Raiders 15–17 Dolphins: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 11, 2008

Quick answer

Winner: Miami Dolphins
Final score: Miami Dolphins 17–15 Las Vegas Raiders
Halftime: Las Vegas Raiders 3–7 Miami Dolphins at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: T. Ginn
Top passer: J.J. Russell
Biggest EPA play: (4:48) 2-B.Fields punts 48 yards to LV 7, Center-92-J.Denney. 15-J.Higgins for 93 yards, T…
Game date: 2008-11-16

Game summary

The Miami Dolphins beat the Las Vegas Raiders 17–15 on 2008-11-16. T. Ginn posted a game-high +7.50 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Las Vegas Raiders	0	3	2	10	0	15
Miami Dolphins	7	0	7	3	0	17

Scoring Map

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

LVLas Vegas Raiders

LV 40

+1LV 2

LV 10

+1LV 2

+3MIA 19

LV 55

+3LV 19

MIAMiami Dolphins

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 7:04TD
TGT. Ginn
Points+6
Yard line
LV 40
Score
0-6
(7:04) 19-T.Ginn left end for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 6:52XP
DCD. Carpenter
Points+1
Yard line
LV 2
Score
0-7
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 1:12FG
SJS. Janikowski
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 3
Score
3-7
(1:12) 11-S.Janikowski 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 10:35Safety
CPC. Pennington
Points+2
Yard line
LV 94
Score
5-7
(10:35) 10-C.Pennington sacked in End Zone for -6 yards, SAFETY (98-J.Richardson).
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 2:02TD
PCP. Cobbs
Points+6
Yard line
LV 10
Score
5-13
(2:02) 38-P.Cobbs up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 1:57XP
DCD. Carpenter
Points+1
Yard line
LV 2
Score
5-14
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 8:07FG
SJS. Janikowski
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 19
Score
8-14
(8:07) 11-S.Janikowski 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 4:48TD
Jay Higgins IV
Points+6
Yard line
LV 55
Score
14-14
(4:48) 2-B.Fields punts 48 yards to LV 7, Center-92-J.Denney. 15-J.Higgins for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 4:30XP
SJS. Janikowski
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
15-14
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 0:43FG
DCD. Carpenter
Points+3
Yard line
LV 19
Score
15-17
(:43) 5-D.Carpenter 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1T. Ginn · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +7.50 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.87 EPA/play
2R. Curry · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.74 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
3C. Pennington · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +4.51 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
4Z. Miller · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +4.28 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
5T. Ginn · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +3.14 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
6G. Camarillo · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.11 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play
7P. Cobbs · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +2.74 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
8Tre Stewart · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +2.17 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.09 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

T. Ginn — MIA · Receiving

T. Ginn posted the highest total EPA (+7.50) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +1.87 EPA per play.

T. Ginn's top snap (+3.53 EPA): (7:04) 19-T.Ginn left end for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-6.84 EPA): B. Fields — (4:48) 2-B.Fields punts 48 yards to LV 7, Center-92-J.Denney. 15-J.Higgins for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

J.J. Russell led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

J.J. Russell (Las Vegas Raiders) · 27 dropbacks · 55.6% completion · +8.3% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.32 total EPA
C. Pennington (Miami Dolphins) · 26 dropbacks · 61.5% completion · +5.5% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +4.51 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Las Vegas Raiders	Miami Dolphins
Offensive EPA/play	-0.042	-0.037
Offensive success rate	46.4%	47.4%
Pass EPA/play	-0.048	+0.173
Rush EPA/play	-0.214	-0.092
Defensive EPA/play	+0.037	+0.042
Defensive success rate	52.6%	53.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Las Vegas Raiders -0.04, Miami Dolphins -0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Las Vegas Raiders: -0.04 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
Miami Dolphins: -0.04 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)

Las Vegas Raiders: 11 drives, -2.93 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, -2.82 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Miami Dolphins — T. Ginn (Q1 7:04)
Miami Dolphins — P. Cobbs (Q3 2:02)
Las Vegas Raiders — Jay Higgins IV (Q4 4:48)

Field goals

Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q2 1:12)
Las Vegas Raiders — S. Janikowski (Q4 8:07)
Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter (Q4 0:43)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LV 40 (Q1 7:04) — (7:04) 19-T.Ginn left end for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q1 6:52) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..

The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 3–0. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the MIA 3 (Q2 1:12) — (1:12) 11-S.Janikowski 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler..

The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–2. Las Vegas Raiders registered a safety from the LV 94 (Q3 10:35) — (10:35) 10-C.Pennington sacked in End Zone for -6 yards, SAFETY (98-J.Richardson).; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LV 10 (Q3 2:02) — (2:02) 38-P.Cobbs up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LV 2 (Q3 1:57) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..

The fourth quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 10–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the MIA 19 (Q4 8:07) — (8:07) 11-S.Janikowski 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the LV 55 (Q4 4:48) — (4:48) 2-B.Fields punts 48 yards to LV 7, Center-92-J.Denney. 15-J.Higgins for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 4:30) — 11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LV 19 (Q4 0:43) — (:43) 5-D.Carpenter 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Miami Dolphins (Q4 4:48) — (4:48) 2-B.Fields punts 48 yards to LV 7, Center-92-J.Denney. 15-J.Higgins for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -33.5% · EPA -6.84]
Miami Dolphins (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 10-C.Pennington pass short right to 19-T.Ginn to LV 28 for 7 yards (26-S.Routt). [WPA +18.1% · EPA +2.14]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 5:57) — (5:57) 11-S.Janikowski 46 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. [WPA -14.7% · EPA -3.84]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:35) — (:35) (Shotgun) 2-J.Russell sacked at LV 15 for -5 yards (55-J.Porter). [WPA -14.1% · EPA -0.14]
Miami Dolphins (Q4 3:59) — (3:59) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-C.Pennington pass deep middle to 15-D.Bess to LV 40 for 27 yards (37-C.Johnson). [WPA +11.6% · EPA +1.54]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Miami Dolphins (Q4 4:48) — (4:48) 2-B.Fields punts 48 yards to LV 7, Center-92-J.Denney. 15-J.Higgins for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -33.5% · EPA -6.84]
Miami Dolphins (Q2 10:42) — (10:42) Direct snap to 23 - Brown, Ronnie. (Shotgun) 23-R.Brown right guard to LV 20 for 11 yards (37-C.Johnson). FUMBLES (37-C.Johnson), RECOVERED by LV-28-Gi.Wilson at LV 18. 28-Gi.Wilson to LV 26 f [WPA -8.4% · EPA -4.31]
Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 5:57) — (5:57) 11-S.Janikowski 46 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Right Upright, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler. [WPA -14.7% · EPA -3.84]
Miami Dolphins (Q1 7:04) — (7:04) 19-T.Ginn left end for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.0% · EPA +3.53]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 7:04 · LV 40 · Score 0-6
(7:04) 19-T.Ginn left end for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 6:52 · LV 2 · Score 0-7
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 1:12 · MIA 3 · Score 3-7
(1:12) 11-S.Janikowski 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Las Vegas Raiders Safety (+2) — Q3 10:35 · LV 94 · Score 5-7
(10:35) 10-C.Pennington sacked in End Zone for -6 yards, SAFETY (98-J.Richardson).
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 2:02 · LV 10 · Score 5-13
(2:02) 38-P.Cobbs up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 1:57 · LV 2 · Score 5-14
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 8:07 · MIA 19 · Score 8-14
(8:07) 11-S.Janikowski 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 4:48 · LV 55 · Score 14-14
(4:48) 2-B.Fields punts 48 yards to LV 7, Center-92-J.Denney. 15-J.Higgins for 93 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q4 4:30 · MIA 2 · Score 15-14
11-S.Janikowski extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Condo, Holder-9-S.Lechler.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 0:43 · LV 19 · Score 15-17
(:43) 5-D.Carpenter 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.

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.
T. Ginn (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
J.J. Russell (LV) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Las Vegas Raiders vs Miami Dolphins on 2008-11-16?

The Miami Dolphins beat the Las Vegas Raiders 17-15 in Week 11, 2008.

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

Q1: Las Vegas Raiders 0, Miami Dolphins 7; Q2: Las Vegas Raiders 3, Miami Dolphins 0; Q3: Las Vegas Raiders 2, Miami Dolphins 7; Q4: Las Vegas Raiders 10, Miami Dolphins 3; Final: Las Vegas Raiders 15, Miami Dolphins 17.

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

Miami Dolphins touchdown — T. Ginn (Q1 7:04) Miami Dolphins touchdown — P. Cobbs (Q3 2:02) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — J. Higgins (Q4 4:48) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q2 1:12, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — S. Janikowski (Q4 8:07, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q4 0:43, 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?

J.J. Russell (Las Vegas Raiders), 55.6% completion, +8.3% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.32 total passing EPA. C. Pennington (Miami Dolphins), 61.5% completion, +5.5% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +4.51 total passing EPA.

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

T. Ginn (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.50 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+3.53 EPA): (7:04) 19-T.Ginn left end for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Las Vegas Raiders vs Miami Dolphins a close game?

Yes — the margin was 2 points. Miami Dolphins won 17-15 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Las Vegas Raiders

Entered 2-7 Now 2-8 L

Miami Dolphins

Entered 5-4 Now 6-4 W

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