Patriots 10–20 Dolphins: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 17, 2015

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?

R. Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 61.0% completion, +9.7% CPOE, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +16.83 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 44.4% completion, -3.4% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -0.73 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?

R. Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.83 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (+3.02 EPA): (10:06) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 11-D.Parker to NE 41 for 29 yards (30-D.Harmon; 26-L.Ryan) [50-R.Ninkovich]..

Quick answer

Winner: Miami Dolphins
Final score: Miami Dolphins 20–10 New England Patriots
Halftime: New England Patriots 3–10 Miami Dolphins at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Ryan Tannehill
Top passer: Ryan Tannehill
Biggest EPA play: (13:46) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 28-J.White to MIA 6 for 68 yards (36-T.L…
Game date: 2016-01-03

Game summary

The Miami Dolphins beat the New England Patriots 20–10 on 2016-01-03. Ryan Tannehill posted a game-high +16.83 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
New England Patriots	0	3	7	0	0	10
Miami Dolphins	3	7	0	10	0	20

Scoring Map

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

NENew England Patriots

+3NE 20

+3MIA 16

MIA 2

+1MIA 15

NE 2

+3NE 1

MIAMiami Dolphins

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 8:10FG
AFA. Franks
Points+3
Yard line
NE 20
Score
0-3
(8:10) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
NENew England Patriots
Q2 8:10FG
SGS. Gostkowski
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 16
Score
3-3
(8:10) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:40TD
DeVante Parker
Points+6
Yard line
NE 15
Score
3-9
(:40) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 11-D.Parker for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:36XP
AFA. Franks
Points+1
Yard line
NE 15
Score
3-10
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
NENew England Patriots
Q3 12:37TD
Shedrick Jackson
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
9-10
(12:37) 39-S.Jackson left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NENew England Patriots
Q3 12:32XP
SGS. Gostkowski
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
10-10
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 7:05TD
JCJosh Cameron
Points+6
Yard line
NE 2
Score
10-16
(7:05) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 84-J.Cameron for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 6:58XP
AFA. Franks
Points+1
Yard line
NE 15
Score
10-17
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 2:00FG
AFA. Franks
Points+3
Yard line
NE 1
Score
10-20
(2:00) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Ryan Tannehill · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +16.83 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
2DeVante Parker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +10.63 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.77 EPA/play
3Gary Jennings · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.49 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
4Jordan White · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.42 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.47 EPA/play
5Da. Williams · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.05 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.35 EPA/play
6D. Sims · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.50 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
7Shedrick Jackson · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.19 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.19 EPA/play
8Dorian Williams · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +0.27 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.09 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

Ryan Tannehill — MIA · Passing

Ryan Tannehill posted the highest total EPA (+16.83) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.

Ryan Tannehill's top snap (+3.02 EPA): (10:06) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 11-D.Parker to NE 41 for 29 yards (30-D.Harmon; 26-L.Ryan) [50-R.Ninkovich].

Biggest single play (+5.75 EPA): T. Brady — (13:46) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 28-J.White to MIA 6 for 68 yards (36-T.Lippett).

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) · 41 dropbacks · 61.0% completion · +9.7% CPOE · +0.41 EPA/play · +16.83 total EPA
T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 27 dropbacks · 44.4% completion · -3.4% CPOE · -0.03 EPA/play · -0.73 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	New England Patriots	Miami Dolphins
Offensive EPA/play	-0.141	-0.022
Offensive success rate	32.5%	40.9%
Pass EPA/play	-0.124	+0.410
Rush EPA/play	-0.183	-0.425
Defensive EPA/play	+0.022	+0.141
Defensive success rate	59.1%	67.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Miami Dolphins held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

New England Patriots: -0.14 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
Miami Dolphins: -0.02 EPA/play (48th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)

Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, -2.02 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
New England Patriots: 12 drives, -11.25 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Miami Dolphins — DeVante Parker (Ryan Tannehill pass) (Q2 0:40)
New England Patriots — Shedrick Jackson (Q3 12:37)
Miami Dolphins — Josh Cameron (Ryan Tannehill pass) (Q4 7:05)

Field goals

Miami Dolphins — A. Franks (Q1 8:10)
New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski (Q2 8:10)
Miami Dolphins — A. Franks (Q4 2:00)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 3–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NE 20 (Q1 8:10) — (8:10) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr..

The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–3. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the MIA 16 (Q2 8:10) — (8:10) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 15 (Q2 0:40); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q2 0:36) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr..

The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q3 12:37) — (12:37) 39-S.Jackson left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q3 12:32) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..

The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 2 (Q4 7:05) — (7:05) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 84-J.Cameron for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q4 6:58) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NE 1 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

New England Patriots (Q3 13:46) — (13:46) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 28-J.White to MIA 6 for 68 yards (36-T.Lippett). [WPA +15.2% · EPA +5.75]
Miami Dolphins (Q2 0:52) — (:52) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 85-G.Jennings ran ob at NE 15 for 31 yards. [WPA +12.7% · EPA +2.71]
Miami Dolphins (Q4 8:00) — (8:00) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 11-D.Parker pushed ob at NE 6 for 46 yards (32-D.McCourty) [93-J.Sheard]. [WPA +11.1% · EPA +2.90]
Miami Dolphins (Q3 10:06) — (10:06) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 11-D.Parker to NE 41 for 29 yards (30-D.Harmon; 26-L.Ryan) [50-R.Ninkovich]. [WPA +10.4% · EPA +3.02]
Miami Dolphins (Q1 10:57) — (10:57) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 34-Da.Williams to NE 34 for 9 yards (32-D.McCourty). [WPA +10.2% · EPA +1.79]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

New England Patriots (Q3 13:46) — (13:46) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 28-J.White to MIA 6 for 68 yards (36-T.Lippett). [WPA +15.2% · EPA +5.75]
New England Patriots (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. [WPA -9.3% · EPA -3.47]
Miami Dolphins (Q3 2:12) — (2:12) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller right tackle to NE 39 for no gain (91-J.Collins; 97-A.Branch). [WPA -2.3% · EPA -3.27]
Miami Dolphins (Q2 14:11) — (14:11) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr. [WPA -3.6% · EPA -3.15]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 8:10 · NE 20 · Score 0-3
(8:10) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 8:10 · MIA 16 · Score 3-3
(8:10) (Field Goal formation) 3-S.Gostkowski 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 0:40 · NE 15 · Score 3-9
(:40) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 11-D.Parker for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 0:36 · NE 15 · Score 3-10
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 12:37 · MIA 2 · Score 9-10
(12:37) 39-S.Jackson left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 12:32 · MIA 15 · Score 10-10
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 7:05 · NE 2 · Score 10-16
(7:05) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 84-J.Cameron for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 6:58 · NE 15 · Score 10-17
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · NE 1 · Score 10-20
(2:00) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 19 yard field goal 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.
Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Ryan Tannehill (MIA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
T. Brady (NE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins on 2016-01-03?

The Miami Dolphins beat the New England Patriots 20-10 in Week 17, 2015.

What was the score by quarter in New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?

Q1: New England Patriots 0, Miami Dolphins 3; Q2: New England Patriots 3, Miami Dolphins 7; Q3: New England Patriots 7, Miami Dolphins 0; Q4: New England Patriots 0, Miami Dolphins 10; Final: New England Patriots 10, Miami Dolphins 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?

Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Parker (R. Tannehill pass) (Q2 0:40) New England Patriots touchdown — S. Jackson (Q3 12:37) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Cameron (R. Tannehill pass) (Q4 7:05) Miami Dolphins field goal — A. Franks (Q1 8:10, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 8:10, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — A. Franks (Q4 2:00, 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?

Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 61.0% completion, +9.7% CPOE, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +16.83 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 44.4% completion, -3.4% CPOE, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -0.73 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins?

Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.83 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (+3.02 EPA): (10:06) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 11-D.Parker to NE 41 for 29 yards (30-D.Harmon; 26-L.Ryan) [50-R.Ninkovich]..

Season records after this game

New England Patriots

Entered 12-3 Now 12-4 L

Miami Dolphins

Entered 5-10 Now 6-10 W

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