New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins: 2010 Week 4 Recap

Game story

In Week 4 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-10-04, the New England Patriots took care of business against the Miami Dolphins, pulling away with a 41–14 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 28 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

C. Henne (Miami Dolphins) paced the passing game, with -1.60 total EPA, and +4.3% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, D. Bess (Miami Dolphins) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.72 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+22.8% win probability) landed in the third quarter when New England Patriots changed the game: 5-D.Carpenter kicks 73 yards from MIA 30 to NE -3. 19-B.Tate for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 D. Bess · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +7.72 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
2. 2 A. Fasano · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.90 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
3. 3 B. Green-Ellis · New England Patriots · Rushing · +3.89 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
4. 4 R. Williams · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.33 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
5. 5 D. Woodhead · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.01 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.01 EPA/play
6. 6 R. Williams · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +2.53 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
7. 7 W. Welker · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.75 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
8. 8 T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +1.62 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Miami Dolphins — D. Bess (C. Henne pass) (Q1 50:56)
• New England Patriots — B. Tate (Q3 30:00)
• New England Patriots — B. Green-Ellis (Q3 27:50)
• Miami Dolphins — R. Williams (C. Henne pass) (Q3 24:04)
• New England Patriots — D. Woodhead (T. Brady pass) (Q3 19:09)
• New England Patriots — K. Arrington (Q4 14:16)
• New England Patriots — P. Chung (Q4 6:42)

Field goals

• New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski (Q2 37:16)
• New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski (Q2 30:03)

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 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 19 (Q1 50:56) — (5:56) 7-C.Henne pass short right to 15-D.Bess for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q1 50:48) — (Kick formation) 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..

The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 6–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the MIA 5 (Q2 37:16) — (7:16) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the MIA 12 (Q2 30:03) — (:03) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..

The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 21–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 30 (Q3 30:00) — 5-D.Carpenter kicks 73 yards from MIA 30 to NE -3. 19-B.Tate for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 29:46) — (Kick formation) 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 12 (Q3 27:50) — (12:50) 42-B.Green-Ellis left guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 27:44) — (Kick formation) 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 28 (Q3 24:04) — (9:04) 7-C.Henne pass short right to 34-R.Williams for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q3 23:56) — (Kick formation) 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 11 (Q3 19:09) — (4:09) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 39-D.Woodhead for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 19:02) — (Kick formation) 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..

The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 36 (Q4 14:16); New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 7 (Q4 14:05) — (Kick formation) 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 53 (Q4 6:42) — (6:42) 7-C.Henne pass short right intended for 19-B.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 25-P.Chung at NE 49. 25-P.Chung for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 6:30) — (Kick formation) 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• New England Patriots (Q3 30:00) — 5-D.Carpenter kicks 73 yards from MIA 30 to NE -3. 19-B.Tate for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +22.8% · EPA +6.99]
• Miami Dolphins (Q2 32:55) — (2:55) 7-C.Henne pass short right intended for 38-P.Cobbs INTERCEPTED by 50-R.Ninkovich at NE 25. 50-R.Ninkovich to NE 25 for no gain (38-P.Cobbs). [WPA -11.6% · EPA -4.11]
• Miami Dolphins (Q3 28:32) — (13:32) (Punt formation) 2-B.Fields punt is BLOCKED by 25-P.Chung, Center-92-J.Denney, RECOVERED by NE-55-B.Spikes at MIA 15. 55-B.Spikes to MIA 15 for no gain (26-L.Hilliard, 15-D.Bess). [WPA -10.6% · EPA -3.68]
• Miami Dolphins (Q1 46:32) — (1:32) 7-C.Henne pass deep right intended for 19-B.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 50-R.Ninkovich at NE 39. 50-R.Ninkovich to NE 40 for 1 yard (19-B.Marshall). [WPA -9.2% · EPA -3.90]
• Miami Dolphins (Q3 24:04) — (9:04) 7-C.Henne pass short right to 34-R.Williams for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.8% · EPA +3.22]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Miami Dolphins (Q4 6:42) — (6:42) 7-C.Henne pass short right intended for 19-B.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 25-P.Chung at NE 49. 25-P.Chung for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.2% · EPA -9.44]
• Miami Dolphins (Q4 14:16) — (14:16) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 53 yard field goal is BLOCKED (25-P.Chung), Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields, RECOVERED by NE-27-K.Arrington at MIA 35. 27-K.Arrington for 35 yards, T [WPA -4.6% · EPA -7.52]
• New England Patriots (Q3 30:00) — 5-D.Carpenter kicks 73 yards from MIA 30 to NE -3. 19-B.Tate for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +22.8% · EPA +6.99]
• Miami Dolphins (Q2 32:55) — (2:55) 7-C.Henne pass short right intended for 38-P.Cobbs INTERCEPTED by 50-R.Ninkovich at NE 25. 50-R.Ninkovich to NE 25 for no gain (38-P.Cobbs). [WPA -11.6% · EPA -4.11]

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) · 43 dropbacks · 67.4% completion · +4.3% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.60 total EPA
• T.Brady (New England Patriots) · 28 dropbacks · 67.9% completion · +16.6% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +1.62 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs -0.23), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Miami Dolphins: 10 drives, -19.76 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
• New England Patriots: 11 drives, +12.46 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.
• D. Bess (Miami Dolphins) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
• C. Henne (MIA) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
• T. Brady (NE) 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.

1. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 50:56 · NE 19 · Score 0-6
   (5:56) 7-C.Henne pass short right to 15-D.Bess for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 50:48 · NE 2 · Score 0-7
   (Kick formation) 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
3. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 37:16 · MIA 5 · Score 3-7
   (7:16) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
4. New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 30:03 · MIA 12 · Score 6-7
   (:03) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
5. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 30:00 · MIA 30 · Score 12-7
   5-D.Carpenter kicks 73 yards from MIA 30 to NE -3. 19-B.Tate for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 29:46 · MIA 2 · Score 13-7
   (Kick formation) 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
7. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 27:50 · MIA 12 · Score 19-7
   (12:50) 42-B.Green-Ellis left guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 27:44 · MIA 2 · Score 20-7
   (Kick formation) 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
9. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 24:04 · NE 28 · Score 20-13
   (9:04) 7-C.Henne pass short right to 34-R.Williams for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 23:56 · NE 2 · Score 20-14
    (Kick formation) 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
11. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 19:09 · MIA 11 · Score 26-14
    (4:09) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 39-D.Woodhead for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
12. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 19:02 · MIA 2 · Score 27-14
    (Kick formation) 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
13. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 14:16 · NE 36 · Score 33-14
    (14:16) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 53 yard field goal is BLOCKED (25-P.Chung), Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields, RECOVERED by NE-27-K.Arrington a
14. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 14:05 · MIA 7 · Score 34-14
    (Kick formation) 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
15. New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 6:42 · NE 53 · Score 40-14
    (6:42) 7-C.Henne pass short right intended for 19-B.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 25-P.Chung at NE 49. 25-P.Chung for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16. New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 6:30 · MIA 2 · Score 41-14
    (Kick formation) 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.