Quick answer
- Winner
- Miami Dolphins
- Final score
- Miami Dolphins 38–10 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- Buffalo Bills 3–17 Miami Dolphins at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Ronnie Brown
- Top passer
- Tru Edwards
- Biggest EPA play
- (11:31) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass short left intended for 82-J.Reed INTERCEPTED by 21-V.D…
- Game date
- 2009-10-04
Game summary
The Miami Dolphins beat the Buffalo Bills 38–10 on 2009-10-04. Ronnie Brown posted a game-high +7.13 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
 Miami Dolphins | 17 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BUFBuffalo Bills(11:42) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(11:31) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass short left intended for 82-J.Reed INTERCEPTED by 21-V.Davis at BUF 23. 21-V.Davis for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(8:52) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Lindell 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(4:29) 23-R.Brown right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(8:31) 7-C.Henne pass short right to 82-B.Hartline for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(2:45) 75 - N.Garner reports eligible. 34-R.Williams left guard to BUF 1 for no gain (55-K.Mitchell). FUMBLES (55-K.Mitchell), and recovers at BUF -1. TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(14:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass short right to 82-J.Reed for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(3:49) 75 - N.Garner reports eligible. 23-R.Brown right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 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.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 11:42FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 0-3
(11:42) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 11:31TD VDV. DavisPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 82
- Score
- 0-9
(11:31) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass short left intended for 82-J.Reed INTERCEPTED by 21-V.Davis at BUF 23. 21-V.Davis for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 11:23XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 0-10
(Kick formation) 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 8:52FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 17
- Score
- 3-10
(8:52) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Lindell 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 4:29TD Points+6
- Yard line
- BUF 1
- Score
- 3-16
(4:29) 23-R.Brown right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 4:23XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 3-17
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 8:31TD BHB. HartlinePoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 5
- Score
- 3-23
(8:31) 7-C.Henne pass short right to 82-B.Hartline for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 8:26XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 3-24
(Kick formation) 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 2:45TD Ryan WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 1
- Score
- 3-30
(2:45) 75 - N.Garner reports eligible. 34-R.Williams left guard to BUF 1 for no gain (55-K.Mitchell). FUMBLES (55-K.Mitchell), and recovers at BUF -1. TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 2:36XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 3-31
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 14:55TD Joe ReedPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 3
- Score
- 9-31
(14:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass short right to 82-J.Reed for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 14:50XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 10-31
(Kick formation) 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 3:49TD Points+6
- Yard line
- BUF 4
- Score
- 10-37
(3:49) 75 - N.Garner reports eligible. 23-R.Brown right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 3:43XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 10-38
(Kick formation) 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).
- 1Ronnie Brown · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +7.13 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 2Ryan Williams · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +4.81 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 3G. Camarillo · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.21 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 4B. Hartline · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.15 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
- 5T. Ginn · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +1.65 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.65 EPA/play
- 6P. Cobbs · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.43 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
- 7M. Lynch · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.32 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 8Ryan Williams · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +0.98 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.98 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
Ronnie Brown — MIA · Rushing
Ronnie Brown posted the highest total EPA (+7.13) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 20 counted snaps, they averaged +0.36 EPA per play.
Ronnie Brown's top snap (+2.71 EPA): (4:29) 23-R.Brown right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-7.16 EPA): Tru Edwards — (11:31) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass short left intended for 82-J.Reed INTERCEPTED by 21-V.Davis at BUF 23. 21-V.Davis for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Tru Edwards led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Tru Edwards (Buffalo Bills) · 33 dropbacks · 42.4% completion · -5.3% CPOE · -0.38 EPA/play · -12.61 total EPA- C. Henne (Miami Dolphins) · 31 dropbacks · 45.2% completion · +5.0% CPOE · -0.10 EPA/play · -2.99 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.216 | +0.148 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.1% | 51.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.382 | -0.097 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.342 | +0.326 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.148 | +0.216 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.9% | 60.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Miami Dolphins held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs -0.22), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Buffalo Bills: -0.22 EPA/play (10th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: +0.15 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 12 drives, -14.93 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, +13.28 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — V. Davis
- Miami Dolphins — Ronnie Brown
- Miami Dolphins — B. Hartline (C. Henne pass)
- Miami Dolphins — Ryan Williams
- Buffalo Bills — Joe Reed (Tru Edwards pass)
- Miami Dolphins — Ronnie Brown
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 17–3. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the BUF 15 (Q2 11:42) — (11:42) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIA 82 (Q2 11:31); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 11:23) — (Kick formation) 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the MIA 17 (Q2 8:52) — (8:52) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Lindell 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q2 4:29) — (4:29) 23-R.Brown right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 4:23) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 5 (Q3 8:31) — (8:31) 7-C.Henne pass short right to 82-B.Hartline for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 8:26) — (Kick formation) 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q3 2:45); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 2:36) — 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 3 (Q4 14:55) — (14:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass short right to 82-J.Reed for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 14:50) — (Kick formation) 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 4 (Q4 3:49) — (3:49) 75 - N.Garner reports eligible. 23-R.Brown right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 3:43) — (Kick formation) 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 11:31) — (11:31) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass short left intended for 82-J.Reed INTERCEPTED by 21-V.Davis at BUF 23. 21-V.Davis for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 9:29) — (9:29) (Punt formation) PENALTY on MIA-26-L.Hilliard, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced at MIA 41 - No Play.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 8:45) — (8:45) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Lindell 49 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 5:19) — (5:19) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass short middle to 23-M.Lynch to BUF 37 for 23 yards (29-T.Culver).
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 14:19) — (14:19) 7-C.Henne pass short left to 38-P.Cobbs to BUF 35 for 10 yards (29-D.Florence).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 11:31) — (11:31) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass short left intended for 82-J.Reed INTERCEPTED by 21-V.Davis at BUF 23. 21-V.Davis for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 7:50) — (7:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass short middle intended for 81-T.Owens INTERCEPTED by 25-W.Allen at BUF 48. 25-W.Allen to BUF 27 for 21 yards (22-F.Jackson).
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 14:55) — (14:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass short right to 82-J.Reed for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 8:45) — (8:45) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Lindell 49 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 11:42 · BUF 15 · Score 0-3
(11:42) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 11:31 · MIA 82 · Score 0-9
(11:31) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass short left intended for 82-J.Reed INTERCEPTED by 21-V.Davis at BUF 23. 21-V.Davis for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 11:23 · BUF 2 · Score 0-10
(Kick formation) 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 8:52 · MIA 17 · Score 3-10
(8:52) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Lindell 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 4:29 · BUF 1 · Score 3-16
(4:29) 23-R.Brown right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 4:23 · BUF 2 · Score 3-17
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 8:31 · BUF 5 · Score 3-23
(8:31) 7-C.Henne pass short right to 82-B.Hartline for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 8:26 · BUF 2 · Score 3-24
(Kick formation) 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 2:45 · BUF 1 · Score 3-30
(2:45) 75 - N.Garner reports eligible. 34-R.Williams left guard to BUF 1 for no gain (55-K.Mitchell). FUMBLES (55-K.Mitchell), and recovers at BUF -1. TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 2:36 · BUF 2 · Score 3-31
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 14:55 · MIA 3 · Score 9-31
(14:55) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass short right to 82-J.Reed for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 14:50 · MIA 2 · Score 10-31
(Kick formation) 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 3:49 · BUF 4 · Score 10-37
(3:49) 75 - N.Garner reports eligible. 23-R.Brown right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 3:43 · BUF 2 · Score 10-38
(Kick formation) 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.
- Miami Dolphins 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.
- Tru Edwards (BUF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- C. Henne (MIA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins on 2009-10-04?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Buffalo Bills 38-10 in Week 4, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins?
Q2: Buffalo Bills 3, Miami Dolphins 17; Q3: Buffalo Bills 0, Miami Dolphins 14; Q4: Buffalo Bills 7, Miami Dolphins 7; Final: Buffalo Bills 10, Miami Dolphins 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — V. Davis (Q2 11:31) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Brown (Q2 4:29) Miami Dolphins touchdown — B. Hartline (C. Henne pass) (Q3 8:31) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Williams (Q3 2:45) Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Reed (T. Edwards pass) (Q4 14:55) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Brown (Q4 3:49) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q2 11:42, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q2 8:52, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins?
Tru Edwards (Buffalo Bills), 42.4% completion, -5.3% CPOE, -0.38 EPA per dropback, -12.61 total passing EPA. C. Henne (Miami Dolphins), 45.2% completion, +5.0% CPOE, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -2.99 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins?
Ronnie Brown (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.13 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 20 snaps. Their top snap (+2.71 EPA): (4:29) 23-R.Brown right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
Miami Dolphins
Entered 0-3 Now 1-3 W
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