Quick answer
- Winner
- Miami Dolphins
- Final score
- Miami Dolphins 24–20 Minnesota Vikings
- Halftime
- Minnesota Vikings 14–10 Miami Dolphins at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- M. Booker
- Top passer
- Buddy Johnson
- Biggest EPA play
- (9:40) 29-C.Taylor to MIN 49 for -1 yards (98-M.Roth). FUMBLES (98-M.Roth), RECOVERED by M…
- Game date
- 2006-11-19
Game summary
The Miami Dolphins beat the Minnesota Vikings 24–20 on 2006-11-19, overcoming Minnesota Vikings's 14–10 halftime lead. M. Booker posted a game-high +5.87 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 20 | |
| 0 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
M. Booker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.87 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play - 2

Tyrod Taylor · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +5.15 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play - 3
W. Welker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.99 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play - 4
T. Williamson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.71 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.36 EPA/play - 5
J. Wiggins · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +4.31 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play - 6
C. Chambers · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.76 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play - 7
R. McMichael · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.74 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play - 8
J. Dugan · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.45 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.82 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
M. Booker — MIA · Receiving
M. Booker posted the highest total EPA (+5.87) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.98 EPA per play.
Biggest single play (-9.24 EPA): Calvin Taylor Jr. — (9:40) 29-C.Taylor to MIN 49 for -1 yards (98-M.Roth). FUMBLES (98-M.Roth), RECOVERED by MIA-24-R.Hill at MIN 48. 24-R.Hill for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Buddy Johnson led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Buddy Johnson (Minnesota Vikings) · 51 dropbacks · 51.0% completion · -6.2% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -6.67 total EPA
Jax Harrington (Miami Dolphins) · 44 dropbacks · 59.1% completion · +0.4% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -2.62 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.167 | -0.195 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.6% | 45.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.131 | -0.059 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.283 | -0.847 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.195 | +0.167 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.7% | 58.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Minnesota Vikings -0.17, Miami Dolphins -0.20) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Minnesota Vikings: -0.17 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: -0.20 EPA/play (15th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: 14 drives, -14.61 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Minnesota Vikings: 14 drives, -16.86 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns

Minnesota Vikings — Calvin Taylor Jr.
Miami Dolphins — J. Peelle (Jax Harrington pass)
Miami Dolphins — R. Hill 
Miami Dolphins — Jawaan Taylor 
Minnesota Vikings — Calvin Taylor Jr.
Field goals
Miami Dolphins — O. Mare
Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
Minnesota Vikings — R. Longwell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–0. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q1 4:05) — (4:05) 29-C.Taylor up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 4:02) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIN 30 (Q1 4:02).
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the MIN 26 (Q2 14:14) — (14:14) 10-O.Mare 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIN 11 (Q2 5:39); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q2 5:34) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones..
The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 3–0. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the MIA 17 (Q3 6:13) — (6:13) 8-R.Longwell 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–10. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the MIA 1 (Q4 14:16) — (14:16) 8-R.Longwell 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. Penalty on MIA, Defensive 12 On-field, declined.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIA 50 (Q4 9:40); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 9:27) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIA 47 (Q4 3:39) — (3:39) 14-B.Johnson pass short left intended for 29-C.Taylor INTERCEPTED by 99-J.Taylor at MIA 49. 99-J.Taylor for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 3:25) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q4 0:01) — (:01) 29-C.Taylor left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 0:00) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 9:40) — (9:40) 29-C.Taylor to MIN 49 for -1 yards (98-M.Roth). FUMBLES (98-M.Roth), RECOVERED by MIA-24-R.Hill at MIN 48. 24-R.Hill for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 3:39) — (3:39) 14-B.Johnson pass short left intended for 29-C.Taylor INTERCEPTED by 99-J.Taylor at MIA 49. 99-J.Taylor for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 0:18) — (:18) 3-J.Harrington pass short middle intended for 84-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 26-A.Winfield at MIA 29. 26-A.Winfield to MIA 3 for 26 yards (66-R.Hadnot).
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 10:29) — (10:29) 23-R.Brown to MIN 6 for -5 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by MIN-24-D.Smith at MIN 4.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 12:12) — (12:12) 29-C.Taylor left guard to MIA 28 for 5 yards (99-J.Taylor). FUMBLES (99-J.Taylor), RECOVERED by MIA-37-Y.Bell at MIA 30.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 9:40) — (9:40) 29-C.Taylor to MIN 49 for -1 yards (98-M.Roth). FUMBLES (98-M.Roth), RECOVERED by MIA-24-R.Hill at MIN 48. 24-R.Hill for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Minnesota Vikings (Q4 3:39) — (3:39) 14-B.Johnson pass short left intended for 29-C.Taylor INTERCEPTED by 99-J.Taylor at MIA 49. 99-J.Taylor for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 0:18) — (:18) 3-J.Harrington pass short middle intended for 84-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 26-A.Winfield at MIA 29. 26-A.Winfield to MIA 3 for 26 yards (66-R.Hadnot).
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 10:29) — (10:29) 23-R.Brown to MIN 6 for -5 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by MIN-24-D.Smith at MIN 4.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 4:05 · MIA 1 · Score 6-0
(4:05) 29-C.Taylor up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 4:02 · MIA 2 · Score 7-0
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+7) — Q1 4:02 · MIN 30 · Score 7-0
8-R.Longwell kicks 64 yards from MIN 30 to MIA 6. 83-W.Welker to MIA 39 for 33 yards (26-A.Winfield). MIA-83-W.Welker was injured during the play.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 14:14 · MIN 26 · Score 7-3
(14:14) 10-O.Mare 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 5:39 · MIN 11 · Score 7-9
(5:39) 3-J.Harrington pass short left to 87-J.Peelle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIN-24-D.Smith, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 5:34 · MIN 2 · Score 7-10
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q3 6:13 · MIA 17 · Score 10-10
(6:13) 8-R.Longwell 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q4 14:16 · MIA 1 · Score 13-10
(14:16) 8-R.Longwell 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe. Penalty on MIA, Defensive 12 On-field, declined.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 9:40 · MIA 50 · Score 13-16
(9:40) 29-C.Taylor to MIN 49 for -1 yards (98-M.Roth). FUMBLES (98-M.Roth), RECOVERED by MIA-24-R.Hill at MIN 48. 24-R.Hill for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 9:27 · MIN 2 · Score 13-17
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 3:39 · MIA 47 · Score 13-23
(3:39) 14-B.Johnson pass short left intended for 29-C.Taylor INTERCEPTED by 99-J.Taylor at MIA 49. 99-J.Taylor for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 3:25 · MIN 2 · Score 13-24
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-97-J.Denney, Holder-5-D.Jones.
Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 0:01 · MIA 1 · Score 19-24
(:01) 29-C.Taylor left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 0:00 · MIA 2 · Score 20-24
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-5-C.Kluwe.
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.
- M. Booker (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Buddy Johnson (MIN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Miami Dolphins on 2006-11-19?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Minnesota Vikings 24-20 in Week 11, 2006.
What was the score by quarter in Minnesota Vikings vs Miami Dolphins?
Q1: Minnesota Vikings 14, Miami Dolphins 0; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 0, Miami Dolphins 10; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 3, Miami Dolphins 0; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 10, Miami Dolphins 14; Final: Minnesota Vikings 20, Miami Dolphins 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Minnesota Vikings vs Miami Dolphins?
Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Taylor (Q1 4:05) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Peelle (J. Harrington pass) (Q2 5:39) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Hill (Q4 9:40) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Taylor (Q4 3:39) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — C. Taylor (Q4 0:01) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q2 14:14, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q3 6:13, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — R. Longwell (Q4 14:16, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Minnesota Vikings vs Miami Dolphins?
Buddy Johnson (Minnesota Vikings), 51.0% completion, -6.2% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -6.67 total passing EPA. Jax Harrington (Miami Dolphins), 59.1% completion, +0.4% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -2.62 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Minnesota Vikings vs Miami Dolphins?
M. Booker (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.87 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps.
Was Minnesota Vikings vs Miami Dolphins a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Miami Dolphins won 24-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Minnesota Vikings
Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L
Miami Dolphins
Entered 3-6 Now 4-6 W