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NFL · Week 2 · September 15, 2013 · 12 min read

Miami Dolphins vs. Indianapolis Colts: 2013 Week 2 Recap

Dolphins defeat Colts 24–20 in Week 2

M.Wallace led Fantasy Impact as Dolphins prevailed in a 24–20 Week 2 finish.

Miami Dolphins 24 2–0 Winner
Final 24–20
Indianapolis Colts 20 1–1
Winner
Miami Dolphins
Final score
24–20
Halftime
Tied 17–17 at halftime
Top passer
A. Luck
FantasyHQ MVP
M.Wallace
Game date
September 15, 2013

Top fantasy performers · Dolphins

  • M.Wallace 9 REC · 115 YDS · 1 TD +8.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Ryan Tannehill
    Ryan Tannehill 23/38 · 297 YDS · 1 TD +4.7 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Clay 5 REC · 109 YDS +3.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • C.Fleener 4 REC · 69 YDS · 1 TD +3.5 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Hilton 6 REC · 124 YDS +2.9 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Bradshaw 15 CAR · 65 YDS · 1 TD +2.9 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Miami Dolphins
Final score
Miami Dolphins 24–20 Indianapolis Colts
Halftime
Tied 17–17 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
M. Wallace
Top passer
A. Luck
Biggest EPA play
(3:31) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep middle to 42-C.Clay pushed ob at IND 10 for 67 y…
Game date
2013-09-15

Game summary

The Miami Dolphins beat the Indianapolis Colts 24–20 on 2013-09-15. M. Wallace posted a game-high +7.98 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3——T
Miami Dolphins14370024
Indianapolis Colts31430020

Scoring Map

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

MIAMiami Dolphins
INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q1 9:49TD
    MWM. Wallace

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 18
    Score
    6-0

    (9:49) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 11-M.Wallace for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q1 9:43XP
    CSC. Sturgis

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    7-0

    9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.

  3. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 4:12FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 12
    Score
    7-3

    (4:12) 4-A.Vinatieri 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

  4. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q1 3:01TD
    LML. Miller

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 10
    Score
    13-3

    (3:01) (Run formation) 26-L.Miller left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q1 2:54XP
    CSC. Sturgis

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    14-3

    9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.

  6. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 13:07TD
    CFC. Fleener

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 3
    Score
    14-9

    (13:07) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 80-C.Fleener for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-J.Odrick].

  7. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 13:01XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 2
    Score
    14-10

    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

  8. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 1:31TD
    ABA. Bradshaw

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 1
    Score
    14-16

    (1:31) (Run formation) 44-A.Bradshaw left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. IND - Reitz (76) reports as eligible.

  9. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q2 1:26XP
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 2
    Score
    14-17

    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

  10. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 0:02FG
    CSC. Sturgis

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 36
    Score
    17-17

    (:02) 9-C.Sturgis 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.

  11. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 11:40FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 20
    Score
    17-20

    (11:40) 4-A.Vinatieri 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.

  12. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 4:45TD
    CCC. Clay

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 1
    Score
    23-20

    (4:45) (Run formation) 42-C.Clay up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. MIA - Garner (75) reports as eligible. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.

  13. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 4:40XP
    CSC. Sturgis

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    24-20

    9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1M. Wallace · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +7.98 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
  2. 2Ryan TannehillRyan Tannehill · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +4.71 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
  3. 3C. Clay · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.81 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
  4. 4C. Fleener · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.55 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
  5. 5B. Hartline · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.96 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
  6. 6T. Hilton · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.92 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
  7. 7A. Bradshaw · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +2.87 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
  8. 8A. Luck · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +2.18 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.04 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

M. Wallace — MIA · Receiving

M. Wallace posted the highest total EPA (+7.98) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 11 counted snaps, they averaged +0.73 EPA per play.

M. Wallace's top snap (+3.39 EPA): (5:05) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 11-M.Wallace to IND 1 for 34 yards (28-G.Toler). Penalty on IND-28-G.Toler, Defensive Holding, declined.

Biggest single play (+5.07 EPA): Ryan Tannehill — (3:31) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep middle to 42-C.Clay pushed ob at IND 10 for 67 yards (30-L.Landry).

Quarterback report card

A. Luck led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts) · 51 dropbacks · 49.0% completion · -1.2% CPOE · +0.04 EPA/play · +2.18 total EPA
  • Ryan TannehillRyan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 38 dropbacks · 60.5% completion · +2.9% CPOE · +0.12 EPA/play · +4.71 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatMiami DolphinsIndianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play+0.085+0.014
Offensive success rate48.1%49.4%
Pass EPA/play+0.124+0.043
Rush EPA/play-0.031+0.083
Defensive EPA/play-0.014-0.085
Defensive success rate50.6%51.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.09 vs +0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Miami Dolphins: +0.09 EPA/play (70th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: +0.01 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: 11 drives, +1.20 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, +6.91 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Miami Dolphins — M. Wallace (Ryan Tannehill pass) (Q1 9:49)
  • Miami Dolphins — L. Miller (Q1 3:01)
  • Indianapolis Colts — C. Fleener (A. Luck pass) (Q2 13:07)
  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Bradshaw (Q2 1:31)
  • Miami Dolphins — C. Clay (Q3 4:45)

Field goals

  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q1 4:12)
  • Miami Dolphins — C. Sturgis (Q2 0:02)
  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q3 11:40)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–3. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the IND 18 (Q1 9:49) — (9:49) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 11-M.Wallace for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 9:43) — 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIA 12 (Q1 4:12) — (4:12) 4-A.Vinatieri 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the IND 10 (Q1 3:01) — (3:01) (Run formation) 26-L.Miller left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 2:54) — 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 14–3. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIA 3 (Q2 13:07) — (13:07) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 80-C.Fleener for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-J.Odrick].; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 13:01) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q2 1:31) — (1:31) (Run formation) 44-A.Bradshaw left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. IND - Reitz (76) reports as eligible.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 1:26) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the IND 36 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 9-C.Sturgis 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..

The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIA 20 (Q3 11:40) — (11:40) 4-A.Vinatieri 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q3 4:45); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 4:40) — 9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 1:35) — (1:35) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck sacked at MIA 28 for -5 yards (sack split by 52-P.Wheeler and 94-R.Starks). [WPA -32.8% · EPA -3.34]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 87-R.Wayne ran ob at MIA 23 for 18 yards (27-J.Wilson). [WPA +19.9% · EPA +1.91]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 8:29) — (8:29) 12-A.Luck pass deep right intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 21-B.Grimes at MIA -4. Touchback. [WPA -17.9% · EPA -4.36]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q4 12:00) — (12:00) (Run formation) 17-R.Tannehill left tackle to IND 37 for 2 yards (98-R.Mathis). Indianapolis challenged the first down ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Run formation) 17-R.Tannehill left ta [WPA -13.0% · EPA -2.96]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q3 5:05) — (5:05) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 11-M.Wallace to IND 1 for 34 yards (28-G.Toler). Penalty on IND-28-G.Toler, Defensive Holding, declined. [WPA +12.1% · EPA +3.39]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Miami Dolphins (Q1 3:31) — (3:31) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep middle to 42-C.Clay pushed ob at IND 10 for 67 yards (30-L.Landry). [WPA +10.9% · EPA +5.07]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 8:29) — (8:29) 12-A.Luck pass deep right intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 21-B.Grimes at MIA -4. Touchback. [WPA -17.9% · EPA -4.36]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q3 5:05) — (5:05) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 11-M.Wallace to IND 1 for 34 yards (28-G.Toler). Penalty on IND-28-G.Toler, Defensive Holding, declined. [WPA +12.1% · EPA +3.39]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 1:35) — (1:35) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck sacked at MIA 28 for -5 yards (sack split by 52-P.Wheeler and 94-R.Starks). [WPA -32.8% · EPA -3.34]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 9:49 · IND 18 · Score 6-0
    (9:49) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 11-M.Wallace for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 9:43 · IND 2 · Score 7-0
    9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
  3. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 4:12 · MIA 12 · Score 7-3
    (4:12) 4-A.Vinatieri 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  4. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 3:01 · IND 10 · Score 13-3
    (3:01) (Run formation) 26-L.Miller left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 2:54 · IND 2 · Score 14-3
    9-C.Sturgis extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
  6. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 13:07 · MIA 3 · Score 14-9
    (13:07) (Shotgun) 12-A.Luck pass short left to 80-C.Fleener for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN [98-J.Odrick].
  7. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 13:01 · MIA 2 · Score 14-10
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  8. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 1:31 · MIA 1 · Score 14-16
    (1:31) (Run formation) 44-A.Bradshaw left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. IND - Reitz (76) reports as eligible.
  9. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 1:26 · MIA 2 · Score 14-17
    4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  10. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · IND 36 · Score 17-17
    (:02) 9-C.Sturgis 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-B.Fields.
  11. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 11:40 · MIA 20 · Score 17-20
    (11:40) 4-A.Vinatieri 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-45-M.Overton, Holder-1-P.McAfee.
  12. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 4:45 · IND 1 · Score 23-20
    (4:45) (Run formation) 42-C.Clay up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. MIA - Garner (75) reports as eligible. The Replay Assistant challenged the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld.
  13. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 4:40 · IND 2 · Score 24-20
    9-C.Sturgis 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.
  • M. Wallace (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts on 2013-09-15?

The Miami Dolphins beat the Indianapolis Colts 24-20 in Week 2, 2013.

What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: Miami Dolphins 14, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q2: Miami Dolphins 3, Indianapolis Colts 14; Q3: Miami Dolphins 7, Indianapolis Colts 3; Final: Miami Dolphins 24, Indianapolis Colts 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?

Miami Dolphins touchdown — M. Wallace (R. Tannehill pass) (Q1 9:49) Miami Dolphins touchdown — L. Miller (Q1 3:01) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — C. Fleener (A. Luck pass) (Q2 13:07) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — A. Bradshaw (Q2 1:31) Miami Dolphins touchdown — C. Clay (Q3 4:45) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q1 4:12, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — C. Sturgis (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q3 11:40, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?

A. Luck (Indianapolis Colts), 49.0% completion, -1.2% CPOE, +0.04 EPA per dropback, +2.18 total passing EPA. Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 60.5% completion, +2.9% CPOE, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +4.71 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?

M. Wallace (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.98 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 11 snaps. Their top snap (+3.39 EPA): (5:05) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 11-M.Wallace to IND 1 for 34 yards (28-G.Toler). Penalty on IND-28-G.Toler, Defensive Holding, declined..

Was Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Miami Dolphins won 24-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Miami Dolphins

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

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