Game story
In Week 10 of the 2011 NFL season on 2011-11-13, the Miami Dolphins took care of business against the Washington Commanders, pulling away with a 20–9 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R. Grossman (Washington Commanders) paced the passing game, with -6.47 total EPA, and +6.8% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, B. Marshall (Miami Dolphins) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.27 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-26.5% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Washington Commanders changed the game: (12:06) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman pass short middle intended for 10-J.Gaffney INTERCEPTED by 58-K.Dansby at MIA 5. 58-K.Dansby to MIA 19 for 14 yards (88-D.Anderson).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Commanders | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Miami Dolphins | 7 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Marshall · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +7.27 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 2 A. Fasano · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.76 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
- 3 L. Hankerson · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +4.46 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 4 L. Paulsen · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +1.51 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
- 5 M. Moore · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +1.20 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play
- 6 R. Helu · Washington Commanders · Rushing · +0.99 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 7 M. Moore · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +0.73 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.02 EPA/play
- 8 R. Helu · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +0.67 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
B. Marshall — MIA · Receiving
B. Marshall posted the highest total EPA (+7.27) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Miami Dolphins's efficiency. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.81 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.42 EPA) came from Washington Commanders: (12:06) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman pass short middle intended for 10-J.Gaffney INTERCEPTED by 58-K.Dansby at MIA 5. 58-K.Dansby to MIA 19 for 14 yards (88-D.Anderson).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — R. Bush
- Miami Dolphins — R. Bush
Field goals
- Washington Commanders — G. Gano
- Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter
- Washington Commanders — G. Gano
- Washington Commanders — G. Gano
- 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 7–3. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the WAS 1 (Q1 53:20) — (8:20) 22-R.Bush left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q1 53:20) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the MIA 8 (Q1 45:55) — (:55) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Gano 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the WAS 3 (Q2 40:31) — (10:31) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the MIA 29 (Q2 31:12) — (1:12) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Gano 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the MIA 5 (Q3 25:43) — (10:43) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Gano 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the WAS 10 (Q3 20:01) — (5:01) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the WAS 18 (Q4 6:17) — (6:17) (Shotgun) 22-R.Bush right end for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the WAS 2 (Q4 6:07) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point 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.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 12:06) — (12:06) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman pass short middle intended for 10-J.Gaffney INTERCEPTED by 58-K.Dansby at MIA 5. 58-K.Dansby to MIA 19 for 14 yards (88-D.Anderson).
- Washington Commanders (Q4 12:54) — (12:54) 8-R.Grossman pass deep middle to 85-L.Hankerson to MIA 10 for 22 yards (25-W.Allen).
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 29:21) — (14:21) 8-M.Moore sacked at MIA 23 for -5 yards (91-R.Kerrigan). FUMBLES (91-R.Kerrigan), RECOVERED by WAS-72-S.Bowen at MIA 23. 72-S.Bowen to MIA 24 for -1 yards (68-R.Incognito).
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 48:11) — (3:11) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass deep right intended for 15-D.Bess INTERCEPTED by 22-K.Barnes [96-B.Cofield] at MIA 35. 22-K.Barnes to MIA 5 for 30 yards (51-M.Pouncey; 33-D.Thomas).
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 57:20) — (12:20) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass deep middle to 19-B.Marshall to WAS 17 for 26 yards (23-D.Hall).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Washington Commanders (Q4 12:06) — (12:06) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman pass short middle intended for 10-J.Gaffney INTERCEPTED by 58-K.Dansby at MIA 5. 58-K.Dansby to MIA 19 for 14 yards (88-D.Anderson).
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 29:21) — (14:21) 8-M.Moore sacked at MIA 23 for -5 yards (91-R.Kerrigan). FUMBLES (91-R.Kerrigan), RECOVERED by WAS-72-S.Bowen at MIA 23. 72-S.Bowen to MIA 24 for -1 yards (68-R.Incognito).
- Washington Commanders (Q2 36:30) — (6:30) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman pass deep left intended for 85-L.Hankerson INTERCEPTED by 21-V.Davis at MIA 25. 21-V.Davis pushed ob at WAS 47 for 28 yards (79-M.Hurt).
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 48:11) — (3:11) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass deep right intended for 15-D.Bess INTERCEPTED by 22-K.Barnes [96-B.Cofield] at MIA 35. 22-K.Barnes to MIA 5 for 30 yards (51-M.Pouncey; 33-D.Thomas).
Quarterback report card
R.Grossman led all passers in efficiency for Washington Commanders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R.Grossman (Washington Commanders) · 37 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · +6.8% CPOE · -0.17 EPA/play · -6.47 total EPA
- M.Moore (Miami Dolphins) · 33 dropbacks · 60.6% completion · +9.0% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.73 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Washington Commanders | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.238 | -0.083 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.6% | 35.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.175 | +0.036 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.262 | -0.146 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.083 | +0.238 |
| Defensive success rate | 65.0% | 59.4% |
By the numbers
Miami Dolphins held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.08 vs -0.24), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Miami Dolphins: 10 drives, -6.66 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Washington Commanders: 10 drives, -16.39 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.
- B. Marshall (Miami Dolphins) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- R. Grossman (WAS) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- M. Moore (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 TD (+6) — Q1 53:20 · WAS 1 · Score 0-6
(8:20) 22-R.Bush left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 53:20 · WAS 2 · Score 0-7
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 45:55 · MIA 8 · Score 3-7
(:55) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Gano 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 40:31 · WAS 3 · Score 3-10
(10:31) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q2 31:12 · MIA 29 · Score 6-10
(1:12) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Gano 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q3 25:43 · MIA 5 · Score 9-10
(10:43) (Field Goal formation) 4-G.Gano 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-6-S.Rocca. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 20:01 · WAS 10 · Score 9-13
(5:01) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 6:17 · WAS 18 · Score 9-19
(6:17) (Shotgun) 22-R.Bush right end for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 6:07 · WAS 2 · Score 9-20
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Washington Commanders vs Miami Dolphins?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Washington Commanders 20-9 in Week 10, 2011 on 2011-11-13.
What was the final score of Washington Commanders vs Miami Dolphins?
The final score was Washington Commanders 9, Miami Dolphins 20 (WAS 9-20 MIA) in Week 10, 2011 on 2011-11-13.
What was the score by quarter in Washington Commanders vs Miami Dolphins?
Q1: Washington Commanders 3, Miami Dolphins 7; Q2: Washington Commanders 3, Miami Dolphins 3; Q3: Washington Commanders 3, Miami Dolphins 3; Q4: Washington Commanders 0, Miami Dolphins 7; Final: Washington Commanders 9, Miami Dolphins 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Washington Commanders vs Miami Dolphins?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Bush (Q1 53:20) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Bush (Q4 6:17) Washington Commanders field goal — G. Gano (Q1 45:55, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q2 40:31, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — G. Gano (Q2 31:12, 3 pts) Washington Commanders field goal — G. Gano (Q3 25:43, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q3 20:01, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Washington Commanders vs Miami Dolphins?
R. Grossman (Washington Commanders), 56.8% completion, +6.8% CPOE, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -6.47 total passing EPA. M. Moore (Miami Dolphins), 60.6% completion, +9.0% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.73 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Washington Commanders vs Miami Dolphins?
B. Marshall (Miami Dolphins) led the game in total EPA with +7.27 on receiving plays. across 9 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.42 EPA): (12:06) (Shotgun) 8-R.Grossman pass short middle intended for 10-J.Gaffney INTERCEPTED by 58-K.Dansby at MIA 5. 58-K.Dansby to MIA 19 for 14 yards (88-D.Anderson).. The biggest win-probability swing was -26.5%.
Season records after this game
Washington Commanders
Entered 3-5 Now 3-6 L
Miami Dolphins
Entered 1-7 Now 2-7 W
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