Quick answer
- Winner
- Miami Dolphins
- Final score
- Miami Dolphins 15–10 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 10–3 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- A. Fasano
- Top passer
- Tru Edwards
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:18) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass deep right to 11-R.Parrish for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caug…
- Game date
- 2010-09-12
Game summary
The Miami Dolphins beat the Buffalo Bills 15–10 on 2010-09-12. A. Fasano posted a game-high +4.10 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 12 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 3 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
 Buffalo Bills | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins(8:57) (No Huddle) 5-D.Carpenter 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(11:16) 23-R.Brown up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(7:13) 9-R.Lindell 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(9:37) 5-D.Carpenter 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(5:18) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass deep right to 11-R.Parrish for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught behind coverage at MIA 4.
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(1:33) 65-G.Sanborn FUMBLES (Aborted) at BUF 0, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY. Intentionally snapped out of end zone.
BUFBuffalo BillsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 8:57FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 14
- Score
- 3-0
(8:57) (No Huddle) 5-D.Carpenter 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 11:16TD Points+6
- Yard line
- BUF 1
- Score
- 9-0
(11:16) 23-R.Brown up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 11:12XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 10-0
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 7:13FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 33
- Score
- 10-3
(7:13) 9-R.Lindell 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 9:37FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 25
- Score
- 13-3
(9:37) 5-D.Carpenter 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 5:18TD RPR. ParrishPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 31
- Score
- 13-9
(5:18) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass deep right to 11-R.Parrish for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught behind coverage at MIA 4.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 5:13XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 13-10
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 1:33Safety GSG. SanbornPoints+2
- Yard line
- MIA 99
- Score
- 15-10
(1:33) 65-G.Sanborn FUMBLES (Aborted) at BUF 0, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY. Intentionally snapped out of end zone.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1A. Fasano · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.10 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
- 2R. Parrish · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.96 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.32 EPA/play
- 3D. Bess · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.95 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 4Ronnie Brown · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +2.68 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 5St. Johnson · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +0.91 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 6F. Jackson · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +0.84 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 7D. Nelson · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +0.67 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 8L. Polite · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +0.55 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.27 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
A. Fasano — MIA · Receiving
A. Fasano posted the highest total EPA (+4.10) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.37 EPA per play.
A. Fasano's top snap (+2.72 EPA): (11:57) 7-C.Henne pass deep middle to 80-A.Fasano to BUF 1 for 21 yards (51-P.Posluszny, 20-D.Whitner). Caught in coverage at BUF 5.
Biggest single play (+5.55 EPA): Tru Edwards — (5:18) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass deep right to 11-R.Parrish for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught behind coverage at MIA 4.
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) · 40 dropbacks · 45.0% completion · -8.2% CPOE · -0.22 EPA/play · -8.87 total EPA- C. Henne (Miami Dolphins) · 39 dropbacks · 53.8% completion · -1.6% CPOE · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.52 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.027 | -0.126 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.5% | 35.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.013 | -0.222 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.005 | -0.259 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.126 | +0.027 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.9% | 58.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: -0.03 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: -0.13 EPA/play (23rd percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 12 drives, -9.35 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, -2.53 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
- Buffalo Bills — R. Parrish (Tru Edwards pass)
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
- Miami Dolphins — D. Carpenter
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 3–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the BUF 14 (Q1 8:57) — (8:57) (No Huddle) 5-D.Carpenter 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–3. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q2 11:16) — (11:16) 23-R.Brown up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 11:12) — 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 33 (Q2 7:13) — (7:13) 9-R.Lindell 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–5. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the BUF 25 (Q4 9:37) — (9:37) 5-D.Carpenter 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 31 (Q4 5:18) — (5:18) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass deep right to 11-R.Parrish for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught behind coverage at MIA 4.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 5:13) — 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Miami Dolphins registered a safety from the MIA 99 (Q4 1:33) — (1:33) 65-G.Sanborn FUMBLES (Aborted) at BUF 0, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY. Intentionally snapped out of end zone..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2) — End of half - 2:18 pm
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 0:01) — (:01) 9-R.Lindell 63 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 5:18) — (5:18) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass deep right to 11-R.Parrish for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught behind coverage at MIA 4.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 5:50) — (5:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards sacked at MIA 31 for -9 yards (55-K.Misi).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 0:36) — (:36) 2-B.Fields punts 51 yards to end zone, Center-92-J.Denney, Touchback. Kick into end zone.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 5:18) — (5:18) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass deep right to 11-R.Parrish for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught behind coverage at MIA 4.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 11:57) — (11:57) 7-C.Henne pass deep middle to 80-A.Fasano to BUF 1 for 21 yards (51-P.Posluszny, 20-D.Whitner). Caught in coverage at BUF 5.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 5:50) — (5:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards sacked at MIA 31 for -9 yards (55-K.Misi).
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 0:21) — (:21) 5-D.Carpenter 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 8:57 · BUF 14 · Score 3-0
(8:57) (No Huddle) 5-D.Carpenter 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 11:16 · BUF 1 · Score 9-0
(11:16) 23-R.Brown up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 11:12 · BUF 2 · Score 10-0
5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 7:13 · MIA 33 · Score 10-3
(7:13) 9-R.Lindell 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 9:37 · BUF 25 · Score 13-3
(9:37) 5-D.Carpenter 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 5:18 · MIA 31 · Score 13-9
(5:18) (Shotgun) 5-T.Edwards pass deep right to 11-R.Parrish for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught behind coverage at MIA 4. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 5:13 · MIA 2 · Score 13-10
9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Miami Dolphins Safety (+2) — Q4 1:33 · MIA 99 · Score 15-10
(1:33) 65-G.Sanborn FUMBLES (Aborted) at BUF 0, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY. Intentionally snapped out of end zone.
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.
- A. Fasano (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Tru Edwards (BUF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills on 2010-09-12?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Buffalo Bills 15-10 in Week 1, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 3, Buffalo Bills 0; Q2: Miami Dolphins 7, Buffalo Bills 3; Q4: Miami Dolphins 5, Buffalo Bills 7; Final: Miami Dolphins 15, Buffalo Bills 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Brown (Q2 11:16) Buffalo Bills touchdown — R. Parrish (T. Edwards pass) (Q4 5:18) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q1 8:57, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q2 7:13, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — D. Carpenter (Q4 9:37, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?
Tru Edwards (Buffalo Bills), 45.0% completion, -8.2% CPOE, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -8.87 total passing EPA. C. Henne (Miami Dolphins), 53.8% completion, -1.6% CPOE, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.52 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?
A. Fasano (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.10 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+2.72 EPA): (11:57) 7-C.Henne pass deep middle to 80-A.Fasano to BUF 1 for 21 yards (51-P.Posluszny, 20-D.Whitner). Caught in coverage at BUF 5..
Was Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Miami Dolphins won 15-10 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Now 1-0 W
Buffalo Bills
Now 0-1 L
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