Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

K. Stills (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.87 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+4.32 EPA): (5:20) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass deep right to 10-K.Stills to PIT 26 for 36 yards (22-W.Gay) [50-R.Shazier]..

Dolphins 12–30 Steelers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 18, 2016

Game story

The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Miami Dolphins 30–12 in Week 18 of the 2016 NFL season on 2017-01-08, a matchup that controlled the game from start to finish. The decisive swing (+11.3% win probability) came in the opening quarter when Pittsburgh Steelers swung the momentum.

In Week 18 of the 2016 NFL season on 2017-01-08, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the Miami Dolphins, pulling away with a 30–12 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

M. Moore (Miami Dolphins) paced the passing game, with -5.94 total EPA, and +14.3% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, K. Stills (Miami Dolphins) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.87 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+11.3% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Pittsburgh Steelers changed the game: (12:25) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 84-A.Brown for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Miami Dolphins	3	3	0	6	0	12
Pittsburgh Steelers	14	6	10	0	0	30

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1 K. Stills · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +8.87 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.77 EPA/play
2 L. Bell · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +5.72 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
3 B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +4.56 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
4 D. Williams · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
5 E. Rogers · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.22 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.22 EPA/play
6 M. Thomas · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +2.13 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.13 EPA/play
7 A. Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.07 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
8 D. Sims · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.63 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

K. Stills — MIA · Receiving

K. Stills posted the highest total EPA (+8.87) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Miami Dolphins's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.77 EPA per play.

The signature play (-5.86 EPA) came from Miami Dolphins: (10:57) 8-M.Moore sacked at PIT 42 for -5 yards (23-M.Mitchell). FUMBLES (23-M.Mitchell) [23-M.Mitchell], RECOVERED by PIT-96-L.Walton at PIT 41. 96-L.Walton to PIT 41 for no gain (23-J.Ajayi).

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Pittsburgh Steelers — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 57:25)
Pittsburgh Steelers — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 52:02)
Pittsburgh Steelers — L. Bell (Q2 42:42)
Pittsburgh Steelers — L. Bell (Q3 17:10)
Miami Dolphins — D. Williams (M. Moore pass) (Q4 6:02)

Field goals

Miami Dolphins — A. Franks (Q1 48:11)
Miami Dolphins — A. Franks (Q2 34:57)
Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Boswell (Q3 21:37)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the MIA 50 (Q1 57:25) — (12:25) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 84-A.Brown for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q1 57:15) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the MIA 62 (Q1 52:02) — (7:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 84-A.Brown for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q1 51:50) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the PIT 20 (Q1 48:11) — (3:11) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 6–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q2 42:42); Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the PIT 29 (Q2 34:57) — (4:57) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr..

The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the MIA 16 (Q3 21:37) — (6:37) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the MIA 8 (Q3 17:10) — (2:10) (Shotgun) 26-L.Bell left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q3 17:05) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry..

The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 6–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the PIT 4 (Q4 6:02) — (6:02) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass short right to 26-D.Williams for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 57:25) — (12:25) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 84-A.Brown for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.3% · EPA +3.98]
Miami Dolphins (Q2 30:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore sacked at PIT 17 for -9 yards (92-J.Harrison). FUMBLES (92-J.Harrison) [92-J.Harrison], RECOVERED by PIT-91-S.Tuitt at PIT 13. 91-S.Tuitt to PIT 13 for no gain (70-J.James). [WPA -8.4% · EPA -4.77]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 52:02) — (7:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 84-A.Brown for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.5% · EPA +5.21]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 58:06) — (13:06) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 17-E.Rogers to PIT 50 for 19 yards (90-E.Mitchell). [WPA +6.6% · EPA +2.22]
Miami Dolphins (Q1 50:20) — (5:20) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass deep right to 10-K.Stills to PIT 26 for 36 yards (22-W.Gay) [50-R.Shazier]. [WPA +6.3% · EPA +4.32]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

Miami Dolphins (Q3 25:57) — (10:57) 8-M.Moore sacked at PIT 42 for -5 yards (23-M.Mitchell). FUMBLES (23-M.Mitchell) [23-M.Mitchell], RECOVERED by PIT-96-L.Walton at PIT 41. 96-L.Walton to PIT 41 for no gain (23-J.Ajayi). [WPA -5.5% · EPA -5.86]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 52:02) — (7:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 84-A.Brown for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.5% · EPA +5.21]
Miami Dolphins (Q3 21:32) — (6:32) 8-M.Moore pass short left intended for 14-J.Landry INTERCEPTED by 50-R.Shazier at MIA 35. 50-R.Shazier to MIA 25 for 10 yards (23-J.Ajayi). [WPA -2.2% · EPA -4.98]
Miami Dolphins (Q2 30:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore sacked at PIT 17 for -9 yards (92-J.Harrison). FUMBLES (92-J.Harrison) [92-J.Harrison], RECOVERED by PIT-91-S.Tuitt at PIT 13. 91-S.Tuitt to PIT 13 for no gain (70-J.James). [WPA -8.4% · EPA -4.77]

Quarterback report card

M.Moore led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

M.Moore (Miami Dolphins) · 46 dropbacks · 63.0% completion · +14.3% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -5.94 total EPA
B.Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 23 dropbacks · 56.5% completion · +3.1% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +4.56 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

Stat	Miami Dolphins	Pittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play	-0.111	+0.130
Offensive success rate	39.5%	45.2%
Pass EPA/play	-0.129	+0.198
Rush EPA/play	-0.356	+0.147
Defensive EPA/play	-0.130	+0.111
Defensive success rate	54.8%	60.5%

By the numbers

Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs -0.11), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Miami Dolphins: 10 drives, -8.47 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, +9.53 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

Pittsburgh Steelers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
K. Stills (Miami Dolphins) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
M. Moore (MIA) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
B. Roethlisberger (PIT) 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.

Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 57:25 · MIA 50 · Score 0-6
(12:25) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 84-A.Brown for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 57:15 · MIA 15 · Score 0-7
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 52:02 · MIA 62 · Score 0-13
(7:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 84-A.Brown for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 51:50 · MIA 15 · Score 0-14
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 48:11 · PIT 20 · Score 3-14
(3:11) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 42:42 · MIA 1 · Score 3-20
(12:42) 26-L.Bell up the middle to MIA 1 for no gain (47-K.Alonso). Pittsburgh challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 26-L
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 34:57 · PIT 29 · Score 6-20
(4:57) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 21:37 · MIA 16 · Score 6-23
(6:37) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 17:10 · MIA 8 · Score 6-29
(2:10) (Shotgun) 26-L.Bell left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 17:05 · MIA 15 · Score 6-30
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 6:02 · PIT 4 · Score 12-30
(6:02) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass short right to 26-D.Williams for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Miami Dolphins vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Miami Dolphins 30-12 in Week 18, 2016 on 2017-01-08.

What was the final score of Miami Dolphins vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

The final score was Miami Dolphins 12, Pittsburgh Steelers 30 (MIA 12-30 PIT) in Week 18, 2016 on 2017-01-08.

What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Q1: Miami Dolphins 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Q2: Miami Dolphins 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 6; Q3: Miami Dolphins 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Q4: Miami Dolphins 6, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Final: Miami Dolphins 12, Pittsburgh Steelers 30.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 57:25) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 52:02) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — L. Bell (Q2 42:42) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — L. Bell (Q3 17:10) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Williams (M. Moore pass) (Q4 6:02) Miami Dolphins field goal — A. Franks (Q1 48:11, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — A. Franks (Q2 34:57, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q3 21:37, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

M. Moore (Miami Dolphins), 63.0% completion, +14.3% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -5.94 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 56.5% completion, +3.1% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +4.56 total passing EPA.

Who was the most impactful player in Miami Dolphins vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

K. Stills (Miami Dolphins) led the game in total EPA with +8.87 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.86 EPA): (10:57) 8-M.Moore sacked at PIT 42 for -5 yards (23-M.Mitchell). FUMBLES (23-M.Mitchell) [23-M.Mitchell], RECOVERED by PIT-96-L.Walton at PIT 41. 96-L.Walton to PIT 41 for no gain . The biggest win-probability swing was +11.3%.

Season records after this game

Miami Dolphins

Entered 10-6 Now 10-7 L

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 11-5 Now 12-5 W

Miami Dolphins vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 2016 Week 18 Recap

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