Quick answer
- Winner
- Tennessee Titans
- Final score
- Tennessee Titans 27–24 Miami Dolphins
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 6–17 Tennessee Titans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- V. Young
- Top passer
- C. Henne
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:51) 7-C.Henne pass deep right intended for 34-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Hope at TE…
- Game date
- 2009-12-20
Game summary
The Tennessee Titans beat the Miami Dolphins 27–24 on 2009-12-20. V. Young posted a game-high +10.61 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 15 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 24 |
 Tennessee Titans | 7 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins(11:14) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(7:19) 10-V.Young pass deep middle to 12-J.Gage for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(9:31) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(3:24) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(1:55) 10-V.Young pass deep left to 12-J.Gage for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(9:04) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass deep left to 85-N.Washington for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
(5:39) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(7:48) Direct Snap to #34 (Shotgun) 34-R.Williams left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. PENALTY on TEN-96-K.Vickerson, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(1:38) 7-C.Henne pass short right to 80-A.Fasano for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Direct Snap to #6 (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 34-R.Williams rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(11:24) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
TENTennessee TitansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 11:14FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- TEN 5
- Score
- 3-0
(11:14) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 7:19TD JGJ. GagePoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 22
- Score
- 3-6
(7:19) 10-V.Young pass deep middle to 12-J.Gage for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q1 6:35XP RBR. BironasPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 3-7
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 9:31FG RBR. BironasPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 6
- Score
- 3-10
(9:31) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 3:24FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- TEN 10
- Score
- 6-10
(3:24) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 1:55TD JGJ. GagePoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 21
- Score
- 6-16
(1:55) 10-V.Young pass deep left to 12-J.Gage for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 1:47XP RBR. BironasPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 6-17
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 9:04TD NWN. WashingtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 32
- Score
- 6-23
(9:04) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass deep left to 85-N.Washington for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 8:58XP RBR. BironasPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 6-24
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 5:39FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- TEN 27
- Score
- 9-24
(5:39) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 7:48TD Ryan WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 1
- Score
- 15-24
(7:48) Direct Snap to #34 (Shotgun) 34-R.Williams left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 7:41XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 16-24
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. PENALTY on TEN-96-K.Vickerson, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 1:38TD AFA. FasanoPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 22-24
(1:38) 7-C.Henne pass short right to 80-A.Fasano for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 1:34Safety Ryan WilliamsPoints+2
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 24-24
Direct Snap to #6 (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 34-R.Williams rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- TENTennessee Titans
OT 11:24FG RBR. BironasPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 28
- Score
- 24-27
(11:24) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1V. Young · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +10.61 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 2B. Hartline · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.27 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 3J. Gage · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +5.27 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.76 EPA/play
- 4L. Hawkins · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +3.47 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.47 EPA/play
- 5T. Ginn · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.89 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
- 6
Cornelius Johnson · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.67 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play - 7J. Haynos · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.49 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 8A. Fasano · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.40 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.40 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
V. Young — TEN · Passing
V. Young posted the highest total EPA (+10.61) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tennessee Titans. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.32 EPA per play.
V. Young's top snap (-4.79 EPA): (14:13) 10-V.Young pass deep right intended for 80-B.Scaife INTERCEPTED by 21-V.Davis (53-R.Torbor) at MIA 49. 21-V.Davis to TEN 25 for 26 yards (10-V.Young).
Biggest single play (-5.50 EPA): C. Henne — (1:51) 7-C.Henne pass deep right intended for 34-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Hope at TEN -5. Touchback.
Quarterback report card
C. Henne led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C. Henne (Miami Dolphins) · 50 dropbacks · 58.0% completion · +4.7% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.26 total EPA
- V. Young (Tennessee Titans) · 33 dropbacks · 42.4% completion · -4.3% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +10.61 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.037 | +0.048 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.6% | 43.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.045 | +0.321 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.028 | -0.342 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.048 | -0.037 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.0% | 47.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Miami Dolphins +0.04, Tennessee Titans +0.05) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: +0.04 EPA/play (62nd percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Tennessee Titans: +0.05 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: 13 drives, +3.62 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 13 drives, +3.79 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tennessee Titans — J. Gage (V. Young pass)
- Tennessee Titans — J. Gage (V. Young pass)
- Tennessee Titans — N. Washington (V. Young pass)
- Miami Dolphins — Ryan Williams
- Miami Dolphins — A. Fasano (C. Henne pass)
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
- Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter
- Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter
- Tennessee Titans — R. Bironas
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–3. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the TEN 5 (Q1 11:14) — (11:14) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the MIA 22 (Q1 7:19) — (7:19) 10-V.Young pass deep middle to 12-J.Gage for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 6:35) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The second quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 10–3. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the MIA 6 (Q2 9:31) — (9:31) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the TEN 10 (Q2 3:24) — (3:24) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the MIA 21 (Q2 1:55); Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 1:47) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The third quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 7–3. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the MIA 32 (Q3 9:04) — (9:04) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass deep left to 85-N.Washington for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 8:58) — 2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the TEN 27 (Q3 5:39) — (5:39) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 15–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the TEN 1 (Q4 7:48) — (7:48) Direct Snap to #34 (Shotgun) 34-R.Williams left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 7:41); Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the TEN 2 (Q4 1:38) — (1:38) 7-C.Henne pass short right to 80-A.Fasano for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins registered a safety from the TEN 2 (Q4 1:34) — Direct Snap to #6 (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 34-R.Williams rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Overtime: Tennessee Titans won the period 3–0. Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the MIA 28 (OT 11:24) — (11:24) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Miami Dolphins (OT 13:49) — (13:49) 7-C.Henne pass deep middle intended for 15-D.Bess INTERCEPTED by 33-M.Griffin at MIA 45. 33-M.Griffin to MIA 42 for 3 yards (19-T.Ginn). PENALTY on MIA-83-G.Camarillo, Unnecessary Roughness, 1
- Tennessee Titans (OT 11:24) — (11:24) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 1:34) — Direct Snap to #6 (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 34-R.Williams rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 14:13) — (14:13) 10-V.Young pass deep right intended for 80-B.Scaife INTERCEPTED by 21-V.Davis (53-R.Torbor) at MIA 49. 21-V.Davis to TEN 25 for 26 yards (10-V.Young).
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 13:59) — (13:59) Direct Snap to #34 (Shotgun) 34-R.Williams right guard to TEN 25 for no gain (97-T.Brown). FUMBLES (97-T.Brown), RECOVERED by TEN-33-M.Griffin at TEN 20. 33-M.Griffin to TEN 20 for no gain (Te
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 1:51) — (1:51) 7-C.Henne pass deep right intended for 34-R.Williams INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Hope at TEN -5. Touchback.
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 14:13) — (14:13) 10-V.Young pass deep right intended for 80-B.Scaife INTERCEPTED by 21-V.Davis (53-R.Torbor) at MIA 49. 21-V.Davis to TEN 25 for 26 yards (10-V.Young).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 2:44) — (2:44) 7-C.Henne pass deep left to 82-B.Hartline to TEN 11 for 57 yards (31-C.Finnegan). TEN-93-K.Vanden Bosch was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 13:59) — (13:59) Direct Snap to #34 (Shotgun) 34-R.Williams right guard to TEN 25 for no gain (97-T.Brown). FUMBLES (97-T.Brown), RECOVERED by TEN-33-M.Griffin at TEN 20. 33-M.Griffin to TEN 20 for no gain (Te
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 11:14 · TEN 5 · Score 3-0
(11:14) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q1 7:19 · MIA 22 · Score 3-6
(7:19) 10-V.Young pass deep middle to 12-J.Gage for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q1 6:35 · MIA 2 · Score 3-7
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q2 9:31 · MIA 6 · Score 3-10
(9:31) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 3:24 · TEN 10 · Score 6-10
(3:24) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 1:55 · MIA 21 · Score 6-16
(1:55) 10-V.Young pass deep left to 12-J.Gage for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Assistant challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 1:47 · MIA 2 · Score 6-17
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 9:04 · MIA 32 · Score 6-23
(9:04) (Shotgun) 10-V.Young pass deep left to 85-N.Washington for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 8:58 · MIA 2 · Score 6-24
2-R.Bironas extra point is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 5:39 · TEN 27 · Score 9-24
(5:39) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 7:48 · TEN 1 · Score 15-24
(7:48) Direct Snap to #34 (Shotgun) 34-R.Williams left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 7:41 · TEN 2 · Score 16-24
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. PENALTY on TEN-96-K.Vickerson, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 1:38 · TEN 2 · Score 22-24
(1:38) 7-C.Henne pass short right to 80-A.Fasano for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins Safety (+2) — Q4 1:34 · TEN 2 · Score 24-24
Direct Snap to #6 (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 34-R.Williams rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — OT 11:24 · MIA 28 · Score 24-27
(11:24) (Field Goal formation) 2-R.Bironas 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-K.Amato, Holder-6-B.Kern.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Tennessee Titans earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- V. Young (Tennessee Titans) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- C. Henne (MIA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs Tennessee Titans on 2009-12-20?
The Tennessee Titans beat the Miami Dolphins 27-24 in Week 15, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 3, Tennessee Titans 7; Q2: Miami Dolphins 3, Tennessee Titans 10; Q3: Miami Dolphins 3, Tennessee Titans 7; Q4: Miami Dolphins 15, Tennessee Titans 0; Q5: Miami Dolphins 0, Tennessee Titans 3; Final: Miami Dolphins 24, Tennessee Titans 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Tennessee Titans?
Tennessee Titans touchdown — J. Gage (V. Young pass) (Q1 7:19) Tennessee Titans touchdown — J. Gage (V. Young pass) (Q2 1:55) Tennessee Titans touchdown — N. Washington (V. Young pass) (Q3 9:04) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Williams (Q4 7:48) Miami Dolphins touchdown — A. Fasano (C. Henne pass) (Q4 1:38) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q1 11:14, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (Q2 9:31, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q2 3:24, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q3 5:39, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Bironas (OT 11:24, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Tennessee Titans?
C. Henne (Miami Dolphins), 58.0% completion, +4.7% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.26 total passing EPA. V. Young (Tennessee Titans), 42.4% completion, -4.3% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +10.61 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Tennessee Titans?
V. Young (Tennessee Titans) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.61 total EPA on Passing plays. across 33 snaps. Their top snap (-4.79 EPA): (14:13) 10-V.Young pass deep right intended for 80-B.Scaife INTERCEPTED by 21-V.Davis (53-R.Torbor) at MIA 49. 21-V.Davis to TEN 25 for 26 yards (10-V.Young)..
Was Miami Dolphins vs Tennessee Titans a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Tennessee Titans won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 7-6 Now 7-7 L
Tennessee Titans
Entered 6-7 Now 7-7 W
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