Game story
In Week 10 of the 2009 NFL season on 2009-11-15, the Miami Dolphins took care of business against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, pulling away with a 25–23 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) paced the passing game, with +2.37 total EPA, and -1.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, C. Henne (Miami Dolphins) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.58 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-26.9% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Miami Dolphins changed the game: (1:52) 7-C.Henne pass short right intended for 82-B.Hartline INTERCEPTED by 58-Q.Black at MIA 29. 58-Q.Black to MIA 26 for 3 yards (36-L.Polite).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 23 |
| Miami Dolphins | 6 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 25 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Henne · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +5.58 total EPA · 31 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 2 G. Camarillo · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.77 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.89 EPA/play
- 3 K. Sperry · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.57 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 4 K. Winslow · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.74 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 5 J. Freeman · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +2.37 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.06 EPA/play
- 6 M. Stovall · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +1.92 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 7 R. Brown · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.59 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 8 D. Bess · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.57 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Henne — MIA · Passing
C. Henne posted the highest total EPA (+5.58) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Miami Dolphins's efficiency. Across 31 counted snaps, they averaged +0.18 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.28 EPA) came from Tampa Bay Buccaneers: (3:09) 5-J.Freeman FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIA 32, RECOVERED by MIA-51-A.Ayodele at MIA 32. 51-A.Ayodele to MIA 34 for 2 yards (80-M.Clayton). FUMBLES (80-M.Clayton), and recovers at MIA 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — R. Brown
- Miami Dolphins — K. Sperry (C. Henne pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — M. Stovall (J. Freeman pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Williams
Field goals
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
- Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
- Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — C. Barth
- Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter
- Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter
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 6–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the MIA 33 (Q1 56:30) — (11:30) 10-C.Barth 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q1 51:40) — (6:40) 67-J.Berger reported in as eligible. 23-R.Brown right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 13–3. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the TB 31 (Q2 37:25) — (7:25) 5-D.Carpenter 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the MIA 32 (Q2 32:42) — (2:42) 10-C.Barth 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the TB 5 (Q2 31:33) — (1:33) 7-C.Henne pass short middle to 85-K.Sperry for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q2 31:25) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the TB 12 (Q2 30:10) — (:10) 5-D.Carpenter 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–3. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIA 66 (Q3 27:22) — (12:22) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 85-M.Stovall to TB 34 for no gain (52-C.Crowder).; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the MIA 36 (Q3 19:10) — (4:10) 10-C.Barth 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 14–6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the MIA 33 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep left to 85-M.Stovall for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 14:53) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the TB 27 (Q4 6:09) — (6:09) 5-D.Carpenter 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q4 1:19); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 1:14) — 10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the TB 7 (Q4 0:14) — (:14) 5-D.Carpenter 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 1:52) — (1:52) 7-C.Henne pass short right intended for 82-B.Hartline INTERCEPTED by 58-Q.Black at MIA 29. 58-Q.Black to MIA 26 for 3 yards (36-L.Polite).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 2:10) — (2:10) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass incomplete short left to 82-K.Winslow.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 48:09) — (3:09) 5-J.Freeman FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIA 32, RECOVERED by MIA-51-A.Ayodele at MIA 32. 51-A.Ayodele to MIA 34 for 2 yards (80-M.Clayton). FUMBLES (80-M.Clayton), and recovers at MIA 34.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 0:04) — (:04) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 85-M.Stovall to TB 35 for 5 yards. Lateral to 82-K.Winslow to TB 32 for -3 yards. Lateral to 18-S.Stroughter to TB 32 for no gain (37-Y.Bell).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 0:41) — (:41) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass deep right to 15-D.Bess to TB 34 for 16 yards (29-D.Roberson).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 48:09) — (3:09) 5-J.Freeman FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIA 32, RECOVERED by MIA-51-A.Ayodele at MIA 32. 51-A.Ayodele to MIA 34 for 2 yards (80-M.Clayton). FUMBLES (80-M.Clayton), and recovers at MIA 34.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 16:57) — (1:57) 23-R.Brown right tackle to TB 37 for 9 yards (21-S.Piscitelli). FUMBLES (21-S.Piscitelli), RECOVERED by TB-36-T.Jackson at TB 32. 36-T.Jackson to TB 37 for 5 yards (19-T.Ginn). MIA-23-R.Brown w
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q2 31:43) — (1:43) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass incomplete short right to 80-M.Clayton (21-V.Davis). The Replay Assistant challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 21:06) — (6:06) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 82-K.Winslow pushed ob at MIA 35 for 37 yards (21-V.Davis).
Quarterback report card
J.Freeman led all passers in efficiency for Tampa Bay Buccaneers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 37 dropbacks · 43.2% completion · -1.6% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +2.37 total EPA
- C.Henne (Miami Dolphins) · 31 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · +0.6% CPOE · +0.18 EPA/play · +5.58 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.002 | -0.007 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.7% | 42.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.064 | +0.160 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.373 | -0.241 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.007 | -0.002 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.3% | 58.3% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Tampa Bay Buccaneers +0.00, Miami Dolphins -0.01) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Miami Dolphins: 14 drives, -0.66 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 15 drives, +0.15 total EPA, 5 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.
- C. Henne (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.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 56:30 · MIA 33 · Score 3-0
(11:30) 10-C.Barth 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 51:40 · TB 1 · Score 3-6
(6:40) 67-J.Berger reported in as eligible. 23-R.Brown right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 37:25 · TB 31 · Score 3-9
(7:25) 5-D.Carpenter 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 32:42 · MIA 32 · Score 6-9
(2:42) 10-C.Barth 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 31:33 · TB 5 · Score 6-15
(1:33) 7-C.Henne pass short middle to 85-K.Sperry for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 31:25 · TB 2 · Score 6-16
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 30:10 · TB 12 · Score 6-19
(:10) 5-D.Carpenter 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins TD (+10) — Q3 27:22 · MIA 66 · Score 6-19
(12:22) 5-J.Freeman pass short right to 85-M.Stovall to TB 34 for no gain (52-C.Crowder). - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 19:10 · MIA 36 · Score 9-19
(4:10) 10-C.Barth 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · MIA 33 · Score 15-19
(15:00) (Shotgun) 5-J.Freeman pass deep left to 85-M.Stovall for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 14:53 · MIA 2 · Score 16-19
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 6:09 · TB 27 · Score 16-22
(6:09) 5-D.Carpenter 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q4 1:19 · MIA 1 · Score 22-22
(1:19) 93-R.Miller reported in as eligible. 24-C.Williams right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on TB-82-K.Winslow, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enfo - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q4 1:14 · MIA 2 · Score 23-22
10-C.Barth extra point is GOOD, Center-48-A.Economos, Holder-8-D.Johnson. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 0:14 · TB 7 · Score 23-25
(:14) 5-D.Carpenter 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Miami Dolphins?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 25-23 in Week 10, 2009 on 2009-11-15.
What was the final score of Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Miami Dolphins?
The final score was Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23, Miami Dolphins 25 (TB 23-25 MIA) in Week 10, 2009 on 2009-11-15.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Miami Dolphins?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Miami Dolphins 6; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Miami Dolphins 13; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3, Miami Dolphins 10; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14, Miami Dolphins 6; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 23, Miami Dolphins 25.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Miami Dolphins?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Brown (Q1 51:40) Miami Dolphins touchdown — K. Sperry (C. Henne pass) (Q2 31:33) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Stovall (J. Freeman pass) (Q4 15:00) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — C. Williams (Q4 1:19) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q1 56:30, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q2 37:25, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q2 32:42, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q2 30:10, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — C. Barth (Q3 19:10, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q4 6:09, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q4 0:14, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Miami Dolphins?
J. Freeman (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 43.2% completion, -1.6% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +2.37 total passing EPA. C. Henne (Miami Dolphins), 54.8% completion, +0.6% CPOE, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +5.58 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Miami Dolphins?
C. Henne (Miami Dolphins) led the game in total EPA with +5.58 on passing plays. across 31 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.28 EPA): (3:09) 5-J.Freeman FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIA 32, RECOVERED by MIA-51-A.Ayodele at MIA 32. 51-A.Ayodele to MIA 34 for 2 yards (80-M.Clayton). FUMBLES (80-M.Clayton), and recovers at . The biggest win-probability swing was -26.9%.
Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Miami Dolphins a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Miami Dolphins won 25-23 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 1-7 Now 1-8 L
Miami Dolphins
Entered 3-5 Now 4-5 W
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