New York Giants vs. Miami Dolphins: 2023 Week 5 Recap

Game story

In Week 5 of the 2023 NFL season on 2023-10-08, the Miami Dolphins took care of business against the New York Giants, pulling away with a 31–16 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

T. Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) paced the passing game, with -2.02 total EPA, and +9.3% completion percentage over expected.

On the individual side, T. Hill (Miami Dolphins) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +14.33 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (-18.2% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Miami Dolphins changed the game: (1:55) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left intended for 17-J.Waddle INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Pinnock (58-B.Okereke) at NYG -2. 27-J.Pinnock for 102 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 T. Hill · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +14.33 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
2. 2 D. Waller · New York Giants · Receiving · +6.10 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
3. 3 T. Taylor · New York Giants · Passing · +4.86 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
4. 4 D. Achane · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +4.68 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
5. 5 D. Jones · New York Giants · Rushing · +3.28 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
6. 6 C. Wilson · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
7. 7 D. Slayton · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
8. 8 R. Mostert · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +2.41 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.24 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 — J. Waddle (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q1 52:16)
• Miami Dolphins — D. Achane (Q2 40:12)
• New York Giants — J. Pinnock (Q2 31:55)
• Miami Dolphins — T. Hill (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q3 29:15)
• Miami Dolphins — R. Mostert (Q3 15:01)

Field goals

• New York Giants — G. Gano (Q2 33:46)
• Miami Dolphins — J. Sanders (Q2 30:04)
• New York Giants — G. Gano (Q3 19:31)
• New York Giants — G. Gano (Q4 8:56)

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 NYG 2 (Q1 52:16) — (7:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 17-J.Waddle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q1 52:09) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYG 76 (Q2 40:12) — (10:12) (Shotgun) 28-D.Achane left tackle for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 40:02) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the MIA 31 (Q2 33:46) — (3:46) 9-G.Gano 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NYG 4 (Q2 31:55); New York Giants added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 31:40) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYG 22 (Q2 30:04) — (:04) 7-J.Sanders 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey..

The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–3. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYG 69 (Q3 29:15); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q3 29:06) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the MIA 19 (Q3 19:31) — (4:31) 9-G.Gano 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYG 2 (Q3 15:01) — (:01) (No Huddle) 31-R.Mostert up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q3 15:00) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey..

The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the MIA 33 (Q4 8:56) — (8:56) 9-G.Gano 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan..

Turning points

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

• Miami Dolphins (Q2 31:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left intended for 17-J.Waddle INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Pinnock (58-B.Okereke) at NYG -2. 27-J.Pinnock for 102 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -18.2% · EPA -11.46]
• Miami Dolphins (Q3 29:15) — (14:15) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIA-10-T.Hill, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +12.4% · EPA +6.13]
• Miami Dolphins (Q2 43:00) — (13:00) 28-D.Achane left tackle to NYG 35 for 8 yards (29-X.McKinney). FUMBLES (29-X.McKinney), RECOVERED by NYG-5-K.Thibodeaux at NYG 38. [WPA -10.1% · EPA -4.73]
• Miami Dolphins (Q2 40:12) — (10:12) (Shotgun) 28-D.Achane left tackle for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.9% · EPA +5.79]
• Miami Dolphins (Q3 21:51) — (6:51) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left intended for 17-J.Waddle INTERCEPTED by 58-B.Okereke at MIA 30. 58-B.Okereke to MIA 23 for 7 yards (17-J.Waddle). [WPA -7.7% · EPA -4.95]

Impact plays

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

• Miami Dolphins (Q2 31:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left intended for 17-J.Waddle INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Pinnock (58-B.Okereke) at NYG -2. 27-J.Pinnock for 102 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -18.2% · EPA -11.46]
• Miami Dolphins (Q3 29:15) — (14:15) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIA-10-T.Hill, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +12.4% · EPA +6.13]
• Miami Dolphins (Q2 40:12) — (10:12) (Shotgun) 28-D.Achane left tackle for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.9% · EPA +5.79]
• Miami Dolphins (Q3 21:51) — (6:51) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left intended for 17-J.Waddle INTERCEPTED by 58-B.Okereke at MIA 30. 58-B.Okereke to MIA 23 for 7 yards (17-J.Waddle). [WPA -7.7% · EPA -4.95]

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) · 31 dropbacks · 71.0% completion · +9.3% CPOE · -0.07 EPA/play · -2.02 total EPA
• D.Jones (New York Giants) · 28 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +6.6% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -1.80 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Miami Dolphins held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.10), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, +4.03 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
• New York Giants: 10 drives, -9.31 total EPA, 3 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.
• T. Hill (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.
• D. Jones (NYG) 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 52:16 · NYG 2 · Score 0-6
   (7:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 17-J.Waddle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 52:09 · NYG 15 · Score 0-7
   7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
3. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 40:12 · NYG 76 · Score 0-13
   (10:12) (Shotgun) 28-D.Achane left tackle for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 40:02 · NYG 15 · Score 0-14
   7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
5. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 33:46 · MIA 31 · Score 3-14
   (3:46) 9-G.Gano 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
6. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 31:55 · NYG 4 · Score 9-14
   (1:55) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left intended for 17-J.Waddle INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Pinnock (58-B.Okereke) at NYG -2. 27-J.Pinnock for 102 yards, TOUCH
7. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 31:40 · MIA 15 · Score 10-14
   9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
8. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 30:04 · NYG 22 · Score 10-17
   (:04) 7-J.Sanders 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
9. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 29:15 · NYG 69 · Score 10-23
   (14:15) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIA-10-T.Hill, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
10. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 29:06 · NYG 15 · Score 10-24
    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
11. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 19:31 · MIA 19 · Score 13-24
    (4:31) 9-G.Gano 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
12. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 15:01 · NYG 2 · Score 13-30
    (:01) (No Huddle) 31-R.Mostert up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 15:00 · NYG 15 · Score 13-31
    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
14. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 8:56 · MIA 33 · Score 16-31
    (8:56) 9-G.Gano 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.