Dolphins 38–21 Broncos: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 1, 1999

Quick answer

Winner: Miami Dolphins
Final score: Miami Dolphins 38–21 Denver Broncos
Halftime: Miami Dolphins 17–7 Denver Broncos at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: D. Marino
Top passer: B. Griese
Biggest EPA play: (4:08) B.Griese sacked at DEN 6 for -18 yards (R.Owens). FUMBLES (R.Owens), RECOVERED by M…
Game date: 1999-09-13

Game summary

The Miami Dolphins beat the Denver Broncos 38–21 on 1999-09-13. D. Marino posted a game-high +13.42 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Miami Dolphins	0	17	7	14	0	38
Denver Broncos	7	0	7	7	0	21

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

MIAMiami Dolphins

MIA 61

DEN 12

+3DEN 20

MIA 11

MIA 76

DENDenver Broncos

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

DENDenver Broncos
Q1 15:00TD
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 61
Score
0-6
(15:00) (Shotgun) B.Griese pass to E.McCaffrey for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q1 11:15XP
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
0-7
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen. PENALTY on MIA, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 10:53TD
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 1
Score
6-7
(10:53) A.al-Jabbar up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 8:54XP
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
7-7
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 6:46TD
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 12
Score
13-7
(6:46) D.Marino pass to R.Konrad for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 3:02XP
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
14-7
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:07FG
Points+3
Yard line
DEN 20
Score
17-7
(:07) O.Mare 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 15:00TD
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 1
Score
23-7
(15:00) J.Johnson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 10:02XP
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
24-7
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 7:08TD
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 11
Score
24-13
(7:08) (Shotgun) B.Griese pass to E.McCaffrey for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q3 3:42XP
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
24-14
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 14:04TD
Points+6
Yard line
DEN 4
Score
30-14
(14:04) (Shotgun) D.Marino pass to O.McDuffie for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 9:31XP
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
31-14
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 4:08TD
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 76
Score
37-14
(4:08) B.Griese sacked at DEN 6 for -18 yards (R.Owens). FUMBLES (R.Owens), RECOVERED by MIA-J.Taylor at DEN 4. J.Taylor for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 3:56XP
Points+1
Yard line
DEN 2
Score
38-14
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 0:40TD
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 4
Score
38-20
(:40) B.Griese pass to E.McCaffrey for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver Broncos
Q4 0:34XP
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
38-21
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1D. Marino · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +13.42 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
2E. McCaffrey · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +10.29 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
3B. Griese · Denver Broncos · Passing · +9.13 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
4A. al-Jabbar · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +6.25 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
5O. McDuffie · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.22 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
6Tay Martin · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.65 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
7C. Doering · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.93 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
8B. Chamberlain · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.51 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

D. Marino — MIA · Passing

D. Marino posted the highest total EPA (+13.42) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 24 counted snaps, they averaged +0.56 EPA per play.

D. Marino's top snap (+2.87 EPA): (10:53) D.Marino pass to O.McDuffie to DEN 1 for 28 yards (D.Carter).

Biggest single play (-7.48 EPA): Another player — (4:08) B.Griese sacked at DEN 6 for -18 yards (R.Owens). FUMBLES (R.Owens), RECOVERED by MIA-J.Taylor at DEN 4. J.Taylor for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

B. Griese led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

B. Griese (Denver Broncos) · 45 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · +0.20 EPA/play · +9.13 total EPA
D. Marino (Miami Dolphins) · 24 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +0.56 EPA/play · +13.42 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Miami Dolphins	Denver Broncos
Offensive EPA/play	+0.272	+0.007
Offensive success rate	57.5%	43.8%
Pass EPA/play	+0.559	+0.222
Rush EPA/play	+0.171	-0.130
Defensive EPA/play	-0.007	-0.272
Defensive success rate	56.2%	42.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.27 vs +0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Miami Dolphins: +0.27 EPA/play (98th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
Denver Broncos: +0.01 EPA/play (59th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)

Denver Broncos: 11 drives, +0.72 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, +19.89 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Denver Broncos — unlisted player (Q1 15:00)
Miami Dolphins — unlisted player (Q2 10:53)
Miami Dolphins — unlisted player (Q2 6:46)
Miami Dolphins — unlisted player (Q3 15:00)
Denver Broncos — unlisted player (Q3 7:08)
Miami Dolphins — unlisted player (Q4 14:04)
Miami Dolphins — unlisted player (Q4 4:08)
Denver Broncos — unlisted player (Q4 0:40)

Field goals

Miami Dolphins — unlisted player (Q2 0:07)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the MIA 61 (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) B.Griese pass to E.McCaffrey for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 11:15) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen. PENALTY on MIA, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs..

The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 17–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q2 10:53) — (10:53) A.al-Jabbar up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 8:54) — O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the DEN 12 (Q2 6:46) — (6:46) D.Marino pass to R.Konrad for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 3:02) — O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the DEN 20 (Q2 0:07) — (:07) O.Mare 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) J.Johnson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 10:02) — O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the MIA 11 (Q3 7:08) — (7:08) (Shotgun) B.Griese pass to E.McCaffrey for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 3:42) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen..

The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the DEN 4 (Q4 14:04) — (14:04) (Shotgun) D.Marino pass to O.McDuffie for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 9:31) — O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIA 76 (Q4 4:08); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 3:56) — O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the MIA 4 (Q4 0:40) — (:40) B.Griese pass to E.McCaffrey for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 0:34) — J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Denver Broncos (Q1 15:00) — O.Mare kicks 70 yards from MIA 30 to end zone, Touchback. Mare credited with 79 kickoff yards. [WPA +54.2% · EPA +0.00]
Denver Broncos (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) B.Griese pass to E.McCaffrey for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +20.0% · EPA +6.33]
Miami Dolphins (Q2 6:46) — (6:46) D.Marino pass to T.Martin pushed ob at DEN 25 for 40 yards (C.Watson). [WPA +10.4% · EPA +2.44]
Denver Broncos (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) J.Elam 44 yard field goal is BLOCKED (L.Bromell), Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen, RECOVERED by MIA-T.Buckley at MIA 21. T.Buckley to DEN 36 for 43 yards (J.Elam). [WPA -10.4% · EPA -4.42]
Miami Dolphins (Q2 6:46) — (6:46) D.Marino pass to R.Konrad for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.6% · EPA +2.49]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Denver Broncos (Q4 4:08) — (4:08) B.Griese sacked at DEN 6 for -18 yards (R.Owens). FUMBLES (R.Owens), RECOVERED by MIA-J.Taylor at DEN 4. J.Taylor for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.1% · EPA -7.48]
Denver Broncos (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) B.Griese pass to E.McCaffrey for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +20.0% · EPA +6.33]
Denver Broncos (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) J.Elam 44 yard field goal is BLOCKED (L.Bromell), Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen, RECOVERED by MIA-T.Buckley at MIA 21. T.Buckley to DEN 36 for 43 yards (J.Elam). [WPA -10.4% · EPA -4.42]
Miami Dolphins (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) A.al-Jabbar left guard to MIA 34 for 6 yards (M.Lodish). [WPA +0.1% · EPA +4.41]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q1 15:00 · MIA 61 · Score 0-6
(15:00) (Shotgun) B.Griese pass to E.McCaffrey for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q1 11:15 · MIA 2 · Score 0-7
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen. PENALTY on MIA, Defensive 12 On-field, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 10:53 · DEN 1 · Score 6-7
(10:53) A.al-Jabbar up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 8:54 · DEN 2 · Score 7-7
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 6:46 · DEN 12 · Score 13-7
(6:46) D.Marino pass to R.Konrad for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 3:02 · DEN 2 · Score 14-7
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 0:07 · DEN 20 · Score 17-7
(:07) O.Mare 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 15:00 · DEN 1 · Score 23-7
(15:00) J.Johnson left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 10:02 · DEN 2 · Score 24-7
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 7:08 · MIA 11 · Score 24-13
(7:08) (Shotgun) B.Griese pass to E.McCaffrey for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 3:42 · MIA 2 · Score 24-14
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 14:04 · DEN 4 · Score 30-14
(14:04) (Shotgun) D.Marino pass to O.McDuffie for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 9:31 · DEN 2 · Score 31-14
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 4:08 · MIA 76 · Score 37-14
(4:08) B.Griese sacked at DEN 6 for -18 yards (R.Owens). FUMBLES (R.Owens), RECOVERED by MIA-J.Taylor at DEN 4. J.Taylor for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 3:56 · DEN 2 · Score 38-14
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 0:40 · MIA 4 · Score 38-20
(:40) B.Griese pass to E.McCaffrey for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 0:34 · MIA 2 · Score 38-21
J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-T.Teague, Holder-T.Rouen.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Miami Dolphins earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
D. Marino (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Miami Dolphins vs Denver Broncos on 1999-09-13?

The Miami Dolphins beat the Denver Broncos 38-21 in Week 1, 1999.

What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Denver Broncos?

Q1: Miami Dolphins 0, Denver Broncos 7; Q2: Miami Dolphins 17, Denver Broncos 0; Q3: Miami Dolphins 7, Denver Broncos 7; Q4: Miami Dolphins 14, Denver Broncos 7; Final: Miami Dolphins 38, Denver Broncos 21.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Denver Broncos?

Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 15:00) Miami Dolphins touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 10:53) Miami Dolphins touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 6:46) Miami Dolphins touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 15:00) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 7:08) Miami Dolphins touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 14:04) Miami Dolphins touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 4:08) Denver Broncos touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 0:40) Miami Dolphins field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:07, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Denver Broncos?

B. Griese (Denver Broncos), 53.3% completion, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +9.13 total passing EPA. D. Marino (Miami Dolphins), 62.5% completion, +0.56 EPA per dropback, +13.42 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Denver Broncos?

D. Marino (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.42 total EPA on Passing plays. across 24 snaps. Their top snap (+2.87 EPA): (10:53) D.Marino pass to O.McDuffie to DEN 1 for 28 yards (D.Carter)..

Season records after this game

Miami Dolphins

Now 1-0 W

Denver Broncos

Now 0-1 L

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