Quick answer
- Winner
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Final score
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27–13 Miami Dolphins
- Halftime
- Halftime score unavailable
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Galloway
- Top passer
- G. Frerotte
- Biggest EPA play
- (:17) 11-G.Frerotte sacked at MIA 33 for -7 yards (94-G.Spires). FUMBLES (94-G.Spires), RE…
- Game date
- 2005-10-16
Game summary
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Miami Dolphins 27–13 on 2005-10-16. J. Galloway posted a game-high +9.95 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 10 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins(9:11) 8-B.Griese pass to 84-J.Galloway for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. quick slant from right
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(5:24) 10-O.Mare 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(1:14) 3-M.Bryant 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(11:51) 10-O.Mare 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
(4:36) 3-M.Bryant 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(1:45) 32-M.Pittman left tackle for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(:17) 11-G.Frerotte sacked at MIA 33 for -7 yards (94-G.Spires). FUMBLES (94-G.Spires), RECOVERED by TB-26-W.Allen at MIA 33. 26-W.Allen for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
(10:02) 23-R.Brown up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 9:11TD JGJ. GallowayPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 7
- Score
- 0-6
(9:11) 8-B.Griese pass to 84-J.Galloway for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. quick slant from right
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 9:05XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 0-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 5:24FG OMO. MarePoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 29
- Score
- 3-7
(5:24) 10-O.Mare 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q1 1:14FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 18
- Score
- 3-10
(1:14) 3-M.Bryant 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 11:51FG OMO. MarePoints+3
- Yard line
- TB 35
- Score
- 6-10
(11:51) 10-O.Mare 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 4:36FG Myles BryantPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 14
- Score
- 6-13
(4:36) 3-M.Bryant 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 1:45TD Michael PittmanPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 57
- Score
- 6-19
(1:45) 32-M.Pittman left tackle for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 1:32XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 6-20
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 0:17TD WAW. AllenPoints+6
- Yard line
- TB 60
- Score
- 6-26
(:17) 11-G.Frerotte sacked at MIA 33 for -7 yards (94-G.Spires). FUMBLES (94-G.Spires), RECOVERED by TB-26-W.Allen at MIA 33. 26-W.Allen for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TBTampa Bay Buccaneers
Q3 0:06XP Myles BryantPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 6-27
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 10:02TD Points+6
- Yard line
- TB 8
- Score
- 12-27
(10:02) 23-R.Brown up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 9:56XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- TB 2
- Score
- 13-27
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).
- 1J. Galloway · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +9.95 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 2B. Griese · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +8.11 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 3W. Welker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +6.62 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.21 EPA/play
- 4C. Chambers · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.87 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
- 5M. Clayton · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +3.39 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.69 EPA/play
- 6Ronnie Brown · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.96 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
- 7I. Hilliard · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.89 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
- 8M. Booker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.91 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.91 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
J. Galloway — TB · Receiving
J. Galloway posted the highest total EPA (+9.95) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.11 EPA per play.
J. Galloway's top snap (+2.92 EPA): (9:11) 8-B.Griese pass to 84-J.Galloway for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. quick slant from right
Biggest single play (-8.39 EPA): G. Frerotte — (:17) 11-G.Frerotte sacked at MIA 33 for -7 yards (94-G.Spires). FUMBLES (94-G.Spires), RECOVERED by TB-26-W.Allen at MIA 33. 26-W.Allen for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 48 dropbacks · 43.8% completion · -0.23 EPA/play · -11.19 total EPA
- B. Griese (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 19 dropbacks · 63.2% completion · +0.43 EPA/play · +8.11 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.153 | -0.030 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.4% | 35.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.233 | +0.234 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.276 | -0.224 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.030 | +0.153 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.8% | 55.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Tampa Bay Buccaneers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.15), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: -0.15 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: -0.03 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: 14 drives, -13.73 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 14 drives, -2.62 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — J. Galloway (B. Griese pass)
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Michael Pittman
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — W. Allen
- Miami Dolphins — Ronnie Brown
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — O. Mare
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Myles Bryant
- Miami Dolphins — O. Mare
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Myles Bryant
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the MIA 7 (Q1 9:11) — (9:11) 8-B.Griese pass to 84-J.Galloway for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. quick slant from right; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 9:05) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the TB 29 (Q1 5:24) — (5:24) 10-O.Mare 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the MIA 18 (Q1 1:14) — (1:14) 3-M.Bryant 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
The third quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 17–3. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the TB 35 (Q3 11:51) — (11:51) 10-O.Mare 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the MIA 14 (Q3 4:36) — (4:36) 3-M.Bryant 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the MIA 57 (Q3 1:45) — (1:45) 32-M.Pittman left tackle for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 1:32) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 60 (Q3 0:17); Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 0:06) — 3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the TB 8 (Q4 10:02) — (10:02) 23-R.Brown up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q4 9:56) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 1:45) — (1:45) 32-M.Pittman left tackle for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 12:42) — (12:42) 32-M.Pittman up the middle to MIA 25 for 33 yards (52-C.Crowder).
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q1 13:21) — (13:21) 8-B.Griese pass to 84-J.Galloway to TB 42 for 19 yards (29-S.Madison). crossing middle
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 0:17) — (:17) 11-G.Frerotte sacked at MIA 33 for -7 yards (94-G.Spires). FUMBLES (94-G.Spires), RECOVERED by TB-26-W.Allen at MIA 33. 26-W.Allen for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 11:51) — (11:51) 10-O.Mare 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 0:17) — (:17) 11-G.Frerotte sacked at MIA 33 for -7 yards (94-G.Spires). FUMBLES (94-G.Spires), RECOVERED by TB-26-W.Allen at MIA 33. 26-W.Allen for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q3 1:45) — (1:45) 32-M.Pittman left tackle for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 10:14) — (10:14) 33-E.Graham up the middle to TB 7 for no gain (54-Z.Thomas). FUMBLES (54-Z.Thomas), RECOVERED by MIA-52-C.Crowder at TB 8. 52-C.Crowder to TB 8 for no gain (81-A.Smith). Play Challenged by TB
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 5:28) — (5:28) (Shotgun) 11-G.Frerotte sacked at MIA 41 for -8 yards (97-S.Rice). FUMBLES (97-S.Rice), touched at MIA 41, RECOVERED by TB-92-A.McFarland at MIA 40. 92-A.McFarland to MIA 40 for no gain (78-J.J
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q1 9:11 · MIA 7 · Score 0-6
(9:11) 8-B.Griese pass to 84-J.Galloway for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. quick slant from right - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q1 9:05 · MIA 2 · Score 0-7
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 5:24 · TB 29 · Score 3-7
(5:24) 10-O.Mare 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q1 1:14 · MIA 18 · Score 3-10
(1:14) 3-M.Bryant 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 11:51 · TB 35 · Score 6-10
(11:51) 10-O.Mare 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q3 4:36 · MIA 14 · Score 6-13
(4:36) 3-M.Bryant 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 1:45 · MIA 57 · Score 6-19
(1:45) 32-M.Pittman left tackle for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 1:32 · MIA 2 · Score 6-20
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q3 0:17 · TB 60 · Score 6-26
(:17) 11-G.Frerotte sacked at MIA 33 for -7 yards (94-G.Spires). FUMBLES (94-G.Spires), RECOVERED by TB-26-W.Allen at MIA 33. 26-W.Allen for 33 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q3 0:06 · MIA 2 · Score 6-27
3-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-83-D.Moore, Holder-9-J.Bidwell. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 10:02 · TB 8 · Score 12-27
(10:02) 23-R.Brown up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 9:56 · TB 2 · Score 13-27
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.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- J. Galloway (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers on 2005-10-16?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Miami Dolphins 27-13 in Week 6, 2005.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10; Q3: Miami Dolphins 3, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17; Q4: Miami Dolphins 7, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0; Final: Miami Dolphins 13, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — J. Galloway (B. Griese pass) (Q1 9:11) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — M. Pittman (Q3 1:45) Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — W. Allen (Q3 0:17) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Brown (Q4 10:02) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q1 5:24, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q1 1:14, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q3 11:51, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — M. Bryant (Q3 4:36, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
G. Frerotte (Miami Dolphins), 43.8% completion, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -11.19 total passing EPA. B. Griese (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 63.2% completion, +0.43 EPA per dropback, +8.11 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers?
J. Galloway (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.95 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+2.92 EPA): (9:11) 8-B.Griese pass to 84-J.Galloway for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. quick slant from right.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 4-1 Now 5-1 W
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