Quick answer
- Winner
- Buffalo Bills
- Final score
- Buffalo Bills 20–14 Miami Dolphins
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 0–17 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- E. Moulds
- Top passer
- K. Holcomb
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:45) (No Huddle) 10-K.Holcomb FUMBLES (Aborted) at BUF 35, RECOVERED by MIA-90-J.Zgonina…
- Game date
- 2005-10-09
Game summary
The Buffalo Bills beat the Miami Dolphins 20–14 on 2005-10-09. E. Moulds posted a game-high +6.35 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
 Buffalo Bills | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins(11:28) 21-W.McGahee up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(4:20) 9-R.Lindell 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(8:12) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 80-E.Moulds for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in back of end zone, crossing to middle from right.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(5:56) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 85-W.Heller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in back of end zone, over middle.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(8:25) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 81-R.McMichael for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle at BUF 7. PENALTY on MIA-81-R.McMichael, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty to be assessed on kickoff.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(4:40) 9-R.Lindell 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 11:28TD WMW. McGaheePoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 1
- Score
- 0-6
(11:28) 21-W.McGahee up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 11:23XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 0-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 4:20FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 6
- Score
- 0-10
(4:20) 9-R.Lindell 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 8:12TD EME. MouldsPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 0-16
(8:12) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 80-E.Moulds for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in back of end zone, crossing to middle from right.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 8:08XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 0-17
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 5:56TD WHW. HellerPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 1
- Score
- 6-17
(5:56) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 85-W.Heller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in back of end zone, over middle.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 5:50XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 7-17
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 8:25TD RMR. McMichaelPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 30
- Score
- 13-17
(8:25) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 81-R.McMichael for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle at BUF 7. PENALTY on MIA-81-R.McMichael, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty to be assessed on kickoff.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 8:18XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 14-17
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 4:40FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 29
- Score
- 14-20
(4:40) 9-R.Lindell 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1E. Moulds · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +6.35 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 2L. Evans · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +5.84 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.95 EPA/play
- 3M. Booker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.42 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.81 EPA/play
- 4K. Holcomb · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +4.72 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 5C. Chambers · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.48 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 6R. McMichael · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.27 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.27 EPA/play
- 7G. Frerotte · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +1.91 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 8W. Welker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.56 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.78 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 (+6.35) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.91 EPA per play.
E. Moulds's top snap (+2.12 EPA): (6:44) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 80-E.Moulds to MIA 14 for 17 yards (29-S.Madison, 24-T.Jones). Slant left, caught at MIA 24.
Biggest single play (-5.13 EPA): K. Holcomb — (9:45) (No Huddle) 10-K.Holcomb FUMBLES (Aborted) at BUF 35, RECOVERED by MIA-90-J.Zgonina at BUF 35. Fumble on attempted handoff to W.McGahee.
Quarterback report card
K. Holcomb led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K. Holcomb (Buffalo Bills) · 36 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +0.13 EPA/play · +4.72 total EPA
- G. Frerotte (Miami Dolphins) · 36 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.07 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.015 | +0.066 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.3% | 47.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.002 | +0.131 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.023 | -0.257 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.066 | -0.015 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.8% | 55.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Buffalo Bills held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs +0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: +0.01 EPA/play (53rd percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: +0.07 EPA/play (67th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 11 drives, +5.84 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, +1.17 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Buffalo Bills — W. McGahee
- Buffalo Bills — E. Moulds (K. Holcomb pass)
- Miami Dolphins — W. Heller (G. Frerotte pass)
- Miami Dolphins — R. McMichael (G. Frerotte pass)
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 10–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q1 11:28) — (11:28) 21-W.McGahee up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 11:23) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the MIA 6 (Q1 4:20) — (4:20) 9-R.Lindell 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q2 8:12) — (8:12) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 80-E.Moulds for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in back of end zone, crossing to middle from right.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 8:08) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q3 5:56) — (5:56) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 85-W.Heller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in back of end zone, over middle.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 5:50) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–3. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 30 (Q4 8:25); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 8:18) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the MIA 29 (Q4 4:40) — (4:40) 9-R.Lindell 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 1:47) — (1:47) (Shotgun) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 23-R.Brown to BUF 14 for 11 yards (22-N.Clements, 59-L.Fletcher). FUMBLES (22-N.Clements), RECOVERED by BUF-23-T.Vincent at BUF 18. Caught at BUF 24, right side.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 0:30) — (:30) 8-B.Moorman punts 42 yards to MIA 38, Center-54-M.Schneck. 83-W.Welker to BUF 47 for 15 yards (50-L.Ezekiel).
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 12:34) — (12:34) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 83-L.Evans pushed ob at MIA 1 for 49 yards (25-R.Howard). Caught at MIA 43, right side. Penalty on MIA-21-T.Daniels, Defensive Offside, declined.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 8:25) — (8:25) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 81-R.McMichael for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle at BUF 7. PENALTY on MIA-81-R.McMichael, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty to be assessed on k
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 0:21) — (:21) (Shotgun) 11-G.Frerotte sacked at MIA 46 for -7 yards (90-C.Kelsay).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 9:45) — (9:45) (No Huddle) 10-K.Holcomb FUMBLES (Aborted) at BUF 35, RECOVERED by MIA-90-J.Zgonina at BUF 35. Fumble on attempted handoff to W.McGahee.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 5:09) — (5:09) 11-G.Frerotte pass intended for 86-M.Booker INTERCEPTED by 24-T.McGee at BUF -2. Touchback. Coverage in front left corner of end zone.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 12:34) — (12:34) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 83-L.Evans pushed ob at MIA 1 for 49 yards (25-R.Howard). Caught at MIA 43, right side. Penalty on MIA-21-T.Daniels, Defensive Offside, declined.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 8:25) — (8:25) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 81-R.McMichael for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle at BUF 7. PENALTY on MIA-81-R.McMichael, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty to be assessed on k
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 11:28 · MIA 1 · Score 0-6
(11:28) 21-W.McGahee up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 11:23 · MIA 2 · Score 0-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 4:20 · MIA 6 · Score 0-10
(4:20) 9-R.Lindell 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 8:12 · MIA 2 · Score 0-16
(8:12) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 80-E.Moulds for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in back of end zone, crossing to middle from right. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 8:08 · MIA 2 · Score 0-17
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 5:56 · BUF 1 · Score 6-17
(5:56) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 85-W.Heller for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in back of end zone, over middle. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 5:50 · BUF 2 · Score 7-17
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 8:25 · BUF 30 · Score 13-17
(8:25) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 81-R.McMichael for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle at BUF 7. PENALTY on MIA-81-R.McMichael, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty to be assessed on k - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 8:18 · BUF 2 · Score 14-17
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q4 4:40 · MIA 29 · Score 14-20
(4:40) 9-R.Lindell 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
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 Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills on 2005-10-09?
The Buffalo Bills beat the Miami Dolphins 20-14 in Week 5, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 0, Buffalo Bills 10; Q2: Miami Dolphins 0, Buffalo Bills 7; Q3: Miami Dolphins 7, Buffalo Bills 0; Q4: Miami Dolphins 7, Buffalo Bills 3; Final: Miami Dolphins 14, Buffalo Bills 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — W. McGahee (Q1 11:28) Buffalo Bills touchdown — E. Moulds (K. Holcomb pass) (Q2 8:12) Miami Dolphins touchdown — W. Heller (G. Frerotte pass) (Q3 5:56) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. McMichael (G. Frerotte pass) (Q4 8:25) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q1 4:20, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q4 4:40, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?
K. Holcomb (Buffalo Bills), 55.6% completion, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +4.72 total passing EPA. G. Frerotte (Miami Dolphins), 58.3% completion, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.07 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?
E. Moulds (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.35 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+2.12 EPA): (6:44) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 80-E.Moulds to MIA 14 for 17 yards (29-S.Madison, 24-T.Jones). Slant left, caught at MIA 24..
Was Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. Buffalo Bills won 20-14 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L
Buffalo Bills
Entered 1-3 Now 2-3 W
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