Game story
In Week 10 of the 2008 NFL season on 2008-11-09, the Miami Dolphins took care of business against the Seattle Seahawks, pulling away with a 21–19 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
S. Wallace (Seattle Seahawks) paced the passing game, with +1.11 total EPA, and -2.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, B. Engram (Seattle Seahawks) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.48 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-18.6% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Seattle Seahawks changed the game: (:24) 15-S.Wallace pass incomplete short right to 89-J.Carlson.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks | 0 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 19 |
| Miami Dolphins | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Engram · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +6.48 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
- 2 T. Ginn · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.89 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
- 3 K. Robinson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +5.63 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play
- 4 R. Williams · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +4.50 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 5 R. Williams · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.64 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
- 6 J. Carlson · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.23 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 7 L. Polite · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +2.11 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 8 R. Brown · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.65 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
B. Engram — SEA · Receiving
B. Engram posted the highest total EPA (+6.48) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Seattle Seahawks's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.30 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.09 EPA) came from Miami Dolphins: (8:31) (Shotgun) 10-C.Pennington pass short right intended for 88-D.Martin INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Babineaux at MIA 35. 27-J.Babineaux for 35 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 — T. Ginn (C. Pennington pass)
- Miami Dolphins — R. Williams
- Seattle Seahawks — J. Babineaux
- Miami Dolphins — R. Brown
- Seattle Seahawks — K. Robinson (S. Wallace pass)
Field goals
- Seattle Seahawks — O. Mare
- Seattle Seahawks — O. Mare
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 SEA 39 (Q1 53:59) — (8:59) 10-C.Pennington pass deep middle to 19-T.Ginn for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q1 53:50) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the SEA 51 (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) Direct snap to 23 - Brown, Ronnie. (Shotgun) 34-R.Williams up the middle for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q2 44:52) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the SEA 74 (Q2 38:31); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 38:21) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The third quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 6–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the MIA 19 (Q3 26:11) — (11:11) 10-O.Mare 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan.; Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the MIA 8 (Q3 18:35) — (3:35) 10-O.Mare 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–6. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the SEA 16 (Q4 5:46) — (5:46) Direct snap to 23 - Brown, Ronnie. (Shotgun) 23-R.Brown left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 5:38) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the MIA 3 (Q4 3:03) — (3:03) 15-S.Wallace pass short left to 18-K.Robinson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:24) — (:24) 15-S.Wallace pass incomplete short right to 89-J.Carlson.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 3:03) — (3:03) 15-S.Wallace pass short left to 18-K.Robinson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 38:31) — (8:31) (Shotgun) 10-C.Pennington pass short right intended for 88-D.Martin INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Babineaux at MIA 35. 27-J.Babineaux for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 8:04) — (8:04) 36-L.Polite left guard to SEA 29 for 1 yard (99-R.Bernard).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 2-B.Fields punts 50 yards to SEA 23, Center-92-J.Denney, out of bounds.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 38:31) — (8:31) (Shotgun) 10-C.Pennington pass short right intended for 88-D.Martin INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Babineaux at MIA 35. 27-J.Babineaux for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) Direct snap to 23 - Brown, Ronnie. (Shotgun) 34-R.Williams up the middle for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 53:59) — (8:59) 10-C.Pennington pass deep middle to 19-T.Ginn for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Seattle Seahawks (Q4 3:03) — (3:03) 15-S.Wallace pass short left to 18-K.Robinson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
S.Wallace led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S.Wallace (Seattle Seahawks) · 44 dropbacks · 47.7% completion · -2.6% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.11 total EPA
- C.Pennington (Miami Dolphins) · 39 dropbacks · 56.4% completion · -2.8% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.55 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Seattle Seahawks | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.039 | +0.026 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.3% | 44.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.025 | -0.040 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.030 | +0.246 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.026 | -0.039 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.6% | 60.7% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Seattle Seahawks +0.04, Miami Dolphins +0.03) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, +2.13 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Seattle Seahawks: 10 drives, +3.30 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- B. Engram (Seattle Seahawks) 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) — Q1 53:59 · SEA 39 · Score 0-6
(8:59) 10-C.Pennington pass deep middle to 19-T.Ginn for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 53:50 · SEA 2 · Score 0-7
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 45:00 · SEA 51 · Score 0-13
(15:00) Direct snap to 23 - Brown, Ronnie. (Shotgun) 34-R.Williams up the middle for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 44:52 · SEA 2 · Score 0-14
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q2 38:31 · SEA 74 · Score 6-14
(8:31) (Shotgun) 10-C.Pennington pass short right intended for 88-D.Martin INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Babineaux at MIA 35. 27-J.Babineaux for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q2 38:21 · MIA 2 · Score 7-14
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 26:11 · MIA 19 · Score 10-14
(11:11) 10-O.Mare 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q3 18:35 · MIA 8 · Score 13-14
(3:35) 10-O.Mare 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Robinson, Holder-9-J.Ryan. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 5:46 · SEA 16 · Score 13-20
(5:46) Direct snap to 23 - Brown, Ronnie. (Shotgun) 23-R.Brown left end for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 5:38 · SEA 2 · Score 13-21
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q4 3:03 · MIA 3 · Score 19-21
(3:03) 15-S.Wallace pass short left to 18-K.Robinson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Seattle Seahawks vs Miami Dolphins?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Seattle Seahawks 21-19 in Week 10, 2008 on 2008-11-09.
What was the final score of Seattle Seahawks vs Miami Dolphins?
The final score was Seattle Seahawks 19, Miami Dolphins 21 (SEA 19-21 MIA) in Week 10, 2008 on 2008-11-09.
What was the score by quarter in Seattle Seahawks vs Miami Dolphins?
Q1: Seattle Seahawks 0, Miami Dolphins 7; Q2: Seattle Seahawks 7, Miami Dolphins 7; Q3: Seattle Seahawks 6, Miami Dolphins 0; Q4: Seattle Seahawks 6, Miami Dolphins 7; Final: Seattle Seahawks 19, Miami Dolphins 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Seattle Seahawks vs Miami Dolphins?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — T. Ginn (C. Pennington pass) (Q1 53:59) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Williams (Q2 45:00) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — J. Babineaux (Q2 38:31) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Brown (Q4 5:46) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — K. Robinson (S. Wallace pass) (Q4 3:03) Seattle Seahawks field goal — O. Mare (Q3 26:11, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — O. Mare (Q3 18:35, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Seattle Seahawks vs Miami Dolphins?
S. Wallace (Seattle Seahawks), 47.7% completion, -2.6% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.11 total passing EPA. C. Pennington (Miami Dolphins), 56.4% completion, -2.8% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.55 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Seattle Seahawks vs Miami Dolphins?
B. Engram (Seattle Seahawks) led the game in total EPA with +6.48 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.09 EPA): (8:31) (Shotgun) 10-C.Pennington pass short right intended for 88-D.Martin INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Babineaux at MIA 35. 27-J.Babineaux for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -18.6%.
Was Seattle Seahawks vs Miami Dolphins a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Miami Dolphins won 21-19 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Seattle Seahawks
Entered 2-6 Now 2-7 L
Miami Dolphins
Entered 4-4 Now 5-4 W
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