Quick answer
- Winner
- Buffalo Bills
- Final score
- Buffalo Bills 38–17 Miami Dolphins
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 7–31 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Hagan
- Top passer
- C. Lemon
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:42) 9-J.Beck sacked at MIA 20 for -10 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by BUF-37-G.Wilson at M…
- Game date
- 2007-12-09
Game summary
The Buffalo Bills beat the Miami Dolphins 38–17 on 2007-12-09. D. Hagan posted a game-high +9.69 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 31 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 7 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
 Buffalo Bills | 24 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 38 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins(12:19) 5-T.Edwards pass short right to 84-R.Royal for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in flat at MIA 12.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(5:33) 5-T.Edwards pass deep middle to 84-R.Royal for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at MIA 2. crossing from right side.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(4:42) 9-J.Beck sacked at MIA 20 for -10 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by BUF-37-G.Wilson at MIA 20. 37-G.Wilson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball squirted from QB's hand on backswing of throw.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(3:43) 27-S.Gado left guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: R.Mauia.
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.
(:19) 9-R.Lindell 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(9:38) 5-T.Edwards pass incomplete short left to 83-L.Evans. Caught out of bounds, 5 yds. into end zone. Buffalo challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 5-T.Edwards pass short left to 83-L.Evans for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 5 yds. into end zone, along sideline.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(11:30) 27-S.Gado up the middle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: C.Lekkerkerker.
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.
(6:35) 3-J.Feely 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.
(12:56) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass deep left to 83-L.Evans for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught on run at MIA 26, near sideline; cut back to middle after catch. Key block to protect QB: F.Jackson.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 12:19TD RRR. RoyalPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 13
- Score
- 0-6
(12:19) 5-T.Edwards pass short right to 84-R.Royal for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in flat at MIA 12.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 12:12XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 0-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 5:33TD RRR. RoyalPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 28
- Score
- 0-13
(5:33) 5-T.Edwards pass deep middle to 84-R.Royal for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at MIA 2. crossing from right side.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 5:25XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 0-14
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 4:42TD Garrett WilsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 70
- Score
- 0-20
(4:42) 9-J.Beck sacked at MIA 20 for -10 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by BUF-37-G.Wilson at MIA 20. 37-G.Wilson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball squirted from QB's hand on backswing of throw.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 4:35XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 0-21
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 3:43TD SGS. GadoPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 12
- Score
- 6-21
(3:43) 27-S.Gado left guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: R.Mauia.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 3:37XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 7-21
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 0:19FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 33
- Score
- 7-24
(:19) 9-R.Lindell 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 9:38TD LEL. EvansPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 9
- Score
- 7-30
(9:38) 5-T.Edwards pass incomplete short left to 83-L.Evans. Caught out of bounds, 5 yds. into end zone. Buffalo challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 5-T.Edwards pass short left to 83-L.Evans for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 5 yds. into end zone, along sideline.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 9:33XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 7-31
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 11:30TD SGS. GadoPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 20
- Score
- 13-31
(11:30) 27-S.Gado up the middle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: C.Lekkerkerker.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 11:25XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 14-31
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 6:35FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 23
- Score
- 17-31
(6:35) 3-J.Feely 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 12:56TD LEL. EvansPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 70
- Score
- 17-37
(12:56) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass deep left to 83-L.Evans for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught on run at MIA 26, near sideline; cut back to middle after catch. Key block to protect QB: F.Jackson.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 12:46XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 17-38
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Hagan · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +9.69 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 2L. Evans · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +9.21 total EPA · 2 snaps · +4.61 EPA/play
- 3R. Royal · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.85 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play
- 4T. Ginn · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.11 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
- 5L. Booker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.30 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 6F. Jackson · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +2.53 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 7S. Gado · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.94 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 8S. Gado · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +1.59 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.13 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
D. Hagan — MIA · Receiving
D. Hagan posted the highest total EPA (+9.69) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.21 EPA per play.
D. Hagan's top snap (+3.33 EPA): (8:41) (Shotgun) 17-C.Lemon pass incomplete short left to 82-D.Hagan (33-J.Greer). PENALTY on BUF-33-J.Greer, Defensive Pass Interference, 9 yards, enforced at BUF 34 - No Play.
Biggest single play (-7.29 EPA): J. Beck — (4:42) 9-J.Beck sacked at MIA 20 for -10 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by BUF-37-G.Wilson at MIA 20. 37-G.Wilson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball squirted from QB's hand on backswing of throw.
Quarterback report card
C. Lemon led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C. Lemon (Miami Dolphins) · 48 dropbacks · 45.8% completion · -5.1% CPOE · -0.16 EPA/play · -7.59 total EPA
Tru Edwards (Buffalo Bills) · 25 dropbacks · 44.0% completion · -7.8% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.14 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.132 | +0.079 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.4% | 48.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.348 | +0.006 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.024 | -0.030 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.079 | +0.132 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.8% | 59.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Buffalo Bills held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.08 vs -0.13), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: -0.13 EPA/play (23rd percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: +0.08 EPA/play (73rd percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 16 drives, +6.72 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 14 drives, -12.38 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Buffalo Bills — R. Royal (Tru Edwards pass)
- Buffalo Bills — R. Royal (Tru Edwards pass)
- Buffalo Bills — Garrett Wilson
- Miami Dolphins — S. Gado
- Buffalo Bills — L. Evans (Tru Edwards pass)
- Miami Dolphins — S. Gado
- Buffalo Bills — L. Evans (Tru Edwards pass)
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
- Miami Dolphins — J. Feely
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 24–7. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 13 (Q1 12:19) — (12:19) 5-T.Edwards pass short right to 84-R.Royal for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in flat at MIA 12.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 12:12) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 28 (Q1 5:33) — (5:33) 5-T.Edwards pass deep middle to 84-R.Royal for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at MIA 2. crossing from right side.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 5:25) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the BUF 70 (Q1 4:42); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 4:35) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 12 (Q1 3:43) — (3:43) 27-S.Gado left guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: R.Mauia.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 3:37) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the MIA 33 (Q1 0:19) — (:19) 9-R.Lindell 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 9 (Q2 9:38); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 9:33) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 20 (Q3 11:30) — (11:30) 27-S.Gado up the middle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: C.Lekkerkerker.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 11:25) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the BUF 23 (Q3 6:35) — (6:35) 3-J.Feely 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields..
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 70 (Q4 12:56); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 12:46) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 22-F.Jackson right tackle pushed ob at MIA 22 for 21 yards (29-T.Daniels).
- Buffalo Bills (Q2) — End of half - 2:41 pm
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 13:34) — (13:34) 8-B.Moorman punts 31 yards to MIA 19, Center-72-R.Neill. 19-T.Ginn MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by BUF-29-J.Wendling at MIA 28.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 4:42) — (4:42) 9-J.Beck sacked at MIA 20 for -10 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by BUF-37-G.Wilson at MIA 20. 37-G.Wilson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball squirted from QB's hand on backswing of throw.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 10:29) — (10:29) 17-C.Lemon pass intended for 88-D.Martin INTERCEPTED by 20-D.Whitner [95-K.Williams] at MIA 40. 20-D.Whitner to MIA 11 for 29 yards (19-T.Ginn). Receiver overthrown.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 4:42) — (4:42) 9-J.Beck sacked at MIA 20 for -10 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by BUF-37-G.Wilson at MIA 20. 37-G.Wilson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball squirted from QB's hand on backswing of throw.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 12:56) — (12:56) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass deep left to 83-L.Evans for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught on run at MIA 26, near sideline; cut back to middle after catch. Key block to protect QB: F.Jackson.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 10:29) — (10:29) 17-C.Lemon pass intended for 88-D.Martin INTERCEPTED by 20-D.Whitner [95-K.Williams] at MIA 40. 20-D.Whitner to MIA 11 for 29 yards (19-T.Ginn). Receiver overthrown.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 13:23) — (13:23) 23-M.Lynch left guard to BUF 31 for 6 yards (99-J.Taylor, 29-T.Daniels). FUMBLES (99-J.Taylor), RECOVERED by MIA-99-J.Taylor at BUF 31.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 12:19 · MIA 13 · Score 0-6
(12:19) 5-T.Edwards pass short right to 84-R.Royal for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in flat at MIA 12. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 12:12 · MIA 2 · Score 0-7
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 5:33 · MIA 28 · Score 0-13
(5:33) 5-T.Edwards pass deep middle to 84-R.Royal for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at MIA 2. crossing from right side. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 5:25 · MIA 2 · Score 0-14
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 4:42 · BUF 70 · Score 0-20
(4:42) 9-J.Beck sacked at MIA 20 for -10 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by BUF-37-G.Wilson at MIA 20. 37-G.Wilson for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Ball squirted from QB's hand on backswing of throw. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 4:35 · MIA 2 · Score 0-21
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 3:43 · BUF 12 · Score 6-21
(3:43) 27-S.Gado left guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: R.Mauia. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 3:37 · BUF 2 · Score 7-21
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 0:19 · MIA 33 · Score 7-24
(:19) 9-R.Lindell 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 9:38 · MIA 9 · Score 7-30
(9:38) 5-T.Edwards pass incomplete short left to 83-L.Evans. Caught out of bounds, 5 yds. into end zone. Buffalo challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 5-T.Edwards pass shor - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 9:33 · MIA 2 · Score 7-31
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 11:30 · BUF 20 · Score 13-31
(11:30) 27-S.Gado up the middle for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: C.Lekkerkerker. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 11:25 · BUF 2 · Score 14-31
3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 6:35 · BUF 23 · Score 17-31
(6:35) 3-J.Feely 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 12:56 · MIA 70 · Score 17-37
(12:56) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass deep left to 83-L.Evans for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught on run at MIA 26, near sideline; cut back to middle after catch. Key block to protect QB: F.Jackson. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 12:46 · MIA 2 · Score 17-38
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-72-R.Neill, 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.
- D. Hagan (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- C. Lemon (MIA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Tru Edwards (BUF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills on 2007-12-09?
The Buffalo Bills beat the Miami Dolphins 38-17 in Week 14, 2007.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 7, Buffalo Bills 24; Q2: Miami Dolphins 0, Buffalo Bills 7; Q3: Miami Dolphins 10, Buffalo Bills 0; Q4: Miami Dolphins 0, Buffalo Bills 7; Final: Miami Dolphins 17, Buffalo Bills 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — R. Royal (T. Edwards pass) (Q1 12:19) Buffalo Bills touchdown — R. Royal (T. Edwards pass) (Q1 5:33) Buffalo Bills touchdown — G. Wilson (Q1 4:42) Miami Dolphins touchdown — S. Gado (Q1 3:43) Buffalo Bills touchdown — L. Evans (T. Edwards pass) (Q2 9:38) Miami Dolphins touchdown — S. Gado (Q3 11:30) Buffalo Bills touchdown — L. Evans (T. Edwards pass) (Q4 12:56) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q1 0:19, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Feely (Q3 6:35, 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?
C. Lemon (Miami Dolphins), 45.8% completion, -5.1% CPOE, -0.16 EPA per dropback, -7.59 total passing EPA. Tru Edwards (Buffalo Bills), 44.0% completion, -7.8% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.14 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?
D. Hagan (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.69 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+3.33 EPA): (8:41) (Shotgun) 17-C.Lemon pass incomplete short left to 82-D.Hagan (33-J.Greer). PENALTY on BUF-33-J.Greer, Defensive Pass Interference, 9 yards, enforced at BUF 34 - No Play..
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 0-12 Now 0-13 L
Buffalo Bills
Entered 6-6 Now 7-6 W
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