Quick answer
- Winner
- Miami Dolphins
- Final score
- Miami Dolphins 27–24 Carolina Panthers
- Halftime
- Carolina Panthers 17–22 Miami Dolphins at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Shi Smith
- Top passer
- J. Delhomme
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:06) 5-D.Jones punts 41 yards to CAR 24, Center-97-J.Denney. 89-S.Smith MUFFS catch, REC…
- Game date
- 2005-09-25
Game summary
The Miami Dolphins beat the Carolina Panthers 27–24 on 2005-09-25. Shi Smith posted a game-high +19.43 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 22 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carolina Panthers | 3 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
 Miami Dolphins | 14 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CARCarolina Panthers
(10:13) 23-R.Brown up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(7:16) 4-J.Kasay 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(:17) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 81-R.McMichael for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(5:51) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(4:22) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 84-C.Chambers to CAR 1 for 41 yards (20-C.Gamble). Play Challenged by MIA and REVERSED. 11-G.Frerotte pass to 84-C.Chambers for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(3:39) 17-J.Delhomme pass incomplete to 48-S.Davis (99-J.Taylor).
(:58) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(7:35) 10-O.Mare 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(7:21) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
(:07) 10-O.Mare 32 yard field goal 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 10:13TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CAR 1
- Score
- 0-6
(10:13) 23-R.Brown up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 10:09XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 0-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 7:16FG JKJ. KasayPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 34
- Score
- 3-7
(7:16) 4-J.Kasay 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 0:17TD RMR. McMichaelPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 18
- Score
- 3-13
(:17) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 81-R.McMichael for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 0:10XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 3-14
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 5:51TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 1
- Score
- 9-14
(5:51) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 5:44XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 10-14
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 4:22TD CCC. ChambersPoints+6
- Yard line
- CAR 42
- Score
- 10-20
(4:22) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 84-C.Chambers to CAR 1 for 41 yards (20-C.Gamble). Play Challenged by MIA and REVERSED. 11-G.Frerotte pass to 84-C.Chambers for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 3:39XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- CAR 2
- Score
- 10-21
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 3:39XP JDJ. DelhommePoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 80
- Score
- 10-21
(3:39) 17-J.Delhomme pass incomplete to 48-S.Davis (99-J.Taylor).
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:58TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 3
- Score
- 16-21
(:58) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q2 0:54XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 17-21
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 7:35FG OMO. MarePoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 9
- Score
- 17-24
(7:35) 10-O.Mare 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 7:21TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 53
- Score
- 23-24
(7:21) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 7:12XP JKJ. KasayPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 24-24
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 0:07FG OMO. MarePoints+3
- Yard line
- CAR 14
- Score
- 24-27
(:07) 10-O.Mare 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Shi Smith · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +19.43 total EPA · 11 snaps · +1.77 EPA/play
- 2C. Chambers · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +9.81 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.64 EPA/play
- 3J. Delhomme · Carolina Panthers · Passing · +8.84 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 4Ronnie Brown · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +4.23 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 5D. Foster · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +3.95 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
- 6R. McMichael · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.02 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.02 EPA/play
- 7S. Morris · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.93 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.93 EPA/play
- 8K. Mangum · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.92 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.96 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
Shi Smith — CAR · Receiving
Shi Smith posted the highest total EPA (+19.43) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Carolina Panthers. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +1.77 EPA per play.
Shi Smith's top snap (+5.49 EPA): (1:06) 5-D.Jones punts 41 yards to CAR 24, Center-97-J.Denney. 89-S.Smith MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by MIA-26-T.Tillman at CAR 16.
Quarterback report card
J. Delhomme led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 43 dropbacks · 44.2% completion · +0.21 EPA/play · +8.84 total EPA
- G. Frerotte (Miami Dolphins) · 35 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.24 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Carolina Panthers | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.116 | +0.125 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.9% | 42.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.205 | +0.007 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.204 | +0.075 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.125 | -0.116 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.5% | 51.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Carolina Panthers +0.12, Miami Dolphins +0.12) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Carolina Panthers: +0.12 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: +0.12 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, +10.20 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 13 drives, +10.90 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — Ronnie Brown
- Miami Dolphins — R. McMichael (G. Frerotte pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Shi Smith (J. Delhomme pass)
- Miami Dolphins — C. Chambers (G. Frerotte pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Shi Smith (J. Delhomme pass)
- Carolina Panthers — Shi Smith (J. Delhomme pass)
Field goals
- Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay
- Miami Dolphins — O. Mare
- Miami Dolphins — O. Mare
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–3. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q1 10:13) — (10:13) 23-R.Brown up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 10:09) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the MIA 34 (Q1 7:16) — (7:16) 4-J.Kasay 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CAR 18 (Q1 0:17) — (:17) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 81-R.McMichael for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q1 0:10) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The second quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 14–8. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q2 5:51) — (5:51) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 5:44) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CAR 42 (Q2 4:22); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 3:39) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the MIA 80 (Q2 3:39) — (3:39) 17-J.Delhomme pass incomplete to 48-S.Davis (99-J.Taylor).; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the MIA 3 (Q2 0:58) — (:58) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 0:54) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker..
The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 7–6. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the CAR 9 (Q4 7:35) — (7:35) 10-O.Mare 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the MIA 53 (Q4 7:21) — (7:21) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 7:12) — 4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the CAR 14 (Q4 0:07) — (:07) 10-O.Mare 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 83-K.Colbert INTERCEPTED by 30-L.Schulters at MIA 38. 30-L.Schulters pushed ob at CAR 25 for 37 yards (48-S.Davis).
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 7:21) — (7:21) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 1:06) — (1:06) 5-D.Jones punts 41 yards to CAR 24, Center-97-J.Denney. 89-S.Smith MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by MIA-26-T.Tillman at CAR 16.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 11-G.Frerotte pass intended for 84-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 20-C.Gamble at CAR 0. Touchback. Play Challenged by MIA and Upheld. (Timeout #1 by MIA at 14:53.)
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 12:26) — (12:26) (Shotgun) 11-G.Frerotte pass incomplete to 84-C.Chambers. PENALTY on CAR-27-M.McCree, Defensive Pass Interference, 19 yards, enforced at MIA 49 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 1:06) — (1:06) 5-D.Jones punts 41 yards to CAR 24, Center-97-J.Denney. 89-S.Smith MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by MIA-26-T.Tillman at CAR 16.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 7:21) — (7:21) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Carolina Panthers (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 17-J.Delhomme pass intended for 83-K.Colbert INTERCEPTED by 30-L.Schulters at MIA 38. 30-L.Schulters pushed ob at CAR 25 for 37 yards (48-S.Davis).
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 4:22) — (4:22) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 84-C.Chambers to CAR 1 for 41 yards (20-C.Gamble). Play Challenged by MIA and REVERSED. 11-G.Frerotte pass to 84-C.Chambers for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 10:13 · CAR 1 · Score 0-6
(10:13) 23-R.Brown up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 10:09 · CAR 2 · Score 0-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 7:16 · MIA 34 · Score 3-7
(7:16) 4-J.Kasay 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 0:17 · CAR 18 · Score 3-13
(:17) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 81-R.McMichael for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 0:10 · CAR 2 · Score 3-14
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 5:51 · MIA 1 · Score 9-14
(5:51) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 5:44 · MIA 2 · Score 10-14
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 4:22 · CAR 42 · Score 10-20
(4:22) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 84-C.Chambers to CAR 1 for 41 yards (20-C.Gamble). Play Challenged by MIA and REVERSED. 11-G.Frerotte pass to 84-C.Chambers for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 3:39 · CAR 2 · Score 10-21
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 3:39 · MIA 80 · Score 10-21
(3:39) 17-J.Delhomme pass incomplete to 48-S.Davis (99-J.Taylor). - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q2 0:58 · MIA 3 · Score 16-21
(:58) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q2 0:54 · MIA 2 · Score 17-21
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 7:35 · CAR 9 · Score 17-24
(7:35) 10-O.Mare 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 7:21 · MIA 53 · Score 23-24
(7:21) 17-J.Delhomme pass to 89-S.Smith for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q4 7:12 · MIA 2 · Score 24-24
4-J.Kasay extra point is GOOD, Center-56-J.Kyle, Holder-7-J.Baker. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 0:07 · CAR 14 · Score 24-27
(:07) 10-O.Mare 32 yard field goal 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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Shi Smith (Carolina Panthers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Carolina Panthers vs Miami Dolphins on 2005-09-25?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Carolina Panthers 27-24 in Week 3, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Miami Dolphins?
Q1: Carolina Panthers 3, Miami Dolphins 14; Q2: Carolina Panthers 14, Miami Dolphins 8; Q4: Carolina Panthers 7, Miami Dolphins 6; Final: Carolina Panthers 24, Miami Dolphins 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Miami Dolphins?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Brown (Q1 10:13) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. McMichael (G. Frerotte pass) (Q1 0:17) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q2 5:51) Miami Dolphins touchdown — C. Chambers (G. Frerotte pass) (Q2 4:22) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q2 0:58) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q4 7:21) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q1 7:16, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q4 7:35, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q4 0:07, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Miami Dolphins?
J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 44.2% completion, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +8.84 total passing EPA. G. Frerotte (Miami Dolphins), 40.0% completion, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.24 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Miami Dolphins?
Shi Smith (Carolina Panthers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +19.43 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+5.49 EPA): (1:06) 5-D.Jones punts 41 yards to CAR 24, Center-97-J.Denney. 89-S.Smith MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by MIA-26-T.Tillman at CAR 16..
Was Carolina Panthers vs Miami Dolphins a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Miami Dolphins won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Carolina Panthers
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
Miami Dolphins
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
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