Bills 41–14 Dolphins: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 3, 2015

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins?

R. Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 48.1% completion, -5.4% CPOE, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -15.84 total passing EPA. T. Taylor (Buffalo Bills), 65.6% completion, +14.2% CPOE, +0.73 EPA per dropback, +23.34 total passing EPA.

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

T. Taylor (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +23.34 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+5.08 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass deep left to 15-C.Hogan for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN [79-D.Shelby]..

Quick answer

Winner: Buffalo Bills
Final score: Buffalo Bills 41–14 Miami Dolphins
Halftime: Buffalo Bills 27–0 Miami Dolphins at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Tyrod Taylor
Top passer: Ryan Tannehill
Biggest EPA play: (1:53) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right intended for 14-J.Landry INTERCEPTED by 5…
Game date: 2015-09-27

Game summary

The Buffalo Bills beat the Miami Dolphins 41–14 on 2015-09-27. Tyrod Taylor posted a game-high +23.34 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Buffalo Bills	14	13	0	14	0	41
Miami Dolphins	0	0	8	6	0	14

Scoring Map

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

BUFBuffalo Bills

MIA 25

MIA 10

+3MIA 8

BUF 47

+3MIA 33

BUF 21

+2BUF 2

MIA 38

BUF 46

MIA 41

MIAMiami Dolphins

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 12:03TD
CCC. Clay
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 25
Score
6-0
(12:03) 5-T.Taylor pass short left to 85-C.Clay for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 11:49XP
DCD. Carpenter
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
7-0
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 6:07TD
LML. McCoy
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 10
Score
13-0
(6:07) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass short right to 25-L.McCoy for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 6:03XP
DCD. Carpenter
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
14-0
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 11:54FG
DCD. Carpenter
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 8
Score
17-0
(11:54) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Carpenter 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 1:53TD
Pharaoh Brown
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 47
Score
23-0
(1:53) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right intended for 14-J.Landry INTERCEPTED by 52-P.Brown [30-B.Rambo] at MIA 43. 52-P.Brown for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 1:44XP
DCD. Carpenter
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
24-0
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:08FG
DCD. Carpenter
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 33
Score
27-0
(:08) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Carpenter 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 5:46TD
RMR. Matthews
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 21
Score
27-6
(5:46) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 18-R.Matthews for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 5:39Safety
Ryan Tannehill
Points+2
Yard line
BUF 2
Score
27-8
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-R.Tannehill pass to 14-J.Landry is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 15:00TD
CHC. Hogan
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 38
Score
33-8
(15:00) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass deep left to 15-C.Hogan for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN [79-D.Shelby].
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 14:53XP
DCD. Carpenter
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
34-8
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 8:11TD
RMR. Matthews
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 46
Score
34-14
(8:11) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 18-R.Matthews for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-Ma.Williams].
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 6:54TD
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 41
Score
40-14
(6:54) (Shotgun) 29-Ka.Williams right tackle for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 6:46XP
DCD. Carpenter
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
41-14
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Tyrod Taylor · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +23.34 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
2R. Matthews · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +9.85 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.99 EPA/play
3Pressley Harvin · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +7.30 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
4Ka. Williams · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +6.66 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
5C. Clay · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +6.40 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
6L. Miller · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +3.17 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
7Robert Woods · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.94 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
8C. Hogan · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.28 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.57 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

Tyrod Taylor — BUF · Passing

Tyrod Taylor posted the highest total EPA (+23.34) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.73 EPA per play.

Tyrod Taylor's top snap (+5.08 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass deep left to 15-C.Hogan for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN [79-D.Shelby].

Biggest single play (-8.51 EPA): Ryan Tannehill — (1:53) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right intended for 14-J.Landry INTERCEPTED by 52-P.Brown [30-B.Rambo] at MIA 43. 52-P.Brown for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 54 dropbacks · 48.1% completion · -5.4% CPOE · -0.29 EPA/play · -15.84 total EPA
Tyrod Taylor (Buffalo Bills) · 32 dropbacks · 65.6% completion · +14.2% CPOE · +0.73 EPA/play · +23.34 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Buffalo Bills	Miami Dolphins
Offensive EPA/play	+0.249	-0.132
Offensive success rate	46.3%	47.3%
Pass EPA/play	+0.729	-0.293
Rush EPA/play	-0.136	+0.241
Defensive EPA/play	+0.132	-0.249
Defensive success rate	52.7%	53.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Buffalo Bills generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.25 vs -0.13), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Buffalo Bills: +0.25 EPA/play (97th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
Miami Dolphins: -0.13 EPA/play (21st percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)

Buffalo Bills: 12 drives, +20.38 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, -12.02 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Buffalo Bills — C. Clay (Tyrod Taylor pass) (Q1 12:03)
Buffalo Bills — L. McCoy (Tyrod Taylor pass) (Q1 6:07)
Buffalo Bills — Pharaoh Brown (Q2 1:53)
Miami Dolphins — R. Matthews (Ryan Tannehill pass) (Q3 5:46)
Buffalo Bills — C. Hogan (Tyrod Taylor pass) (Q4 15:00)
Miami Dolphins — R. Matthews (Ryan Tannehill pass) (Q4 8:11)
Buffalo Bills — unlisted player (Q4 6:54)

Field goals

Buffalo Bills — D. Carpenter (Q2 11:54)
Buffalo Bills — D. Carpenter (Q2 0:08)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 14–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 25 (Q1 12:03) — (12:03) 5-T.Taylor pass short left to 85-C.Clay for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q1 11:49) — 2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 10 (Q1 6:07) — (6:07) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass short right to 25-L.McCoy for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q1 6:03) — 2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt..

The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 13–0. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the MIA 8 (Q2 11:54) — (11:54) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Carpenter 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the BUF 47 (Q2 1:53); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 1:44) — 2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the MIA 33 (Q2 0:08) — (:08) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Carpenter 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt..

The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 8–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 21 (Q3 5:46) — (5:46) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 18-R.Matthews for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins registered a safety from the BUF 2 (Q3 5:39) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-R.Tannehill pass to 14-J.Landry is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 14–6. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 38 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass deep left to 15-C.Hogan for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN [79-D.Shelby].; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 14:53) — 2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 46 (Q4 8:11) — (8:11) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 18-R.Matthews for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-Ma.Williams].; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 41 (Q4 6:54) — (6:54) (Shotgun) 29-Ka.Williams right tackle for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 6:46) — 2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Miami Dolphins (Q2 1:53) — (1:53) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right intended for 14-J.Landry INTERCEPTED by 52-P.Brown [30-B.Rambo] at MIA 43. 52-P.Brown for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -7.2% · EPA -8.51]
Buffalo Bills (Q1 12:36) — (12:36) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass short right to 10-R.Woods pushed ob at MIA 25 for 16 yards (20-R.Jones). [WPA +6.0% · EPA +1.44]
Buffalo Bills (Q1 12:03) — (12:03) 5-T.Taylor pass short left to 85-C.Clay for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.7% · EPA +2.83]
Miami Dolphins (Q1 1:48) — (1:48) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right intended for 14-J.Landry INTERCEPTED by 52-P.Brown at BUF 32. 52-P.Brown to BUF 35 for 3 yards (29-J.Gray). [WPA -5.1% · EPA -4.90]
Miami Dolphins (Q1 14:22) — (14:22) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass incomplete short middle to 85-G.Jennings. [WPA -4.8% · EPA -1.55]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Miami Dolphins (Q2 1:53) — (1:53) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right intended for 14-J.Landry INTERCEPTED by 52-P.Brown [30-B.Rambo] at MIA 43. 52-P.Brown for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -7.2% · EPA -8.51]
Miami Dolphins (Q4 8:11) — (8:11) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 18-R.Matthews for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-Ma.Williams]. [WPA +0.1% · EPA +6.77]
Buffalo Bills (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass deep left to 15-C.Hogan for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN [79-D.Shelby]. [WPA +1.6% · EPA +5.08]
Miami Dolphins (Q1 1:48) — (1:48) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right intended for 14-J.Landry INTERCEPTED by 52-P.Brown at BUF 32. 52-P.Brown to BUF 35 for 3 yards (29-J.Gray). [WPA -5.1% · EPA -4.90]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 12:03 · MIA 25 · Score 6-0
(12:03) 5-T.Taylor pass short left to 85-C.Clay for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 11:49 · MIA 15 · Score 7-0
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 6:07 · MIA 10 · Score 13-0
(6:07) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass short right to 25-L.McCoy for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 6:03 · MIA 15 · Score 14-0
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 11:54 · MIA 8 · Score 17-0
(11:54) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Carpenter 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 1:53 · BUF 47 · Score 23-0
(1:53) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right intended for 14-J.Landry INTERCEPTED by 52-P.Brown [30-B.Rambo] at MIA 43. 52-P.Brown for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 1:44 · MIA 15 · Score 24-0
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 0:08 · MIA 33 · Score 27-0
(:08) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Carpenter 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 5:46 · BUF 21 · Score 27-6
(5:46) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 18-R.Matthews for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins Safety (+2) — Q3 5:39 · BUF 2 · Score 27-8
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-R.Tannehill pass to 14-J.Landry is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · MIA 38 · Score 33-8
(15:00) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass deep left to 15-C.Hogan for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN [79-D.Shelby].
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 14:53 · MIA 15 · Score 34-8
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 8:11 · BUF 46 · Score 34-14
(8:11) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 18-R.Matthews for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-Ma.Williams].
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 6:54 · MIA 41 · Score 40-14
(6:54) (Shotgun) 29-Ka.Williams right tackle for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 6:46 · MIA 15 · Score 41-14
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.

Key takeaways

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

Buffalo Bills earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Tyrod Taylor (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Ryan Tannehill (MIA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Tyrod Taylor (BUF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins on 2015-09-27?

The Buffalo Bills beat the Miami Dolphins 41-14 in Week 3, 2015.

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

Q1: Buffalo Bills 14, Miami Dolphins 0; Q2: Buffalo Bills 13, Miami Dolphins 0; Q3: Buffalo Bills 0, Miami Dolphins 8; Q4: Buffalo Bills 14, Miami Dolphins 6; Final: Buffalo Bills 41, Miami Dolphins 14.

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

Buffalo Bills touchdown — C. Clay (T. Taylor pass) (Q1 12:03) Buffalo Bills touchdown — L. McCoy (T. Taylor pass) (Q1 6:07) Buffalo Bills touchdown — P. Brown (Q2 1:53) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Matthews (R. Tannehill pass) (Q3 5:46) Buffalo Bills touchdown — C. Hogan (T. Taylor pass) (Q4 15:00) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Matthews (R. Tannehill pass) (Q4 8:11) Buffalo Bills touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 6:54) Buffalo Bills field goal — D. Carpenter (Q2 11:54, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — D. Carpenter (Q2 0:08, 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?

Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 48.1% completion, -5.4% CPOE, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -15.84 total passing EPA. Tyrod Taylor (Buffalo Bills), 65.6% completion, +14.2% CPOE, +0.73 EPA per dropback, +23.34 total passing EPA.

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

Tyrod Taylor (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +23.34 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+5.08 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass deep left to 15-C.Hogan for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN [79-D.Shelby]..

Season records after this game

Buffalo Bills

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W

Miami Dolphins

Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L

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