Bills 8–35 Dolphins: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 11, 2011

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins?

M. Moore (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.40 total EPA on Passing plays. across 24 snaps. Their top snap (+3.45 EPA): (1:41) 8-M.Moore pass short left to 15-D.Bess for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. BUF-24-T.McGee was injured during the play. He is Out..

Quick answer

Winner: Miami Dolphins
Final score: Miami Dolphins 35–8 Buffalo Bills
Halftime: Buffalo Bills 9–28 Miami Dolphins at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Malachi Moore
Top passer: R. Fitzpatrick
Biggest EPA play: (2:19) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left intended for 86-D.Nelson INTERCEPTED by …
Game date: 2011-11-20

Game summary

The Miami Dolphins beat the Buffalo Bills 35–8 on 2011-11-20. Malachi Moore posted a game-high +7.40 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Buffalo Bills	3	6	0	2	0	8
Miami Dolphins	14	14	7	0	0	35

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

BUFBuffalo Bills

+3MIA 12

BUF 12

+3MIA 38

MIA 72

+2BUF 99

MIAMiami Dolphins

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 10:13FG
DRDaveren Rayner
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 12
Score
3-0
(10:13) (Field Goal formation) 3-D.Rayner 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 3:33TD
AFA. Fasano
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 1
Score
3-6
(3:33) 8-M.Moore pass short right to 80-A.Fasano for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 3:28XP
SGS. Graham
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 2
Score
3-7
16-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 1:03TD
RBR. Bush
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 5
Score
3-13
(1:03) 22-R.Bush left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 0:58XP
SGS. Graham
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 2
Score
3-14
16-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 12:50TD
CCC. Clay
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 12
Score
3-20
(12:50) 8-M.Moore pass short middle to 31-C.Clay for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 12:45XP
SGS. Graham
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 2
Score
3-21
16-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 1:41TD
DBD. Bess
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 4
Score
3-27
(1:41) 8-M.Moore pass short left to 15-D.Bess for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. BUF-24-T.McGee was injured during the play. He is Out.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 1:36XP
SGS. Graham
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 2
Score
3-28
(Kick formation) 16-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:04FG
DRDaveren Rayner
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 38
Score
6-28
(:04) (Field Goal formation) 3-D.Rayner 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:00FG
Points+3
Yard line
—
Score
6-28
END QUARTER 2
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 10:17TD
BMB. Moorman
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 72
Score
6-34
(10:17) (Punt formation) 8-B.Moorman punt is BLOCKED by 30-C.Clemons, Center-65-G.Sanborn, RECOVERED by MIA-26-L.Hilliard at BUF 0. TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 10:08XP
SGS. Graham
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 2
Score
6-35
16-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 13:39Safety
Drake Thomas
Points+2
Yard line
BUF 99
Score
8-35
(13:39) 33-D.Thomas up the middle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (55-K.Sheppard).

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Malachi Moore · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +7.40 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
2C. Clay · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +6.47 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play
3Sean Chandler · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +5.33 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
4D. Bess · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.41 EPA/play
5F. Jackson · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.07 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
6N. Roosevelt · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.96 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play
7B. Hartline · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +1.78 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.78 EPA/play
8B. Hartline · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.26 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.63 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

Malachi Moore — MIA · Passing

Malachi Moore posted the highest total EPA (+7.40) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 24 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.

Malachi Moore's top snap (+3.45 EPA): (1:41) 8-M.Moore pass short left to 15-D.Bess for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. BUF-24-T.McGee was injured during the play. He is Out.

Biggest single play (-5.26 EPA): R. Fitzpatrick — (2:19) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left intended for 86-D.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 37-Y.Bell at BUF 24. 37-Y.Bell to BUF 4 for 20 yards (22-F.Jackson). BUF-86-D.Nelson was injured during the pl

Quarterback report card

R. Fitzpatrick led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills) · 44 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · -7.8% CPOE · -0.22 EPA/play · -9.61 total EPA
Malachi Moore (Miami Dolphins) · 24 dropbacks · 58.3% completion · +12.4% CPOE · +0.31 EPA/play · +7.40 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Buffalo Bills	Miami Dolphins
Offensive EPA/play	-0.313	+0.012
Offensive success rate	30.6%	40.3%
Pass EPA/play	-0.257	+0.308
Rush EPA/play	-0.391	-0.183
Defensive EPA/play	-0.012	+0.313
Defensive success rate	59.7%	69.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Miami Dolphins held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.31), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Buffalo Bills: -0.31 EPA/play (3rd percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)
Miami Dolphins: +0.01 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2011 team-game averages)

Buffalo Bills: 14 drives, -26.62 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Miami Dolphins: 13 drives, +0.87 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Miami Dolphins — A. Fasano (Malachi Moore pass) (Q1 3:33)
Miami Dolphins — R. Bush (Q1 1:03)
Miami Dolphins — C. Clay (Malachi Moore pass) (Q2 12:50)
Miami Dolphins — D. Bess (Malachi Moore pass) (Q2 1:41)
Miami Dolphins — B. Moorman (Q3 10:17)

Field goals

Buffalo Bills — Daveren Rayner (Q1 10:13)
Buffalo Bills — Daveren Rayner (Q2 0:04)
Buffalo Bills — unlisted player (Q2 0:00)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–3. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the MIA 12 (Q1 10:13) — (10:13) (Field Goal formation) 3-D.Rayner 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q1 3:33) — (3:33) 8-M.Moore pass short right to 80-A.Fasano for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 3:28) — 16-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 5 (Q1 1:03) — (1:03) 22-R.Bush left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 0:58) — 16-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..

The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–6. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 12 (Q2 12:50) — (12:50) 8-M.Moore pass short middle to 31-C.Clay for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 12:45) — 16-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 4 (Q2 1:41) — (1:41) 8-M.Moore pass short left to 15-D.Bess for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. BUF-24-T.McGee was injured during the play. He is Out.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 1:36) — (Kick formation) 16-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the MIA 38 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) (Field Goal formation) 3-D.Rayner 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal (Q2 0:00) — END QUARTER 2.

The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIA 72 (Q3 10:17); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q3 10:08) — 16-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..

The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 2–0. Buffalo Bills registered a safety from the BUF 99 (Q4 13:39) — (13:39) 33-D.Thomas up the middle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (55-K.Sheppard)..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Miami Dolphins (Q1 7:12) — (7:12) 8-M.Moore pass short middle to 15-D.Bess to BUF 29 for 21 yards (43-Br.Scott). [WPA +9.2% · EPA +1.74]
Buffalo Bills (Q1 13:32) — (13:32) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 22-F.Jackson to MIA 41 for 26 yards (24-S.Smith). [WPA +9.0% · EPA +2.78]
Miami Dolphins (Q1 5:42) — (5:42) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass short left to 82-B.Hartline to BUF 12 for 19 yards (31-J.Byrd). [WPA +8.0% · EPA +2.42]
Miami Dolphins (Q1 2:00) — (2:00) 8-M.Moore pass deep left to 31-C.Clay to BUF 11 for 46 yards (31-J.Byrd). [WPA +5.2% · EPA +3.22]
Miami Dolphins (Q1 8:17) — (8:17) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass short right to 22-R.Bush pushed ob at MIA 48 for 19 yards (55-K.Sheppard). [WPA +4.6% · EPA +1.57]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Buffalo Bills (Q2 2:19) — (2:19) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left intended for 86-D.Nelson INTERCEPTED by 37-Y.Bell at BUF 24. 37-Y.Bell to BUF 4 for 20 yards (22-F.Jackson). BUF-86-D.Nelson was injured during the pl [WPA -3.3% · EPA -5.26]
Buffalo Bills (Q3 10:17) — (10:17) (Punt formation) 8-B.Moorman punt is BLOCKED by 30-C.Clemons, Center-65-G.Sanborn, RECOVERED by MIA-26-L.Hilliard at BUF 0. TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.9% · EPA -5.18]
Miami Dolphins (Q2 1:41) — (1:41) 8-M.Moore pass short left to 15-D.Bess for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. BUF-24-T.McGee was injured during the play. He is Out. [WPA +1.1% · EPA +3.45]
Buffalo Bills (Q4 13:47) — (13:47) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete short right to 13-St.Johnson. [WPA +0.0% · EPA -3.41]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 10:13 · MIA 12 · Score 3-0
(10:13) (Field Goal formation) 3-D.Rayner 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 3:33 · BUF 1 · Score 3-6
(3:33) 8-M.Moore pass short right to 80-A.Fasano for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 3:28 · BUF 2 · Score 3-7
16-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 1:03 · BUF 5 · Score 3-13
(1:03) 22-R.Bush left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 0:58 · BUF 2 · Score 3-14
16-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 12:50 · BUF 12 · Score 3-20
(12:50) 8-M.Moore pass short middle to 31-C.Clay for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 12:45 · BUF 2 · Score 3-21
16-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 1:41 · BUF 4 · Score 3-27
(1:41) 8-M.Moore pass short left to 15-D.Bess for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. BUF-24-T.McGee was injured during the play. He is Out.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 1:36 · BUF 2 · Score 3-28
(Kick formation) 16-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · MIA 38 · Score 6-28
(:04) (Field Goal formation) 3-D.Rayner 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-8-B.Moorman.
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · Score 6-28
END QUARTER 2
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 10:17 · MIA 72 · Score 6-34
(10:17) (Punt formation) 8-B.Moorman punt is BLOCKED by 30-C.Clemons, Center-65-G.Sanborn, RECOVERED by MIA-26-L.Hilliard at BUF 0. TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 10:08 · BUF 2 · Score 6-35
16-S.Graham extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
Buffalo Bills Safety (+2) — Q4 13:39 · BUF 99 · Score 8-35
(13:39) 33-D.Thomas up the middle tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (55-K.Sheppard).

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.
Malachi Moore (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
R. Fitzpatrick (BUF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Malachi Moore (MIA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins on 2011-11-20?

The Miami Dolphins beat the Buffalo Bills 35-8 in Week 11, 2011.

What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins?

Q1: Buffalo Bills 3, Miami Dolphins 14; Q2: Buffalo Bills 6, Miami Dolphins 14; Q3: Buffalo Bills 0, Miami Dolphins 7; Q4: Buffalo Bills 2, Miami Dolphins 0; Final: Buffalo Bills 8, Miami Dolphins 35.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins?

Miami Dolphins touchdown — A. Fasano (M. Moore pass) (Q1 3:33) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Bush (Q1 1:03) Miami Dolphins touchdown — C. Clay (M. Moore pass) (Q2 12:50) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Bess (M. Moore pass) (Q2 1:41) Miami Dolphins touchdown — B. Moorman (Q3 10:17) Buffalo Bills field goal — D. Rayner (Q1 10:13, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — D. Rayner (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:00, 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?

R. Fitzpatrick (Buffalo Bills), 45.5% completion, -7.8% CPOE, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -9.61 total passing EPA. Malachi Moore (Miami Dolphins), 58.3% completion, +12.4% CPOE, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +7.40 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins?

Malachi Moore (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.40 total EPA on Passing plays. across 24 snaps. Their top snap (+3.45 EPA): (1:41) 8-M.Moore pass short left to 15-D.Bess for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. BUF-24-T.McGee was injured during the play. He is Out..

Season records after this game

Buffalo Bills

Entered 5-4 Now 5-5 L

Miami Dolphins

Entered 2-7 Now 3-7 W

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