Quick answer
- Winner
- Miami Dolphins
- Final score
- Miami Dolphins 30–15 Pittsburgh Steelers
- Halftime
- Pittsburgh Steelers 8–16 Miami Dolphins at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Ajayi
- Top passer
- B. Roethlisberger
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:18) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right intended for 14-S.Coates INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Jo…
- Game date
- 2016-10-16
Game summary
The Miami Dolphins beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 30–15 on 2016-10-16. J. Ajayi posted a game-high +11.37 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 8 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 15 |
 Miami Dolphins | 3 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 30 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PITPittsburgh Steelers(8:38) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
(5:52) 88-D.Heyward-Bey right end for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 26-L.Bell is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(8:21) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
(5:33) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
(:25) 26-D.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIA-23-J.Ajayi, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty on MIA-26-D.Williams, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, declined.
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
(1:45) (No Huddle) 23-J.Ajayi right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
(1:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 83-C.Hamilton for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Kick formation) 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry. PENALTY on MIA-97-J.Phillips, Leverage, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
(1:01) 23-J.Ajayi right end for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 8:38FG AFA. FranksPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 12
- Score
- 0-3
(8:38) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 5:52TD DHD. Heyward-BeyPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 60
- Score
- 6-3
(5:52) 88-D.Heyward-Bey right end for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 5:39Safety BRB. RoethlisbergerPoints+2
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 8-3
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 26-L.Bell is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 8:21FG AFA. FranksPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 4
- Score
- 8-6
(8:21) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 5:33FG AFA. FranksPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 12
- Score
- 8-9
(5:33) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:25TD Dorian WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 1
- Score
- 8-15
(:25) 26-D.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIA-23-J.Ajayi, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty on MIA-26-D.Williams, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, declined.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:21XP AFA. FranksPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 15
- Score
- 8-16
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 1:45TD JAJ. AjayiPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 1
- Score
- 8-22
(1:45) (No Huddle) 23-J.Ajayi right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 1:39XP AFA. FranksPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 15
- Score
- 8-23
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 1:08TD CHC. HamiltonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 23
- Score
- 14-23
(1:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 83-C.Hamilton for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 1:02XP Chris BoswellPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 15-23
(Kick formation) 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry. PENALTY on MIA-97-J.Phillips, Leverage, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 1:01TD JAJ. AjayiPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 62
- Score
- 15-29
(1:01) 23-J.Ajayi right end for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 0:50XP AFA. FranksPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 15
- Score
- 15-30
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).
- 1J. Ajayi · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +11.37 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 2Ryan Tannehill · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +8.14 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 3J. Landry · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +7.06 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.78 EPA/play
- 4M. Gray · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.54 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.85 EPA/play
- 5D. Heyward-Bey · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +5.38 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.38 EPA/play
- 6Levi Bell · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.54 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
- 7C. Hamilton · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.93 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.97 EPA/play
- 8
Eric Rogers · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.50 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.50 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
J. Ajayi — MIA · Rushing
J. Ajayi posted the highest total EPA (+11.37) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 25 counted snaps, they averaged +0.45 EPA per play.
J. Ajayi's top snap (+5.75 EPA): (1:01) 23-J.Ajayi right end for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-6.06 EPA): B. Roethlisberger — (8:18) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right intended for 14-S.Coates INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Jones at PIT 30. 20-R.Jones to PIT 13 for 17 yards (81-J.James). PIT-7-B.Roethlisberger was injured during the p
Quarterback report card
B. Roethlisberger led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 37 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · -7.0% CPOE · -0.15 EPA/play · -5.46 total EPA
- Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 33 dropbacks · 72.7% completion · +9.4% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +8.14 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.113 | +0.101 |
| Offensive success rate | 37.7% | 48.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.180 | +0.247 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.211 | +0.206 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.101 | +0.113 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.2% | 62.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Miami Dolphins held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.11), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.11 EPA/play (24th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: +0.10 EPA/play (78th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, +8.67 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, -7.76 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — D. Heyward-Bey
- Miami Dolphins — Dorian Williams
- Miami Dolphins — J. Ajayi
- Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Hamilton (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Miami Dolphins — J. Ajayi
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — A. Franks
- Miami Dolphins — A. Franks
- Miami Dolphins — A. Franks
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 8–3. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the PIT 12 (Q1 8:38) — (8:38) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the MIA 60 (Q1 5:52) — (5:52) 88-D.Heyward-Bey right end for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers registered a safety from the MIA 2 (Q1 5:39) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 26-L.Bell is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 13–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the PIT 4 (Q2 8:21) — (8:21) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the PIT 12 (Q2 5:33) — (5:33) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q2 0:25); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 0:21) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr..
The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q3 1:45) — (1:45) (No Huddle) 23-J.Ajayi right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q3 1:39) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the MIA 23 (Q4 1:08) — (1:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 83-C.Hamilton for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 1:02); Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the PIT 62 (Q4 1:01) — (1:01) 23-J.Ajayi right end for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 0:50) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 8:18) — (8:18) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right intended for 14-S.Coates INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Jones at PIT 30. 20-R.Jones to PIT 13 for 17 yards (81-J.James). PIT-7-B.Roethlisberger was injured during the p
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 5:52) — (5:52) 88-D.Heyward-Bey right end for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 10:45) — (10:45) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 48-M.Gray pushed ob at PIT 1 for 53 yards (22-W.Gay).
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 1:09) — (1:09) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 14-J.Landry to PIT 2 for 39 yards (25-A.Burns).
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 11:48) — (11:48) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short left to 14-J.Landry pushed ob at MIA 47 for 22 yards (23-M.Mitchell). PENALTY on PIT-23-M.Mitchell, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at MIA 47.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 8:18) — (8:18) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right intended for 14-S.Coates INTERCEPTED by 20-R.Jones at PIT 30. 20-R.Jones to PIT 13 for 17 yards (81-J.James). PIT-7-B.Roethlisberger was injured during the p
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 1:01) — (1:01) 23-J.Ajayi right end for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 5:52) — (5:52) 88-D.Heyward-Bey right end for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 1:09) — (1:09) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep left to 14-J.Landry to PIT 2 for 39 yards (25-A.Burns).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 8:38 · PIT 12 · Score 0-3
(8:38) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 5:52 · MIA 60 · Score 6-3
(5:52) 88-D.Heyward-Bey right end for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers Safety (+2) — Q1 5:39 · MIA 2 · Score 8-3
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 26-L.Bell is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 8:21 · PIT 4 · Score 8-6
(8:21) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 5:33 · PIT 12 · Score 8-9
(5:33) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 0:25 · PIT 1 · Score 8-15
(:25) 26-D.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIA-23-J.Ajayi, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. Penalty on MIA-26-D.Williams, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, de - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 0:21 · PIT 15 · Score 8-16
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 1:45 · PIT 1 · Score 8-22
(1:45) (No Huddle) 23-J.Ajayi right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 1:39 · PIT 15 · Score 8-23
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 1:08 · MIA 23 · Score 14-23
(1:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 83-C.Hamilton for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 1:02 · MIA 15 · Score 15-23
(Kick formation) 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry. PENALTY on MIA-97-J.Phillips, Leverage, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 1:01 · PIT 62 · Score 15-29
(1:01) 23-J.Ajayi right end for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 0:50 · PIT 15 · Score 15-30
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.
- Miami Dolphins earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- J. Ajayi (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Ryan Tannehill (MIA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Miami Dolphins on 2016-10-16?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-15 in Week 6, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Miami Dolphins?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 8, Miami Dolphins 3; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Miami Dolphins 13; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Miami Dolphins 7; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Miami Dolphins 7; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 15, Miami Dolphins 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Miami Dolphins?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — D. Heyward-Bey (Q1 5:52) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Williams (Q2 0:25) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Ajayi (Q3 1:45) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — C. Hamilton (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 1:08) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Ajayi (Q4 1:01) Miami Dolphins field goal — A. Franks (Q1 8:38, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — A. Franks (Q2 8:21, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — A. Franks (Q2 5:33, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Miami Dolphins?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 51.4% completion, -7.0% CPOE, -0.15 EPA per dropback, -5.46 total passing EPA. Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 72.7% completion, +9.4% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +8.14 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Miami Dolphins?
J. Ajayi (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.37 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 25 snaps. Their top snap (+5.75 EPA): (1:01) 23-J.Ajayi right end for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 4-1 Now 4-2 L
Miami Dolphins
Entered 1-4 Now 2-4 W
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