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NFL · Week 4 · September 30, 2007 · 12 min read

Las Vegas Raiders vs. Miami Dolphins: 2007 Week 4 Recap

Raiders defeat Dolphins 35–17 in Week 4

Ronnie Brown led Fantasy Impact as Raiders prevailed in a 35–17 Week 4 finish.

Las Vegas Raiders 35 2–2 Winner
Final 35–17
Miami Dolphins 17 0–4
Winner
Las Vegas Raiders
Final score
35–17
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 14–7 Miami Dolphins
Top passer
Taylen Green
FantasyHQ MVP
Ronnie Brown
Game date
September 30, 2007

Top fantasy performers · Raiders

  • Joey Porter Jr.
    Joey Porter Jr. 3 REC · 52 YDS · 2 TD +8.9 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Culpepper 4 CAR · 16 YDS · 2 TD +8.4 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Fargas 22 CAR · 179 YDS +6.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Dolphins

  • Ronnie Brown
    Ronnie Brown 15 CAR · 134 YDS · 1 TD +9.2 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Peelle 3 REC · 45 YDS · 1 TD +5.9 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Booker 1 REC · 8 YDS +1.3 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Las Vegas Raiders
Final score
Las Vegas Raiders 35–17 Miami Dolphins
Halftime
Las Vegas Raiders 14–7 Miami Dolphins at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Ronnie Brown
Top passer
Taylen Green
Biggest EPA play
(12:36) 10-T.Green pass short middle intended for 88-D.Martin INTERCEPTED by 53-T.Howard a…
Game date
2007-09-30

Game summary

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Miami Dolphins 35–17 on 2007-09-30. Ronnie Brown posted a game-high +9.18 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Las Vegas Raiders140714035
Miami Dolphins07100017

Scoring Map

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

LVLas Vegas Raiders
MIAMiami Dolphins

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 10:42TD
    Joey Porter Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 7
    Score
    6-0

    (10:42) 8-D.Culpepper pass short left to 84-J.Porter for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 10:36XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 2
    Score
    7-0

    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  3. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 2:06TD
    DCD. Culpepper

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 2
    Score
    13-0

    (2:06) 8-D.Culpepper left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q1 2:01XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 2
    Score
    14-0

    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  5. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 12:45TD
    Ronnie Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 9
    Score
    14-6

    (12:45) 23-R.Brown left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 12:40XP
    JFJ. Feely

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    14-7

    3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.

  7. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 6:14FG
    JFJ. Feely

    Points+3

    Yard line
    LV 11
    Score
    14-10

    (6:14) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Feely 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.

  8. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 4:09TD
    DCD. Culpepper

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 5
    Score
    20-10

    (4:09) (Shotgun) 8-D.Culpepper scrambles left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q3 4:00XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 2
    Score
    21-10

    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  10. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 0:12TD
    JPJ. Peelle

    Points+6

    Yard line
    LV 3
    Score
    21-16

    (:12) 10-T.Green pass short left to 87-J.Peelle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 0:08XP
    JFJ. Feely

    Points+1

    Yard line
    LV 2
    Score
    21-17

    3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.

  12. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 8:04TD
    Joey Porter Jr.

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 27
    Score
    27-17

    (8:04) (Shotgun) 8-D.Culpepper pass deep right to 84-J.Porter for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 7:58XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 2
    Score
    28-17

    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

  14. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 0:30TD
    DCD. Culpepper

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 3
    Score
    34-17

    (:30) 8-D.Culpepper right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. LVLas Vegas Raiders
    Q4 0:23XP
    SJS. Janikowski

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 2
    Score
    35-17

    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Ronnie BrownRonnie Brown · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +9.18 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
  2. 2Joey Porter Jr.Joey Porter Jr. · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +8.91 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.97 EPA/play
  3. 3D. Culpepper · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +8.37 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.09 EPA/play
  4. 4J. Fargas · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +5.99 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
  5. 5J. Peelle · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.90 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.97 EPA/play
  6. 6D. Culpepper · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +4.69 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
  7. 7Ronnie BrownRonnie Brown · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.36 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
  8. 8L. Jordan · Las Vegas Raiders · Rushing · +1.85 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Ronnie Brown

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Ronnie Brown — MIA · Rushing

Ronnie Brown posted the highest total EPA (+9.18) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 15 counted snaps, they averaged +0.61 EPA per play.

Ronnie Brown's top snap (+4.08 EPA): (10:05) 23-R.Brown left guard pushed ob at LV 34 for 60 yards (21-N.Asomugha).

Biggest single play (-5.55 EPA): Taylen Green — (12:36) 10-T.Green pass short middle intended for 88-D.Martin INTERCEPTED by 53-T.Howard at MIA 39. 53-T.Howard pushed ob at MIA 11 for 28 yards (76-C.Liwienski).

Quarterback report card

Taylen Green led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Taylen Green (Miami Dolphins) · 29 dropbacks · 48.3% completion · -7.3% CPOE · -0.41 EPA/play · -11.95 total EPA
  • D. Culpepper (Las Vegas Raiders) · 19 dropbacks · 26.3% completion · -11.4% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +4.69 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatLas Vegas RaidersMiami Dolphins
Offensive EPA/play+0.294+0.036
Offensive success rate53.8%40.9%
Pass EPA/play+0.247-0.412
Rush EPA/play+0.354+0.339
Defensive EPA/play-0.036-0.294
Defensive success rate59.1%46.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Las Vegas Raiders generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.29 vs +0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Las Vegas Raiders: +0.29 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • Miami Dolphins: +0.04 EPA/play (63rd percentile vs. 2007 team-game averages)
  • Las Vegas Raiders: 9 drives, +22.97 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, +2.35 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Joey Porter Jr.Las Vegas Raiders — Joey Porter Jr. (D. Culpepper pass) (Q1 10:42)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — D. Culpepper (Q1 2:06)
  • Ronnie BrownMiami Dolphins — Ronnie Brown (Q2 12:45)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — D. Culpepper (Q3 4:09)
  • Miami Dolphins — J. Peelle (Taylen Green pass) (Q3 0:12)
  • Joey Porter Jr.Las Vegas Raiders — Joey Porter Jr. (D. Culpepper pass) (Q4 8:04)
  • Las Vegas Raiders — D. Culpepper (Q4 0:30)

Field goals

  • Miami Dolphins — J. Feely (Q3 6:14)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 14–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the MIA 7 (Q1 10:42) — (10:42) 8-D.Culpepper pass short left to 84-J.Porter for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 10:36) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q1 2:06) — (2:06) 8-D.Culpepper left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 2:01) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LV 9 (Q2 12:45) — (12:45) 23-R.Brown left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q2 12:40) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields..

The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–7. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LV 11 (Q3 6:14) — (6:14) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Feely 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the MIA 5 (Q3 4:09) — (4:09) (Shotgun) 8-D.Culpepper scrambles left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 4:00) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LV 3 (Q3 0:12) — (:12) 10-T.Green pass short left to 87-J.Peelle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 0:08) — 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields..

The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 14–0. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the MIA 27 (Q4 8:04) — (8:04) (Shotgun) 8-D.Culpepper pass deep right to 84-J.Porter for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 7:58) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the MIA 3 (Q4 0:30) — (:30) 8-D.Culpepper right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 0:23) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Miami Dolphins (Q1) — Game start time delayed due to lightning. Field cleared at 1:01pm. Opening kick-off was delayed 30 minutes due to weather delay. [WPA +18.2% · EPA -0.02]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q1 12:36) — (12:36) 10-T.Green pass short middle intended for 88-D.Martin INTERCEPTED by 53-T.Howard at MIA 39. 53-T.Howard pushed ob at MIA 11 for 28 yards (76-C.Liwienski). [WPA -15.7% · EPA -5.55]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 5:24) — (5:24) 25-J.Fargas right tackle to MIA 18 for 48 yards (99-J.Taylor). PENALTY on MIA-99-J.Taylor, Unnecessary Roughness, 9 yards, enforced at MIA 18. [WPA +13.6% · EPA +3.97]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 8:04) — (8:04) (Shotgun) 8-D.Culpepper pass deep right to 84-J.Porter for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.1% · EPA +4.07]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q3 2:58) — (2:58) 4-B.Fields punts 40 yards to LV 27, Center-92-J.Denney. 15-J.Higgins to LV 34 for 7 yards (50-E.Miles). FUMBLES (50-E.Miles), RECOVERED by MIA-56-D.Pope at LV 33. Penalty on LV-37-C.Johnson, Il [WPA +9.5% · EPA +4.58]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Miami Dolphins (Q1 12:36) — (12:36) 10-T.Green pass short middle intended for 88-D.Martin INTERCEPTED by 53-T.Howard at MIA 39. 53-T.Howard pushed ob at MIA 11 for 28 yards (76-C.Liwienski). [WPA -15.7% · EPA -5.55]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q2 13:32) — (13:32) 10-T.Green pass short right to 87-J.Peelle to LV 9 for 35 yards (24-M.Huff). [WPA +9.1% · EPA +4.60]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q3 2:58) — (2:58) 4-B.Fields punts 40 yards to LV 27, Center-92-J.Denney. 15-J.Higgins to LV 34 for 7 yards (50-E.Miles). FUMBLES (50-E.Miles), RECOVERED by MIA-56-D.Pope at LV 33. Penalty on LV-37-C.Johnson, Il [WPA +9.5% · EPA +4.58]
  • Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:30) — (:30) 8-D.Culpepper right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +4.42]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 10:42 · MIA 7 · Score 6-0
    (10:42) 8-D.Culpepper pass short left to 84-J.Porter for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 10:36 · MIA 2 · Score 7-0
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  3. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 2:06 · MIA 2 · Score 13-0
    (2:06) 8-D.Culpepper left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 2:01 · MIA 2 · Score 14-0
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  5. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 12:45 · LV 9 · Score 14-6
    (12:45) 23-R.Brown left tackle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 12:40 · LV 2 · Score 14-7
    3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.
  7. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 6:14 · LV 11 · Score 14-10
    (6:14) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Feely 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.
  8. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q3 4:09 · MIA 5 · Score 20-10
    (4:09) (Shotgun) 8-D.Culpepper scrambles left end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q3 4:00 · MIA 2 · Score 21-10
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  10. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 0:12 · LV 3 · Score 21-16
    (:12) 10-T.Green pass short left to 87-J.Peelle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 0:08 · LV 2 · Score 21-17
    3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-B.Fields.
  12. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 8:04 · MIA 27 · Score 27-17
    (8:04) (Shotgun) 8-D.Culpepper pass deep right to 84-J.Porter for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 7:58 · MIA 2 · Score 28-17
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
  14. Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 0:30 · MIA 3 · Score 34-17
    (:30) 8-D.Culpepper right end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 0:23 · MIA 2 · Score 35-17
    11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Las Vegas Raiders earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Ronnie Brown (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Taylen Green (MIA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • D. Culpepper (LV) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Miami Dolphins on 2007-09-30?

The Las Vegas Raiders beat the Miami Dolphins 35-17 in Week 4, 2007.

What was the score by quarter in Las Vegas Raiders vs Miami Dolphins?

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 14, Miami Dolphins 0; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Miami Dolphins 7; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 7, Miami Dolphins 10; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 14, Miami Dolphins 0; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 35, Miami Dolphins 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Las Vegas Raiders vs Miami Dolphins?

Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Porter (D. Culpepper pass) (Q1 10:42) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. Culpepper (Q1 2:06) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Brown (Q2 12:45) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. Culpepper (Q3 4:09) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Peelle (T. Green pass) (Q3 0:12) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Porter (D. Culpepper pass) (Q4 8:04) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. Culpepper (Q4 0:30) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Feely (Q3 6:14, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Las Vegas Raiders vs Miami Dolphins?

Taylen Green (Miami Dolphins), 48.3% completion, -7.3% CPOE, -0.41 EPA per dropback, -11.95 total passing EPA. D. Culpepper (Las Vegas Raiders), 26.3% completion, -11.4% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +4.69 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Las Vegas Raiders vs Miami Dolphins?

Ronnie Brown (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.18 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 15 snaps. Their top snap (+4.08 EPA): (10:05) 23-R.Brown left guard pushed ob at LV 34 for 60 yards (21-N.Asomugha)..

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W

Miami Dolphins

Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L

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