Quick answer
- Winner
- Buffalo Bills
- Final score
- Buffalo Bills 17–14 Miami Dolphins
- Halftime
- Buffalo Bills 10–7 Miami Dolphins at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- R. Fitzpatrick
- Top passer
- C. Henne
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:45) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 86-D.Nelson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN…
- Game date
- 2010-12-19
Game summary
The Buffalo Bills beat the Miami Dolphins 17–14 on 2010-12-19. R. Fitzpatrick posted a game-high +8.00 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
 Miami Dolphins | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BUFBuffalo Bills(10:45) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 86-D.Nelson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIA-24-S.Smith, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(Kick formation) 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(6:39) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Lindell 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(2:43) Direct snap to 23-R.Brown. 23-R.Brown right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(6:20) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 13-St. Johnson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
(7:09) 7-C.Henne pass short right to 19-B.Marshall for 9 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.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 10:45TD DND. NelsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 18
- Score
- 6-0
(10:45) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 86-D.Nelson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIA-24-S.Smith, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 10:37XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 7-0
(Kick formation) 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 6:39FG RLR. LindellPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 10
- Score
- 10-0
(6:39) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Lindell 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 2:43TD Points+6
- Yard line
- BUF 6
- Score
- 10-6
(2:43) Direct snap to 23-R.Brown. 23-R.Brown right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 2:37XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 10-7
(Kick formation) 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 6:20TD RFR. FitzpatrickPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 16-7
(6:20) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 13-St. Johnson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 6:14XP RLR. LindellPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 17-7
(Kick formation) 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 7:09TD BMB. MarshallPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 9
- Score
- 17-13
(7:09) 7-C.Henne pass short right to 19-B.Marshall for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 7:02XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 17-14
(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).
- 1R. Fitzpatrick · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +8.00 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 2B. Marshall · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +7.81 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
- 3D. Nelson · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +7.72 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.57 EPA/play
- 4C. Henne · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +3.49 total EPA · 47 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 5St. Johnson · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.46 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 6N. Roosevelt · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.37 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 7D. Bess · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.44 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
- 8C. Spiller · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +1.59 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
R. Fitzpatrick — BUF · Passing
R. Fitzpatrick posted the highest total EPA (+8.00) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.25 EPA per play.
R. Fitzpatrick's top snap (+4.06 EPA): (10:45) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 86-D.Nelson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIA-24-S.Smith, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Quarterback report card
C. Henne led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C. Henne (Miami Dolphins) · 47 dropbacks · 70.2% completion · +8.5% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +3.49 total EPA
- R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills) · 32 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +3.9% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +8.00 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.026 | -0.083 |
| Offensive success rate | 35.6% | 45.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.250 | +0.074 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.339 | -0.081 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.083 | +0.026 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.9% | 64.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Buffalo Bills generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.08), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Buffalo Bills: -0.03 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: -0.08 EPA/play (30th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 10 drives, -1.90 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, -6.81 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Buffalo Bills — D. Nelson (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
- Miami Dolphins — Ronnie Brown
- Buffalo Bills — R. Fitzpatrick
- Miami Dolphins — B. Marshall (C. Henne pass)
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — R. Lindell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 10–7. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 18 (Q2 10:45); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 10:37) — (Kick formation) 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the MIA 10 (Q2 6:39) — (6:39) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Lindell 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 6 (Q2 2:43) — (2:43) Direct snap to 23-R.Brown. 23-R.Brown right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 2:37) — (Kick formation) 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 15 (Q3 6:20) — (6:20) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 13-St. Johnson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 6:14) — (Kick formation) 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 9 (Q4 7:09) — (7:09) 7-C.Henne pass short right to 19-B.Marshall for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 7:02) — (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 1:53) — (1:53) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 48 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 0:42) — (:42) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right intended for 13-St. Johnson INTERCEPTED by 27-B.Sapp at MIA 38. 27-B.Sapp to MIA 43 for 5 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at MIA 47. 27-B.Sapp to MIA 47
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 0:05) — (:05) (Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass short left to 19-B.Marshall to MIA 35 for 3 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by BUF-43-B.Scott at MIA 35. 43-B.Scott to MIA 18 for 17 yards.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 10:45) — (10:45) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 86-D.Nelson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIA-24-S.Smith, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 0:20) — (:20) 7-C.Henne sacked at BUF 45 for -4 yards (sack split by 20-D.Whitner and 95-K.Williams).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 10:45) — (10:45) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 86-D.Nelson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIA-24-S.Smith, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 0:42) — (:42) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right intended for 13-St. Johnson INTERCEPTED by 27-B.Sapp at MIA 38. 27-B.Sapp to MIA 43 for 5 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at MIA 47. 27-B.Sapp to MIA 47
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 0:12) — (:12) (Shotgun) 7-C.Henne pass short left intended for 38-P.Cobbs INTERCEPTED by 37-G.Wilson at MIA 44. 37-G.Wilson to MIA 35 for 9 yards (67-J.Berger).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 1:53) — (1:53) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 48 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.
- Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 10:45 · MIA 18 · Score 6-0
(10:45) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 86-D.Nelson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIA-24-S.Smith, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 10:37 · MIA 2 · Score 7-0
(Kick formation) 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 6:39 · MIA 10 · Score 10-0
(6:39) (Field Goal formation) 9-R.Lindell 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 2:43 · BUF 6 · Score 10-6
(2:43) Direct snap to 23-R.Brown. 23-R.Brown right end for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 2:37 · BUF 2 · Score 10-7
(Kick formation) 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 6:20 · MIA 15 · Score 16-7
(6:20) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 13-St. Johnson for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 6:14 · MIA 2 · Score 17-7
(Kick formation) 9-R.Lindell extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 7:09 · BUF 9 · Score 17-13
(7:09) 7-C.Henne pass short right to 19-B.Marshall for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 7:02 · BUF 2 · Score 17-14
(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.
- Buffalo Bills earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills) 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 Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins on 2010-12-19?
The Buffalo Bills beat the Miami Dolphins 17-14 in Week 15, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins?
Q2: Buffalo Bills 10, Miami Dolphins 7; Q3: Buffalo Bills 7, Miami Dolphins 0; Q4: Buffalo Bills 0, Miami Dolphins 7; Final: Buffalo Bills 17, Miami Dolphins 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — D. Nelson (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q2 10:45) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Brown (Q2 2:43) Buffalo Bills touchdown — R. Fitzpatrick (Q3 6:20) Miami Dolphins touchdown — B. Marshall (C. Henne pass) (Q4 7:09) Buffalo Bills field goal — R. Lindell (Q2 6:39, 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?
C. Henne (Miami Dolphins), 70.2% completion, +8.5% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +3.49 total passing EPA. R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills), 50.0% completion, +3.9% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +8.00 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins?
R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.00 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+4.06 EPA): (10:45) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 86-D.Nelson for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIA-24-S.Smith, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced between downs..
Was Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Buffalo Bills won 17-14 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 3-10 Now 4-10 W
Miami Dolphins
Entered 7-6 Now 7-7 L
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