Game story
In Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season on 2022-09-11, the Miami Dolphins took care of business against the New England Patriots, pulling away with a 20–7 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
T. Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) paced the passing game, with +5.86 total EPA, and +8.0% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Waddle (Miami Dolphins) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.48 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-18.0% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when New England Patriots changed the game: (10:05) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass deep right intended for 1-D.Parker INTERCEPTED by 8-J.Holland (25-X.Howard) at MIA -3. 8-J.Holland to MIA 28 for 31 yards (76-I.Wynn).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New England Patriots | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Miami Dolphins | 3 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Waddle · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +8.48 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
- 2 T. Tagovailoa · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +5.86 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 3 C. Edmonds · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.36 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
- 4 J. Meyers · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.05 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 5 K. Bourne · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.69 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.69 EPA/play
- 6 T. Montgomery · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.18 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 7 J. Smith · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.91 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 8 R. Mostert · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +0.91 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Waddle — MIA · Receiving
J. Waddle posted the highest total EPA (+8.48) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Miami Dolphins's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.70 EPA per play.
The signature play (+6.82 EPA) came from Miami Dolphins: (:24) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 17-J.Waddle for 42 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 — M. Ingram
- Miami Dolphins — J. Waddle (T. Tagovailoa pass)
- New England Patriots — T. Montgomery (M. Jones pass)
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — J. Sanders
- Miami Dolphins — J. Sanders
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 3–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NE 25 (Q1 49:10) — (4:10) 7-J.Sanders 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead..
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIA 85 (Q2 37:40); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q2 37:34) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 42 (Q2 30:24) — (:24) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 17-J.Waddle for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q2 30:18) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–3. New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 6 (Q3 19:50) — (4:50) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short right to 14-T.Montgomery for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q3 19:44) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NE 31 (Q3 15:24) — (:24) 7-J.Sanders 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- New England Patriots (Q1 55:05) — (10:05) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass deep right intended for 1-D.Parker INTERCEPTED by 8-J.Holland (25-X.Howard) at MIA -3. 8-J.Holland to MIA 28 for 31 yards (76-I.Wynn).
- New England Patriots (Q2 37:40) — (7:40) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones sacked at NE 6 for -9 yards (29-Br.Jones). FUMBLES (29-Br.Jones) [29-Br.Jones], RECOVERED by MIA-6-M.Ingram at NE 2. 6-M.Ingram for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q1 46:27) — (1:27) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short right to 15-N.Agholor pushed ob at MIA 40 for 17 yards (29-Br.Jones).
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 30:24) — (:24) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 17-J.Waddle for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 51:48) — (6:48) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep left to 10-T.Hill to NE 22 for 23 yards (31-Jo.Jones). FUMBLES (31-Jo.Jones), ball out of bounds at NE 22.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 30:24) — (:24) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 17-J.Waddle for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q2 37:40) — (7:40) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones sacked at NE 6 for -9 yards (29-Br.Jones). FUMBLES (29-Br.Jones) [29-Br.Jones], RECOVERED by MIA-6-M.Ingram at NE 2. 6-M.Ingram for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q1 55:05) — (10:05) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass deep right intended for 1-D.Parker INTERCEPTED by 8-J.Holland (25-X.Howard) at MIA -3. 8-J.Holland to MIA 28 for 31 yards (76-I.Wynn).
- New England Patriots (Q4 5:06) — (5:06) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short middle to 15-N.Agholor to MIA 38 for 5 yards (28-K.Kohou). FUMBLES (28-K.Kohou), RECOVERED by MIA-15-J.Phillips at MIA 37.
Quarterback report card
T.Tagovailoa led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T.Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) · 36 dropbacks · 63.9% completion · +8.0% CPOE · +0.16 EPA/play · +5.86 total EPA
- M.Jones (New England Patriots) · 35 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +2.9% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -7.37 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.163 | +0.029 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.5% | 49.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.211 | +0.163 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.185 | -0.131 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.029 | +0.163 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.7% | 56.5% |
By the numbers
Miami Dolphins held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.16), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Miami Dolphins: 9 drives, +2.11 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 9 drives, -11.24 total EPA, 2 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.
- J. Waddle (Miami Dolphins) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- T. Tagovailoa (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) — Q1 49:10 · NE 25 · Score 0-3
(4:10) 7-J.Sanders 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 37:40 · MIA 85 · Score 0-9
(7:40) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones sacked at NE 6 for -9 yards (29-Br.Jones). FUMBLES (29-Br.Jones) [29-Br.Jones], RECOVERED by MIA-6-M.Ingram at NE 2. 6-M.Ingram for - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 37:34 · NE 15 · Score 0-10
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 30:24 · NE 42 · Score 0-16
(:24) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 17-J.Waddle for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 30:18 · NE 15 · Score 0-17
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 19:50 · MIA 6 · Score 6-17
(4:50) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short right to 14-T.Montgomery for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 19:44 · MIA 15 · Score 7-17
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 15:24 · NE 31 · Score 7-20
(:24) 7-J.Sanders 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?
The Miami Dolphins beat the New England Patriots 20-7 in Week 1, 2022 on 2022-09-11.
What was the final score of New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?
The final score was New England Patriots 7, Miami Dolphins 20 (NE 7-20 MIA) in Week 1, 2022 on 2022-09-11.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?
Q1: New England Patriots 0, Miami Dolphins 3; Q2: New England Patriots 0, Miami Dolphins 14; Q3: New England Patriots 7, Miami Dolphins 3; Final: New England Patriots 7, Miami Dolphins 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — M. Ingram (Q2 37:40) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Waddle (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q2 30:24) New England Patriots touchdown — T. Montgomery (M. Jones pass) (Q3 19:50) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q1 49:10, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q3 15:24, 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?
T. Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins), 63.9% completion, +8.0% CPOE, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +5.86 total passing EPA. M. Jones (New England Patriots), 60.0% completion, +2.9% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -7.37 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?
J. Waddle (Miami Dolphins) led the game in total EPA with +8.48 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+6.82 EPA): (:24) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 17-J.Waddle for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -18.0%.
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Now 0-1 L
Miami Dolphins
Now 1-0 W
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