Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 41–14 Miami Dolphins
- Halftime
- New England Patriots 6–7 Miami Dolphins at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Bess
- Top passer
- C. Henne
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:42) 7-C.Henne pass short right intended for 19-B.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 25-P.Chung at …
- Game date
- 2010-10-04
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Miami Dolphins 41–14 on 2010-10-04, overcoming Miami Dolphins's 7–6 halftime lead. D. Bess posted a game-high +7.72 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New England Patriots | 0 | 6 | 21 | 14 | 0 | 41 |
 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.
NENew England Patriots(5:56) 7-C.Henne pass short right to 15-D.Bess for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(7:16) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(:03) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
5-D.Carpenter kicks 73 yards from MIA 30 to NE -3. 19-B.Tate for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(12:50) 42-B.Green-Ellis left guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(9:04) 7-C.Henne pass short right to 34-R.Williams for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
(4:09) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 39-D.Woodhead for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(14:16) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 53 yard field goal is BLOCKED (25-P.Chung), Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields, RECOVERED by NE-27-K.Arrington at MIA 35. 27-K.Arrington for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
(6:42) 7-C.Henne pass short right intended for 19-B.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 25-P.Chung at NE 49. 25-P.Chung for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
MIAMiami DolphinsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 5:56TD DBD. BessPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 19
- Score
- 0-6
(5:56) 7-C.Henne pass short right to 15-D.Bess for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 5:48XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 0-7
(Kick formation) 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 7:16FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 5
- Score
- 3-7
(7:16) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:03FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 12
- Score
- 6-7
(:03) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 15:00TD BTB. TatePoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 30
- Score
- 12-7
5-D.Carpenter kicks 73 yards from MIA 30 to NE -3. 19-B.Tate for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 14:46XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 13-7
(Kick formation) 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 12:50TD BGB. Green-EllisPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 12
- Score
- 19-7
(12:50) 42-B.Green-Ellis left guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 12:44XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 20-7
(Kick formation) 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 9:04TD Ryan WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 28
- Score
- 20-13
(9:04) 7-C.Henne pass short right to 34-R.Williams for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 8:56XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 20-14
(Kick formation) 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 4:09TD DWD. WoodheadPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 11
- Score
- 26-14
(4:09) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 39-D.Woodhead for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 4:02XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 27-14
(Kick formation) 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 14:16TD DCD. CarpenterPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 36
- Score
- 33-14
(14:16) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 53 yard field goal is BLOCKED (25-P.Chung), Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields, RECOVERED by NE-27-K.Arrington at MIA 35. 27-K.Arrington for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 14:05XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 7
- Score
- 34-14
(Kick formation) 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 6:42TD PCP. ChungPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 53
- Score
- 40-14
(6:42) 7-C.Henne pass short right intended for 19-B.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 25-P.Chung at NE 49. 25-P.Chung for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 6:30XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 41-14
(Kick formation) 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Bess · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +7.72 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 2A. Fasano · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.90 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
- 3B. Green-Ellis · New England Patriots · Rushing · +3.89 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 4Ryan Williams · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.33 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play
- 5D. Woodhead · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.01 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.01 EPA/play
- 6Ryan Williams · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +2.53 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 7W. Welker · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.75 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 8T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +1.62 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.06 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 (+7.72) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.64 EPA per play.
D. Bess's top snap (-3.68 EPA): (13:32) (Punt formation) 2-B.Fields punt is BLOCKED by 25-P.Chung, Center-92-J.Denney, RECOVERED by NE-55-B.Spikes at MIA 15. 55-B.Spikes to MIA 15 for no gain (26-L.Hilliard, 15-D.Bess).
Biggest single play (-9.44 EPA): C. Henne — (6:42) 7-C.Henne pass short right intended for 19-B.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 25-P.Chung at NE 49. 25-P.Chung for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 43 dropbacks · 67.4% completion · +4.3% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.60 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 28 dropbacks · 67.9% completion · +16.6% CPOE · +0.06 EPA/play · +1.62 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New England Patriots | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.166 | -0.230 |
| Offensive success rate | 57.3% | 44.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.058 | -0.109 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.219 | -0.106 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.230 | -0.166 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.8% | 42.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New England Patriots generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs -0.23), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New England Patriots: +0.17 EPA/play (87th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: -0.23 EPA/play (10th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: 10 drives, -19.76 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 11 drives, +12.46 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — D. Bess (C. Henne pass)
- New England Patriots — B. Tate
- New England Patriots — B. Green-Ellis
- Miami Dolphins — Ryan Williams (C. Henne pass)
- New England Patriots — D. Woodhead (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — K. Arrington
- New England Patriots — P. Chung
Field goals
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 19 (Q1 5:56) — (5:56) 7-C.Henne pass short right to 15-D.Bess for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q1 5:48) — (Kick formation) 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 6–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the MIA 5 (Q2 7:16) — (7:16) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the MIA 12 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 21–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 30 (Q3 15:00) — 5-D.Carpenter kicks 73 yards from MIA 30 to NE -3. 19-B.Tate for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 14:46) — (Kick formation) 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 12 (Q3 12:50) — (12:50) 42-B.Green-Ellis left guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 12:44) — (Kick formation) 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 28 (Q3 9:04) — (9:04) 7-C.Henne pass short right to 34-R.Williams for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q3 8:56) — (Kick formation) 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 11 (Q3 4:09) — (4:09) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 39-D.Woodhead for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 4:02) — (Kick formation) 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 36 (Q4 14:16); New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 7 (Q4 14:05) — (Kick formation) 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 53 (Q4 6:42) — (6:42) 7-C.Henne pass short right intended for 19-B.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 25-P.Chung at NE 49. 25-P.Chung for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 6:30) — (Kick formation) 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q3 15:00) — 5-D.Carpenter kicks 73 yards from MIA 30 to NE -3. 19-B.Tate for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 2:55) — (2:55) 7-C.Henne pass short right intended for 38-P.Cobbs INTERCEPTED by 50-R.Ninkovich at NE 25. 50-R.Ninkovich to NE 25 for no gain (38-P.Cobbs).
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 13:32) — (13:32) (Punt formation) 2-B.Fields punt is BLOCKED by 25-P.Chung, Center-92-J.Denney, RECOVERED by NE-55-B.Spikes at MIA 15. 55-B.Spikes to MIA 15 for no gain (26-L.Hilliard, 15-D.Bess).
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 1:32) — (1:32) 7-C.Henne pass deep right intended for 19-B.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 50-R.Ninkovich at NE 39. 50-R.Ninkovich to NE 40 for 1 yard (19-B.Marshall).
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 9:04) — (9:04) 7-C.Henne pass short right to 34-R.Williams for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 6:42) — (6:42) 7-C.Henne pass short right intended for 19-B.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 25-P.Chung at NE 49. 25-P.Chung for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 14:16) — (14:16) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 53 yard field goal is BLOCKED (25-P.Chung), Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields, RECOVERED by NE-27-K.Arrington at MIA 35. 27-K.Arrington for 35 yards, T
- New England Patriots (Q3 15:00) — 5-D.Carpenter kicks 73 yards from MIA 30 to NE -3. 19-B.Tate for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 2:55) — (2:55) 7-C.Henne pass short right intended for 38-P.Cobbs INTERCEPTED by 50-R.Ninkovich at NE 25. 50-R.Ninkovich to NE 25 for no gain (38-P.Cobbs).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 5:56 · NE 19 · Score 0-6
(5:56) 7-C.Henne pass short right to 15-D.Bess for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 5:48 · NE 2 · Score 0-7
(Kick formation) 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 7:16 · MIA 5 · Score 3-7
(7:16) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · MIA 12 · Score 6-7
(:03) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 15:00 · MIA 30 · Score 12-7
5-D.Carpenter kicks 73 yards from MIA 30 to NE -3. 19-B.Tate for 103 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 14:46 · MIA 2 · Score 13-7
(Kick formation) 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 12:50 · MIA 12 · Score 19-7
(12:50) 42-B.Green-Ellis left guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 12:44 · MIA 2 · Score 20-7
(Kick formation) 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 9:04 · NE 28 · Score 20-13
(9:04) 7-C.Henne pass short right to 34-R.Williams for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 8:56 · NE 2 · Score 20-14
(Kick formation) 5-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 4:09 · MIA 11 · Score 26-14
(4:09) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 39-D.Woodhead for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 4:02 · MIA 2 · Score 27-14
(Kick formation) 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 14:16 · NE 36 · Score 33-14
(14:16) (Field Goal formation) 5-D.Carpenter 53 yard field goal is BLOCKED (25-P.Chung), Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields, RECOVERED by NE-27-K.Arrington at MIA 35. 27-K.Arrington for 35 yards, T - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 14:05 · MIA 7 · Score 34-14
(Kick formation) 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 6:42 · NE 53 · Score 40-14
(6:42) 7-C.Henne pass short right intended for 19-B.Marshall INTERCEPTED by 25-P.Chung at NE 49. 25-P.Chung for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 6:30 · MIA 2 · Score 41-14
(Kick formation) 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Ingram, Holder-14-Z.Mesko.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- D. Bess (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- C. Henne (MIA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- T. Brady (NE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins on 2010-10-04?
The New England Patriots beat the Miami Dolphins 41-14 in Week 4, 2010.
What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?
Q1: New England Patriots 0, Miami Dolphins 7; Q2: New England Patriots 6, Miami Dolphins 0; Q3: New England Patriots 21, Miami Dolphins 7; Q4: New England Patriots 14, Miami Dolphins 0; Final: New England Patriots 41, Miami Dolphins 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Bess (C. Henne pass) (Q1 5:56) New England Patriots touchdown — B. Tate (Q3 15:00) New England Patriots touchdown — B. Green-Ellis (Q3 12:50) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Williams (C. Henne pass) (Q3 9:04) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Woodhead (T. Brady pass) (Q3 4:09) New England Patriots touchdown — K. Arrington (Q4 14:16) New England Patriots touchdown — P. Chung (Q4 6:42) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 7:16, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?
C. Henne (Miami Dolphins), 67.4% completion, +4.3% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.60 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 67.9% completion, +16.6% CPOE, +0.06 EPA per dropback, +1.62 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?
D. Bess (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.72 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (-3.68 EPA): (13:32) (Punt formation) 2-B.Fields punt is BLOCKED by 25-P.Chung, Center-92-J.Denney, RECOVERED by NE-55-B.Spikes at MIA 15. 55-B.Spikes to MIA 15 for no gain (26-L.Hilliard, 15-D.
Season records after this game
New England Patriots
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
Miami Dolphins
Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L
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