Quick answer
- Winner
- Miami Dolphins
- Final score
- Miami Dolphins 31–27 New York Jets
- Halftime
- New York Jets 13–10 Miami Dolphins at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Henne
- Top passer
- M. Sanchez
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:19) 7-C.Henne pass deep middle to 19-T.Ginn for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYJ-97…
- Game date
- 2009-10-12
Game summary
The Miami Dolphins beat the New York Jets 31–27 on 2009-10-12, overcoming New York Jets's 13–10 halftime lead. C. Henne posted a game-high +12.88 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 35 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 7 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
 Miami Dolphins | 10 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets
(7:36) 75 - N.Garner reports eligible. 23-R.Brown left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(3:57) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle to 17-B.Edwards for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
(1:02) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(2:12) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Feely 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
(:08) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Feely 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
(14:23) 75 - N.Garner reports eligible. 7-C.Henne pass short right to 80-A.Fasano for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(12:20) 20-T.Jones up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
(10:19) 7-C.Henne pass deep middle to 19-T.Ginn for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYJ-97-C.Pace, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(Kick formation) 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(5:19) 75 - R.Turner reports eligible. 20-T.Jones up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
(:10) Direct snap to 23 - R.Brown. (Shotgun) 23-R.Brown right guard for 2 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
Q1 7:36TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 0-6
(7:36) 75 - N.Garner reports eligible. 23-R.Brown left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 7:31XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 0-7
(Kick formation) 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 3:57TD Bryan EdwardsPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 3
- Score
- 6-7
(3:57) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle to 17-B.Edwards for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 3:51XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 7-7
(Kick formation) 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 1:02FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 17
- Score
- 7-10
(1:02) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 2:12FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 22
- Score
- 10-10
(2:12) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Feely 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 0:08FG JFJ. FeelyPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 25
- Score
- 13-10
(:08) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Feely 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 14:23TD AFA. FasanoPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 13-16
(14:23) 75 - N.Garner reports eligible. 7-C.Henne pass short right to 80-A.Fasano for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 14:17XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 13-17
(Kick formation) 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 12:20TD Truman JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 1
- Score
- 19-17
(12:20) 20-T.Jones up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 12:17XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 20-17
(Kick formation) 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 10:19TD TGT. GinnPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 53
- Score
- 20-23
(10:19) 7-C.Henne pass deep middle to 19-T.Ginn for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYJ-97-C.Pace, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 10:10XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 20-24
(Kick formation) 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 5:19TD Truman JonesPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 3
- Score
- 26-24
(5:19) 75 - R.Turner reports eligible. 20-T.Jones up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 5:12XP JFJ. FeelyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 27-24
(Kick formation) 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 0:10TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 27-30
(:10) Direct snap to 23 - R.Brown. (Shotgun) 23-R.Brown right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 0:06XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 27-31
(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).
- 1C. Henne · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +12.88 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 2M. Sanchez · New York Jets · Passing · +12.39 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 3T. Ginn · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +6.03 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.01 EPA/play
- 4Bryan Edwards · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.77 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 5D. Clowney · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.65 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 6
Ryan Williams · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.37 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.46 EPA/play - 7S. Weatherford · New York Jets · Rushing · +4.26 total EPA · 1 snaps · +4.26 EPA/play
- 8Ronnie Brown · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +3.67 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.17 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. Henne — MIA · Passing
C. Henne posted the highest total EPA (+12.88) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.48 EPA per play.
C. Henne's top snap (+4.69 EPA): (10:19) 7-C.Henne pass deep middle to 19-T.Ginn for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYJ-97-C.Pace, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Quarterback report card
M. Sanchez led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M. Sanchez (New York Jets) · 29 dropbacks · 41.4% completion · -2.5% CPOE · +0.43 EPA/play · +12.39 total EPA
- C. Henne (Miami Dolphins) · 27 dropbacks · 74.1% completion · +11.5% CPOE · +0.48 EPA/play · +12.88 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.234 | +0.244 |
| Offensive success rate | 56.4% | 53.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.427 | +0.479 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.150 | +0.195 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.244 | -0.234 |
| Defensive success rate | 47.0% | 43.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New York Jets +0.23, Miami Dolphins +0.24) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: +0.23 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: +0.24 EPA/play (94th percentile vs. 2009 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: 10 drives, +20.25 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 10 drives, +18.28 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — Ronnie Brown
- New York Jets — Bryan Edwards (M. Sanchez pass)
- Miami Dolphins — A. Fasano (C. Henne pass)
- New York Jets — Truman Jones
- Miami Dolphins — T. Ginn (C. Henne pass)
- New York Jets — Truman Jones
- Miami Dolphins — Ronnie Brown
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter
- New York Jets — J. Feely
- New York Jets — J. Feely
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q1 7:36) — (7:36) 75 - N.Garner reports eligible. 23-R.Brown left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 7:31) — (Kick formation) 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 3 (Q1 3:57) — (3:57) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle to 17-B.Edwards for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 3:51) — (Kick formation) 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 17 (Q1 1:02) — (1:02) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 6–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 22 (Q2 2:12) — (2:12) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Feely 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 25 (Q2 0:08) — (:08) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Feely 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-9-S.Weatherford..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 21–14. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 2 (Q4 14:23) — (14:23) 75 - N.Garner reports eligible. 7-C.Henne pass short right to 80-A.Fasano for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 14:17) — (Kick formation) 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 1 (Q4 12:20) — (12:20) 20-T.Jones up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 12:17) — (Kick formation) 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 53 (Q4 10:19); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 10:10) — (Kick formation) 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 3 (Q4 5:19) — (5:19) 75 - R.Turner reports eligible. 20-T.Jones up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 5:12) — (Kick formation) 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-9-S.Weatherford.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 2 (Q4 0:10) — (:10) Direct snap to 23 - R.Brown. (Shotgun) 23-R.Brown right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 0:06) — (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.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 0:10) — (:10) Direct snap to 23 - R.Brown. (Shotgun) 23-R.Brown right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q4 5:27) — (5:27) 6-M.Sanchez pass incomplete deep middle to 17-B.Edwards. PENALTY on MIA-25-W.Allen, Defensive Pass Interference, 49 yards, enforced at NYJ 48 - No Play.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 10:19) — (10:19) 7-C.Henne pass deep middle to 19-T.Ginn for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYJ-97-C.Pace, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- New York Jets (Q4 12:34) — (12:34) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep left to 17-B.Edwards for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-21-V.Davis, Illegal Contact, declined. Miami challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play wa
- New York Jets (Q4 14:11) — (14:11) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep left to 87-D.Clowney to MIA 24 for 53 yards (37-Y.Bell).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 10:19) — (10:19) 7-C.Henne pass deep middle to 19-T.Ginn for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYJ-97-C.Pace, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- New York Jets (Q4 12:34) — (12:34) (Shotgun) 6-M.Sanchez pass deep left to 17-B.Edwards for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-21-V.Davis, Illegal Contact, declined. Miami challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play wa
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 3:08) — (3:08) 7-C.Henne pass short middle to 34-R.Williams to NYJ 17 for 59 yards (24-D.Revis).
- New York Jets (Q1 5:40) — (5:40) (Punt formation) 9-S.Weatherford right end ran ob at MIA 40 for 26 yards.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 7:36 · NYJ 1 · Score 0-6
(7:36) 75 - N.Garner reports eligible. 23-R.Brown left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 7:31 · NYJ 2 · Score 0-7
(Kick formation) 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 3:57 · MIA 3 · Score 6-7
(3:57) 6-M.Sanchez pass short middle to 17-B.Edwards for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 3:51 · MIA 2 · Score 7-7
(Kick formation) 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-9-S.Weatherford. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 1:02 · NYJ 17 · Score 7-10
(1:02) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 2:12 · MIA 22 · Score 10-10
(2:12) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Feely 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-9-S.Weatherford. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 0:08 · MIA 25 · Score 13-10
(:08) (Field Goal formation) 3-J.Feely 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-9-S.Weatherford. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 14:23 · NYJ 2 · Score 13-16
(14:23) 75 - N.Garner reports eligible. 7-C.Henne pass short right to 80-A.Fasano for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 14:17 · NYJ 2 · Score 13-17
(Kick formation) 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 12:20 · MIA 1 · Score 19-17
(12:20) 20-T.Jones up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 12:17 · MIA 2 · Score 20-17
(Kick formation) 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-9-S.Weatherford. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 10:19 · NYJ 53 · Score 20-23
(10:19) 7-C.Henne pass deep middle to 19-T.Ginn for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYJ-97-C.Pace, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 10:10 · NYJ 2 · Score 20-24
(Kick formation) 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 5:19 · MIA 3 · Score 26-24
(5:19) 75 - R.Turner reports eligible. 20-T.Jones up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 5:12 · MIA 2 · Score 27-24
(Kick formation) 3-J.Feely extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-9-S.Weatherford. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 0:10 · NYJ 2 · Score 27-30
(:10) Direct snap to 23 - R.Brown. (Shotgun) 23-R.Brown right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 0:06 · NYJ 2 · Score 27-31
(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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- C. Henne (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- C. Henne (MIA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins on 2009-10-12?
The Miami Dolphins beat the New York Jets 31-27 in Week 5, 2009.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins?
Q1: New York Jets 7, Miami Dolphins 10; Q2: New York Jets 6, Miami Dolphins 0; Q4: New York Jets 14, Miami Dolphins 21; Final: New York Jets 27, Miami Dolphins 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Brown (Q1 7:36) New York Jets touchdown — B. Edwards (M. Sanchez pass) (Q1 3:57) Miami Dolphins touchdown — A. Fasano (C. Henne pass) (Q4 14:23) New York Jets touchdown — T. Jones (Q4 12:20) Miami Dolphins touchdown — T. Ginn (C. Henne pass) (Q4 10:19) New York Jets touchdown — T. Jones (Q4 5:19) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Brown (Q4 0:10) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q1 1:02, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — J. Feely (Q2 2:12, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — J. Feely (Q2 0:08, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins?
M. Sanchez (New York Jets), 41.4% completion, -2.5% CPOE, +0.43 EPA per dropback, +12.39 total passing EPA. C. Henne (Miami Dolphins), 74.1% completion, +11.5% CPOE, +0.48 EPA per dropback, +12.88 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins?
C. Henne (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.88 total EPA on Passing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (+4.69 EPA): (10:19) 7-C.Henne pass deep middle to 19-T.Ginn for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on NYJ-97-C.Pace, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs..
Was New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Miami Dolphins won 31-27 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L
Miami Dolphins
Entered 1-3 Now 2-3 W
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