Bills 23–18 Dolphins: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 4, 1999

Quick answer

Winner: Buffalo Bills
Final score: Buffalo Bills 23–18 Miami Dolphins
Halftime: Buffalo Bills 13–9 Miami Dolphins at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: E. Moulds
Top passer: D. Marino
Biggest EPA play: (5:59) D.Marino sacked at BUF 41 for -7 yards (J.Holecek). FUMBLES (J.Holecek), RECOVERED …
Game date: 1999-10-04

Game summary

The Buffalo Bills beat the Miami Dolphins 23–18 on 1999-10-04. E. Moulds posted a game-high +5.00 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 19 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	—	—	T
Buffalo Bills	3	10	10	0	0	23
Miami Dolphins	6	3	9	0	0	18

Scoring Map

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

BUFBuffalo Bills

+3BUF 26

+3MIA 34

BUF 34

+3MIA 13

MIAMiami Dolphins

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 13:58FG
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 8
Score
3-0
(13:58) S.Christie 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 8:11FG
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 12
Score
3-3
(8:11) O.Mare 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 2:46FG
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 26
Score
3-6
(2:46) O.Mare 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 15:00FG
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 34
Score
6-6
(15:00) S.Christie 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 5:59TD
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 34
Score
12-6
(5:59) D.Marino sacked at BUF 41 for -7 yards (J.Holecek). FUMBLES (J.Holecek), RECOVERED by BUF-G.Northern at BUF 41. G.Northern for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 4:31XP
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
13-6
S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:03FG
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 8
Score
13-9
(:03) O.Mare 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 15:00FG
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 8
Score
13-12
(15:00) O.Mare 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 13:23TD
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 6
Score
19-12
(13:23) D.Flutie pass to E.Moulds for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 10:02XP
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
20-12
S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 8:23FG
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 13
Score
23-12
(8:23) S.Christie 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 6:56TD
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 9
Score
23-18
(6:56) (Shotgun) D.Marino pass to O.McDuffie for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1E. Moulds · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +5.00 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
2J. Riemersma · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.82 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
3D. Flutie · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +2.13 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
4R. Konrad · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
5Tay Martin · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.04 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
6Josh Johnson · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · -0.30 total EPA · 4 snaps · -0.08 EPA/play
7J. Linton · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · -0.64 total EPA · 2 snaps · -0.32 EPA/play
8S. Gash · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · -0.66 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.66 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

E. Moulds — BUF · Receiving

E. Moulds posted the highest total EPA (+5.00) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.71 EPA per play.

E. Moulds's top snap (+2.55 EPA): (13:23) D.Flutie pass to E.Moulds to MIA 40 for 40 yards (T.Buckley). Penalty on MIA-T.Buckley, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.

Biggest single play (-9.33 EPA): Another player — (5:59) D.Marino sacked at BUF 41 for -7 yards (J.Holecek). FUMBLES (J.Holecek), RECOVERED by BUF-G.Northern at BUF 41. G.Northern for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

D. Marino led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

D. Marino (Miami Dolphins) · 48 dropbacks · 45.8% completion · -0.46 EPA/play · -22.18 total EPA
D. Flutie (Buffalo Bills) · 29 dropbacks · 41.4% completion · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.13 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Buffalo Bills	Miami Dolphins
Offensive EPA/play	-0.097	-0.169
Offensive success rate	31.8%	42.3%
Pass EPA/play	+0.082	-0.462
Rush EPA/play	-0.524	-0.161
Defensive EPA/play	+0.169	+0.097
Defensive success rate	57.7%	68.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Buffalo Bills generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.10 vs -0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Buffalo Bills: -0.10 EPA/play (30th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
Miami Dolphins: -0.17 EPA/play (15th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)

Buffalo Bills: 14 drives, -8.24 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Miami Dolphins: 14 drives, -16.42 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Buffalo Bills — unlisted player (Q2 5:59)
Buffalo Bills — unlisted player (Q4 13:23)
Miami Dolphins — unlisted player (Q4 6:56)

Field goals

Buffalo Bills — unlisted player (Q1 13:58)
Miami Dolphins — unlisted player (Q1 8:11)
Miami Dolphins — unlisted player (Q1 2:46)
Buffalo Bills — unlisted player (Q2 15:00)
Miami Dolphins — unlisted player (Q2 0:03)
Miami Dolphins — unlisted player (Q4 15:00)
Buffalo Bills — unlisted player (Q4 8:23)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 6–3. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the MIA 8 (Q1 13:58) — (13:58) S.Christie 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the BUF 12 (Q1 8:11) — (8:11) O.Mare 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the BUF 26 (Q1 2:46) — (2:46) O.Mare 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard..

The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 10–3. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the MIA 34 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) S.Christie 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the BUF 34 (Q2 5:59); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 4:31) — S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the BUF 8 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) O.Mare 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard..

The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 10–9. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the BUF 8 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) O.Mare 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 6 (Q4 13:23) — (13:23) D.Flutie pass to E.Moulds for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 10:02) — S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the MIA 13 (Q4 8:23) — (8:23) S.Christie 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 9 (Q4 6:56) — (6:56) (Shotgun) D.Marino pass to O.McDuffie for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Miami Dolphins (Q1 15:00) — S.Christie kicks 69 yards from BUF 30 to MIA 1. J.Wilson to MIA 21 for 20 yards (J.Cummings). [WPA +54.2% · EPA +0.01]
Miami Dolphins (Q2 5:59) — (5:59) D.Marino sacked at BUF 41 for -7 yards (J.Holecek). FUMBLES (J.Holecek), RECOVERED by BUF-G.Northern at BUF 41. G.Northern for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -29.3% · EPA -9.33]
Miami Dolphins (Q3 4:37) — (4:37) (Shotgun) D.Marino pass incomplete to T.Martin. PENALTY on BUF-T.Smith, Defensive Pass Interference, 24 yards, enforced at BUF 43 - No Play. [WPA +15.7% · EPA +2.53]
Miami Dolphins (Q4 10:02) — (10:02) (Shotgun) D.Marino pass intended for T.Drayton INTERCEPTED by J.Holecek at BUF 46. J.Holecek to MIA 19 for 35 yards (K.Gogan). [WPA -14.4% · EPA -5.95]
Buffalo Bills (Q1 8:58) — (8:58) D.Flutie Aborted. J.Ostroski FUMBLES at BUF 43, RECOVERED by MIA-S.Wooden at BUF 41. S.Wooden to BUF 41 for no gain (J.Linton). [WPA -13.5% · EPA -4.49]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Miami Dolphins (Q2 5:59) — (5:59) D.Marino sacked at BUF 41 for -7 yards (J.Holecek). FUMBLES (J.Holecek), RECOVERED by BUF-G.Northern at BUF 41. G.Northern for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -29.3% · EPA -9.33]
Miami Dolphins (Q4 10:02) — (10:02) (Shotgun) D.Marino pass intended for T.Drayton INTERCEPTED by J.Holecek at BUF 46. J.Holecek to MIA 19 for 35 yards (K.Gogan). [WPA -14.4% · EPA -5.95]
Miami Dolphins (Q4 6:56) — S.Christie kicks 67 yards from BUF 30 to MIA 3. B.Marion to BUF 4 for 93 yards (S.Christie). [WPA +10.2% · EPA +4.89]
Buffalo Bills (Q1 8:58) — (8:58) D.Flutie Aborted. J.Ostroski FUMBLES at BUF 43, RECOVERED by MIA-S.Wooden at BUF 41. S.Wooden to BUF 41 for no gain (J.Linton). [WPA -13.5% · EPA -4.49]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 13:58 · MIA 8 · Score 3-0
(13:58) S.Christie 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 8:11 · BUF 12 · Score 3-3
(8:11) O.Mare 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 2:46 · BUF 26 · Score 3-6
(2:46) O.Mare 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · MIA 34 · Score 6-6
(15:00) S.Christie 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 5:59 · BUF 34 · Score 12-6
(5:59) D.Marino sacked at BUF 41 for -7 yards (J.Holecek). FUMBLES (J.Holecek), RECOVERED by BUF-G.Northern at BUF 41. G.Northern for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 4:31 · MIA 2 · Score 13-6
S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · BUF 8 · Score 13-9
(:03) O.Mare 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · BUF 8 · Score 13-12
(15:00) O.Mare 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 13:23 · MIA 6 · Score 19-12
(13:23) D.Flutie pass to E.Moulds for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 10:02 · MIA 2 · Score 20-12
S.Christie extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 8:23 · MIA 13 · Score 23-12
(8:23) S.Christie 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Albright, Holder-C.Mohr.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 6:56 · BUF 9 · Score 23-18
(6:56) (Shotgun) D.Marino pass to O.McDuffie for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Key takeaways

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

Buffalo Bills earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
E. Moulds (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins on 1999-10-04?

The Buffalo Bills beat the Miami Dolphins 23-18 in Week 4, 1999.

What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins?

Q1: Buffalo Bills 3, Miami Dolphins 6; Q2: Buffalo Bills 10, Miami Dolphins 3; Q4: Buffalo Bills 10, Miami Dolphins 9; Final: Buffalo Bills 23, Miami Dolphins 18.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins?

Buffalo Bills touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 5:59) Buffalo Bills touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 13:23) Miami Dolphins touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 6:56) Buffalo Bills field goal — unlisted player (Q1 13:58, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — unlisted player (Q1 8:11, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — unlisted player (Q1 2:46, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — unlisted player (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — unlisted player (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — unlisted player (Q4 8:23, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins?

D. Marino (Miami Dolphins), 45.8% completion, -0.46 EPA per dropback, -22.18 total passing EPA. D. Flutie (Buffalo Bills), 41.4% completion, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.13 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins?

E. Moulds (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.00 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+2.55 EPA): (13:23) D.Flutie pass to E.Moulds to MIA 40 for 40 yards (T.Buckley). Penalty on MIA-T.Buckley, Defensive Pass Interference, declined..

Was Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins a close game?

Yes — the margin was 5 points. Buffalo Bills won 23-18 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Buffalo Bills

Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W

Miami Dolphins

Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L

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