Patriots 23–16 Dolphins: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 10, 2005

Quick answer

Winner: New England Patriots
Final score: New England Patriots 23–16 Miami Dolphins
Halftime: New England Patriots 3–7 Miami Dolphins at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: C. Chambers
Top passer: G. Frerotte
Biggest EPA play: (14:16) (Shotgun) 11-G.Frerotte pass intended for 83-W.Welker INTERCEPTED by 27-E.Hobbs (5…
Game date: 2005-11-13

Game summary

The New England Patriots beat the Miami Dolphins 23–16 on 2005-11-13, overcoming Miami Dolphins's 7–3 halftime lead. C. Chambers posted a game-high +7.92 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
New England Patriots	3	9	11	0	0	23
Miami Dolphins	7	0	9	0	0	16

Scoring Map

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

NENew England Patriots

NE 3

+1NE 2

+3NE 18

NE 15

+2MIA 2

MIAMiami Dolphins

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 4:26TD
CCC. Chambers
Points+6
Yard line
NE 3
Score
0-6
(4:26) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 84-C.Chambers for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 4:22XP
OMO. Mare
Points+1
Yard line
NE 2
Score
0-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:07FG
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 17
Score
3-7
(:07) 4-A.Vinatieri 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
NENew England Patriots
Q3 5:31FG
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 14
Score
6-7
(5:31) 4-A.Vinatieri 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
NENew England Patriots
Q3 0:07TD
Blake Watson
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 16
Score
12-7
(:07) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 84-B.Watson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NENew England Patriots
Q4 12:29FG
AVA. Vinatieri
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
15-7
(12:29) 4-A.Vinatieri 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 8:18FG
OMO. Mare
Points+3
Yard line
NE 18
Score
15-10
(8:18) 10-O.Mare 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 3:04TD
CCC. Chambers
Points+6
Yard line
NE 15
Score
15-16
(3:04) (Shotgun) 11-G.Frerotte FUMBLES (Aborted) at NE 20, and recovers at NE 20. 11-G.Frerotte pass to 84-C.Chambers for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NENew England Patriots
Q4 2:19TD
Blake Watson
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 17
Score
21-16
(2:19) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 84-B.Watson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NENew England Patriots
Q4 2:16Safety
HEH. Evans
Points+2
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
23-16
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 44-H.Evans rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1C. Chambers · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +7.92 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
2M. Booker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +7.57 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
3T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +7.07 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
4Blake Watson · New England Patriots · Receiving · +6.00 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.00 EPA/play
5D. Branch · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.80 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
6R. McMichael · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.73 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
7T. Dwight · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.57 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
8W. Welker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.27 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.64 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

C. Chambers — MIA · Receiving

C. Chambers posted the highest total EPA (+7.92) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.32 EPA per play.

C. Chambers's top snap (+3.16 EPA): (3:04) (Shotgun) 11-G.Frerotte FUMBLES (Aborted) at NE 20, and recovers at NE 20. 11-G.Frerotte pass to 84-C.Chambers for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-4.19 EPA): G. Frerotte — (14:16) (Shotgun) 11-G.Frerotte pass intended for 83-W.Welker INTERCEPTED by 27-E.Hobbs (55-W.McGinest) at MIA 31. 27-E.Hobbs to MIA 25 for 6 yards (72-V.Carey). FUMBLES (72-V.Carey), and recovers at

Quarterback report card

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

G. Frerotte (Miami Dolphins) · 50 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.28 total EPA
T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 41 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · +0.17 EPA/play · +7.07 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	New England Patriots	Miami Dolphins
Offensive EPA/play	+0.079	-0.033
Offensive success rate	42.4%	40.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.172	+0.026
Rush EPA/play	-0.091	-0.209
Defensive EPA/play	+0.033	-0.079
Defensive success rate	59.8%	57.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

New England Patriots: +0.08 EPA/play (70th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
Miami Dolphins: -0.03 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)

Miami Dolphins: 14 drives, -3.05 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
New England Patriots: 14 drives, +6.75 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Miami Dolphins — C. Chambers (G. Frerotte pass) (Q2 4:26)
New England Patriots — Blake Watson (T. Brady pass) (Q3 0:07)
Miami Dolphins — C. Chambers (G. Frerotte pass) (Q4 3:04)
New England Patriots — Blake Watson (T. Brady pass) (Q4 2:19)

Field goals

New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri (Q2 0:07)
New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri (Q3 5:31)
New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri (Q4 12:29)
Miami Dolphins — O. Mare (Q4 8:18)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–3. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 3 (Q2 4:26) — (4:26) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 84-C.Chambers for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 4:22) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the MIA 17 (Q2 0:07) — (:07) 4-A.Vinatieri 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller..

The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 9–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the MIA 14 (Q3 5:31) — (5:31) 4-A.Vinatieri 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 16 (Q3 0:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 84-B.Watson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 11–9. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the MIA 15 (Q4 12:29) — (12:29) 4-A.Vinatieri 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NE 18 (Q4 8:18) — (8:18) 10-O.Mare 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 15 (Q4 3:04); New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 17 (Q4 2:19) — (2:19) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 84-B.Watson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots registered a safety from the MIA 2 (Q4 2:16) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 44-H.Evans rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

New England Patriots (Q4 2:53) — (2:53) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 86-T.Dwight to MIA 17 for 59 yards (25-R.Howard). [WPA +26.0% · EPA +3.49]
Miami Dolphins (Q4 4:34) — (4:34) (No Huddle) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 86-M.Booker to NE 22 for 28 yards (24-M.Stone). [WPA +21.2% · EPA +2.45]
Miami Dolphins (Q4 3:04) — (3:04) (Shotgun) 11-G.Frerotte FUMBLES (Aborted) at NE 20, and recovers at NE 20. 11-G.Frerotte pass to 84-C.Chambers for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.9% · EPA +3.16]
New England Patriots (Q3 7:03) — (7:03) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete to 18-A.Davis (21-T.Daniels). PENALTY on MIA-21-T.Daniels, Defensive Pass Interference, 49 yards, enforced at NE 34 - No Play. [WPA +15.7% · EPA +3.66]
Miami Dolphins (Q4 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 11-G.Frerotte pass incomplete to 84-C.Chambers. [WPA -15.0% · EPA -2.36]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Miami Dolphins (Q4 14:16) — (14:16) (Shotgun) 11-G.Frerotte pass intended for 83-W.Welker INTERCEPTED by 27-E.Hobbs (55-W.McGinest) at MIA 31. 27-E.Hobbs to MIA 25 for 6 yards (72-V.Carey). FUMBLES (72-V.Carey), and recovers at [WPA -11.9% · EPA -4.19]
New England Patriots (Q3 12:34) — (12:34) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass intended for 80-T.Brown INTERCEPTED by 26-T.Tillman at MIA 16. 26-T.Tillman to MIA 38 for 22 yards (44-H.Evans). Penalty on MIA-52-C.Crowder, Unnecessary R [WPA -12.2% · EPA -4.14]
New England Patriots (Q3 7:03) — (7:03) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete to 18-A.Davis (21-T.Daniels). PENALTY on MIA-21-T.Daniels, Defensive Pass Interference, 49 yards, enforced at NE 34 - No Play. [WPA +15.7% · EPA +3.66]
New England Patriots (Q4 2:53) — (2:53) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 86-T.Dwight to MIA 17 for 59 yards (25-R.Howard). [WPA +26.0% · EPA +3.49]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 4:26 · NE 3 · Score 0-6
(4:26) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 84-C.Chambers for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 4:22 · NE 2 · Score 0-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 0:07 · MIA 17 · Score 3-7
(:07) 4-A.Vinatieri 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 5:31 · MIA 14 · Score 6-7
(5:31) 4-A.Vinatieri 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 0:07 · MIA 16 · Score 12-7
(:07) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 84-B.Watson for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 12:29 · MIA 15 · Score 15-7
(12:29) 4-A.Vinatieri 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-8-J.Miller.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 8:18 · NE 18 · Score 15-10
(8:18) 10-O.Mare 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 3:04 · NE 15 · Score 15-16
(3:04) (Shotgun) 11-G.Frerotte FUMBLES (Aborted) at NE 20, and recovers at NE 20. 11-G.Frerotte pass to 84-C.Chambers for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 2:19 · MIA 17 · Score 21-16
(2:19) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass to 84-B.Watson for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New England Patriots Safety (+2) — Q4 2:16 · MIA 2 · Score 23-16
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 44-H.Evans rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Key takeaways

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

New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
C. Chambers (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins on 2005-11-13?

The New England Patriots beat the Miami Dolphins 23-16 in Week 10, 2005.

What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?

Q2: New England Patriots 3, Miami Dolphins 7; Q3: New England Patriots 9, Miami Dolphins 0; Q4: New England Patriots 11, Miami Dolphins 9; Final: New England Patriots 23, Miami Dolphins 16.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?

Miami Dolphins touchdown — C. Chambers (G. Frerotte pass) (Q2 4:26) New England Patriots touchdown — B. Watson (T. Brady pass) (Q3 0:07) Miami Dolphins touchdown — C. Chambers (G. Frerotte pass) (Q4 3:04) New England Patriots touchdown — B. Watson (T. Brady pass) (Q4 2:19) New England Patriots field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q2 0:07, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q3 5:31, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q4 12:29, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q4 8:18, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?

G. Frerotte (Miami Dolphins), 50.0% completion, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.28 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 51.2% completion, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +7.07 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?

C. Chambers (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.92 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.16 EPA): (3:04) (Shotgun) 11-G.Frerotte FUMBLES (Aborted) at NE 20, and recovers at NE 20. 11-G.Frerotte pass to 84-C.Chambers for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. New England Patriots won 23-16 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

New England Patriots

Entered 4-4 Now 5-4 W

Miami Dolphins

Entered 3-5 Now 3-6 L

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