Dolphins 20–12 Jets: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 2, 2018

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?

S. Darnold (New York Jets), 53.2% completion, -3.7% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -8.91 total passing EPA. R. Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 58.6% completion, +4.5% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -3.55 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?

B. Powell (New York Jets) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.26 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (-6.82 EPA): (2:53) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left intended for 81-Q.Enunwa INTERCEPTED by 22-T.McDonald at NYJ 46. 22-T.McDonald to NYJ 15 for 31 yards (29-B.Powell)..

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Winner: Miami Dolphins
Final score: Miami Dolphins 20–12 New York Jets
Halftime: Miami Dolphins 20–0 New York Jets at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Brandon Powell
Top passer: Sam Darnold
Biggest EPA play: (2:53) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left intended for 81-Q.Enunwa INTERCEPTED by 22-T…
Game date: 2018-09-16

Game summary

The Miami Dolphins beat the New York Jets 20–12 on 2018-09-16. Brandon Powell posted a game-high +4.26 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Miami Dolphins	7	13	0	0	0	20
New York Jets	0	0	6	6	0	12

Scoring Map

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

MIAMiami Dolphins

NYJ 6

NYJ 29

MIA 28

+3MIA 37

+3MIA 23

NYJNew York Jets

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 1:16TD
Kenyan Drake
Points+6
Yard line
NYJ 6
Score
6-0
(1:16) 32-K.Drake up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 1:12XP
Jason Sanders
Points+1
Yard line
NYJ 15
Score
7-0
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 4:19TD
AWA. Wilson
Points+6
Yard line
NYJ 29
Score
13-0
(4:19) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 15-A.Wilson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 4:10XP
Jason Sanders
Points+1
Yard line
NYJ 15
Score
14-0
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:46TD
ADA. Derby
Points+6
Yard line
NYJ 19
Score
20-0
(:46) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep middle to 85-A.Derby for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NYJNew York Jets
Q3 11:58TD
Brandon Powell
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 28
Score
20-6
(11:58) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short right to 29-B.Powell for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-47-K.Alonso, Illegal Contact, declined.
NYJNew York Jets
Q4 10:11FG
Josh Myers
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 37
Score
20-9
(10:11) 2-J.Myers 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
NYJNew York Jets
Q4 6:00FG
Josh Myers
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 23
Score
20-12
(6:00) 2-J.Myers 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Brandon Powell · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.26 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
2Frank Gore Jr. · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.58 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.58 EPA/play
3Eric Tomlinson · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.93 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
4D. Amendola · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.59 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
5Kenyan Drake · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +1.43 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
6Jaydon Grant · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +1.17 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
7A. Derby · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
8K. Stills · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +0.98 total EPA · 3 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

Brandon Powell — NYJ · Receiving

Brandon Powell posted the highest total EPA (+4.26) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Jets. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.71 EPA per play.

Brandon Powell's top snap (-6.82 EPA): (2:53) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left intended for 81-Q.Enunwa INTERCEPTED by 22-T.McDonald at NYJ 46. 22-T.McDonald to NYJ 15 for 31 yards (29-B.Powell).

Quarterback report card

Sam Darnold led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Sam Darnold (New York Jets) · 47 dropbacks · 53.2% completion · -3.7% CPOE · -0.19 EPA/play · -8.91 total EPA
Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 29 dropbacks · 58.6% completion · +4.5% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -3.55 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Miami Dolphins	New York Jets
Offensive EPA/play	-0.092	-0.184
Offensive success rate	49.3%	34.1%
Pass EPA/play	-0.122	-0.189
Rush EPA/play	-0.061	-0.380
Defensive EPA/play	+0.184	+0.092
Defensive success rate	65.9%	50.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.09 vs -0.18), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Miami Dolphins: -0.09 EPA/play (30th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
New York Jets: -0.18 EPA/play (13th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)

Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, -6.70 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
New York Jets: 12 drives, -15.13 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Miami Dolphins — Kenyan Drake (Q1 1:16)
Miami Dolphins — A. Wilson (Ryan Tannehill pass) (Q2 4:19)
Miami Dolphins — A. Derby (Ryan Tannehill pass) (Q2 0:46)
New York Jets — Brandon Powell (Sam Darnold pass) (Q3 11:58)

Field goals

New York Jets — Josh Myers (Q4 10:11)
New York Jets — Josh Myers (Q4 6:00)

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 NYJ 6 (Q1 1:16) — (1:16) 32-K.Drake up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q1 1:12) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack..

The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 13–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 29 (Q2 4:19) — (4:19) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 15-A.Wilson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 4:10) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 19 (Q2 0:46) — (:46) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep middle to 85-A.Derby for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 6–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 28 (Q3 11:58).

The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 6–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 37 (Q4 10:11) — (10:11) 2-J.Myers 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 23 (Q4 6:00) — (6:00) 2-J.Myers 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

New York Jets (Q1 2:53) — (2:53) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left intended for 81-Q.Enunwa INTERCEPTED by 22-T.McDonald at NYJ 46. 22-T.McDonald to NYJ 15 for 31 yards (29-B.Powell). [WPA -19.9% · EPA -6.82]
New York Jets (Q2 5:07) — (5:07) 14-S.Darnold pass short left to 11-R.Anderson to NYJ 46 for 7 yards (47-K.Alonso). FUMBLES (47-K.Alonso), RECOVERED by MIA-52-R.McMillan at NYJ 49. 52-R.McMillan to NYJ 49 for no gain (83-E.Tom [WPA -11.9% · EPA -4.26]
Miami Dolphins (Q3 11:44) — (11:44) 17-R.Tannehill sacked at MIA 17 for -12 yards (48-J.Jenkins). FUMBLES (48-J.Jenkins) [48-J.Jenkins], RECOVERED by NYJ-48-J.Jenkins at MIA 12. 48-J.Jenkins to MIA 12 for no gain (17-R.Tannehill [WPA -11.6% · EPA -6.45]
New York Jets (Q3 11:38) — (11:38) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short middle intended for 16-T.Pryor INTERCEPTED by 25-X.Howard at MIA 0. Touchback. The Replay Official reviewed the interception ruling, and the play was Upheld. [WPA -11.1% · EPA -5.73]
Miami Dolphins (Q2 7:56) — (7:56) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill sacked at MIA 48 for -8 yards (51-B.Copeland). [WPA -7.3% · EPA -2.35]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

New York Jets (Q1 2:53) — (2:53) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left intended for 81-Q.Enunwa INTERCEPTED by 22-T.McDonald at NYJ 46. 22-T.McDonald to NYJ 15 for 31 yards (29-B.Powell). [WPA -19.9% · EPA -6.82]
Miami Dolphins (Q3 11:44) — (11:44) 17-R.Tannehill sacked at MIA 17 for -12 yards (48-J.Jenkins). FUMBLES (48-J.Jenkins) [48-J.Jenkins], RECOVERED by NYJ-48-J.Jenkins at MIA 12. 48-J.Jenkins to MIA 12 for no gain (17-R.Tannehill [WPA -11.6% · EPA -6.45]
New York Jets (Q3 11:38) — (11:38) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short middle intended for 16-T.Pryor INTERCEPTED by 25-X.Howard at MIA 0. Touchback. The Replay Official reviewed the interception ruling, and the play was Upheld. [WPA -11.1% · EPA -5.73]
Miami Dolphins (Q3 1:32) — (1:32) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill Aborted. 67-D.Kilgore FUMBLES at NYJ 39, RECOVERED by NYJ-54-A.Williamson at NYJ 41. 54-A.Williamson to NYJ 41 for no gain (78-L.Tunsil). [WPA -6.1% · EPA -5.59]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 1:16 · NYJ 6 · Score 6-0
(1:16) 32-K.Drake up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 1:12 · NYJ 15 · Score 7-0
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 4:19 · NYJ 29 · Score 13-0
(4:19) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass short middle to 15-A.Wilson for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 4:10 · NYJ 15 · Score 14-0
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 0:46 · NYJ 19 · Score 20-0
(:46) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep middle to 85-A.Derby for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 11:58 · MIA 28 · Score 20-6
(11:58) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short right to 29-B.Powell for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-47-K.Alonso, Illegal Contact, declined.
New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 10:11 · MIA 37 · Score 20-9
(10:11) 2-J.Myers 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 6:00 · MIA 23 · Score 20-12
(6:00) 2-J.Myers 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.

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.
Brandon Powell (New York Jets) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Sam Darnold (NYJ) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Ryan Tannehill (MIA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets on 2018-09-16?

The Miami Dolphins beat the New York Jets 20-12 in Week 2, 2018.

What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?

Q1: Miami Dolphins 7, New York Jets 0; Q2: Miami Dolphins 13, New York Jets 0; Q3: Miami Dolphins 0, New York Jets 6; Q4: Miami Dolphins 0, New York Jets 6; Final: Miami Dolphins 20, New York Jets 12.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?

Miami Dolphins touchdown — K. Drake (Q1 1:16) Miami Dolphins touchdown — A. Wilson (R. Tannehill pass) (Q2 4:19) Miami Dolphins touchdown — A. Derby (R. Tannehill pass) (Q2 0:46) New York Jets touchdown — B. Powell (S. Darnold pass) (Q3 11:58) New York Jets field goal — J. Myers (Q4 10:11, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — J. Myers (Q4 6:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?

Sam Darnold (New York Jets), 53.2% completion, -3.7% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -8.91 total passing EPA. Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 58.6% completion, +4.5% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -3.55 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?

Brandon Powell (New York Jets) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.26 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (-6.82 EPA): (2:53) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short left intended for 81-Q.Enunwa INTERCEPTED by 22-T.McDonald at NYJ 46. 22-T.McDonald to NYJ 15 for 31 yards (29-B.Powell)..

Season records after this game

Miami Dolphins

Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W

New York Jets

Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L

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