Game story
In Week 11 of the 2006 NFL season on 2006-11-19, the Miami Dolphins took care of business against the Minnesota Vikings, pulling away with a 24–20 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Johnson (Minnesota Vikings) paced the passing game, with -6.67 total EPA, and -6.2% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, M. Booker (Miami Dolphins) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.87 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-47.0% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Minnesota Vikings changed the game: (9:40) 29-C.Taylor to MIN 49 for -1 yards (98-M.Roth). FUMBLES (98-M.Roth), RECOVERED by MIA-24-R.Hill at MIN 48. 24-R.Hill for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | 14 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
| Miami Dolphins | 0 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 M. Booker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.87 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 2 T. Taylor · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +5.15 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 3 W. Welker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.99 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
- 4 T. Williamson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.71 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.36 EPA/play
- 5 J. Wiggins · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.31 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 6 C. Chambers · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.76 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 7 R. McMichael · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.74 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 8 J. Dugan · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.45 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
M. Booker — MIA · Receiving
M. Booker posted the highest total EPA (+5.87) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Miami Dolphins's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.98 EPA per play.
The signature play (-9.24 EPA) came from Minnesota Vikings: (9:40) 29-C.Taylor to MIN 49 for -1 yards (98-M.Roth). FUMBLES (98-M.Roth), RECOVERED by MIA-24-R.Hill at MIN 48. 24-R.Hill for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Minnesota Vikings — C. Taylor
- Miami Dolphins — J. Peelle (J. Harrington pass)
- Miami Dolphins — R. Hill
- Miami Dolphins — J. Taylor
- Minnesota Vikings — C. Taylor
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — O. Mare
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
- Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q1 49:05) — (4:05) 29-C.Taylor up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 49:02) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 30 (Q1 49:02).
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the MIN 26 (Q2 44:14) — (14:14) 10-O.Mare 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIN 11 (Q2 35:39); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 35:34) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the MIA 17 (Q3 21:13) — (6:13) 8-R.Longwell 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–10. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the MIA 1 (Q4 14:16) — (14:16) 8-R.Longwell 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. Penalty on MIA, Defensive 12 On-field, declined.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIA 50 (Q4 9:40); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 9:27) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIA 47 (Q4 3:39) — (3:39) 14-B.Johnson pass short left intended for 29-C.Taylor INTERCEPTED by 99-J.Taylor at MIA 49. 99-J.Taylor for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 3:25) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q4 0:01) — (:01) 29-C.Taylor left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 0:00) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 9:40) — (9:40) 29-C.Taylor to MIN 49 for -1 yards (98-M.Roth). FUMBLES (98-M.Roth), RECOVERED by MIA-24-R.Hill at MIN 48. 24-R.Hill for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 3:39) — (3:39) 14-B.Johnson pass short left intended for 29-C.Taylor INTERCEPTED by 99-J.Taylor at MIA 49. 99-J.Taylor for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 15:18) — (:18) 3-J.Harrington pass short middle intended for 84-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 26-A.Winfield at MIA 29. 26-A.Winfield to MIA 3 for 26 yards (66-R.Hadnot).
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 55:29) — (10:29) 23-R.Brown to MIN 6 for -5 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by MIN-24-D.Smith at MIN 4.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 12:12) — (12:12) 29-C.Taylor left guard to MIA 28 for 5 yards (99-J.Taylor). FUMBLES (99-J.Taylor), RECOVERED by MIA-37-Y.Bell at MIA 30.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 9:40) — (9:40) 29-C.Taylor to MIN 49 for -1 yards (98-M.Roth). FUMBLES (98-M.Roth), RECOVERED by MIA-24-R.Hill at MIN 48. 24-R.Hill for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 3:39) — (3:39) 14-B.Johnson pass short left intended for 29-C.Taylor INTERCEPTED by 99-J.Taylor at MIA 49. 99-J.Taylor for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 15:18) — (:18) 3-J.Harrington pass short middle intended for 84-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 26-A.Winfield at MIA 29. 26-A.Winfield to MIA 3 for 26 yards (66-R.Hadnot).
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 55:29) — (10:29) 23-R.Brown to MIN 6 for -5 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by MIN-24-D.Smith at MIN 4.
Quarterback report card
B.Johnson led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Johnson (Minnesota Vikings) · 51 dropbacks · 51.0% completion · -6.2% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -6.67 total EPA
- J.Harrington (Miami Dolphins) · 44 dropbacks · 59.1% completion · +0.4% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -2.62 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.167 | -0.195 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.6% | 45.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.131 | -0.059 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.283 | -0.847 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.195 | +0.167 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.7% | 58.4% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Minnesota Vikings -0.17, Miami Dolphins -0.20) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Miami Dolphins: 14 drives, -14.61 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 14 drives, -16.86 total EPA, 6 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.
- M. Booker (Miami Dolphins) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- B. Johnson (MIN) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 49:05 · MIA 1 · Score 6-0
(4:05) 29-C.Taylor up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 49:02 · MIA 2 · Score 7-0
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+7) — Q1 49:02 · MIN 30 · Score 7-0
8-R.Longwell kicks 64 yards from MIN 30 to MIA 6. 83-W.Welker to MIA 39 for 33 yards (26-A.Winfield). MIA-83-W.Welker was injured during the play. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 44:14 · MIN 26 · Score 7-3
(14:14) 10-O.Mare 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 35:39 · MIN 11 · Score 7-9
(5:39) 3-J.Harrington pass short left to 87-J.Peelle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIN-24-D.Smith, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 35:34 · MIN 2 · Score 7-10
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 21:13 · MIA 17 · Score 10-10
(6:13) 8-R.Longwell 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 14:16 · MIA 1 · Score 13-10
(14:16) 8-R.Longwell 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. Penalty on MIA, Defensive 12 On-field, declined. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 9:40 · MIA 50 · Score 13-16
(9:40) 29-C.Taylor to MIN 49 for -1 yards (98-M.Roth). FUMBLES (98-M.Roth), RECOVERED by MIA-24-R.Hill at MIN 48. 24-R.Hill for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 9:27 · MIN 2 · Score 13-17
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 3:39 · MIA 47 · Score 13-23
(3:39) 14-B.Johnson pass short left intended for 29-C.Taylor INTERCEPTED by 99-J.Taylor at MIA 49. 99-J.Taylor for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 3:25 · MIN 2 · Score 13-24
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 0:01 · MIA 1 · Score 19-24
(:01) 29-C.Taylor left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 0:00 · MIA 2 · Score 20-24
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Miami Dolphins?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Minnesota Vikings 24-20 in Week 11, 2006 on 2006-11-19.
What was the final score of Minnesota Vikings vs Miami Dolphins?
The final score was Minnesota Vikings 20, Miami Dolphins 24 (MIN 20-24 MIA) in Week 11, 2006 on 2006-11-19.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Miami Dolphins?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 14, Miami Dolphins 0; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 0, Miami Dolphins 10; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 3, Miami Dolphins 0; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 10, Miami Dolphins 14; Final: Minnesota Vikings 20, Miami Dolphins 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Miami Dolphins?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Taylor (Q1 49:05) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Peelle (J. Harrington pass) (Q2 35:39) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Hill (Q4 9:40) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Taylor (Q4 3:39) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Taylor (Q4 0:01) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q2 44:14, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q3 21:13, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q4 14:16, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Miami Dolphins?
B. Johnson (Minnesota Vikings), 51.0% completion, -6.2% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -6.67 total passing EPA. J. Harrington (Miami Dolphins), 59.1% completion, +0.4% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -2.62 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Minnesota Vikings vs Miami Dolphins?
M. Booker (Miami Dolphins) led the game in total EPA with +5.87 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-9.24 EPA): (9:40) 29-C.Taylor to MIN 49 for -1 yards (98-M.Roth). FUMBLES (98-M.Roth), RECOVERED by MIA-24-R.Hill at MIN 48. 24-R.Hill for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -47.0%.
Was Minnesota Vikings vs Miami Dolphins a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Miami Dolphins won 24-20 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L
Miami Dolphins
Entered 3-6 Now 4-6 W
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