Br.Jones], RECOVERED by MIA-94-C.Wilkins at MIA 11. 94-C.Wilkins to MIA 20 for 9 yards (76-G.Fant).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- New York Jets (Q3 18:10) — (3:10) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass short left to 8-E.Moore for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q2 42:30) — (12:30) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco sacked at MIA 12 for -7 yards (29-Br.Jones). FUMBLES (29-Br.Jones) [29-Br.Jones], RECOVERED by MIA-94-C.Wilkins at MIA 11. 94-C.Wilkins to MIA 20 for 9 yards (76-G.Fant).
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 24:16) — (9:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep left to 86-M.Hollins for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q3 20:30) — (5:30) 6-M.Ammendola 40 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
Quarterback report card
J.Flacco led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Flacco (New York Jets) · 42 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +2.8% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.63 total EPA
- T.Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) · 39 dropbacks · 69.2% completion · +12.4% CPOE · +0.47 EPA/play · +18.14 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.054 | -0.067 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.9% | 46.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.429 | +0.015 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.112 | +0.105 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.067 | -0.054 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.2% | 55.1% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, +4.85 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 10 drives, -5.17 total EPA, 3 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.
- T. Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- T. Tagovailoa (MIA) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 54:09 · NYJ 1 · Score 6-0
(9:09) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 37-M.Gaskin. 17-J.Waddle left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 54:04 · NYJ 15 · Score 7-0
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 48:04 · MIA 2 · Score 7-6
(3:04) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass short right to 82-J.Crowder for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 48:00 · MIA 15 · Score 7-7
6-M.Ammendola extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 24:16 · NYJ 65 · Score 13-7
(9:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep left to 86-M.Hollins for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 24:06 · NYJ 15 · Score 14-7
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 18:10 · MIA 62 · Score 14-13
(3:10) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass short left to 8-E.Moore for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 17:59 · MIA 15 · Score 14-14
6-M.Ammendola extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 10:23 · NYJ 5 · Score 20-14
(10:23) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 37-M.Gaskin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-J.Franklin-Myers]. NYJ-57-C.Mosley was injured during the play. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 10:15 · NYJ 15 · Score 21-14
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · NYJ 6 · Score 24-14
(2:00) 7-J.Sanders 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 0:18 · MIA 17 · Score 24-17
(:18) 6-M.Ammendola 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
The Miami Dolphins beat the New York Jets 24-17 in Week 11, 2021 on 2021-11-21.
What was the final score of Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
The final score was Miami Dolphins 24, New York Jets 17 (MIA 24-17 NYJ) in Week 11, 2021 on 2021-11-21.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 7, New York Jets 7; Q3: Miami Dolphins 7, New York Jets 7; Q4: Miami Dolphins 10, New York Jets 3; Final: Miami Dolphins 24, New York Jets 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Waddle (Q1 54:09) New York Jets touchdown — J. Crowder (J. Flacco pass) (Q1 48:04) Miami Dolphins touchdown — M. Hollins (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q3 24:16) New York Jets touchdown — E. Moore (J. Flacco pass) (Q3 18:10) Miami Dolphins touchdown — M. Gaskin (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q4 10:23) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q4 2:00, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — M. Ammendola (Q4 0:18, 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. Flacco (New York Jets), 57.1% completion, +2.8% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.63 total passing EPA. T. Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins), 69.2% completion, +12.4% CPOE, +0.47 EPA per dropback, +18.14 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
T. Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) led the game in total EPA with +18.14 on passing plays. across 39 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.42 EPA): (3:10) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass short left to 8-E.Moore for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +29.0%.
Was Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Miami Dolphins won 24-17 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 3-7 Now 4-7 W
New York Jets
Entered 2-7 Now 2-8 L
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