Game story
In Week 6 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-10-16, the Minnesota Vikings took care of business against the Miami Dolphins, pulling away with a 24–16 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 27 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Bridgewater (Miami Dolphins) paced the passing game, with -2.01 total EPA, and +5.9% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, T. Hill (Miami Dolphins) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.06 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+14.5% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Miami Dolphins changed the game: (6:08) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 10-T.Hill to MIN 38 for 14 yards (33-B.Asamoah).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q4 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings | 10 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Miami Dolphins | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T. Hill · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +13.06 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
- 2 M. Gesicki · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +7.38 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 3 J. Jefferson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.40 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 4 C. Edmonds · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.13 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 5 A. Thielen · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +1.05 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 6 C. Ham · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +0.89 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 7 D. Cook · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +0.50 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 8 A. Ingold · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +0.47 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T. Hill — MIA · Receiving
T. Hill posted the highest total EPA (+13.06) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Miami Dolphins's efficiency. Across 15 counted snaps, they averaged +0.87 EPA per play.
The signature play (+5.27 EPA) came from Minnesota Vikings: (3:25) 4-D.Cook left tackle for 53 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 — I. Smith (K. Cousins pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — A. Thielen (K. Cousins pass)
- Miami Dolphins — M. Gesicki (T. Bridgewater pass)
- Minnesota Vikings — D. Cook
- Miami Dolphins — M. Gesicki (T. Bridgewater pass)
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — J. Sanders
- Minnesota Vikings — G. Joseph
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–3. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the MIN 26 (Q2 36:10) — (6:10) 7-J.Sanders 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q2 32:37) — (2:37) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 84-I.Smith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 32:32) — 1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the MIA 15 (Q2 30:02) — (:02) 1-G.Joseph 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright..
The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–13. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q4 14:21) — (14:21) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 19-A.Thielen for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIN 4 (Q4 10:08) — (10:08) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 88-M.Gesicki for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q4 10:04) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIA 53 (Q4 3:25) — (3:25) 4-D.Cook left tackle for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings registered a safety from the MIA 2 (Q4 3:15) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-K.Cousins pass to 19-A.Thielen is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIN 3 (Q4 1:31) — (1:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short left to 88-M.Gesicki for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 6:08) — (6:08) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 10-T.Hill to MIN 38 for 14 yards (33-B.Asamoah).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 4:22) — (4:22) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short middle to 17-J.Waddle to MIN 28 for 14 yards (22-H.Smith). FUMBLES (22-H.Smith), RECOVERED by MIN-24-C.Bynum at MIN 26. 24-C.Bynum to MIN 41 for 15 yards (7
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 32:17) — (2:17) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 10-T.Hill pushed ob at MIN 34 for 19 yards (39-C.Sullivan).
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 30:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass deep middle intended for 17-J.Waddle INTERCEPTED by 22-H.Smith (24-C.Bynum) at MIA 41. 22-H.Smith to MIA 41 for no gain.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q2 33:10) — (3:10) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 18-J.Jefferson pushed ob at MIA 2 for 24 yards (8-J.Holland). PENALTY on MIA-94-C.Wilkins, Roughing the Passer, 1 yard, enforced at MIA 2.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 3:25) — (3:25) 4-D.Cook left tackle for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 3:10) — (3:10) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right intended for 14-T.Sherfield INTERCEPTED by 7-P.Peterson at MIN 46. 7-P.Peterson to MIA 48 for 6 yards (85-R.Cracraft).
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 28:31) — (13:31) (Punt formation) Direct snap to 42-C.Fejedelem. 42-C.Fejedelem right end pushed ob at MIA 34 for no gain (44-J.Metellus).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 4:22) — (4:22) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short middle to 17-J.Waddle to MIN 28 for 14 yards (22-H.Smith). FUMBLES (22-H.Smith), RECOVERED by MIN-24-C.Bynum at MIN 26. 24-C.Bynum to MIN 41 for 15 yards (7
Quarterback report card
T.Bridgewater led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Bridgewater (Miami Dolphins) · 42 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · +5.9% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -2.01 total EPA
- K.Cousins (Minnesota Vikings) · 35 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +1.3% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -3.25 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Minnesota Vikings | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.065 | -0.152 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.7% | 40.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.093 | -0.077 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.057 | -0.475 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.152 | +0.065 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.1% | 65.3% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Minnesota Vikings generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.07 vs -0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Miami Dolphins: 14 drives, -14.11 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 15 drives, -4.66 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Minnesota Vikings leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- T. Hill (Miami Dolphins) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- T. Bridgewater (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 FG (+3) — Q2 36:10 · MIN 26 · Score 0-3
(6:10) 7-J.Sanders 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 32:37 · MIA 1 · Score 6-3
(2:37) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 84-I.Smith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 32:32 · MIA 15 · Score 7-3
1-G.Joseph extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. - Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 30:02 · MIA 15 · Score 10-3
(:02) 1-G.Joseph 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-14-R.Wright. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 14:21 · MIA 2 · Score 16-3
(14:21) 8-K.Cousins pass short middle to 19-A.Thielen for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 10:08 · MIN 4 · Score 16-9
(10:08) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 88-M.Gesicki for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 10:04 · MIN 15 · Score 16-10
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead. - Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 3:25 · MIA 53 · Score 22-10
(3:25) 4-D.Cook left tackle for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Minnesota Vikings Safety (+2) — Q4 3:15 · MIA 2 · Score 24-10
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-K.Cousins pass to 19-A.Thielen is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 1:31 · MIN 3 · Score 24-16
(1:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short left to 88-M.Gesicki for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Miami Dolphins?
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Miami Dolphins 24-16 in Week 6, 2022 on 2022-10-16.
What was the final score of Minnesota Vikings vs Miami Dolphins?
The final score was Minnesota Vikings 24, Miami Dolphins 16 (MIN 24-16 MIA) in Week 6, 2022 on 2022-10-16.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Miami Dolphins?
Q2: Minnesota Vikings 10, Miami Dolphins 3; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 14, Miami Dolphins 13; Final: Minnesota Vikings 24, Miami Dolphins 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Miami Dolphins?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — I. Smith (K. Cousins pass) (Q2 32:37) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Thielen (K. Cousins pass) (Q4 14:21) Miami Dolphins touchdown — M. Gesicki (T. Bridgewater pass) (Q4 10:08) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — D. Cook (Q4 3:25) Miami Dolphins touchdown — M. Gesicki (T. Bridgewater pass) (Q4 1:31) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q2 36:10, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — G. Joseph (Q2 30:02, 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?
T. Bridgewater (Miami Dolphins), 54.8% completion, +5.9% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -2.01 total passing EPA. K. Cousins (Minnesota Vikings), 57.1% completion, +1.3% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -3.25 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Minnesota Vikings vs Miami Dolphins?
T. Hill (Miami Dolphins) led the game in total EPA with +13.06 on receiving plays. across 15 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+5.27 EPA): (3:25) 4-D.Cook left tackle for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +14.5%.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 4-1 Now 5-1 W
Miami Dolphins
Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L
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