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NFL · Week 8 · October 30, 2005 · 12 min read

Miami Dolphins vs. New Orleans Saints: 2005 Week 8 Recap

Dolphins defeat Saints 21–6 in Week 8

Jimmy Horn Jr. led Fantasy Impact as Dolphins prevailed in a 21–6 Week 8 finish.

Miami Dolphins 21 3–4 Winner
Final 21–6
New Orleans Saints 6 2–6
Winner
Miami Dolphins
Final score
21–6
Halftime
Miami Dolphins 9–3 New Orleans Saints
Top passer
A. Brooks
FantasyHQ MVP
Jimmy Horn Jr.
Game date
October 30, 2005

Top fantasy performers · Dolphins

  • Denzel Boston 1 REC · 54 YDS +4.8 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Booker 3 REC · 40 YDS +4.0 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Chambers 4 REC · 25 YDS · 1 TD +3.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Saints

  • Jimmy Horn Jr.
    Jimmy Horn Jr. 7 REC · 99 YDS +5.7 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Stallworth 3 REC · 52 YDS +3.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Darrell Henderson
    Darrell Henderson 1 REC · 14 YDS +1.0 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Miami Dolphins
Final score
Miami Dolphins 21–6 New Orleans Saints
Halftime
Miami Dolphins 9–3 New Orleans Saints at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Jimmy Horn Jr.
Top passer
A. Brooks
Biggest EPA play
(5:29) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 80-D.Boston to NO 24 for 54 yards (22-F.Thomas, 34-M.McKenzie…
Game date
2005-10-30

Game summary

The Miami Dolphins beat the New Orleans Saints 21–6 on 2005-10-30. Jimmy Horn Jr. posted a game-high +5.73 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Miami Dolphins36210021
New Orleans Saints303006

Scoring Map

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

MIAMiami Dolphins
NONew Orleans Saints

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q1 6:52FG
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 8
    Score
    0-3

    (6:52) 3-J.Carney 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.

  2. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q1 0:37FG
    OMO. Mare

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 19
    Score
    3-3

    (:37) 10-O.Mare 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.

  3. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 7:22FG
    OMO. Mare

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 18
    Score
    6-3

    (7:22) 10-O.Mare 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.

  4. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 0:02FG
    OMO. Mare

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 23
    Score
    9-3

    (:02) 10-O.Mare 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.

  5. NONew Orleans Saints
    Q3 3:42FG
    JCJ. Carney

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 31
    Score
    9-6

    (3:42) 3-J.Carney 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.

  6. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 2:00Safety
    ABA. Brooks

    Points+2

    Yard line
    MIA 92
    Score
    11-6

    (2:00) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks sacked in End Zone for -8 yards, SAFETY (93-K.Carter).

  7. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 14:16TD
    CCC. Chambers

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NO 12
    Score
    17-6

    (14:16) (Shotgun) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 84-C.Chambers for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 14:09XP
    OMO. Mare

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NO 2
    Score
    18-6

    10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.

  9. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 9:33FG
    OMO. Mare

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NO 27
    Score
    21-6

    (9:33) 10-O.Mare 46 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).

  1. 1Jimmy Horn Jr.Jimmy Horn Jr. · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +5.73 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
  2. 2Denzel Boston · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.79 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.79 EPA/play
  3. 3M. Booker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.97 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
  4. 4D. Stallworth · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +3.92 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
  5. 5C. Chambers · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.01 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
  6. 6G. Frerotte · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +2.75 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
  7. 7W. Welker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.87 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
  8. 8Ronnie BrownRonnie Brown · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.47 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Jimmy Horn Jr.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Jimmy Horn Jr. — NO · Receiving

Jimmy Horn Jr. posted the highest total EPA (+5.73) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.82 EPA per play.

Biggest single play (+4.79 EPA): G. Frerotte — (5:29) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 80-D.Boston to NO 24 for 54 yards (22-F.Thomas, 34-M.McKenzie). PENALTY on NO-34-M.McKenzie, Face Mask (15 Yards), 12 yards, enforced at NO 24. Pass 49, Run 5

Quarterback report card

A. Brooks led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints) · 40 dropbacks · 35.0% completion · -0.38 EPA/play · -15.33 total EPA
  • G. Frerotte (Miami Dolphins) · 32 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.09 EPA/play · +2.75 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatMiami DolphinsNew Orleans Saints
Offensive EPA/play+0.023-0.233
Offensive success rate36.5%38.9%
Pass EPA/play+0.086-0.383
Rush EPA/play-0.050-0.239
Defensive EPA/play+0.233-0.023
Defensive success rate61.1%63.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.23), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Miami Dolphins: +0.02 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
  • New Orleans Saints: -0.23 EPA/play (7th percentile vs. 2005 team-game averages)
  • Miami Dolphins: 14 drives, +2.23 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • New Orleans Saints: 11 drives, -16.78 total EPA, 3 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) (Q4 14:16)

Field goals

  • New Orleans Saints — J. Carney (Q1 6:52)
  • Miami Dolphins — O. Mare (Q1 0:37)
  • Miami Dolphins — O. Mare (Q2 7:22)
  • Miami Dolphins — O. Mare (Q2 0:02)
  • New Orleans Saints — J. Carney (Q3 3:42)
  • Miami Dolphins — O. Mare (Q4 9:33)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the MIA 8 (Q1 6:52) — (6:52) 3-J.Carney 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NO 19 (Q1 0:37) — (:37) 10-O.Mare 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones..

The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 6–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NO 18 (Q2 7:22) — (7:22) 10-O.Mare 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NO 23 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 10-O.Mare 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones..

The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 3–2. New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the MIA 31 (Q3 3:42) — (3:42) 3-J.Carney 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.; Miami Dolphins registered a safety from the MIA 92 (Q3 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks sacked in End Zone for -8 yards, SAFETY (93-K.Carter)..

The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NO 12 (Q4 14:16) — (14:16) (Shotgun) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 84-C.Chambers for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NO 2 (Q4 14:09) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NO 27 (Q4 9:33) — (9:33) 10-O.Mare 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Miami Dolphins (Q1 5:29) — (5:29) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 80-D.Boston to NO 24 for 54 yards (22-F.Thomas, 34-M.McKenzie). PENALTY on NO-34-M.McKenzie, Face Mask (15 Yards), 12 yards, enforced at NO 24. Pass 49, Run 5 [WPA +14.8% · EPA +4.79]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q3 4:52) — (4:52) (Shotgun) 11-G.Frerotte sacked at MIA 25 for -9 yards (93-D.Howard). FUMBLES (93-D.Howard), RECOVERED by NO-93-D.Howard at MIA 29. 93-D.Howard to MIA 29 for no gain (66-R.Hadnot). [WPA -13.9% · EPA -3.30]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q3 12:20) — (12:20) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 19-D.Henderson INTERCEPTED by 25-R.Howard at NO 46. 25-R.Howard to NO 41 for 5 yards (19-D.Henderson). [WPA -9.9% · EPA -3.93]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q3 3:42) — (3:42) 3-J.Carney 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman. [WPA +9.1% · EPA +2.11]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q4 14:16) — (14:16) (Shotgun) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 84-C.Chambers for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.1% · EPA +3.25]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Miami Dolphins (Q1 5:29) — (5:29) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 80-D.Boston to NO 24 for 54 yards (22-F.Thomas, 34-M.McKenzie). PENALTY on NO-34-M.McKenzie, Face Mask (15 Yards), 12 yards, enforced at NO 24. Pass 49, Run 5 [WPA +14.8% · EPA +4.79]
  • New Orleans Saints (Q3 12:20) — (12:20) 2-A.Brooks pass intended for 19-D.Henderson INTERCEPTED by 25-R.Howard at NO 46. 25-R.Howard to NO 41 for 5 yards (19-D.Henderson). [WPA -9.9% · EPA -3.93]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q3 4:52) — (4:52) (Shotgun) 11-G.Frerotte sacked at MIA 25 for -9 yards (93-D.Howard). FUMBLES (93-D.Howard), RECOVERED by NO-93-D.Howard at MIA 29. 93-D.Howard to MIA 29 for no gain (66-R.Hadnot). [WPA -13.9% · EPA -3.30]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q4 14:16) — (14:16) (Shotgun) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 84-C.Chambers for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.1% · EPA +3.25]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q1 6:52 · MIA 8 · Score 0-3
    (6:52) 3-J.Carney 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
  2. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 0:37 · NO 19 · Score 3-3
    (:37) 10-O.Mare 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
  3. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 7:22 · NO 18 · Score 6-3
    (7:22) 10-O.Mare 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
  4. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · NO 23 · Score 9-3
    (:02) 10-O.Mare 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
  5. New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q3 3:42 · MIA 31 · Score 9-6
    (3:42) 3-J.Carney 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-K.Houser, Holder-4-T.Bouman.
  6. Miami Dolphins Safety (+2) — Q3 2:00 · MIA 92 · Score 11-6
    (2:00) (Shotgun) 2-A.Brooks sacked in End Zone for -8 yards, SAFETY (93-K.Carter).
  7. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 14:16 · NO 12 · Score 17-6
    (14:16) (Shotgun) 11-G.Frerotte pass to 84-C.Chambers for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 14:09 · NO 2 · Score 18-6
    10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
  9. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 9:33 · NO 27 · Score 21-6
    (9:33) 10-O.Mare 46 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.
  • Jimmy Horn Jr. (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Miami Dolphins vs New Orleans Saints on 2005-10-30?

The Miami Dolphins beat the New Orleans Saints 21-6 in Week 8, 2005.

What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs New Orleans Saints?

Q1: Miami Dolphins 3, New Orleans Saints 3; Q2: Miami Dolphins 6, New Orleans Saints 0; Q3: Miami Dolphins 2, New Orleans Saints 3; Q4: Miami Dolphins 10, New Orleans Saints 0; Final: Miami Dolphins 21, New Orleans Saints 6.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs New Orleans Saints?

Miami Dolphins touchdown — C. Chambers (G. Frerotte pass) (Q4 14:16) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q1 6:52, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q1 0:37, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q2 7:22, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — J. Carney (Q3 3:42, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q4 9:33, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs New Orleans Saints?

A. Brooks (New Orleans Saints), 35.0% completion, -0.38 EPA per dropback, -15.33 total passing EPA. G. Frerotte (Miami Dolphins), 50.0% completion, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +2.75 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs New Orleans Saints?

Jimmy Horn Jr. (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.73 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps.

Season records after this game

Miami Dolphins

Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W

New Orleans Saints

Entered 2-5 Now 2-6 L

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