Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 36–7 Miami Dolphins
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 0–19 New England Patriots at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Brady
- Top passer
- Ryan Tannehill
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:31) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left intended for 10-K.Stills INTERCEPTED by 30…
- Game date
- 2015-10-29
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Miami Dolphins 36–7 on 2015-10-29. T. Brady posted a game-high +13.11 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
 New England Patriots | 7 | 12 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 36 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins(10:21) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(14:08) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIA 5, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.
(3:29) 3-S.Gostkowski 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski 25th consecutive FG, ties franchise record (Vinatieri)
(:29) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 33-D.Lewis for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(11:30) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
(6:13) 3-S.Gostkowski 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski 26th consecutive FG, new franchise record (Vinatieri 25)
(13:33) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 11-J.Edelman for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(7:23) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 11-J.Edelman for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 24th career game with 4+ TD passes, 3rd most all-time. NE 12-Brady 19th career game with 4+ TD passes & no interceptions, most all-time (Brees & P.Manning have 18).
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
NENew England PatriotsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 10:21TD RGR. GronkowskiPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 47
- Score
- 0-6
(10:21) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 10:12XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 0-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 14:08Safety Points+2
- Yard line
- NE 91
- Score
- 0-9
(14:08) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIA 5, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 3:29FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 34
- Score
- 0-12
(3:29) 3-S.Gostkowski 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski 25th consecutive FG, ties franchise record (Vinatieri)
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:29TD Damien LewisPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 16
- Score
- 0-18
(:29) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 33-D.Lewis for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:24XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 0-19
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 11:30TD LML. MillerPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 1
- Score
- 6-19
(11:30) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 11:25XP AFA. FranksPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 7-19
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 6:13FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 18
- Score
- 7-22
(6:13) 3-S.Gostkowski 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski 26th consecutive FG, new franchise record (Vinatieri 25)
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 13:33TD JEJ. EdelmanPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 10
- Score
- 7-28
(13:33) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 11-J.Edelman for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 13:29XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 7-29
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 7:23TD JEJ. EdelmanPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 16
- Score
- 7-35
(7:23) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 11-J.Edelman for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 24th career game with 4+ TD passes, 3rd most all-time. NE 12-Brady 19th career game with 4+ TD passes & no interceptions, most all-time (Brees & P.Manning have 18).
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 7:17XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 7-36
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +13.11 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 2Damien Lewis · New England Patriots · Receiving · +8.11 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 3J. Edelman · New England Patriots · Receiving · +7.63 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 4R. Gronkowski · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.69 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 5J. Landry · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.68 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
- 6D. Sims · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.20 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.20 EPA/play
- 7T. Brady · New England Patriots · Rushing · +1.97 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.97 EPA/play
- 8D. Amendola · New England Patriots · Receiving · +0.72 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.72 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
T. Brady — NE · Passing
T. Brady posted the highest total EPA (+13.11) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 45 counted snaps, they averaged +0.29 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (+3.83 EPA): (10:21) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.23 EPA): Ryan Tannehill — (14:31) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left intended for 10-K.Stills INTERCEPTED by 30-D.Harmon at MIA 45. 30-D.Harmon to MIA 15 for 30 yards (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) · 50 dropbacks · 56.0% completion · +2.8% CPOE · -0.20 EPA/play · -10.17 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 45 dropbacks · 57.8% completion · +4.3% CPOE · +0.29 EPA/play · +13.11 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.192 | +0.149 |
| Offensive success rate | 35.4% | 51.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.203 | +0.291 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.520 | -0.083 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.149 | +0.192 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.9% | 64.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs -0.19), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: -0.19 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: +0.15 EPA/play (87th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: 13 drives, -15.74 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 12 drives, +13.71 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — Damien Lewis (T. Brady pass)
- Miami Dolphins — L. Miller
- New England Patriots — J. Edelman (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — J. Edelman (T. Brady pass)
Field goals
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 47 (Q1 10:21) — (10:21) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q1 10:12) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 12–0. New England Patriots registered a safety from the NE 91 (Q2 14:08) — (14:08) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIA 5, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the MIA 34 (Q2 3:29); New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 16 (Q2 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 33-D.Lewis for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 0:24) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–3. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q3 11:30) — (11:30) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q3 11:25) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the MIA 18 (Q3 6:13).
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 10 (Q4 13:33) — (13:33) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 11-J.Edelman for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 13:29) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 16 (Q4 7:23); New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 7:17) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q1 10:21) — (10:21) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q1 12:07) — (12:07) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 33-D.Lewis to NE 43 for 17 yards (20-R.Jones).
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 5:23) — (5:23) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right intended for 18-R.Matthews INTERCEPTED by 26-L.Ryan at MIA 40. 26-L.Ryan pushed ob at MIA 39 for 1 yard (18-R.Matthews).
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 8:43) — (8:43) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 18-R.Matthews ran ob at MIA 34 for 15 yards. MIA-70-J.James was injured during the play.
- New England Patriots (Q1 13:14) — (13:14) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short right to 29-L.Blount to NE 41 for 2 yards (31-M.Thomas; 52-K.Sheppard). PENALTY on NE-80-D.Amendola, Illegal Crackback, 15 yards, enforced at NE 39 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 14:31) — (14:31) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left intended for 10-K.Stills INTERCEPTED by 30-D.Harmon at MIA 45. 30-D.Harmon to MIA 15 for 30 yards (17-R.Tannehill).
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 5:23) — (5:23) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right intended for 18-R.Matthews INTERCEPTED by 26-L.Ryan at MIA 40. 26-L.Ryan pushed ob at MIA 39 for 1 yard (18-R.Matthews).
- New England Patriots (Q1 10:21) — (10:21) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q4 7:23) — (7:23) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 11-J.Edelman for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 24th career game with 4+ TD passes, 3rd most all-time. NE 12-Brady 19th career game with 4+ TD passes
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 10:21 · MIA 47 · Score 0-6
(10:21) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 10:12 · MIA 15 · Score 0-7
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots Safety (+2) — Q2 14:08 · NE 91 · Score 0-9
(14:08) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIA 5, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 3:29 · MIA 34 · Score 0-12
(3:29) 3-S.Gostkowski 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski 25th consecutive FG, ties franchise record (Vinatieri) - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 0:29 · MIA 16 · Score 0-18
(:29) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 33-D.Lewis for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 0:24 · MIA 15 · Score 0-19
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 11:30 · NE 1 · Score 6-19
(11:30) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 11:25 · NE 15 · Score 7-19
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 6:13 · MIA 18 · Score 7-22
(6:13) 3-S.Gostkowski 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. NE 3-Gostkowski 26th consecutive FG, new franchise record (Vinatieri 25) - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 13:33 · MIA 10 · Score 7-28
(13:33) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 11-J.Edelman for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 13:29 · MIA 15 · Score 7-29
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 7:23 · MIA 16 · Score 7-35
(7:23) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 11-J.Edelman for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 24th career game with 4+ TD passes, 3rd most all-time. NE 12-Brady 19th career game with 4+ TD passes - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 7:17 · MIA 15 · Score 7-36
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- T. Brady (NE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots on 2015-10-29?
The New England Patriots beat the Miami Dolphins 36-7 in Week 8, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 0, New England Patriots 7; Q2: Miami Dolphins 0, New England Patriots 12; Q3: Miami Dolphins 7, New England Patriots 3; Q4: Miami Dolphins 0, New England Patriots 14; Final: Miami Dolphins 7, New England Patriots 36.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
New England Patriots touchdown — R. Gronkowski (T. Brady pass) (Q1 10:21) New England Patriots touchdown — D. Lewis (T. Brady pass) (Q2 0:29) Miami Dolphins touchdown — L. Miller (Q3 11:30) New England Patriots touchdown — J. Edelman (T. Brady pass) (Q4 13:33) New England Patriots touchdown — J. Edelman (T. Brady pass) (Q4 7:23) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q2 3:29, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q3 6:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 56.0% completion, +2.8% CPOE, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -10.17 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 57.8% completion, +4.3% CPOE, +0.29 EPA per dropback, +13.11 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
T. Brady (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.11 total EPA on Passing plays. across 45 snaps. Their top snap (+3.83 EPA): (10:21) 12-T.Brady pass short middle to 87-R.Gronkowski for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 3-3 Now 3-4 L
New England Patriots
Entered 6-0 Now 7-0 W
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