Game story
In Week 10 of the 2005 NFL season on 2005-11-13, the New England Patriots took care of business against the Miami Dolphins, pulling away with a 23–16 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
G. Frerotte (Miami Dolphins) paced the passing game, with +1.28 total EPA.
On the individual side, C. Chambers (Miami Dolphins) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.92 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+26.0% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when New England Patriots changed the game: (2:53) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 86-T.Dwight to MIA 17 for 59 yards (25-R.Howard).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England Patriots | 3 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Miami Dolphins | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Chambers · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +7.92 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
- 2 M. Booker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +7.57 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
- 3 T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +7.07 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 4 B. Watson · New England Patriots · Receiving · +6.00 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.00 EPA/play
- 5 D. Branch · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.80 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 6 R. McMichael · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.73 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 7 T. Dwight · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.57 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 8 W. Welker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.27 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.64 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Chambers — MIA · Receiving
C. Chambers posted the highest total EPA (+7.92) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Miami Dolphins's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.32 EPA per play.
The signature play (-4.19 EPA) came from Miami Dolphins: (14:16) (Shotgun) 11-G.Frerotte pass intended for 83-W.Welker INTERCEPTED by 27-E.Hobbs (55-W.McGinest) at MIA 31. 27-E.Hobbs to MIA 25 for 6 yards (72-V.Carey). FUMBLES (72-V.Carey), and recovers at MIA 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — C. Chambers (G. Frerotte pass)
- New England Patriots — B. Watson (T. Brady pass)
- Miami Dolphins — C. Chambers (G. Frerotte pass)
- New England Patriots — B. Watson (T. Brady pass)
Field goals
- New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri
- New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri
- New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri
- Miami Dolphins — O. Mare
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–3. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 3 (Q2 34:26) — (4:26) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 84-C.Chambers for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 34:22) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the MIA 17 (Q2 30:07) — (:07) 4-A.Vinatieri 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 9–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the MIA 14 (Q3 20:31) — (5:31) 4-A.Vinatieri 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 16 (Q3 15:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 84-B.Watson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 11–9. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the MIA 15 (Q4 12:29) — (12:29) 4-A.Vinatieri 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NE 18 (Q4 8:18) — (8:18) 10-O.Mare 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 15 (Q4 3:04); New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 17 (Q4 2:19) — (2:19) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 84-B.Watson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots registered a safety from the MIA 2 (Q4 2:16) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 44-H.Evans rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New England Patriots (Q4 2:53) — (2:53) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 86-T.Dwight to MIA 17 for 59 yards (25-R.Howard).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 4:34) — (4:34) (No Huddle) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 86-M.Booker to NE 22 for 28 yards (24-M.Stone).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 3:04) — (3:04) (Shotgun) 11-G.Frerotte FUMBLES (Aborted) at NE 20, and recovers at NE 20. 11-G.Frerotte pass to 84-C.Chambers for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q3 22:03) — (7:03) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete to 18-A.Davis (21-T.Daniels). PENALTY on MIA-21-T.Daniels, Defensive Pass Interference, 49 yards, enforced at NE 34 - No Play.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 11-G.Frerotte pass incomplete to 84-C.Chambers.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 14:16) — (14:16) (Shotgun) 11-G.Frerotte pass intended for 83-W.Welker INTERCEPTED by 27-E.Hobbs (55-W.McGinest) at MIA 31. 27-E.Hobbs to MIA 25 for 6 yards (72-V.Carey). FUMBLES (72-V.Carey), and recovers at
- New England Patriots (Q3 27:34) — (12:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass intended for 80-T.Brown INTERCEPTED by 26-T.Tillman at MIA 16. 26-T.Tillman to MIA 38 for 22 yards (44-H.Evans). Penalty on MIA-52-C.Crowder, Unnecessary R
- New England Patriots (Q3 22:03) — (7:03) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete to 18-A.Davis (21-T.Daniels). PENALTY on MIA-21-T.Daniels, Defensive Pass Interference, 49 yards, enforced at NE 34 - No Play.
- New England Patriots (Q4 2:53) — (2:53) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 86-T.Dwight to MIA 17 for 59 yards (25-R.Howard).
Quarterback report card
G.Frerotte led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- G.Frerotte (Miami Dolphins) · 50 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.28 total EPA
- T.Brady (New England Patriots) · 41 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · +0.17 EPA/play · +7.07 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.079 | -0.033 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.4% | 40.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.172 | +0.026 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.091 | -0.209 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.033 | -0.079 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.8% | 57.6% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Miami Dolphins: 14 drives, -3.05 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 14 drives, +6.75 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots 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.
- C. Chambers (Miami Dolphins) 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.
- Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 34:26 · NE 3 · Score 0-6
(4:26) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 84-C.Chambers for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 34:22 · NE 2 · Score 0-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 30:07 · MIA 17 · Score 3-7
(:07) 4-A.Vinatieri 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 20:31 · MIA 14 · Score 6-7
(5:31) 4-A.Vinatieri 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 15:07 · MIA 16 · Score 12-7
(:07) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 84-B.Watson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 12:29 · MIA 15 · Score 15-7
(12:29) 4-A.Vinatieri 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 8:18 · NE 18 · Score 15-10
(8:18) 10-O.Mare 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 3:04 · NE 15 · Score 15-16
(3:04) (Shotgun) 11-G.Frerotte FUMBLES (Aborted) at NE 20, and recovers at NE 20. 11-G.Frerotte pass to 84-C.Chambers for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 2:19 · MIA 17 · Score 21-16
(2:19) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 84-B.Watson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots Safety (+2) — Q4 2:16 · MIA 2 · Score 23-16
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 44-H.Evans rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?
The New England Patriots beat the Miami Dolphins 23-16 in Week 10, 2005 on 2005-11-13.
What was the final score of New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?
The final score was New England Patriots 23, Miami Dolphins 16 (NE 23-16 MIA) in Week 10, 2005 on 2005-11-13.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?
Q2: New England Patriots 3, Miami Dolphins 7; Q3: New England Patriots 9, Miami Dolphins 0; Q4: New England Patriots 11, Miami Dolphins 9; Final: New England Patriots 23, Miami Dolphins 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — C. Chambers (G. Frerotte pass) (Q2 34:26) New England Patriots touchdown — B. Watson (T. Brady pass) (Q3 15:07) Miami Dolphins touchdown — C. Chambers (G. Frerotte pass) (Q4 3:04) New England Patriots touchdown — B. Watson (T. Brady pass) (Q4 2:19) New England Patriots field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 30:07, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q3 20:31, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 12:29, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q4 8:18, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?
G. Frerotte (Miami Dolphins), 50.0% completion, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.28 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 51.2% completion, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +7.07 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?
C. Chambers (Miami Dolphins) led the game in total EPA with +7.92 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-4.19 EPA): (14:16) (Shotgun) 11-G.Frerotte pass intended for 83-W.Welker INTERCEPTED by 27-E.Hobbs (55-W.McGinest) at MIA 31. 27-E.Hobbs to MIA 25 for 6 yards (72-V.Carey). FUMBLES (72-V.Care. The biggest win-probability swing was +26.0%.
Was New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. New England Patriots won 23-16 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 4-4 Now 5-4 W
Miami Dolphins
Entered 3-5 Now 3-6 L
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