Dolphins 24–17 Panthers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 11, 2009

Quick answer

Winner: Miami Dolphins
Final score: Miami Dolphins 24–17 Carolina Panthers
Halftime: Miami Dolphins 14–3 Carolina Panthers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: D. Bess
Top passer: J. Delhomme
Biggest EPA play: (4:07) 34-R.Williams up the middle for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date: 2009-11-19

Game summary

The Miami Dolphins beat the Carolina Panthers 24–17 on 2009-11-19. D. Bess posted a game-high +7.45 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	—	—	T
Miami Dolphins	0	14	10	0	0	24
Carolina Panthers	3	0	14	0	0	17

Scoring Map

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

MIAMiami Dolphins

+3MIA 11

CAR 14

+3MIA 15

+3CAR 19

MIA 27

+2MIA 2

CAR 46

+3MIA 30

CARCarolina Panthers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 10:09FG
JKJ. Kasay
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 11
Score
0-3
(10:09) 4-J.Kasay 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 4:04TD
Ryan Williams
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 14
Score
6-3
(4:04) (Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass short middle to 34-R.Williams for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 3:57XP
DCD. Carpenter
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
7-3
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 1:04TD
Ryan Williams
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 1
Score
13-3
(1:04) 34-R.Williams right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Direct snap to MIA 34 Williams, Ricky
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:57XP
DCD. Carpenter
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
14-3
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 14:24FG
JKJ. Kasay
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
14-6
(14:24) 4-J.Kasay 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 7:43FG
DCD. Carpenter
Points+3
Yard line
CAR 19
Score
17-6
(7:43) 5-D.Carpenter 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 5:25TD
Shi Smith
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 27
Score
17-12
(5:25) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep right to 89-S.Smith for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CAR-68-K.Vincent, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty will be enforced on the kickoff
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 5:18Safety
Dorian Williams
Points+2
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
17-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 34-D.Williams rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 4:07TD
Ryan Williams
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 46
Score
23-14
(4:07) 34-R.Williams up the middle for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 3:55XP
DCD. Carpenter
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 2
Score
24-14
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 1:46FG
JKJ. Kasay
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 30
Score
24-17
(1:46) 4-J.Kasay 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1D. Bess · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +7.45 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
2Dorian Williams · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +6.45 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
3C. Henne · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +4.46 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
4Ryan Williams · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +3.23 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
5Ryan Williams · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.61 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
6J. Delhomme · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +2.24 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
7D. Rosario · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.75 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
8G. Barnidge · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +1.60 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.80 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. Bess — MIA · Receiving

D. Bess posted the highest total EPA (+7.45) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.24 EPA per play.

D. Bess's top snap (+2.39 EPA): (4:47) (Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass short middle to 15-D.Bess to CAR 46 for 15 yards (31-R.Marshall).

Biggest single play (+4.47 EPA): Ryan Williams — (4:07) 34-R.Williams up the middle for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

J. Delhomme led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers) · 45 dropbacks · 42.2% completion · -11.6% CPOE · -0.14 EPA/play · -6.22 total EPA
C. Henne (Miami Dolphins) · 30 dropbacks · 56.7% completion · +0.1% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +4.46 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Miami Dolphins	Carolina Panthers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.171	+0.050
Offensive success rate	46.8%	49.5%
Pass EPA/play	+0.149	-0.138
Rush EPA/play	+0.047	+0.253
Defensive EPA/play	-0.050	-0.171
Defensive success rate	50.5%	53.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs +0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Miami Dolphins: +0.17 EPA/play (88th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
Carolina Panthers: +0.05 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)

Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, +4.56 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, +13.49 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Miami Dolphins — Ryan Williams (C. Henne pass) (Q2 4:04)
Miami Dolphins — Ryan Williams (Q2 1:04)
Carolina Panthers — Shi Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q4 5:25)
Miami Dolphins — Ryan Williams (Q4 4:07)

Field goals

Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q1 10:09)
Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q4 14:24)
Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter (Q4 7:43)
Carolina Panthers — J. Kasay (Q4 1:46)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 3–0. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the MIA 11 (Q1 10:09) — (10:09) 4-J.Kasay 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker..

The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CAR 14 (Q2 4:04) — (4:04) (Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass short middle to 34-R.Williams for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 3:57) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q2 1:04) — (1:04) 34-R.Williams right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Direct snap to MIA 34 Williams, Ricky; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q2 0:57) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..

The fourth quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 14–10. Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the MIA 15 (Q4 14:24) — (14:24) 4-J.Kasay 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the CAR 19 (Q4 7:43) — (7:43) 5-D.Carpenter 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the MIA 27 (Q4 5:25); Carolina Panthers registered a safety from the MIA 2 (Q4 5:18) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 34-D.Williams rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CAR 46 (Q4 4:07) — (4:07) 34-R.Williams up the middle for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CAR 2 (Q4 3:55) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Carolina Panthers connected on a field goal from the MIA 30 (Q4 1:46) — (1:46) 4-J.Kasay 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Miami Dolphins (Q2 8:49) — (8:49) 7-C.Henne pass deep left to 82-B.Hartline to CAR 44 for 36 yards (31-R.Marshall). [WPA +12.6% · EPA +2.62]
Miami Dolphins (Q4 4:07) — (4:07) 34-R.Williams up the middle for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.4% · EPA +4.47]
Miami Dolphins (Q2 4:04) — (4:04) (Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass short middle to 34-R.Williams for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.7% · EPA +3.61]
Carolina Panthers (Q4 5:25) — (5:25) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep right to 89-S.Smith for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CAR-68-K.Vincent, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty will be enforced on the kickof [WPA +11.5% · EPA +3.21]
Miami Dolphins (Q4 4:47) — (4:47) (Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass short middle to 15-D.Bess to CAR 46 for 15 yards (31-R.Marshall). [WPA +11.2% · EPA +2.39]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Miami Dolphins (Q4 4:07) — (4:07) 34-R.Williams up the middle for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.4% · EPA +4.47]
Carolina Panthers (Q3 12:52) — (12:52) (No Huddle) 34-D.Williams left guard to MIA 31 for 50 yards (37-Y.Bell). [WPA +8.6% · EPA +3.97]
Miami Dolphins (Q2 4:04) — (4:04) (Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass short middle to 34-R.Williams for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.7% · EPA +3.61]
Carolina Panthers (Q4 5:25) — (5:25) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep right to 89-S.Smith for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CAR-68-K.Vincent, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty will be enforced on the kickof [WPA +11.5% · EPA +3.21]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q1 10:09 · MIA 11 · Score 0-3
(10:09) 4-J.Kasay 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 4:04 · CAR 14 · Score 6-3
(4:04) (Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass short middle to 34-R.Williams for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 3:57 · CAR 2 · Score 7-3
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 1:04 · CAR 1 · Score 13-3
(1:04) 34-R.Williams right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Direct snap to MIA 34 Williams, Ricky
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 0:57 · CAR 2 · Score 14-3
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 14:24 · MIA 15 · Score 14-6
(14:24) 4-J.Kasay 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 7:43 · CAR 19 · Score 17-6
(7:43) 5-D.Carpenter 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 5:25 · MIA 27 · Score 17-12
(5:25) 17-J.Delhomme pass deep right to 89-S.Smith for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CAR-68-K.Vincent, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty will be enforced on the kickof
Carolina Panthers Safety (+2) — Q4 5:18 · MIA 2 · Score 17-14
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 34-D.Williams rushes up the middle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 4:07 · CAR 46 · Score 23-14
(4:07) 34-R.Williams up the middle for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 3:55 · CAR 2 · Score 24-14
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
Carolina Panthers FG (+3) — Q4 1:46 · MIA 30 · Score 24-17
(1:46) 4-J.Kasay 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-7-J.Baker.

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.
D. Bess (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
J. Delhomme (CAR) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Miami Dolphins vs Carolina Panthers on 2009-11-19?

The Miami Dolphins beat the Carolina Panthers 24-17 in Week 11, 2009.

What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Carolina Panthers?

Q1: Miami Dolphins 0, Carolina Panthers 3; Q2: Miami Dolphins 14, Carolina Panthers 0; Q4: Miami Dolphins 10, Carolina Panthers 14; Final: Miami Dolphins 24, Carolina Panthers 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Carolina Panthers?

Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Williams (C. Henne pass) (Q2 4:04) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Williams (Q2 1:04) Carolina Panthers touchdown — S. Smith (J. Delhomme pass) (Q4 5:25) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Williams (Q4 4:07) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q1 10:09, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q4 14:24, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q4 7:43, 3 pts) Carolina Panthers field goal — J. Kasay (Q4 1:46, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Carolina Panthers?

J. Delhomme (Carolina Panthers), 42.2% completion, -11.6% CPOE, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -6.22 total passing EPA. C. Henne (Miami Dolphins), 56.7% completion, +0.1% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +4.46 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Carolina Panthers?

D. Bess (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.45 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+2.39 EPA): (4:47) (Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass short middle to 15-D.Bess to CAR 46 for 15 yards (31-R.Marshall)..

Was Miami Dolphins vs Carolina Panthers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Miami Dolphins won 24-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Miami Dolphins

Entered 4-5 Now 5-5 W

Carolina Panthers

Entered 4-5 Now 4-6 L

Miami Dolphins vs. Carolina Panthers: 2009 Week 11 Recap

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