Quick answer
- Winner
- Miami Dolphins
- Final score
- Miami Dolphins 34–10 Denver Broncos
- Halftime
- Denver Broncos 3–6 Miami Dolphins at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- G. Frerotte
- Top passer
- Jack Plummer
- Biggest EPA play
- (:04) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer sacked at MIA 13 for -7 yards (99-J.Taylor). FUMBLES (99-J.Ta…
- Game date
- 2005-09-11
Game summary
The Miami Dolphins beat the Denver Broncos 34–10 on 2005-09-11. G. Frerotte posted a game-high +9.90 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 42 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Denver Broncos | 0 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 10 |
 Miami Dolphins | 3 | 3 | 7 | 28 | 0 | 34 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
DENDenver Broncos(5:54) 10-O.Mare 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(12:39) 10-O.Mare 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(2:00) (Punt formation) 1-J.Elam 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
(4:52) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 81-R.McMichael for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(13:17) 31-S.Morris right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(9:24) 16-J.Plummer pass to 39-K.Johnson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
(9:19) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 86-M.Booker for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(2:15) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 85-A.Lelie to DEN 40 for 7 yards (37-Y.Bell).
(2:15) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 85-A.Lelie to DEN 40 for 7 yards (37-Y.Bell).
(:04) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer sacked at MIA 13 for -7 yards (99-J.Taylor). FUMBLES (99-J.Taylor), RECOVERED by MIA-99-J.Taylor at MIA 15. 99-J.Taylor for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
MIAMiami DolphinsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 5:54FG OMO. MarePoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 11
- Score
- 0-3
(5:54) 10-O.Mare 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 12:39FG OMO. MarePoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 26
- Score
- 0-6
(12:39) 10-O.Mare 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 2:00FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 9
- Score
- 3-6
(2:00) (Punt formation) 1-J.Elam 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 4:52TD RMR. McMichaelPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 3-12
(4:52) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 81-R.McMichael for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 4:47XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 3-13
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 13:17TD SMS. MorrisPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 9
- Score
- 3-19
(13:17) 31-S.Morris right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 13:11XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 3-20
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 9:24TD Kisean JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 9-20
(9:24) 16-J.Plummer pass to 39-K.Johnson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 9:19XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 10-20
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 9:19TD MBM. BookerPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 60
- Score
- 10-26
(9:19) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 86-M.Booker for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 9:09XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 10-27
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 2:15TD ALA. LeliePoints+7
- Yard line
- MIA 67
- Score
- 10-27
(2:15) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 85-A.Lelie to DEN 40 for 7 yards (37-Y.Bell).
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 2:15TD ALA. LeliePoints+7
- Yard line
- MIA 67
- Score
- 10-27
(2:15) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 85-A.Lelie to DEN 40 for 7 yards (37-Y.Bell).
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 0:04TD Jawaan TaylorPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 6
- Score
- 10-33
(:04) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer sacked at MIA 13 for -7 yards (99-J.Taylor). FUMBLES (99-J.Taylor), RECOVERED by MIA-99-J.Taylor at MIA 15. 99-J.Taylor for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 0:00XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 10-34
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1G. Frerotte · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +9.90 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 2M. Booker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +9.39 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.88 EPA/play
- 3
Ryan Smith · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +8.04 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play - 4W. Welker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +6.98 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play
- 5Kisean Johnson · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +6.08 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.04 EPA/play
- 6R. McMichael · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.09 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 7J. Putzier · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +3.95 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 8C. Chambers · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +3.77 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.77 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
G. Frerotte — MIA · Passing
G. Frerotte posted the highest total EPA (+9.90) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 40 counted snaps, they averaged +0.25 EPA per play.
G. Frerotte's top snap (+5.04 EPA): (9:19) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 86-M.Booker for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-9.45 EPA): Jack Plummer — (:04) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer sacked at MIA 13 for -7 yards (99-J.Taylor). FUMBLES (99-J.Taylor), RECOVERED by MIA-99-J.Taylor at MIA 15. 99-J.Taylor for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Jack Plummer led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Jack Plummer (Denver Broncos) · 55 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -0.16 EPA/play · -8.88 total EPA
- G. Frerotte (Miami Dolphins) · 40 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +0.25 EPA/play · +9.90 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.193 | +0.055 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.7% | 45.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.161 | +0.247 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.563 | -0.163 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.055 | +0.193 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.8% | 57.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Miami Dolphins held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.19), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Denver Broncos: -0.19 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: +0.06 EPA/play (64th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 14 drives, -17.16 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 13 drives, +5.09 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — R. McMichael (G. Frerotte pass)
- Miami Dolphins — S. Morris
- Denver Broncos — Kisean Johnson (Jack Plummer pass)
- Miami Dolphins — M. Booker (G. Frerotte pass)
- Miami Dolphins — Jawaan Taylor
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — O. Mare
- Miami Dolphins — O. Mare
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 3–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the DEN 11 (Q1 5:54) — (5:54) 10-O.Mare 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the DEN 26 (Q2 12:39) — (12:39) 10-O.Mare 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the MIA 9 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Punt formation) 1-J.Elam 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun..
The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the DEN 2 (Q3 4:52) — (4:52) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 81-R.McMichael for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q3 4:47) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 28–14. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the DEN 9 (Q4 13:17) — (13:17) 31-S.Morris right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 13:11) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q4 9:24) — (9:24) 16-J.Plummer pass to 39-K.Johnson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 9:19) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the DEN 60 (Q4 9:19) — (9:19) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 86-M.Booker for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 9:09) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the MIA 67 (Q4 2:15) — (2:15) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 85-A.Lelie to DEN 40 for 7 yards (37-Y.Bell).; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIA 67 (Q4 2:15) — (2:15) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 85-A.Lelie to DEN 40 for 7 yards (37-Y.Bell).; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIA 6 (Q4 0:04); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 0:00) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 0:15) — (:15) 11-G.Frerotte FUMBLES (Aborted) at DEN 44, recovered by MIA-23-R.Brown at MIA 46. 23-R.Brown to MIA 46 for no gain (52-I.Gold).
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 8:48) — (8:48) 84-C.Chambers left end ran ob at DEN 21 for 61 yards. Chambers stepped out-of-bounds. Double reverse Brown handoff to Chambers.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 11:28) — (11:28) (Shotgun) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 84-C.Chambers to 50 for 10 yards (24-C.Bailey). FUMBLES (24-C.Bailey), RECOVERED by DEN-52-I.Gold at DEN 47. 52-I.Gold to DEN 47 for no gain (84-C.Chambers).
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 10:54) — (10:54) (Shotgun) 11-G.Frerotte pass intended for 84-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Bailey at DEN 44. 24-C.Bailey to MIA 45 for 11 yards (81-R.McMichael).
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 11:20) — (11:20) 11-G.Frerotte to DEN 24 for no gain (55-DJ.Williams).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 0:04) — (:04) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer sacked at MIA 13 for -7 yards (99-J.Taylor). FUMBLES (99-J.Taylor), RECOVERED by MIA-99-J.Taylor at MIA 15. 99-J.Taylor for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 9:19) — (9:19) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 86-M.Booker for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 11:51) — (11:51) (Punt formation) 10-T.Sauerbrun punts 50 yards to MIA 13, Center-83-M.Leach. 83-W.Welker to MIA 28 for 15 yards (55-DJ.Williams). FUMBLES (55-DJ.Williams), RECOVERED by DEN-14-T.Devoe at MIA 2
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 10:54) — (10:54) (Shotgun) 11-G.Frerotte pass intended for 84-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 24-C.Bailey at DEN 44. 24-C.Bailey to MIA 45 for 11 yards (81-R.McMichael).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 5:54 · DEN 11 · Score 0-3
(5:54) 10-O.Mare 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 12:39 · DEN 26 · Score 0-6
(12:39) 10-O.Mare 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 2:00 · MIA 9 · Score 3-6
(2:00) (Punt formation) 1-J.Elam 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 4:52 · DEN 2 · Score 3-12
(4:52) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 81-R.McMichael for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 4:47 · DEN 2 · Score 3-13
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 13:17 · DEN 9 · Score 3-19
(13:17) 31-S.Morris right tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 13:11 · DEN 2 · Score 3-20
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 9:24 · MIA 2 · Score 9-20
(9:24) 16-J.Plummer pass to 39-K.Johnson for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 9:19 · MIA 2 · Score 10-20
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-83-M.Leach, Holder-10-T.Sauerbrun. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 9:19 · DEN 60 · Score 10-26
(9:19) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 86-M.Booker for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 9:09 · DEN 2 · Score 10-27
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Denver Broncos TD (+7) — Q4 2:15 · MIA 67 · Score 10-27
(2:15) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 85-A.Lelie to DEN 40 for 7 yards (37-Y.Bell). - Miami Dolphins TD (+7) — Q4 2:15 · MIA 67 · Score 10-27
(2:15) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer pass to 85-A.Lelie to DEN 40 for 7 yards (37-Y.Bell). - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 0:04 · MIA 6 · Score 10-33
(:04) (Shotgun) 16-J.Plummer sacked at MIA 13 for -7 yards (99-J.Taylor). FUMBLES (99-J.Taylor), RECOVERED by MIA-99-J.Taylor at MIA 15. 99-J.Taylor for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 0:00 · DEN 2 · Score 10-34
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
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.
- G. Frerotte (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Miami Dolphins on 2005-09-11?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Denver Broncos 34-10 in Week 1, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Miami Dolphins?
Q1: Denver Broncos 0, Miami Dolphins 3; Q2: Denver Broncos 3, Miami Dolphins 3; Q3: Denver Broncos 0, Miami Dolphins 7; Q4: Denver Broncos 14, Miami Dolphins 28; Final: Denver Broncos 10, Miami Dolphins 34.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Miami Dolphins?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. McMichael (G. Frerotte pass) (Q3 4:52) Miami Dolphins touchdown — S. Morris (Q4 13:17) Denver Broncos touchdown — K. Johnson (J. Plummer pass) (Q4 9:24) Miami Dolphins touchdown — M. Booker (G. Frerotte pass) (Q4 9:19) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Taylor (Q4 0:04) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q1 5:54, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q2 12:39, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q2 2:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Miami Dolphins?
Jack Plummer (Denver Broncos), 40.0% completion, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -8.88 total passing EPA. G. Frerotte (Miami Dolphins), 60.0% completion, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +9.90 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Denver Broncos vs Miami Dolphins?
G. Frerotte (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.90 total EPA on Passing plays. across 40 snaps. Their top snap (+5.04 EPA): (9:19) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 86-M.Booker for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Now 0-1 L
Miami Dolphins
Now 1-0 W
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