Game story
In Week 6 of the 2015 NFL season on 2015-10-18, the Miami Dolphins took care of business against the Tennessee Titans, pulling away with a 38–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Mariota (Tennessee Titans) paced the passing game, with -20.60 total EPA, and -0.7% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, R. Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.28 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-16.5% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Tennessee Titans changed the game: (9:01) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota sacked at MIA 31 for -7 yards (91-C.Wake). FUMBLES (91-C.Wake) [91-C.Wake], RECOVERED by MIA-22-J.Taylor at MIA 35. 22-J.Taylor to TEN 34 for 31 yards (82-D.Walker).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Dolphins | 10 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 38 |
| Tennessee Titans | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Tannehill · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +8.28 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 2 R. Matthews · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +8.05 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
- 3 L. Miller · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +4.73 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 4 D. Sims · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.30 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
- 5 K. Stills · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.73 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
- 6 K. Wright · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 7 J. Landry · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +1.99 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
- 8 J. Hunter · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.46 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. Tannehill — MIA · Passing
R. Tannehill posted the highest total EPA (+8.28) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Miami Dolphins's efficiency. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.25 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.94 EPA) came from Tennessee Titans: (5:50) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short right intended for 82-D.Walker INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Jones at TEN 30. 20-R.Jones for 30 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. Landry
- Miami Dolphins — L. Miller
- Miami Dolphins — R. Jones
- Tennessee Titans — D. McCluster (M. Mariota pass)
- Miami Dolphins — D. Sims (R. Tannehill pass)
- Miami Dolphins — J. Cameron (R. Tannehill pass)
Field goals
- Tennessee Titans — R. Succop
- Miami Dolphins — A. Franks
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–3. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the TEN 22 (Q1 55:48) — (10:48) (Shotgun) 14-J.Landry right end for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q1 55:39) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the MIA 19 (Q1 50:33) — (5:33) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Succop 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the TEN 12 (Q1 45:11) — (:11) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr..
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the TEN 7 (Q2 35:12); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q2 35:07) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIA 73 (Q3 20:50); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q3 20:40) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the MIA 3 (Q3 15:05) — (:05) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short middle to 22-D.McCluster for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q3 15:00) — 4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the TEN 2 (Q4 7:43) — (7:43) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 80-D.Sims for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q4 7:38) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the TEN 12 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 84-J.Cameron for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the TEN 15 (Q4 1:54) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 39:01) — (9:01) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota sacked at MIA 31 for -7 yards (91-C.Wake). FUMBLES (91-C.Wake) [91-C.Wake], RECOVERED by MIA-22-J.Taylor at MIA 35. 22-J.Taylor to TEN 34 for 31 yards (82-D.Walker).
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 40:14) — (10:14) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle intended for 84-J.Cameron INTERCEPTED by 33-M.Griffin (21-D.Searcy) at TEN 40. 33-M.Griffin to MIA 31 for 29 yards (76-B.Albert).
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 41:39) — (11:39) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass incomplete short right to 15-J.Hunter (79-D.Shelby). Miami challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota sacked at MIA 35 f
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 13:15) — (13:15) 8-M.Mariota pass deep right intended for 80-A.Fasano INTERCEPTED by 21-B.Grimes at MIA 3. 21-B.Grimes to MIA 3 for no gain (80-A.Fasano).
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 43:06) — (13:06) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass incomplete short right to 13-K.Wright [50-O.Vernon]. TEN-8-M.Mariota was injured during the play. His return is Probable. PENALTY on MIA-50-O.Vernon, Roughing the Pa
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tennessee Titans (Q3 20:50) — (5:50) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short right intended for 82-D.Walker INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Jones at TEN 30. 20-R.Jones for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 39:01) — (9:01) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota sacked at MIA 31 for -7 yards (91-C.Wake). FUMBLES (91-C.Wake) [91-C.Wake], RECOVERED by MIA-22-J.Taylor at MIA 35. 22-J.Taylor to TEN 34 for 31 yards (82-D.Walker).
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 40:14) — (10:14) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle intended for 84-J.Cameron INTERCEPTED by 33-M.Griffin (21-D.Searcy) at TEN 40. 33-M.Griffin to MIA 31 for 29 yards (76-B.Albert).
- Tennessee Titans (Q2 41:39) — (11:39) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass incomplete short right to 15-J.Hunter (79-D.Shelby). Miami challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota sacked at MIA 35 f
Quarterback report card
M.Mariota led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Mariota (Tennessee Titans) · 41 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · -0.7% CPOE · -0.50 EPA/play · -20.60 total EPA
- R.Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 33 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +11.3% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +8.28 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.150 | -0.256 |
| Offensive success rate | 57.8% | 42.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.251 | -0.425 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.116 | -0.143 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.256 | -0.150 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.3% | 42.2% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs -0.26), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, +12.43 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 12 drives, -20.98 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.
- R. Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- R. Tannehill (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 55:48 · TEN 22 · Score 6-0
(10:48) (Shotgun) 14-J.Landry right end for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 55:39 · TEN 15 · Score 7-0
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q1 50:33 · MIA 19 · Score 7-3
(5:33) (Field Goal formation) 4-R.Succop 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 45:11 · TEN 12 · Score 10-3
(:11) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 35:12 · TEN 7 · Score 16-3
(5:12) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 35:07 · TEN 15 · Score 17-3
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 20:50 · MIA 73 · Score 23-3
(5:50) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short right intended for 82-D.Walker INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Jones at TEN 30. 20-R.Jones for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 20:40 · TEN 15 · Score 24-3
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 15:05 · MIA 3 · Score 24-9
(:05) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short middle to 22-D.McCluster for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 15:00 · MIA 15 · Score 24-10
4-R.Succop extra point is GOOD, Center-48-B.Brinkley, Holder-6-B.Kern. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 7:43 · TEN 2 · Score 30-10
(7:43) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 80-D.Sims for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 7:38 · TEN 15 · Score 31-10
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · TEN 12 · Score 37-10
(2:00) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 84-J.Cameron for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 1:54 · TEN 15 · Score 38-10
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs Tennessee Titans?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Tennessee Titans 38-10 in Week 6, 2015 on 2015-10-18.
What was the final score of Miami Dolphins vs Tennessee Titans?
The final score was Miami Dolphins 38, Tennessee Titans 10 (MIA 38-10 TEN) in Week 6, 2015 on 2015-10-18.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 10, Tennessee Titans 3; Q2: Miami Dolphins 7, Tennessee Titans 0; Q3: Miami Dolphins 7, Tennessee Titans 7; Q4: Miami Dolphins 14, Tennessee Titans 0; Final: Miami Dolphins 38, Tennessee Titans 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Tennessee Titans?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Landry (Q1 55:48) Miami Dolphins touchdown — L. Miller (Q2 35:12) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Jones (Q3 20:50) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. McCluster (M. Mariota pass) (Q3 15:05) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Sims (R. Tannehill pass) (Q4 7:43) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Cameron (R. Tannehill pass) (Q4 2:00) Tennessee Titans field goal — R. Succop (Q1 50:33, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — A. Franks (Q1 45:11, 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?
M. Mariota (Tennessee Titans), 51.2% completion, -0.7% CPOE, -0.50 EPA per dropback, -20.60 total passing EPA. R. Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 66.7% completion, +11.3% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +8.28 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Miami Dolphins vs Tennessee Titans?
R. Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) led the game in total EPA with +8.28 on passing plays. across 33 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.94 EPA): (5:50) (Shotgun) 8-M.Mariota pass short right intended for 82-D.Walker INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Jones at TEN 30. 20-R.Jones for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -16.5%.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 1-3 Now 2-3 W
Tennessee Titans
Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L
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