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NFL · Week 2 · September 20, 2015 · 12 min read

Miami Dolphins vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: 2015 Week 2 Recap

Jaguars defeat Dolphins 23–20 in Week 2

Ryan Tannehill led Fantasy Impact as Jaguars prevailed in a 20–23 Week 2 finish.

Miami Dolphins 20 1–1
Final 20–23
Jacksonville Jaguars 23 1–1 Winner
Winner
Jacksonville Jaguars
Final score
20–23
Halftime
Miami Dolphins 13–20 Jacksonville Jaguars
Top passer
Ryan Tannehill
FantasyHQ MVP
Ryan Tannehill
Game date
September 20, 2015

Top fantasy performers · Dolphins

  • Ryan Tannehill
    Ryan Tannehill 30/49 · 349 YDS · 2 TD +13.8 Fantasy Impact
  • R.Matthews 6 REC · 115 YDS +6.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Josh Cameron 3 REC · 62 YDS +5.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Jaguars

  • B.Bortles 18/41 · 301 YDS · 2 TD +11.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Alton Robinson
    Alton Robinson 6 REC · 155 YDS · 2 TD +7.2 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Hurns 4 REC · 68 YDS +6.7 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Jacksonville Jaguars
Final score
Jacksonville Jaguars 23–20 Miami Dolphins
Halftime
Miami Dolphins 13–20 Jacksonville Jaguars at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Ryan Tannehill
Top passer
Ryan Tannehill
Biggest EPA play
(5:10) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass deep left to 15-A.Robinson for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-K…
Game date
2015-09-20

Game summary

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Miami Dolphins 23–20 on 2015-09-20. Ryan Tannehill posted a game-high +13.84 total EPA in the passing.

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

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Miami Dolphins31070020
Jacksonville Jaguars101003023

Scoring Map

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

MIAMiami Dolphins
JAXJacksonville Jaguars

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q1 9:28TD
    Alton Robinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 3
    Score
    0-6

    (9:28) 5-B.Bortles pass short left to 15-A.Robinson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q1 9:21XP
    Josh Myers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 15
    Score
    0-7

    (Kick formation) 2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger.

  3. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q1 7:21FG
    AFA. Franks

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 30
    Score
    3-7

    (7:21) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.

  4. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q1 3:23FG
    Josh Myers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 9
    Score
    3-10

    (3:23) (Field Goal formation) 2-J.Myers 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger.

  5. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 10:11FG
    AFA. Franks

    Points+3

    Yard line
    JAX 24
    Score
    6-10

    (10:11) 3-A.Franks 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.

  6. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 5:10TD
    Alton Robinson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 46
    Score
    6-16

    (5:10) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass deep left to 15-A.Robinson for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-K.Misi].

  7. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 5:03XP
    Josh Myers

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 15
    Score
    6-17

    2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger.

  8. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 1:55TD
    Dorian Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 10
    Score
    12-17

    (1:55) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 34-D.Williams for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 1:48XP
    AFA. Franks

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 15
    Score
    13-17

    3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.

  10. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q2 0:02FG
    Josh Myers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 40
    Score
    13-20

    (:02) 2-J.Myers 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger.

  11. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 10:33TD
    JSJ. Stoneburner

    Points+6

    Yard line
    JAX 5
    Score
    19-20

    (10:33) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 86-J.Stoneburner for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 10:28XP
    AFA. Franks

    Points+1

    Yard line
    JAX 15
    Score
    20-20

    3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.

  13. JAXJacksonville Jaguars
    Q4 0:43FG
    Josh Myers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 10
    Score
    20-23

    (:43) (Field Goal formation) 2-J.Myers 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Ryan TannehillRyan Tannehill · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +13.84 total EPA · 49 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  2. 2B. Bortles · Jacksonville Jaguars · Passing · +11.05 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
  3. 3Alton RobinsonAlton Robinson · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +7.22 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
  4. 4A. Hurns · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +6.69 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.67 EPA/play
  5. 5R. Matthews · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +6.62 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
  6. 6Josh Cameron · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.75 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
  7. 7J. Landry · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.45 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
  8. 8Dorian WilliamsDorian Williams · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.23 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Ryan Tannehill

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Ryan Tannehill — MIA · Passing

Ryan Tannehill posted the highest total EPA (+13.84) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 49 counted snaps, they averaged +0.28 EPA per play.

Ryan Tannehill's top snap (+3.40 EPA): (9:21) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 18-R.Matthews to JAX 32 for 48 yards (23-J.Sample).

Biggest single play (+4.86 EPA): B. Bortles — (5:10) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass deep left to 15-A.Robinson for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-K.Misi].

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 TannehillRyan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 49 dropbacks · 61.2% completion · +9.3% CPOE · +0.28 EPA/play · +13.84 total EPA
  • B. Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 41 dropbacks · 43.9% completion · -6.1% CPOE · +0.27 EPA/play · +11.05 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatMiami DolphinsJacksonville Jaguars
Offensive EPA/play+0.015+0.036
Offensive success rate39.1%41.8%
Pass EPA/play+0.282+0.269
Rush EPA/play-0.469-0.187
Defensive EPA/play-0.036-0.015
Defensive success rate58.2%60.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Miami Dolphins +0.01, Jacksonville Jaguars +0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Miami Dolphins: +0.01 EPA/play (59th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: +0.04 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: 13 drives, +3.26 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Miami Dolphins: 13 drives, +1.28 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Alton RobinsonJacksonville Jaguars — Alton Robinson (B. Bortles pass) (Q1 9:28)
  • Alton RobinsonJacksonville Jaguars — Alton Robinson (B. Bortles pass) (Q2 5:10)
  • Dorian WilliamsMiami Dolphins — Dorian Williams (Ryan Tannehill pass) (Q2 1:55)
  • Miami Dolphins — J. Stoneburner (Ryan Tannehill pass) (Q3 10:33)

Field goals

  • Miami Dolphins — A. Franks (Q1 7:21)
  • Josh MyersJacksonville Jaguars — Josh Myers (Q1 3:23)
  • Miami Dolphins — A. Franks (Q2 10:11)
  • Josh MyersJacksonville Jaguars — Josh Myers (Q2 0:02)
  • Josh MyersJacksonville Jaguars — Josh Myers (Q4 0:43)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 10–3. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the MIA 3 (Q1 9:28) — (9:28) 5-B.Bortles pass short left to 15-A.Robinson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q1 9:21) — (Kick formation) 2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the JAX 30 (Q1 7:21) — (7:21) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the MIA 9 (Q1 3:23) — (3:23) (Field Goal formation) 2-J.Myers 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the JAX 24 (Q2 10:11) — (10:11) 3-A.Franks 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.; Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the MIA 46 (Q2 5:10) — (5:10) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass deep left to 15-A.Robinson for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-K.Misi].; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 5:03) — 2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the JAX 10 (Q2 1:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 34-D.Williams for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q2 1:48) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.; Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the MIA 40 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 2-J.Myers 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger..

The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the JAX 5 (Q3 10:33) — (10:33) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 86-J.Stoneburner for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the JAX 15 (Q3 10:28) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr..

The fourth quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 3–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the MIA 10 (Q4 0:43) — (:43) (Field Goal formation) 2-J.Myers 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Miami Dolphins (Q2 0:22) — (:22) 3-A.Franks 42 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr. [WPA -10.7% · EPA -2.69]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 3:52) — (3:52) 24-T.Yeldon up the middle to MIA 48 for -2 yards (52-K.Sheppard). [WPA -10.5% · EPA -2.11]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 9:22) — (9:22) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass deep middle to 88-A.Hurns to JAX 38 for 24 yards (20-R.Jones). [WPA +10.1% · EPA +3.53]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 3:06) — (3:06) (Punt formation) 19-B.Anger punts 40 yards to MIA 8, Center-46-C.Tinker, fair catch by 14-J.Landry. [WPA +9.3% · EPA -0.41]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 1:19) — (1:19) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass deep left to 88-A.Hurns ran ob at MIA 39 for 19 yards. [WPA +9.2% · EPA +1.46]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q2 5:10) — (5:10) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass deep left to 15-A.Robinson for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-K.Misi]. [WPA +7.9% · EPA +4.86]
  • Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 9:22) — (9:22) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass deep middle to 88-A.Hurns to JAX 38 for 24 yards (20-R.Jones). [WPA +10.1% · EPA +3.53]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q1 9:21) — (9:21) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 18-R.Matthews to JAX 32 for 48 yards (23-J.Sample). [WPA +4.8% · EPA +3.40]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q2 3:05) — (3:05) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep middle to 84-J.Cameron to JAX 29 for 26 yards (23-J.Sample). PENALTY on JAX-55-D.Skuta, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at JAX 29. [WPA +5.3% · EPA +3.35]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q1 9:28 · MIA 3 · Score 0-6
    (9:28) 5-B.Bortles pass short left to 15-A.Robinson for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q1 9:21 · MIA 15 · Score 0-7
    (Kick formation) 2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger.
  3. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 7:21 · JAX 30 · Score 3-7
    (7:21) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
  4. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q1 3:23 · MIA 9 · Score 3-10
    (3:23) (Field Goal formation) 2-J.Myers 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger.
  5. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 10:11 · JAX 24 · Score 6-10
    (10:11) 3-A.Franks 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
  6. Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q2 5:10 · MIA 46 · Score 6-16
    (5:10) (Shotgun) 5-B.Bortles pass deep left to 15-A.Robinson for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN [55-K.Misi].
  7. Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q2 5:03 · MIA 15 · Score 6-17
    2-J.Myers extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger.
  8. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 1:55 · JAX 10 · Score 12-17
    (1:55) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 34-D.Williams for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 1:48 · JAX 15 · Score 13-17
    3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
  10. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · MIA 40 · Score 13-20
    (:02) 2-J.Myers 58 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger.
  11. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 10:33 · JAX 5 · Score 19-20
    (10:33) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 86-J.Stoneburner for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 10:28 · JAX 15 · Score 20-20
    3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
  13. Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q4 0:43 · MIA 10 · Score 20-23
    (:43) (Field Goal formation) 2-J.Myers 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Tinker, Holder-19-B.Anger.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Jacksonville Jaguars earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • 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).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Miami Dolphins vs Jacksonville Jaguars on 2015-09-20?

The Jacksonville Jaguars beat the Miami Dolphins 23-20 in Week 2, 2015.

What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Q1: Miami Dolphins 3, Jacksonville Jaguars 10; Q2: Miami Dolphins 10, Jacksonville Jaguars 10; Q3: Miami Dolphins 7, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q4: Miami Dolphins 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Final: Miami Dolphins 20, Jacksonville Jaguars 23.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — A. Robinson (B. Bortles pass) (Q1 9:28) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — A. Robinson (B. Bortles pass) (Q2 5:10) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Williams (R. Tannehill pass) (Q2 1:55) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Stoneburner (R. Tannehill pass) (Q3 10:33) Miami Dolphins field goal — A. Franks (Q1 7:21, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Myers (Q1 3:23, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — A. Franks (Q2 10:11, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Myers (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — J. Myers (Q4 0:43, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 61.2% completion, +9.3% CPOE, +0.28 EPA per dropback, +13.84 total passing EPA. B. Bortles (Jacksonville Jaguars), 43.9% completion, -6.1% CPOE, +0.27 EPA per dropback, +11.05 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Jacksonville Jaguars?

Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.84 total EPA on Passing plays. across 49 snaps. Their top snap (+3.40 EPA): (9:21) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 18-R.Matthews to JAX 32 for 48 yards (23-J.Sample)..

Was Miami Dolphins vs Jacksonville Jaguars a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Jacksonville Jaguars won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Miami Dolphins

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

Jacksonville Jaguars

Entered 0-1 Now 1-1 W

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