Game story
In Week 1 of the 2016 NFL season on 2016-09-11, the Seattle Seahawks took care of business against the Miami Dolphins, pulling away with a 12–10 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) paced the passing game, with -0.77 total EPA, and -1.9% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, D. Baldwin (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.44 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+23.4% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Seattle Seahawks changed the game: (2:08) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 89-D.Baldwin ran ob at MIA 31 for 22 yards (24-I.Abdul-Quddus).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Dolphins | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 D. Baldwin · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +6.44 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 2 C. Prosise · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.42 EPA/play
- 3 D. Williams · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.83 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 4 A. Foster · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.50 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 5 L. Carroo · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.35 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 6 J. Graham · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.07 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
- 7 T. Rawls · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +1.03 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 8 J. Kearse · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +0.86 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
D. Baldwin — SEA · Receiving
D. Baldwin posted the highest total EPA (+6.44) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Seattle Seahawks's efficiency. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.59 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.53 EPA) came from Seattle Seahawks: (15:00) 3-R.Wilson FUMBLES (Aborted) at SEA 37, RECOVERED by MIA-47-K.Alonso at SEA 38. 47-K.Alonso to SEA 36 for 2 yards (79-G.Gilliam).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — R. Tannehill
- Seattle Seahawks — D. Baldwin (R. Wilson pass)
Field goals
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka
- Miami Dolphins — A. Franks
- Seattle Seahawks — S. Hauschka
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the MIA 21 (Q1 50:15) — (5:15) 4-S.Hauschka 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the SEA 23 (Q2 38:49) — (8:49) 3-A.Franks 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the MIA 20 (Q2 30:04) — (:04) 4-S.Hauschka 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–6. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the SEA 2 (Q4 4:12) — (4:12) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the SEA 15 (Q4 4:08) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q4 0:35) — (:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 89-D.Baldwin for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 2:08) — (2:08) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 89-D.Baldwin ran ob at MIA 31 for 22 yards (24-I.Abdul-Quddus).
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 3-R.Wilson FUMBLES (Aborted) at SEA 37, RECOVERED by MIA-47-K.Alonso at SEA 38. 47-K.Alonso to SEA 36 for 2 yards (79-G.Gilliam).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 10:45) — (10:45) 3-A.Franks 27 yard field goal is BLOCKED (91-C.Marsh), Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:35) — (:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 89-D.Baldwin for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 48:48) — (3:48) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 29-A.Foster pushed ob at SEA 26 for 50 yards (50-K.Wright). SEA-50-K.Wright was injured during the play.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 3-R.Wilson FUMBLES (Aborted) at SEA 37, RECOVERED by MIA-47-K.Alonso at SEA 38. 47-K.Alonso to SEA 36 for 2 yards (79-G.Gilliam).
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 48:48) — (3:48) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 29-A.Foster pushed ob at SEA 26 for 50 yards (50-K.Wright). SEA-50-K.Wright was injured during the play.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 46:21) — (1:21) 29-A.Foster up the middle to SEA 17 for no gain (31-K.Chancellor).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 10:45) — (10:45) 3-A.Franks 27 yard field goal is BLOCKED (91-C.Marsh), Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
Quarterback report card
R.Wilson led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R.Wilson (Seattle Seahawks) · 51 dropbacks · 52.9% completion · -1.9% CPOE · -0.02 EPA/play · -0.77 total EPA
- R.Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 34 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · -2.3% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -5.47 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | Seattle Seahawks |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.194 | -0.137 |
| Offensive success rate | 33.8% | 43.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.161 | -0.015 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.226 | -0.367 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.137 | +0.194 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.7% | 66.2% |
By the numbers
Seattle Seahawks held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.14 vs -0.19), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, -13.17 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 12 drives, -13.26 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Seattle Seahawks 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.
- D. Baldwin (Seattle Seahawks) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q1 50:15 · MIA 21 · Score 0-3
(5:15) 4-S.Hauschka 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 38:49 · SEA 23 · Score 3-3
(8:49) 3-A.Franks 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 30:04 · MIA 20 · Score 3-6
(:04) 4-S.Hauschka 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-N.Frese, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 4:12 · SEA 2 · Score 9-6
(4:12) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 4:08 · SEA 15 · Score 10-6
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 0:35 · MIA 2 · Score 10-12
(:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass short left to 89-D.Baldwin for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs Seattle Seahawks?
The Seattle Seahawks beat the Miami Dolphins 12-10 in Week 1, 2016 on 2016-09-11.
What was the final score of Miami Dolphins vs Seattle Seahawks?
The final score was Miami Dolphins 10, Seattle Seahawks 12 (MIA 10-12 SEA) in Week 1, 2016 on 2016-09-11.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Seattle Seahawks?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 0, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q2: Miami Dolphins 3, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q4: Miami Dolphins 7, Seattle Seahawks 6; Final: Miami Dolphins 10, Seattle Seahawks 12.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Seattle Seahawks?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Tannehill (Q4 4:12) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — D. Baldwin (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 0:35) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q1 50:15, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — A. Franks (Q2 38:49, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — S. Hauschka (Q2 30:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Seattle Seahawks?
R. Wilson (Seattle Seahawks), 52.9% completion, -1.9% CPOE, -0.02 EPA per dropback, -0.77 total passing EPA. R. Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 47.1% completion, -2.3% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -5.47 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Miami Dolphins vs Seattle Seahawks?
D. Baldwin (Seattle Seahawks) led the game in total EPA with +6.44 on receiving plays. across 11 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.53 EPA): (15:00) 3-R.Wilson FUMBLES (Aborted) at SEA 37, RECOVERED by MIA-47-K.Alonso at SEA 38. 47-K.Alonso to SEA 36 for 2 yards (79-G.Gilliam).. The biggest win-probability swing was +23.4%.
Was Miami Dolphins vs Seattle Seahawks a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Seattle Seahawks won 12-10 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Now 0-1 L
Seattle Seahawks
Now 1-0 W
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