Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Jets
- Final score
- New York Jets 27–14 Miami Dolphins
- Halftime
- New York Jets 20–7 Miami Dolphins at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- R. Fitzpatrick
- Top passer
- Ryan Tannehill
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:04) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle intended for 14-J.Landry INTE…
- Game date
- 2015-10-04
Game summary
The New York Jets beat the Miami Dolphins 27–14 on 2015-10-04. R. Fitzpatrick posted a game-high +11.28 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 10 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
 Miami Dolphins | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 14 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets(10:56) 33-C.Ivory left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(4:40) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(8:52) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(7:13) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 86-J.Stoneburner for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
(:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 87-E.Decker for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(10:29) #60 Ferguson reports eligible. 30-Z.Stacy left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
(10:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 10-K.Stills for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. That is Kenny Stills' first touchdown for the Dolphins
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
MIAMiami DolphinsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 10:56TD CIC. IvoryPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 3
- Score
- 6-0
(10:56) 33-C.Ivory left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 10:49XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 7-0
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 4:40FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 4
- Score
- 10-0
(4:40) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 8:52FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 30
- Score
- 13-0
(8:52) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 7:13TD JSJ. StoneburnerPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 8
- Score
- 13-6
(7:13) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 86-J.Stoneburner for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 7:07XP AFA. FranksPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 13-7
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 0:37TD EDE. DeckerPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 10
- Score
- 19-7
(:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 87-E.Decker for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 0:33XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 20-7
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 10:29TD ZSZ. StacyPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 26-7
(10:29) #60 Ferguson reports eligible. 30-Z.Stacy left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 10:25XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 27-7
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 10:05TD KSK. StillsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 10
- Score
- 27-13
(10:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 10-K.Stills for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. That is Kenny Stills' first touchdown for the Dolphins
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 10:01XP AFA. FranksPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 27-14
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).
- 1R. Fitzpatrick · New York Jets · Passing · +11.28 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
- 2B. Marshall · New York Jets · Receiving · +8.08 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 3K. Stills · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.23 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 4E. Decker · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.74 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 5J. Stoneburner · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.31 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.16 EPA/play
- 6J. Landry · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +2.24 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 7C. Ivory · New York Jets · Rushing · +1.52 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
- 8Z. Stacy · New York Jets · Receiving · +0.75 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.25 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
R. Fitzpatrick — NYJ · Passing
R. Fitzpatrick posted the highest total EPA (+11.28) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Jets. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.30 EPA per play.
R. Fitzpatrick's top snap (+3.99 EPA): (12:14) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep left to 15-B.Marshall pushed ob at MIA 15 for 58 yards (21-B.Grimes).
Biggest single play (-4.26 EPA): Ryan Tannehill — (5:04) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle intended for 14-J.Landry INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Revis at NYJ -6. Touchback. PENALTY on MIA-14-J.Landry, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enf
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 · 35.2% completion · -14.1% CPOE · -0.24 EPA/play · -13.03 total EPA
- R. Fitzpatrick (New York Jets) · 37 dropbacks · 43.2% completion · -6.5% CPOE · +0.30 EPA/play · +11.28 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.022 | -0.142 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.3% | 34.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.305 | -0.241 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.030 | +0.084 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.142 | -0.022 |
| Defensive success rate | 65.9% | 55.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Jets generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.14), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: +0.02 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: -0.14 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: 13 drives, -11.63 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 14 drives, +2.18 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Jets — C. Ivory
- Miami Dolphins — J. Stoneburner (Ryan Tannehill pass)
- New York Jets — E. Decker (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
- New York Jets — Z. Stacy
- Miami Dolphins — K. Stills (Ryan Tannehill pass)
Field goals
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
- New York Jets — Nick Folk
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 3 (Q1 10:56); New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q1 10:49) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 4 (Q1 4:40) — (4:40) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley..
The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–7. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 30 (Q2 8:52) — (8:52) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 8 (Q2 7:13) — (7:13) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 86-J.Stoneburner for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 7:07) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.; New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 10 (Q2 0:37) — (:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 87-E.Decker for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 0:33) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q3 10:29) — (10:29) #60 Ferguson reports eligible. 30-Z.Stacy left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q3 10:25) — 2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 10 (Q4 10:05); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q4 10:01) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Jets (Q1 12:14) — (12:14) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep left to 15-B.Marshall pushed ob at MIA 15 for 58 yards (21-B.Grimes).
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 7:19) — (7:19) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass incomplete deep left to 84-J.Cameron (21-M.Gilchrist). PENALTY on NYJ-21-M.Gilchrist, Defensive Pass Interference, 22 yards, enforced at NYJ 30 - No Play.
- New York Jets (Q1 7:57) — (7:57) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 15-B.Marshall pushed ob at MIA 34 for 22 yards (20-R.Jones). MIA-21-B.Grimes was injured during the play. He is Out.
- New York Jets (Q1 0:37) — (:37) (Run formation) PENALTY on NYJ-14-R.Fitzpatrick, Delay of Game, 5 yards, enforced at NYJ 33 - No Play.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 12:26) — (12:26) (Punt formation) 4-M.Darr punts 59 yards to NYJ 12, Center-92-J.Denney. 11-J.Kerley to NYJ 27 for 15 yards (46-N.Hewitt).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 5:04) — (5:04) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle intended for 14-J.Landry INTERCEPTED by 24-D.Revis at NYJ -6. Touchback. PENALTY on MIA-14-J.Landry, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enf
- New York Jets (Q1 12:14) — (12:14) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep left to 15-B.Marshall pushed ob at MIA 15 for 58 yards (21-B.Grimes).
- New York Jets (Q3 4:34) — (4:34) 2-N.Folk 40 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 6:16) — (6:16) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass incomplete short right to 85-G.Jennings. PENALTY on NYJ-41-B.Skrine, Defensive Holding, 2 yards, enforced at NYJ 4 - No Play.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 10:56 · MIA 3 · Score 6-0
(10:56) 33-C.Ivory left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 10:49 · MIA 15 · Score 7-0
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 4:40 · MIA 4 · Score 10-0
(4:40) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 8:52 · MIA 30 · Score 13-0
(8:52) (Field Goal formation) 2-N.Folk 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 7:13 · NYJ 8 · Score 13-6
(7:13) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 86-J.Stoneburner for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 7:07 · NYJ 15 · Score 13-7
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 0:37 · MIA 10 · Score 19-7
(:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 87-E.Decker for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 0:33 · MIA 15 · Score 20-7
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 10:29 · MIA 2 · Score 26-7
(10:29) #60 Ferguson reports eligible. 30-Z.Stacy left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 10:25 · MIA 15 · Score 27-7
2-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Purdum, Holder-4-R.Quigley. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 10:05 · NYJ 10 · Score 27-13
(10:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 10-K.Stills for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. That is Kenny Stills' first touchdown for the Dolphins - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 10:01 · NYJ 15 · Score 27-14
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.
- New York Jets earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- R. Fitzpatrick (New York Jets) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Ryan Tannehill (MIA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- R. Fitzpatrick (NYJ) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins on 2015-10-04?
The New York Jets beat the Miami Dolphins 27-14 in Week 4, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins?
Q1: New York Jets 10, Miami Dolphins 0; Q2: New York Jets 10, Miami Dolphins 7; Q3: New York Jets 7, Miami Dolphins 0; Q4: New York Jets 0, Miami Dolphins 7; Final: New York Jets 27, Miami Dolphins 14.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins?
New York Jets touchdown — C. Ivory (Q1 10:56) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Stoneburner (R. Tannehill pass) (Q2 7:13) New York Jets touchdown — E. Decker (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q2 0:37) New York Jets touchdown — Z. Stacy (Q3 10:29) Miami Dolphins touchdown — K. Stills (R. Tannehill pass) (Q4 10:05) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q1 4:40, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — N. Folk (Q2 8:52, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins?
Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 35.2% completion, -14.1% CPOE, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -13.03 total passing EPA. R. Fitzpatrick (New York Jets), 43.2% completion, -6.5% CPOE, +0.30 EPA per dropback, +11.28 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins?
R. Fitzpatrick (New York Jets) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.28 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (+3.99 EPA): (12:14) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep left to 15-B.Marshall pushed ob at MIA 15 for 58 yards (21-B.Grimes)..
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W
Miami Dolphins
Entered 1-2 Now 1-3 L
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