Browns 24–30 Dolphins: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 3, 2016

Quick answer

Winner: Miami Dolphins
Final score: Miami Dolphins 30–24 Cleveland Browns
Halftime: Cleveland Browns 13–10 Miami Dolphins at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: T. Pryor
Top passer: C. Kessler
Biggest EPA play: (7:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right intended for 10-K.Stills INTER…
Game date: 2016-09-25

Game summary

The Miami Dolphins beat the Cleveland Browns 30–24 on 2016-09-25, overcoming Cleveland Browns's 13–10 halftime lead. T. Pryor posted a game-high +7.67 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 18 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	T
Cleveland Browns	0	13	0	11	0	24
Miami Dolphins	7	3	7	7	6	30

Scoring Map

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

CLECleveland Browns

CLE 26

+3MIA 28

CLE 79

+1MIA 15

+3MIA 30

CLE 42

CLE 10

MIA 3

+2MIA 2

+3MIA 20

CLE 11

MIAMiami Dolphins

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 10:26TD
DeVante Parker
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 26
Score
0-6
(10:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep middle to 11-D.Parker for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-20-B.Boddy-Calhoun, Defensive Holding, declined.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 10:16XP
AFA. Franks
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
0-7
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 13:47FG
CPC. Parkey
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 28
Score
3-7
(13:47) (Field Goal formation) 3-C.Parkey 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 7:01TD
BBB. Boddy-Calhoun
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 79
Score
9-7
(7:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right intended for 10-K.Stills INTERCEPTED by 20-B.Boddy-Calhoun [97-G.Wright] at MIA 27. 20-B.Boddy-Calhoun for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 6:47XP
CPC. Parkey
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
10-7
3-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 2:00FG
AFA. Franks
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 19
Score
10-10
(2:00) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 0:46FG
CPC. Parkey
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 30
Score
13-10
(:46) (Field Goal formation) 3-C.Parkey 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 5:29TD
JLJ. Landry
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 42
Score
13-16
(5:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 14-J.Landry for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIA-14-J.Landry, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 5:17XP
AFA. Franks
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
13-17
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 14:29TD
Dorian Williams
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 10
Score
13-23
(14:29) 77-B.Turner reported in as eligible. 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 26-D.Williams for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 14:17XP
AFA. Franks
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
13-24
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 10:19TD
TPT. Pryor
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 3
Score
19-24
(10:19) (Shotgun) 11-T.Pryor left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 10:12Safety
CKC. Kessler
Points+2
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
21-24
New QB #6 - Kessler, Cody. TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 6-C.Kessler pass to 82-G.Barnidge is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 3:18FG
CPC. Parkey
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 20
Score
24-24
(3:18) (Field Goal formation) 3-C.Parkey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
MIAMiami Dolphins
OT 8:43TD
JAJ. Ajayi
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 11
Score
24-30
(8:43) 23-J.Ajayi left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1T. Pryor · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +7.67 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
2J. Landry · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.06 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
3G. Barnidge · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.56 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
4D. Sims · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.34 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
5I. Crowell · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +2.08 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
6J. Ajayi · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +1.95 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
7Dyontae Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +1.84 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
8R. Louis · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.57 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.39 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. Pryor — CLE · Receiving

T. Pryor posted the highest total EPA (+7.67) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 14 counted snaps, they averaged +0.55 EPA per play.

T. Pryor's top snap (+2.93 EPA): (:49) (Shotgun) 6-C.Kessler pass short middle to 11-T.Pryor to MIA 37 for 18 yards (53-J.Jenkins) [97-J.Phillips].

Biggest single play (-7.21 EPA): Ryan Tannehill — (7:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right intended for 10-K.Stills INTERCEPTED by 20-B.Boddy-Calhoun [97-G.Wright] at MIA 27. 20-B.Boddy-Calhoun for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

C. Kessler led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

C. Kessler (Cleveland Browns) · 43 dropbacks · 48.8% completion · -1.7% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.27 total EPA
Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 41 dropbacks · 61.0% completion · +5.7% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -5.22 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Cleveland Browns	Miami Dolphins
Offensive EPA/play	-0.069	-0.049
Offensive success rate	41.9%	42.5%
Pass EPA/play	+0.004	-0.127
Rush EPA/play	+0.136	+0.004
Defensive EPA/play	+0.049	+0.069
Defensive success rate	57.5%	58.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cleveland Browns -0.07, Miami Dolphins -0.05) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Cleveland Browns: -0.07 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
Miami Dolphins: -0.05 EPA/play (39th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)

Cleveland Browns: 14 drives, -7.27 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Miami Dolphins: 15 drives, -4.27 total EPA, 6 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Miami Dolphins — DeVante Parker (Ryan Tannehill pass) (Q1 10:26)
Cleveland Browns — B. Boddy-Calhoun (Q2 7:01)
Miami Dolphins — J. Landry (Ryan Tannehill pass) (Q3 5:29)
Miami Dolphins — Dorian Williams (Ryan Tannehill pass) (Q4 14:29)
Cleveland Browns — T. Pryor (Q4 10:19)
Miami Dolphins — J. Ajayi (OT 8:43)

Field goals

Cleveland Browns — C. Parkey (Q2 13:47)
Miami Dolphins — A. Franks (Q2 2:00)
Cleveland Browns — C. Parkey (Q2 0:46)
Cleveland Browns — C. Parkey (Q4 3:18)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CLE 26 (Q1 10:26); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 10:16) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr..

The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 13–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the MIA 28 (Q2 13:47) — (13:47) (Field Goal formation) 3-C.Parkey 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 79 (Q2 7:01); Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 6:47) — 3-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the CLE 19 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the MIA 30 (Q2 0:46) — (:46) (Field Goal formation) 3-C.Parkey 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CLE 42 (Q3 5:29); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 5:17) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr..

The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 11–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CLE 10 (Q4 14:29) — (14:29) 77-B.Turner reported in as eligible. 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 26-D.Williams for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 14:17) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the MIA 3 (Q4 10:19) — (10:19) (Shotgun) 11-T.Pryor left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns registered a safety from the MIA 2 (Q4 10:12) — New QB #6 - Kessler, Cody. TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 6-C.Kessler pass to 82-G.Barnidge is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the MIA 20 (Q4 3:18) — (3:18) (Field Goal formation) 3-C.Parkey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

Overtime: Miami Dolphins won the period 6–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CLE 11 (OT 8:43) — (8:43) 23-J.Ajayi left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Miami Dolphins (Q4 0:26) — (:26) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill sacked at MIA 27 for -8 yards (52-C.Lemonier). FUMBLES (52-C.Lemonier) [52-C.Lemonier], RECOVERED by CLE-52-C.Lemonier at MIA 27. 52-C.Lemonier to MIA 27 for no gain (70 [WPA -35.6% · EPA -2.39]
Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:04) — (:04) (Field Goal formation) 3-C.Parkey 46 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. [WPA -30.4% · EPA -2.23]
Miami Dolphins (OT 9:18) — (9:18) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 14-J.Landry pushed ob at CLE 11 for 32 yards (33-J.Poyer) [53-J.Schobert]. [WPA +24.0% · EPA +2.41]
Cleveland Browns (Q4 4:58) — (4:58) 6-C.Kessler pass short middle to 11-T.Pryor pushed ob at MIA 23 for 40 yards (20-R.Jones). [WPA +21.9% · EPA +2.68]
Miami Dolphins (Q2 7:01) — (7:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right intended for 10-K.Stills INTERCEPTED by 20-B.Boddy-Calhoun [97-G.Wright] at MIA 27. 20-B.Boddy-Calhoun for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -21.6% · EPA -7.21]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Miami Dolphins (Q2 7:01) — (7:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right intended for 10-K.Stills INTERCEPTED by 20-B.Boddy-Calhoun [97-G.Wright] at MIA 27. 20-B.Boddy-Calhoun for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -21.6% · EPA -7.21]
Cleveland Browns (Q1 13:01) — (13:01) (Shotgun) 6-C.Kessler sacked at MIA 42 for -10 yards (91-C.Wake). FUMBLES (91-C.Wake) [91-C.Wake], RECOVERED by MIA-98-J.Jones at MIA 39. 98-J.Jones to MIA 39 for no gain (78-A.Bailey). [WPA -12.4% · EPA -5.11]
Miami Dolphins (Q1 14:29) — (14:29) (No Huddle) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left intended for 10-K.Stills INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Taylor at MIA 30. 21-J.Taylor to MIA 33 for -3 yards (84-J.Cameron). [WPA -12.5% · EPA -4.57]
Cleveland Browns (Q3 7:52) — (7:52) (Field Goal formation) 3-C.Parkey 42 yard field goal is No Good, Hit Left Upright, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. [WPA -5.6% · EPA -4.12]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 10:26 · CLE 26 · Score 0-6
(10:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep middle to 11-D.Parker for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-20-B.Boddy-Calhoun, Defensive Holding, declined.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 10:16 · CLE 15 · Score 0-7
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 13:47 · MIA 28 · Score 3-7
(13:47) (Field Goal formation) 3-C.Parkey 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 7:01 · CLE 79 · Score 9-7
(7:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right intended for 10-K.Stills INTERCEPTED by 20-B.Boddy-Calhoun [97-G.Wright] at MIA 27. 20-B.Boddy-Calhoun for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 6:47 · MIA 15 · Score 10-7
3-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 2:00 · CLE 19 · Score 10-10
(2:00) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 0:46 · MIA 30 · Score 13-10
(:46) (Field Goal formation) 3-C.Parkey 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 5:29 · CLE 42 · Score 13-16
(5:29) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 14-J.Landry for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIA-14-J.Landry, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 5:17 · CLE 15 · Score 13-17
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 14:29 · CLE 10 · Score 13-23
(14:29) 77-B.Turner reported in as eligible. 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 26-D.Williams for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 14:17 · CLE 15 · Score 13-24
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 10:19 · MIA 3 · Score 19-24
(10:19) (Shotgun) 11-T.Pryor left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns Safety (+2) — Q4 10:12 · MIA 2 · Score 21-24
New QB #6 - Kessler, Cody. TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 6-C.Kessler pass to 82-G.Barnidge is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 3:18 · MIA 20 · Score 24-24
(3:18) (Field Goal formation) 3-C.Parkey 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — OT 8:43 · CLE 11 · Score 24-30
(8:43) 23-J.Ajayi left end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Key takeaways

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

Miami Dolphins earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
T. Pryor (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Ryan Tannehill (MIA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Miami Dolphins on 2016-09-25?

The Miami Dolphins beat the Cleveland Browns 30-24 in Week 3, 2016.

What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Miami Dolphins?

Q1: Cleveland Browns 0, Miami Dolphins 7; Q2: Cleveland Browns 13, Miami Dolphins 3; Q3: Cleveland Browns 0, Miami Dolphins 7; Q4: Cleveland Browns 11, Miami Dolphins 7; Q5: Cleveland Browns 0, Miami Dolphins 6; Final: Cleveland Browns 24, Miami Dolphins 30.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Miami Dolphins?

Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Parker (R. Tannehill pass) (Q1 10:26) Cleveland Browns touchdown — B. Boddy-Calhoun (Q2 7:01) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Landry (R. Tannehill pass) (Q3 5:29) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Williams (R. Tannehill pass) (Q4 14:29) Cleveland Browns touchdown — T. Pryor (Q4 10:19) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Ajayi (OT 8:43) Cleveland Browns field goal — C. Parkey (Q2 13:47, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — A. Franks (Q2 2:00, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — C. Parkey (Q2 0:46, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — C. Parkey (Q4 3:18, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Miami Dolphins?

C. Kessler (Cleveland Browns), 48.8% completion, -1.7% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.27 total passing EPA. Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 61.0% completion, +5.7% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -5.22 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Miami Dolphins?

T. Pryor (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.67 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 14 snaps. Their top snap (+2.93 EPA): (:49) (Shotgun) 6-C.Kessler pass short middle to 11-T.Pryor to MIA 37 for 18 yards (53-J.Jenkins) [97-J.Phillips]..

Was Cleveland Browns vs Miami Dolphins a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Miami Dolphins won 30-24 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 0-2 Now 0-3 L

Miami Dolphins

Entered 0-2 Now 1-2 W

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