Quick answer
- Winner
- Miami Dolphins
- Final score
- Miami Dolphins 28–25 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- Buffalo Bills 10–6 Miami Dolphins at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- K. Stills
- Top passer
- Tyrod Taylor
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:35) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 10-K.Stills for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2016-10-23
Game summary
The Miami Dolphins beat the Buffalo Bills 28–25 on 2016-10-23, overcoming Buffalo Bills's 10–6 halftime lead. K. Stills posted a game-high +7.72 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 22 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 3 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 25 |
 Miami Dolphins | 3 | 3 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BUFBuffalo Bills(7:32) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
(:53) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Carpenter 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
(11:57) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
(3:54) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
(6:00) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass deep right to 88-M.Goodwin for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-N.Suh].
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
(:25) 23-J.Ajayi left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-R.Tannehill pass to 14-J.Landry is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(4:12) (Shotgun) 26-D.Williams left guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
(2:35) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 10-K.Stills for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
(:19) (Shotgun) 22-R.Bush left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, offsetting. Penalty on BUF, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, offsetting. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-T.Taylor pass to 22-R.Bush is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
MIAMiami DolphinsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 7:32FG AFA. FranksPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 18
- Score
- 0-3
(7:32) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 0:53FG DCD. CarpenterPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 10
- Score
- 3-3
(:53) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Carpenter 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 11:57TD Tyrod TaylorPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 10
- Score
- 9-3
(11:57) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 11:47XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 10-3
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 3:54FG AFA. FranksPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 10-6
(3:54) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 6:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 67
- Score
- 16-6
(6:00) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass deep right to 88-M.Goodwin for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-N.Suh].
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 5:51XP DCD. CarpenterPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 17-6
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 0:25TD JAJ. AjayiPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 4
- Score
- 17-12
(:25) 23-J.Ajayi left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 0:18Safety Points+2
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 17-14
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-R.Tannehill pass to 14-J.Landry is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 4:12TD Dorian WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 12
- Score
- 17-20
(4:12) (Shotgun) 26-D.Williams left guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 3:56XP AFA. FranksPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 20
- Score
- 17-21
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 2:35TD KSK. StillsPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 66
- Score
- 17-27
(2:35) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 10-K.Stills for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 2:24XP AFA. FranksPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 17-28
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 0:19TD RBR. BushPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 1
- Score
- 23-28
(:19) (Shotgun) 22-R.Bush left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, offsetting. Penalty on BUF, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, offsetting. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 0:14Safety Tyrod TaylorPoints+2
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 25-28
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-T.Taylor pass to 22-R.Bush is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1K. Stills · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +7.72 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 2Ryan Tannehill · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +5.37 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 3J. Ajayi · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +5.24 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 4Tyrod Taylor · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +4.36 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 5Marquise Goodwin · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.80 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 6B. Tate · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.68 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.84 EPA/play
- 7J. Landry · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.29 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 8R. Bush · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.36 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.79 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 (+7.72) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.97 EPA per play.
K. Stills's top snap (+6.45 EPA): (2:35) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 10-K.Stills for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Tyrod Taylor led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Tyrod Taylor (Buffalo Bills) · 41 dropbacks · 34.1% completion · +4.4% CPOE · +0.11 EPA/play · +4.36 total EPA
- Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 32 dropbacks · 46.9% completion · +0.3% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +5.37 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.053 | +0.069 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.7% | 41.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.106 | +0.168 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.014 | +0.162 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.069 | -0.053 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.7% | 60.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Buffalo Bills +0.05, Miami Dolphins +0.07) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Buffalo Bills: +0.05 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: +0.07 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 11 drives, +4.13 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, +6.33 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Buffalo Bills — Tyrod Taylor
- Buffalo Bills — Marquise Goodwin (Tyrod Taylor pass)
- Miami Dolphins — J. Ajayi
- Miami Dolphins — Dorian Williams
- Miami Dolphins — K. Stills (Ryan Tannehill pass)
- Buffalo Bills — R. Bush
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — A. Franks
- Buffalo Bills — D. Carpenter
- Miami Dolphins — A. Franks
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the BUF 18 (Q1 7:32) — (7:32) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the MIA 10 (Q1 0:53) — (:53) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Carpenter 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt..
The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–3. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 10 (Q2 11:57) — (11:57) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 11:47) — 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 15 (Q2 3:54) — (3:54) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr..
The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 8–7. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 67 (Q3 6:00) — (6:00) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass deep right to 88-M.Goodwin for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-N.Suh].; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q3 5:51) — 2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 4 (Q3 0:25) — (:25) 23-J.Ajayi left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins registered a safety from the BUF 2 (Q3 0:18) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-R.Tannehill pass to 14-J.Landry is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–8. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 12 (Q4 4:12) — (4:12) (Shotgun) 26-D.Williams left guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 20 (Q4 3:56) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 66 (Q4 2:35) — (2:35) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 10-K.Stills for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q4 2:24) — 3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q4 0:19); Buffalo Bills registered a safety from the MIA 2 (Q4 0:14) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-T.Taylor pass to 22-R.Bush is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 5:57) — (5:57) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short right to 14-J.Landry to BUF 28 for 18 yards (28-R.Darby).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 2:35) — (2:35) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 10-K.Stills for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 6:00) — (6:00) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass deep right to 88-M.Goodwin for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-N.Suh].
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 11:37) — (11:37) 23-J.Ajayi right tackle to BUF 44 for 53 yards (28-R.Darby). MIA-14-J.Landry was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 4:12) — (4:12) (Shotgun) 26-D.Williams left guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 2:35) — (2:35) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 10-K.Stills for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 6:00) — (6:00) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass deep right to 88-M.Goodwin for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-N.Suh].
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 11:37) — (11:37) 23-J.Ajayi right tackle to BUF 44 for 53 yards (28-R.Darby). MIA-14-J.Landry was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 0:40) — (:40) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass deep middle to 15-B.Tate to MIA 2 for 25 yards (31-M.Thomas).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 7:32 · BUF 18 · Score 0-3
(7:32) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 0:53 · MIA 10 · Score 3-3
(:53) (Field Goal formation) 2-D.Carpenter 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 11:57 · MIA 10 · Score 9-3
(11:57) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor right end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 11:47 · MIA 15 · Score 10-3
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 3:54 · BUF 15 · Score 10-6
(3:54) (Field Goal formation) 3-A.Franks 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 6:00 · MIA 67 · Score 16-6
(6:00) (Shotgun) 5-T.Taylor pass deep right to 88-M.Goodwin for 67 yards, TOUCHDOWN [93-N.Suh]. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 5:51 · MIA 15 · Score 17-6
2-D.Carpenter extra point is GOOD, Center-65-G.Sanborn, Holder-6-C.Schmidt. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 0:25 · BUF 4 · Score 17-12
(:25) 23-J.Ajayi left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins Safety (+2) — Q3 0:18 · BUF 2 · Score 17-14
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-R.Tannehill pass to 14-J.Landry is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 4:12 · BUF 12 · Score 17-20
(4:12) (Shotgun) 26-D.Williams left guard for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 3:56 · BUF 20 · Score 17-21
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 2:35 · BUF 66 · Score 17-27
(2:35) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 10-K.Stills for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 2:24 · BUF 15 · Score 17-28
3-A.Franks extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-4-M.Darr. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 0:19 · MIA 1 · Score 23-28
(:19) (Shotgun) 22-R.Bush left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, offsetting. Penalty on BUF, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, offsetting. The Replay Official reviewed the r - Buffalo Bills Safety (+2) — Q4 0:14 · MIA 2 · Score 25-28
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-T.Taylor pass to 22-R.Bush is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
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.
- K. Stills (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Tyrod Taylor (BUF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins on 2016-10-23?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Buffalo Bills 28-25 in Week 7, 2016.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 3, Miami Dolphins 3; Q2: Buffalo Bills 7, Miami Dolphins 3; Q3: Buffalo Bills 7, Miami Dolphins 8; Q4: Buffalo Bills 8, Miami Dolphins 14; Final: Buffalo Bills 25, Miami Dolphins 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins?
Buffalo Bills touchdown — T. Taylor (Q2 11:57) Buffalo Bills touchdown — M. Goodwin (T. Taylor pass) (Q3 6:00) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Ajayi (Q3 0:25) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Williams (Q4 4:12) Miami Dolphins touchdown — K. Stills (R. Tannehill pass) (Q4 2:35) Buffalo Bills touchdown — R. Bush (Q4 0:19) Miami Dolphins field goal — A. Franks (Q1 7:32, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — D. Carpenter (Q1 0:53, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — A. Franks (Q2 3:54, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins?
Tyrod Taylor (Buffalo Bills), 34.1% completion, +4.4% CPOE, +0.11 EPA per dropback, +4.36 total passing EPA. Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 46.9% completion, +0.3% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +5.37 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins?
K. Stills (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.72 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+6.45 EPA): (2:35) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right to 10-K.Stills for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Miami Dolphins won 28-25 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 4-2 Now 4-3 L
Miami Dolphins
Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W
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