Dolphins 17–10 Commanders: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 1, 2015

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Washington Commanders?

R. Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 57.9% completion, +2.1% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.65 total passing EPA. K. Cousins (Washington Commanders), 56.8% completion, +4.8% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -0.98 total passing EPA.

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

J. Cameron (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.92 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+3.32 EPA): (13:34) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 84-J.Cameron to WAS 28 for 27 yards (34-T.Robinson)..

Quick answer

Winner: Miami Dolphins
Final score: Miami Dolphins 17–10 Washington Commanders
Halftime: Miami Dolphins 7–10 Washington Commanders at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Josh Cameron
Top passer: Ryan Tannehill
Biggest EPA play: (12:34) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill sacked at WAS 35 for -13 yards (94-P.Smith). FUMBLES (94-…
Game date: 2015-09-13

Game summary

The Miami Dolphins beat the Washington Commanders 17–10 on 2015-09-13, overcoming Washington Commanders's 10–7 halftime lead. Josh Cameron posted a game-high +4.92 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q4	—	—	T
Miami Dolphins	0	7	10	0	0	17
Washington Commanders	3	7	0	0	0	10

Scoring Map

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

MIAMiami Dolphins

+3MIA 27

MIA 4

+1MIA 15

WAS 3

+3WAS 4

WASWashington Commanders

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

WASWashington Commanders
Q1 7:45FG
KFK. Forbath
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 27
Score
0-3
(7:45) 2-K.Forbath 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 1:54TD
Joe Reed
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 4
Score
0-9
(1:54) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 86-J.Reed for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
WASWashington Commanders
Q2 1:49XP
KFK. Forbath
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
0-10
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:32TD
RMR. Matthews
Points+6
Yard line
WAS 3
Score
6-10
(:32) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 18-R.Matthews for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:27XP
AFA. Franks
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
7-10
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 12:10FG
AFA. Franks
Points+3
Yard line
WAS 4
Score
10-10
(12:10) 3-A.Franks 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 10:38TD
JLJ. Landry
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 85
Score
16-10
(10:38) 5-T.Way punts 54 yards to MIA 31, Center-57-N.Sundberg. 14-J.Landry for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 10:22XP
AFA. Franks
Points+1
Yard line
WAS 15
Score
17-10
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Josh Cameron · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.92 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
2P. Garcon · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +3.44 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
3A. Roberts · Washington Commanders · Receiving · +2.59 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
4R. Matthews · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.52 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
5Gary Jennings · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.40 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
6L. Miller · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.58 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
7J. Landry · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +1.56 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
8K. Stills · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +0.80 total EPA · 3 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

Josh Cameron — MIA · Receiving

Josh Cameron posted the highest total EPA (+4.92) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.70 EPA per play.

Josh Cameron's top snap (+3.32 EPA): (13:34) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 84-J.Cameron to WAS 28 for 27 yards (34-T.Robinson).

Biggest single play (-7.32 EPA): Ryan Tannehill — (12:34) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill sacked at WAS 35 for -13 yards (94-P.Smith). FUMBLES (94-P.Smith) [94-P.Smith], RECOVERED by WAS-94-P.Smith at MIA 40. 94-P.Smith to MIA 40 for no gain (17-R.Tannehill

Quarterback report card

Ryan Tannehill led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 38 dropbacks · 57.9% completion · +2.1% CPOE · +0.02 EPA/play · +0.65 total EPA
Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders) · 37 dropbacks · 56.8% completion · +4.8% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -0.98 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Miami Dolphins	Washington Commanders
Offensive EPA/play	-0.091	-0.173
Offensive success rate	42.9%	42.7%
Pass EPA/play	+0.017	-0.027
Rush EPA/play	-0.328	-0.130
Defensive EPA/play	+0.173	+0.091
Defensive success rate	57.3%	57.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.09 vs -0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Miami Dolphins: -0.09 EPA/play (30th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
Washington Commanders: -0.17 EPA/play (14th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)

Miami Dolphins: 10 drives, -6.40 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Washington Commanders: 10 drives, -15.43 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Washington Commanders — Joe Reed (Kirk Cousins pass) (Q2 1:54)
Miami Dolphins — R. Matthews (Ryan Tannehill pass) (Q2 0:32)
Miami Dolphins — J. Landry (Q4 10:38)

Field goals

Washington Commanders — K. Forbath (Q1 7:45)
Miami Dolphins — A. Franks (Q4 12:10)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Washington Commanders won the period 3–0. Washington Commanders connected on a field goal from the MIA 27 (Q1 7:45) — (7:45) 2-K.Forbath 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Washington Commanders found the end zone from the MIA 4 (Q2 1:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 86-J.Reed for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Washington Commanders added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 1:49) — 2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the WAS 3 (Q2 0:32) — (:32) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 18-R.Matthews for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q2 0:27) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr..

The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the WAS 4 (Q4 12:10) — (12:10) 3-A.Franks 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIA 85 (Q4 10:38) — (10:38) 5-T.Way punts 54 yards to MIA 31, Center-57-N.Sundberg. 14-J.Landry for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the WAS 15 (Q4 10:22) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Miami Dolphins (Q3 12:34) — (12:34) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill sacked at WAS 35 for -13 yards (94-P.Smith). FUMBLES (94-P.Smith) [94-P.Smith], RECOVERED by WAS-94-P.Smith at MIA 40. 94-P.Smith to MIA 40 for no gain (17-R.Tannehill [WPA -23.8% · EPA -7.32]
Washington Commanders (Q4 10:38) — (10:38) 5-T.Way punts 54 yards to MIA 31, Center-57-N.Sundberg. 14-J.Landry for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -23.8% · EPA -4.92]
Miami Dolphins (Q3 13:34) — (13:34) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 84-J.Cameron to WAS 28 for 27 yards (34-T.Robinson). [WPA +14.4% · EPA +3.32]
Washington Commanders (Q4 2:22) — (2:22) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass incomplete short middle to 86-J.Reed. [WPA -12.9% · EPA -3.16]
Miami Dolphins (Q2 10:44) — (10:44) 72-J.Linkenbach reported in as eligible. 34-D.Williams left end to WAS 12 for no gain (91-R.Kerrigan). [WPA -12.8% · EPA -3.86]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Miami Dolphins (Q3 12:34) — (12:34) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill sacked at WAS 35 for -13 yards (94-P.Smith). FUMBLES (94-P.Smith) [94-P.Smith], RECOVERED by WAS-94-P.Smith at MIA 40. 94-P.Smith to MIA 40 for no gain (17-R.Tannehill [WPA -23.8% · EPA -7.32]
Washington Commanders (Q4 10:38) — (10:38) 5-T.Way punts 54 yards to MIA 31, Center-57-N.Sundberg. 14-J.Landry for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -23.8% · EPA -4.92]
Miami Dolphins (Q2 10:44) — (10:44) 72-J.Linkenbach reported in as eligible. 34-D.Williams left end to WAS 12 for no gain (91-R.Kerrigan). [WPA -12.8% · EPA -3.86]
Washington Commanders (Q1 0:32) — (:32) 2-K.Forbath 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way. [WPA -5.6% · EPA -3.43]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Washington Commanders FG (+3) — Q1 7:45 · MIA 27 · Score 0-3
(7:45) 2-K.Forbath 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Washington Commanders TD (+6) — Q2 1:54 · MIA 4 · Score 0-9
(1:54) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 86-J.Reed for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Washington Commanders XP (+1) — Q2 1:49 · MIA 15 · Score 0-10
2-K.Forbath extra point is GOOD, Center-57-N.Sundberg, Holder-5-T.Way.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 0:32 · WAS 3 · Score 6-10
(:32) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 18-R.Matthews for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 0:27 · WAS 15 · Score 7-10
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 12:10 · WAS 4 · Score 10-10
(12:10) 3-A.Franks 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 10:38 · MIA 85 · Score 16-10
(10:38) 5-T.Way punts 54 yards to MIA 31, Center-57-N.Sundberg. 14-J.Landry for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 10:22 · WAS 15 · Score 17-10
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.

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.
Josh Cameron (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Kirk Cousins (WAS) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Miami Dolphins vs Washington Commanders on 2015-09-13?

The Miami Dolphins beat the Washington Commanders 17-10 in Week 1, 2015.

What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Washington Commanders?

Q1: Miami Dolphins 0, Washington Commanders 3; Q2: Miami Dolphins 7, Washington Commanders 7; Q4: Miami Dolphins 10, Washington Commanders 0; Final: Miami Dolphins 17, Washington Commanders 10.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Washington Commanders?

Washington Commanders touchdown — J. Reed (K. Cousins pass) (Q2 1:54) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Matthews (R. Tannehill pass) (Q2 0:32) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Landry (Q4 10:38) Washington Commanders field goal — K. Forbath (Q1 7:45, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — A. Franks (Q4 12:10, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Washington Commanders?

Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 57.9% completion, +2.1% CPOE, +0.02 EPA per dropback, +0.65 total passing EPA. Kirk Cousins (Washington Commanders), 56.8% completion, +4.8% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -0.98 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Washington Commanders?

Josh Cameron (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.92 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+3.32 EPA): (13:34) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 84-J.Cameron to WAS 28 for 27 yards (34-T.Robinson)..

Was Miami Dolphins vs Washington Commanders a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Miami Dolphins won 17-10 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Miami Dolphins

Now 1-0 W

Washington Commanders

Now 0-1 L

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