Quick answer
- Winner
- Miami Dolphins
- Final score
- Miami Dolphins 38–13 New England Patriots
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 21–6 New England Patriots at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Pennington
- Top passer
- M. Cassel
- Biggest EPA play
- (15:00) 23-R.Brown up the middle for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. direct snap to 23-Brown Penalty …
- Game date
- 2008-09-21
Game summary
The Miami Dolphins beat the New England Patriots 38–13 on 2008-09-21. C. Pennington posted a game-high +15.50 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 7 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 38 |
 New England Patriots | 0 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins
(2:32) 23-R.Brown right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. direct snap to Brown
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(11:36) 3-S.Gostkowski 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
(8:23) 23-R.Brown left guard for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(4:58) 3-S.Gostkowski 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
(1:03) 23-R.Brown right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. direct snap to 23-Brown
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(5:51) 23-R.Brown pass deep left to 80-A.Fasano for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. direct snap to 23-Brown
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(3:24) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short middle to 10-J.Gaffney for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
(15:00) 23-R.Brown up the middle for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. direct snap to 23-Brown Penalty on NE-50-M.Vrabel, Unnecessary Roughness, offsetting. Penalty on MIA-34-R.Williams, Personal Foul, offsetting. MIA 23- Brown 4th rushing TD, team record for rushing TD in a game.
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(6:13) 5-D.Carpenter 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
NENew England PatriotsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 2:32TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 6-0
(2:32) 23-R.Brown right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. direct snap to Brown
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 2:29XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 7-0
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 11:36FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 19
- Score
- 7-3
(11:36) 3-S.Gostkowski 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 8:23TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 13-3
(8:23) 23-R.Brown left guard for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 8:19XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 14-3
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 4:58FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 26
- Score
- 14-6
(4:58) 3-S.Gostkowski 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 1:03TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NE 5
- Score
- 20-6
(1:03) 23-R.Brown right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. direct snap to 23-Brown
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:59XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 21-6
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 5:51TD AFA. FasanoPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 19
- Score
- 27-6
(5:51) 23-R.Brown pass deep left to 80-A.Fasano for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. direct snap to 23-Brown
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 5:46XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 28-6
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 3:24TD JGJ. GaffneyPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 5
- Score
- 28-12
(3:24) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short middle to 10-J.Gaffney for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 3:20XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 28-13
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 15:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NE 62
- Score
- 34-13
(15:00) 23-R.Brown up the middle for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. direct snap to 23-Brown Penalty on NE-50-M.Vrabel, Unnecessary Roughness, offsetting. Penalty on MIA-34-R.Williams, Personal Foul, offsetting. MIA 23- Brown 4th rushing TD, team record for rushing TD in a game.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 14:49XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 35-13
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 6:13FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 21
- Score
- 38-13
(6:13) 5-D.Carpenter 39 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).
- 1C. Pennington · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +15.50 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 2J. Gaffney · New England Patriots · Receiving · +8.10 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
- 3A. Fasano · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +8.05 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.68 EPA/play
- 4Ronnie Brown · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +7.80 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
- 5G. Camarillo · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.62 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 6Ronnie Brown · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +3.33 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.33 EPA/play
- 7T. Ginn · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.02 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
- 8W. Welker · New England Patriots · Rushing · +2.25 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.25 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
C. Pennington — MIA · Passing
C. Pennington posted the highest total EPA (+15.50) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 20 counted snaps, they averaged +0.77 EPA per play.
C. Pennington's top snap (+2.71 EPA): (5:27) 10-C.Pennington pass short middle to 80-A.Fasano to NE 46 for 24 yards (31-B.Meriweather, 37-R.Harrison).
Biggest single play (+5.72 EPA): Ronnie Brown — (15:00) 23-R.Brown up the middle for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. direct snap to 23-Brown Penalty on NE-50-M.Vrabel, Unnecessary Roughness, offsetting. Penalty on MIA-34-R.Williams, Personal Foul, offsetting.
Quarterback report card
M. Cassel led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. Cassel (New England Patriots) · 39 dropbacks · 48.7% completion · -4.5% CPOE · -0.25 EPA/play · -9.66 total EPA
- C. Pennington (Miami Dolphins) · 20 dropbacks · 85.0% completion · +20.2% CPOE · +0.77 EPA/play · +15.50 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.357 | -0.031 |
| Offensive success rate | 56.8% | 42.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.897 | -0.276 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.223 | -0.010 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.031 | -0.357 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.7% | 43.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.36 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: +0.36 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: -0.03 EPA/play (41st percentile vs. 2008 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: 10 drives, +26.42 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 11 drives, -2.42 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — Ronnie Brown
- Miami Dolphins — Ronnie Brown
- Miami Dolphins — Ronnie Brown
- Miami Dolphins — A. Fasano (Ronnie Brown pass)
- New England Patriots — J. Gaffney (M. Cassel pass)
- Miami Dolphins — Ronnie Brown
Field goals
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter
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 NE 2 (Q1 2:32) — (2:32) 23-R.Brown right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. direct snap to Brown; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q1 2:29) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–6. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the MIA 19 (Q2 11:36) — (11:36) 3-S.Gostkowski 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 15 (Q2 8:23) — (8:23) 23-R.Brown left guard for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 8:19) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the MIA 26 (Q2 4:58) — (4:58) 3-S.Gostkowski 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 5 (Q2 1:03) — (1:03) 23-R.Brown right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. direct snap to 23-Brown; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 0:59) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 19 (Q3 5:51) — (5:51) 23-R.Brown pass deep left to 80-A.Fasano for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. direct snap to 23-Brown; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q3 5:46) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 5 (Q3 3:24) — (3:24) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short middle to 10-J.Gaffney for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 3:20) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 62 (Q4 15:00); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q4 14:49) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NE 21 (Q4 6:13) — (6:13) 5-D.Carpenter 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q1 6:20) — (6:20) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short middle INTERCEPTED by 94-R.Starks [97-P.Merling] at MIA 18. 94-R.Starks to MIA 26 for 8 yards (70-L.Mankins).
- New England Patriots (Q2 13:43) — (13:43) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short left to 10-J.Gaffney to MIA 25 for 12 yards (21-A.Goodman, 37-Y.Bell).
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 5:27) — (5:27) 10-C.Pennington pass short middle to 80-A.Fasano to NE 46 for 24 yards (31-B.Meriweather, 37-R.Harrison).
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 11:26) — (11:26) 10-C.Pennington pass deep left to 83-G.Camarillo to NE 46 for 33 yards (51-J.Mayo).
- New England Patriots (Q2 12:11) — (12:11) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short left to 33-K.Faulk to MIA 19 for 2 yards (37-Y.Bell).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 23-R.Brown up the middle for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. direct snap to 23-Brown Penalty on NE-50-M.Vrabel, Unnecessary Roughness, offsetting. Penalty on MIA-34-R.Williams, Personal Foul, offsetting.
- New England Patriots (Q3 3:24) — (3:24) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short middle to 10-J.Gaffney for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q1 6:20) — (6:20) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short middle INTERCEPTED by 94-R.Starks [97-P.Merling] at MIA 18. 94-R.Starks to MIA 26 for 8 yards (70-L.Mankins).
- New England Patriots (Q4 14:20) — (14:20) 16-M.Cassel scrambles up the middle to NE 45 for 1 yard (55-J.Porter). FUMBLES (55-J.Porter), RECOVERED by MIA-97-P.Merling at NE 49.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 2:32 · NE 2 · Score 6-0
(2:32) 23-R.Brown right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. direct snap to Brown - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 2:29 · NE 2 · Score 7-0
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 11:36 · MIA 19 · Score 7-3
(11:36) 3-S.Gostkowski 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 8:23 · NE 15 · Score 13-3
(8:23) 23-R.Brown left guard for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 8:19 · NE 2 · Score 14-3
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 4:58 · MIA 26 · Score 14-6
(4:58) 3-S.Gostkowski 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 1:03 · NE 5 · Score 20-6
(1:03) 23-R.Brown right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. direct snap to 23-Brown - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 0:59 · NE 2 · Score 21-6
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 5:51 · NE 19 · Score 27-6
(5:51) 23-R.Brown pass deep left to 80-A.Fasano for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. direct snap to 23-Brown - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 5:46 · NE 2 · Score 28-6
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 3:24 · MIA 5 · Score 28-12
(3:24) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short middle to 10-J.Gaffney for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 3:20 · MIA 2 · Score 28-13
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-6-C.Hanson. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · NE 62 · Score 34-13
(15:00) 23-R.Brown up the middle for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. direct snap to 23-Brown Penalty on NE-50-M.Vrabel, Unnecessary Roughness, offsetting. Penalty on MIA-34-R.Williams, Personal Foul, offsetting. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 14:49 · NE 2 · Score 35-13
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 6:13 · NE 21 · Score 38-13
(6:13) 5-D.Carpenter 39 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.
- C. Pennington (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- M. Cassel (NE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- C. Pennington (MIA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots on 2008-09-21?
The Miami Dolphins beat the New England Patriots 38-13 in Week 3, 2008.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 7, New England Patriots 0; Q2: Miami Dolphins 14, New England Patriots 6; Q3: Miami Dolphins 7, New England Patriots 7; Q4: Miami Dolphins 10, New England Patriots 0; Final: Miami Dolphins 38, New England Patriots 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Brown (Q1 2:32) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Brown (Q2 8:23) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Brown (Q2 1:03) Miami Dolphins touchdown — A. Fasano (R. Brown pass) (Q3 5:51) New England Patriots touchdown — J. Gaffney (M. Cassel pass) (Q3 3:24) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Brown (Q4 15:00) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 11:36, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 4:58, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q4 6:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
M. Cassel (New England Patriots), 48.7% completion, -4.5% CPOE, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -9.66 total passing EPA. C. Pennington (Miami Dolphins), 85.0% completion, +20.2% CPOE, +0.77 EPA per dropback, +15.50 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
C. Pennington (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.50 total EPA on Passing plays. across 20 snaps. Their top snap (+2.71 EPA): (5:27) 10-C.Pennington pass short middle to 80-A.Fasano to NE 46 for 24 yards (31-B.Meriweather, 37-R.Harrison)..
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W
New England Patriots
Entered 2-0 Now 2-1 L
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