Quick answer
- Winner
- Buffalo Bills
- Final score
- Buffalo Bills 33–17 Miami Dolphins
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 7–19 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- S. Watkins
- Top passer
- Ryan Tannehill
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:29) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass deep right to 14-S.Watkins for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caugh…
- Game date
- 2015-11-08
Game summary
The Buffalo Bills beat the Miami Dolphins 33–17 on 2015-11-08. S. Watkins posted a game-high +16.28 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 0 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
 Buffalo Bills | 9 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 33 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins
(11:51) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIA 0, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY. Ball snapped out of end zone.
(8:58) (Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy right end for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key downfield block: C.Glenn.
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
(11:32) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
(7:12) 2-D.Carpenter 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
(2:32) (Shotgun) 29-Ka.Williams left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: J.Felton. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
(10:08) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
(2:29) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass deep right to 14-S.Watkins for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught on run towards rear corner of end zone.
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
(8:44) (Shotgun) 29-Ka.Williams left tackle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key seal block: R.Incognito.
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
(3:56) 3-A.Franks 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
BUFBuffalo BillsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 11:51Safety Points+2
- Yard line
- BUF 94
- Score
- 0-2
(11:51) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIA 0, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY. Ball snapped out of end zone.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 8:58TD LML. McCoyPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 48
- Score
- 0-8
(8:58) (Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy right end for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key downfield block: C.Glenn.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 8:50XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 0-9
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 11:32TD LML. MillerPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 1
- Score
- 6-9
(11:32) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 11:28XP AFA. FranksPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 7-9
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 7:12FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 25
- Score
- 7-12
(7:12) 2-D.Carpenter 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 2:32TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 11
- Score
- 7-18
(2:32) (Shotgun) 29-Ka.Williams left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: J.Felton. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 2:26XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 7-19
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 10:08TD LML. MillerPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 1
- Score
- 13-19
(10:08) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 10:05XP AFA. FranksPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 14-19
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 2:29TD SWS. WatkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 44
- Score
- 14-25
(2:29) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass deep right to 14-S.Watkins for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught on run towards rear corner of end zone.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 2:21XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 14-26
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 8:44TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 38
- Score
- 14-32
(8:44) (Shotgun) 29-Ka.Williams left tackle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key seal block: R.Incognito.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 8:35XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 14-33
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 3:56FG AFA. FranksPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 30
- Score
- 17-33
(3:56) 3-A.Franks 48 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).
- 1S. Watkins · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +16.28 total EPA · 8 snaps · +2.04 EPA/play
- 2
Tyrod Taylor · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +11.55 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play - 3Ka. Williams · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +8.41 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
- 4L. Miller · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.68 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 5K. Stills · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.20 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 6Ryan Tannehill · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +4.11 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 7J. Ajayi · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +3.98 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 8R. Matthews · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.76 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
S. Watkins — BUF · Receiving
S. Watkins posted the highest total EPA (+16.28) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +2.04 EPA per play.
S. Watkins's top snap (+5.64 EPA): (2:29) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass deep right to 14-S.Watkins for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught on run towards rear corner of end zone.
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) · 43 dropbacks · 60.5% completion · +10.7% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +4.11 total EPA
- Tyrod Taylor (Buffalo Bills) · 21 dropbacks · 52.4% completion · +28.5% CPOE · +0.55 EPA/play · +11.55 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.067 | +0.289 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.3% | 53.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.119 | +0.550 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.165 | +0.329 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.289 | -0.067 |
| Defensive success rate | 46.5% | 51.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Buffalo Bills held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.29 vs +0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: +0.07 EPA/play (72nd percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: +0.29 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 9 drives, +20.52 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 9 drives, +5.87 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Buffalo Bills — L. McCoy
- Miami Dolphins — L. Miller
- Buffalo Bills — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — L. Miller
- Buffalo Bills — S. Watkins (Tyrod Taylor pass)
- Buffalo Bills — unlisted player
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — D. Carpenter
- Miami Dolphins — A. Franks
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 9–0. Buffalo Bills registered a safety from the BUF 94 (Q1 11:51) — (11:51) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIA 0, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY. Ball snapped out of end zone.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 48 (Q1 8:58) — (8:58) (Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy right end for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key downfield block: C.Glenn.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q1 8:50) — 2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt..
The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 10–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q2 11:32) — (11:32) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q2 11:28) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the MIA 25 (Q2 7:12) — (7:12) 2-D.Carpenter 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 11 (Q2 2:32); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 2:26) — 2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q3 10:08) — (10:08) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q3 10:05) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 44 (Q3 2:29) — (2:29) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass deep right to 14-S.Watkins for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught on run towards rear corner of end zone.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q3 2:21) — 2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt..
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–3. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 38 (Q4 8:44) — (8:44) (Shotgun) 29-Ka.Williams left tackle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key seal block: R.Incognito.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 8:35) — 2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the BUF 30 (Q4 3:56) — (3:56) 3-A.Franks 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 2:29) — (2:29) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass deep right to 14-S.Watkins for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught on run towards rear corner of end zone.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 11:51) — (11:51) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIA 0, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY. Ball snapped out of end zone.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 3:23) — (3:23) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass deep left to 14-S.Watkins to MIA 11 for 63 yards (31-M.Thomas). Bobbled at MIA 25., then caught at MIA 16.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 0:02) — (:02) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass incomplete short left to 80-D.Sims. Pass through receiver's hands, 1 yd. into end zone.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 6:17) — (6:17) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 10-K.Stills pushed ob at BUF 45 for 46 yards (21-L.McKelvin). Caught near sideline at MIA 44.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 2:29) — (2:29) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass deep right to 14-S.Watkins for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught on run towards rear corner of end zone.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 8:44) — (8:44) (Shotgun) 29-Ka.Williams left tackle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key seal block: R.Incognito.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 4:40) — (4:40) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill sacked at MIA 47 for -11 yards (55-J.Hughes). FUMBLES (55-J.Hughes) [55-J.Hughes], RECOVERED by BUF-55-J.Hughes at MIA 42. 55-J.Hughes to MIA 40 for 2 yards (17-R.Tanne
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 0:02) — (:02) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass incomplete short left to 80-D.Sims. Pass through receiver's hands, 1 yd. into end zone.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills Safety (+2) — Q1 11:51 · BUF 94 · Score 0-2
(11:51) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIA 0, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY. Ball snapped out of end zone. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 8:58 · MIA 48 · Score 0-8
(8:58) (Shotgun) 25-L.McCoy right end for 48 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key downfield block: C.Glenn. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 8:50 · MIA 15 · Score 0-9
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 11:32 · BUF 1 · Score 6-9
(11:32) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 11:28 · BUF 15 · Score 7-9
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 7:12 · MIA 25 · Score 7-12
(7:12) 2-D.Carpenter 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 2:32 · MIA 11 · Score 7-18
(2:32) (Shotgun) 29-Ka.Williams left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key block: J.Felton. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 2:26 · MIA 15 · Score 7-19
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 10:08 · BUF 1 · Score 13-19
(10:08) (Shotgun) 26-L.Miller up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 10:05 · BUF 15 · Score 14-19
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 2:29 · MIA 44 · Score 14-25
(2:29) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass deep right to 14-S.Watkins for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught on run towards rear corner of end zone. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 2:21 · MIA 15 · Score 14-26
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 8:44 · MIA 38 · Score 14-32
(8:44) (Shotgun) 29-Ka.Williams left tackle for 38 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Key seal block: R.Incognito. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 8:35 · MIA 15 · Score 14-33
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 3:56 · BUF 30 · Score 17-33
(3:56) 3-A.Franks 48 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.
- Buffalo Bills earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- S. Watkins (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Ryan Tannehill (MIA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Tyrod Taylor (BUF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills on 2015-11-08?
The Buffalo Bills beat the Miami Dolphins 33-17 in Week 9, 2015.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 0, Buffalo Bills 9; Q2: Miami Dolphins 7, Buffalo Bills 10; Q3: Miami Dolphins 7, Buffalo Bills 7; Q4: Miami Dolphins 3, Buffalo Bills 7; Final: Miami Dolphins 17, Buffalo Bills 33.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — L. McCoy (Q1 8:58) Miami Dolphins touchdown — L. Miller (Q2 11:32) Buffalo Bills touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 2:32) Miami Dolphins touchdown — L. Miller (Q3 10:08) Buffalo Bills touchdown — S. Watkins (T. Taylor pass) (Q3 2:29) Buffalo Bills touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 8:44) Buffalo Bills field goal — D. Carpenter (Q2 7:12, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — A. Franks (Q4 3:56, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?
Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 60.5% completion, +10.7% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +4.11 total passing EPA. Tyrod Taylor (Buffalo Bills), 52.4% completion, +28.5% CPOE, +0.55 EPA per dropback, +11.55 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?
S. Watkins (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.28 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+5.64 EPA): (2:29) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass deep right to 14-S.Watkins for 44 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught on run towards rear corner of end zone..
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L
Buffalo Bills
Entered 3-4 Now 4-4 W
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