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NFL · Week 18 · January 8, 2017 · 12 min read

Miami Dolphins vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 2016 Week 18 Recap

Steelers defeat Dolphins 30–12 in Week 18

K.Stills led Fantasy Impact as Steelers prevailed in a 12–30 Week 18 finish.

Miami Dolphins 12 10–7
Final 12–30
Pittsburgh Steelers 30 12–5 Winner
Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
12–30
Halftime
Miami Dolphins 6–20 Pittsburgh Steelers
Top passer
Malachi Moore
FantasyHQ MVP
K.Stills
Game date
January 8, 2017

Top fantasy performers · Dolphins

  • K.Stills 5 REC · 82 YDS +8.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Dorian Williams
    Dorian Williams 1 REC · 4 YDS · 1 TD +2.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Michael Thomas
    Michael Thomas 1 CAR · 3 YDS +2.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • Levi Bell 30 CAR · 167 YDS · 3 TD +5.7 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Roethlisberger 13/23 · 200 YDS · 2 TD +4.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Eric Rogers
    Eric Rogers 1 REC · 19 YDS +2.2 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
Pittsburgh Steelers 30–12 Miami Dolphins
Halftime
Miami Dolphins 6–20 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
K. Stills
Top passer
Malachi Moore
Biggest EPA play
(10:57) 8-M.Moore sacked at PIT 42 for -5 yards (23-M.Mitchell). FUMBLES (23-M.Mitchell) […
Game date
2017-01-08

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Miami Dolphins 30–12 on 2017-01-08. K. Stills posted a game-high +8.87 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Miami Dolphins3306012
Pittsburgh Steelers146100030

Scoring Map

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

MIAMiami Dolphins
PITPittsburgh Steelers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 12:25TD
    Anthony Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 50
    Score
    0-6

    (12:25) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 84-A.Brown for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 12:15XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 15
    Score
    0-7

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  3. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 7:02TD
    Anthony Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 62
    Score
    0-13

    (7:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 84-A.Brown for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 6:50XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 15
    Score
    0-14

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  5. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q1 3:11FG
    AFA. Franks

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 20
    Score
    3-14

    (3:11) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.

  6. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 12:42TD
    LBLevi Bell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 1
    Score
    3-20

    (12:42) 26-L.Bell up the middle to MIA 1 for no gain (47-K.Alonso). Pittsburgh challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 26-L.Bell up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 4:57FG
    AFA. Franks

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 29
    Score
    6-20

    (4:57) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.

  8. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 6:37FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 16
    Score
    6-23

    (6:37) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  9. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 2:10TD
    LBLevi Bell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 8
    Score
    6-29

    (2:10) (Shotgun) 26-L.Bell left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 2:05XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 15
    Score
    6-30

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  11. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 6:02TD
    Dorian Williams

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 4
    Score
    12-30

    (6:02) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass short right to 26-D.Williams for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1K. Stills · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +8.87 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.77 EPA/play
  2. 2Levi Bell · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +5.72 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
  3. 3B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +4.56 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
  4. 4Dorian WilliamsDorian Williams · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.19 EPA/play
  5. 5Eric RogersEric Rogers · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.22 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.22 EPA/play
  6. 6Michael ThomasMichael Thomas · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +2.13 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.13 EPA/play
  7. 7Anthony BrownAnthony Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.07 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.23 EPA/play
  8. 8D. Sims · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.63 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.33 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

K. Stills — MIA · Receiving

K. Stills posted the highest total EPA (+8.87) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.77 EPA per play.

K. Stills's top snap (+4.32 EPA): (5:20) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass deep right to 10-K.Stills to PIT 26 for 36 yards (22-W.Gay) [50-R.Shazier].

Biggest single play (-5.86 EPA): Malachi Moore — (10:57) 8-M.Moore sacked at PIT 42 for -5 yards (23-M.Mitchell). FUMBLES (23-M.Mitchell) [23-M.Mitchell], RECOVERED by PIT-96-L.Walton at PIT 41. 96-L.Walton to PIT 41 for no gain (23-J.Ajayi).

Quarterback report card

Malachi Moore led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Malachi MooreMalachi Moore (Miami Dolphins) · 46 dropbacks · 63.0% completion · +14.3% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -5.94 total EPA
  • B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 23 dropbacks · 56.5% completion · +3.1% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +4.56 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatMiami DolphinsPittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play-0.111+0.130
Offensive success rate39.5%45.2%
Pass EPA/play-0.129+0.198
Rush EPA/play-0.356+0.147
Defensive EPA/play-0.130+0.111
Defensive success rate54.8%60.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs -0.11), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Miami Dolphins: -0.11 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.13 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
  • Miami Dolphins: 10 drives, -8.47 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, +9.53 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Anthony BrownPittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 12:25)
  • Anthony BrownPittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 7:02)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — Levi Bell (Q2 12:42)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — Levi Bell (Q3 2:10)
  • Dorian WilliamsMiami Dolphins — Dorian Williams (Malachi Moore pass) (Q4 6:02)

Field goals

  • Miami Dolphins — A. Franks (Q1 3:11)
  • Miami Dolphins — A. Franks (Q2 4:57)
  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q3 6:37)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the MIA 50 (Q1 12:25) — (12:25) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 84-A.Brown for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q1 12:15) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the MIA 62 (Q1 7:02) — (7:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 84-A.Brown for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q1 6:50) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the PIT 20 (Q1 3:11) — (3:11) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 6–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q2 12:42); Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the PIT 29 (Q2 4:57) — (4:57) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr..

The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the MIA 16 (Q3 6:37) — (6:37) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the MIA 8 (Q3 2:10) — (2:10) (Shotgun) 26-L.Bell left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q3 2:05) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry..

The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 6–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the PIT 4 (Q4 6:02) — (6:02) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass short right to 26-D.Williams for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 12:25) — (12:25) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 84-A.Brown for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.3% · EPA +3.98]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q2 0:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore sacked at PIT 17 for -9 yards (92-J.Harrison). FUMBLES (92-J.Harrison) [92-J.Harrison], RECOVERED by PIT-91-S.Tuitt at PIT 13. 91-S.Tuitt to PIT 13 for no gain (70-J.James). [WPA -8.4% · EPA -4.77]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 7:02) — (7:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 84-A.Brown for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.5% · EPA +5.21]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 13:06) — (13:06) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 17-E.Rogers to PIT 50 for 19 yards (90-E.Mitchell). [WPA +6.6% · EPA +2.22]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q1 5:20) — (5:20) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass deep right to 10-K.Stills to PIT 26 for 36 yards (22-W.Gay) [50-R.Shazier]. [WPA +6.3% · EPA +4.32]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Miami Dolphins (Q3 10:57) — (10:57) 8-M.Moore sacked at PIT 42 for -5 yards (23-M.Mitchell). FUMBLES (23-M.Mitchell) [23-M.Mitchell], RECOVERED by PIT-96-L.Walton at PIT 41. 96-L.Walton to PIT 41 for no gain (23-J.Ajayi). [WPA -5.5% · EPA -5.86]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 7:02) — (7:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 84-A.Brown for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.5% · EPA +5.21]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q3 6:32) — (6:32) 8-M.Moore pass short left intended for 14-J.Landry INTERCEPTED by 50-R.Shazier at MIA 35. 50-R.Shazier to MIA 25 for 10 yards (23-J.Ajayi). [WPA -2.2% · EPA -4.98]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q2 0:27) — (:27) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore sacked at PIT 17 for -9 yards (92-J.Harrison). FUMBLES (92-J.Harrison) [92-J.Harrison], RECOVERED by PIT-91-S.Tuitt at PIT 13. 91-S.Tuitt to PIT 13 for no gain (70-J.James). [WPA -8.4% · EPA -4.77]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 12:25 · MIA 50 · Score 0-6
    (12:25) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 84-A.Brown for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 12:15 · MIA 15 · Score 0-7
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 7:02 · MIA 62 · Score 0-13
    (7:02) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 84-A.Brown for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 6:50 · MIA 15 · Score 0-14
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  5. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 3:11 · PIT 20 · Score 3-14
    (3:11) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
  6. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 12:42 · MIA 1 · Score 3-20
    (12:42) 26-L.Bell up the middle to MIA 1 for no gain (47-K.Alonso). Pittsburgh challenged the runner was down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 26-L.Bell up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOW
  7. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 4:57 · PIT 29 · Score 6-20
    (4:57) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
  8. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 6:37 · MIA 16 · Score 6-23
    (6:37) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  9. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 2:10 · MIA 8 · Score 6-29
    (2:10) (Shotgun) 26-L.Bell left guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 2:05 · MIA 15 · Score 6-30
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  11. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 6:02 · PIT 4 · Score 12-30
    (6:02) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass short right to 26-D.Williams for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Key takeaways

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

  • Pittsburgh Steelers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • K. Stills (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Malachi Moore (MIA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Miami Dolphins vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2017-01-08?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Miami Dolphins 30-12 in Week 18, 2016.

What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Q1: Miami Dolphins 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Q2: Miami Dolphins 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 6; Q3: Miami Dolphins 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Q4: Miami Dolphins 6, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Final: Miami Dolphins 12, Pittsburgh Steelers 30.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 12:25) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 7:02) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — L. Bell (Q2 12:42) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — L. Bell (Q3 2:10) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Williams (M. Moore pass) (Q4 6:02) Miami Dolphins field goal — A. Franks (Q1 3:11, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — A. Franks (Q2 4:57, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q3 6:37, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Malachi Moore (Miami Dolphins), 63.0% completion, +14.3% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -5.94 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 56.5% completion, +3.1% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +4.56 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

K. Stills (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.87 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+4.32 EPA): (5:20) (Shotgun) 8-M.Moore pass deep right to 10-K.Stills to PIT 26 for 36 yards (22-W.Gay) [50-R.Shazier]..

Season records after this game

Miami Dolphins

Entered 10-6 Now 10-7 L

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 11-5 Now 12-5 W

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