Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Jets
- Final score
- New York Jets 20–14 Miami Dolphins
- Halftime
- New York Jets 13–7 Miami Dolphins at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Cotchery
- Top passer
- C. Pennington
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:52) 4-B.Favre pass deep left to 89-J.Cotchery for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2008-09-07
Game summary
The New York Jets beat the Miami Dolphins 20–14 on 2008-09-07. J. Cotchery posted a game-high +8.81 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 7 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
 Miami Dolphins | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets(8:52) 4-B.Favre pass deep left to 89-J.Cotchery for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
(12:46) 10-C.Pennington pass short right to 80-A.Fasano for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(7:02) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass deep middle to 83-C.Stuckey for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(1:13) 20-T.Jones right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
(3:33) 10-C.Pennington pass short right to 88-D.Martin for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
MIAMiami DolphinsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 8:52TD JCJ. CotcheryPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 56
- Score
- 6-0
(8:52) 4-B.Favre pass deep left to 89-J.Cotchery for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 8:42XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 7-0
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 12:46TD AFA. FasanoPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 5
- Score
- 7-6
(12:46) 10-C.Pennington pass short right to 80-A.Fasano for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 12:41XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 7-7
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 7:02TD CSC. StuckeyPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 22
- Score
- 13-7
(7:02) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass deep middle to 83-C.Stuckey for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 1:13TD Truman JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 6
- Score
- 19-7
(1:13) 20-T.Jones right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 1:08XP MNM. NugentPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 20-7
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 3:33TD DMD. MartinPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 11
- Score
- 20-13
(3:33) 10-C.Pennington pass short right to 88-D.Martin for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 3:27XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 20-14
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Cotchery · New York Jets · Receiving · +8.81 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.94 EPA/play
- 2B. Favre · New York Jets · Passing · +7.64 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 3A. Fasano · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +7.52 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 4D. Martin · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +6.45 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play
- 5C. Stuckey · New York Jets · Receiving · +6.33 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.16 EPA/play
- 6Truman Jones · New York Jets · Rushing · +4.34 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 7C. Baker · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.62 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.31 EPA/play
- 8T. Ginn · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.28 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. Cotchery — NYJ · Receiving
J. Cotchery posted the highest total EPA (+8.81) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Jets. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +2.94 EPA per play.
J. Cotchery's top snap (+5.25 EPA): (8:52) 4-B.Favre pass deep left to 89-J.Cotchery for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
C. Pennington led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C. Pennington (Miami Dolphins) · 49 dropbacks · 53.1% completion · +4.1% CPOE · -0.07 EPA/play · -3.46 total EPA
- B. Favre (New York Jets) · 29 dropbacks · 51.7% completion · +5.9% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +7.64 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.046 | -0.060 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.3% | 37.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.263 | -0.071 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.084 | -0.185 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.060 | -0.046 |
| Defensive success rate | 63.0% | 62.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Jets generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: +0.05 EPA/play (60th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: -0.06 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, -4.83 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 12 drives, +3.45 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Jets — J. Cotchery (B. Favre pass)
- Miami Dolphins — A. Fasano (C. Pennington pass)
- New York Jets — C. Stuckey (B. Favre pass)
- New York Jets — Truman Jones
- Miami Dolphins — D. Martin (C. Pennington pass)
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 56 (Q1 8:52) — (8:52) 4-B.Favre pass deep left to 89-J.Cotchery for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 8:42) — 1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham..
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–6. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 5 (Q2 12:46) — (12:46) 10-C.Pennington pass short right to 80-A.Fasano for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 12:41) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 22 (Q2 7:02) — (7:02) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass deep middle to 83-C.Stuckey for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 6 (Q3 1:13) — (1:13) 20-T.Jones right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 1:08) — 1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 11 (Q4 3:33) — (3:33) 10-C.Pennington pass short right to 88-D.Martin for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 3:27) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 0:10) — (:10) 10-C.Pennington pass intended for 19-T.Ginn INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Revis at NYJ -8. Touchback. Penalty on MIA-19-T.Ginn, Offensive Pass Interference, declined.
- New York Jets (Q2 7:02) — (7:02) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass deep middle to 83-C.Stuckey for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q1 8:52) — (8:52) 4-B.Favre pass deep left to 89-J.Cotchery for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q4 1:53) — (1:53) 7-B.Graham punts 51 yards to MIA 25, Center-85-J.Dearth. 19-T.Ginn to MIA 34 for 9 yards (31-A.Carroll). PENALTY on NYJ-15-W.Wright, Illegal Procedure, 5 yards, enforced at MIA 34.
- New York Jets (Q3 11:20) — (11:20) 4-B.Favre sacked at MIA 26 for -2 yards (98-M.Roth). FUMBLES (98-M.Roth), RECOVERED by MIA-51-A.Ayodele at MIA 11. New York Jets challenged the first down ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Tim
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q1 8:52) — (8:52) 4-B.Favre pass deep left to 89-J.Cotchery for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q2 7:02) — (7:02) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass deep middle to 83-C.Stuckey for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q3 11:20) — (11:20) 4-B.Favre sacked at MIA 26 for -2 yards (98-M.Roth). FUMBLES (98-M.Roth), RECOVERED by MIA-51-A.Ayodele at MIA 11. New York Jets challenged the first down ruling, and the play was Upheld. (Tim
- New York Jets (Q1 3:35) — (3:35) 1-M.Nugent 32 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham. NYJ-1-M.Nugent was injured during the play. Penalty on NYJ, Offensive Holding, declined.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 8:52 · MIA 56 · Score 6-0
(8:52) 4-B.Favre pass deep left to 89-J.Cotchery for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 8:42 · MIA 2 · Score 7-0
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 12:46 · NYJ 5 · Score 7-6
(12:46) 10-C.Pennington pass short right to 80-A.Fasano for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 12:41 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-7
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 7:02 · MIA 22 · Score 13-7
(7:02) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass deep middle to 83-C.Stuckey for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 1:13 · MIA 6 · Score 19-7
(1:13) 20-T.Jones right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 1:08 · MIA 2 · Score 20-7
1-M.Nugent extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-B.Graham. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 3:33 · NYJ 11 · Score 20-13
(3:33) 10-C.Pennington pass short right to 88-D.Martin for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 3:27 · NYJ 2 · Score 20-14
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Jets earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- J. Cotchery (New York Jets) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- C. Pennington (MIA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins on 2008-09-07?
The New York Jets beat the Miami Dolphins 20-14 in Week 1, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins?
Q1: New York Jets 7, Miami Dolphins 0; Q2: New York Jets 6, Miami Dolphins 7; Q3: New York Jets 7, Miami Dolphins 0; Q4: New York Jets 0, Miami Dolphins 7; Final: New York Jets 20, Miami Dolphins 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins?
New York Jets touchdown — J. Cotchery (B. Favre pass) (Q1 8:52) Miami Dolphins touchdown — A. Fasano (C. Pennington pass) (Q2 12:46) New York Jets touchdown — C. Stuckey (B. Favre pass) (Q2 7:02) New York Jets touchdown — T. Jones (Q3 1:13) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Martin (C. Pennington pass) (Q4 3:33) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins?
C. Pennington (Miami Dolphins), 53.1% completion, +4.1% CPOE, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -3.46 total passing EPA. B. Favre (New York Jets), 51.7% completion, +5.9% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +7.64 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins?
J. Cotchery (New York Jets) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.81 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+5.25 EPA): (8:52) 4-B.Favre pass deep left to 89-J.Cotchery for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins a close game?
Yes — the margin was 6 points. New York Jets won 20-14 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Now 1-0 W
Miami Dolphins
Now 0-1 L
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