Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 38–7 Miami Dolphins
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 0–24 New England Patriots at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- T. Brady
- Top passer
- T. Brady
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:41) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIA 31, RECOVERED by NE-53-K.Van Noy …
- Game date
- 2018-09-30
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Miami Dolphins 38–7 on 2018-09-30. T. Brady posted a game-high +17.72 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
 New England Patriots | 3 | 21 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 38 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins(5:30) 3-S.Gostkowski 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(12:11) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 84-C.Patterson for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 70th different career TD target, ties NFL record (Testaverde).
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(7:36) (Shotgun) 28-J.White up the middle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(:23) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 13-P.Dorsett for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-C.Wake].
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(6:54) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 28-J.White for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-R.Quinn].
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(13:48) 26-S.Michel left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 26-Michel 1st career TD.
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
(2:49) 8-B.Osweiler pass short right to 21-F.Gore for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.
NENew England PatriotsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 5:30FG SGS. GostkowskiPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 0-3
(5:30) 3-S.Gostkowski 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 12:11TD Cordarrelle PattersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 55
- Score
- 0-9
(12:11) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 84-C.Patterson for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 70th different career TD target, ties NFL record (Testaverde).
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 12:01XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 0-10
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 7:36TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 22
- Score
- 0-16
(7:36) (Shotgun) 28-J.White up the middle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 7:29XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 0-17
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:23TD Phillip Dorsett IIPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 9
- Score
- 0-23
(:23) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 13-P.Dorsett for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-C.Wake].
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:18XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 0-24
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 6:54TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 14
- Score
- 0-30
(6:54) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 28-J.White for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-R.Quinn].
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 6:49XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 0-31
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 13:48TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 10
- Score
- 0-37
(13:48) 26-S.Michel left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 26-Michel 1st career TD.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 13:43XP SGS. GostkowskiPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 0-38
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 2:49TD Frank Gore Jr.Points+6
- Yard line
- NE 6
- Score
- 6-38
(2:49) 8-B.Osweiler pass short right to 21-F.Gore for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 2:42XP Jason SandersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 7-38
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1T. Brady · New England Patriots · Passing · +17.72 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 2B. Osweiler · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +6.08 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.01 EPA/play
- 3J. Gordon · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.62 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.31 EPA/play
- 4R. Gronkowski · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.47 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 5Jordan White · New England Patriots · Receiving · +4.27 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 6Frank Gore Jr. · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.23 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 7C. Hogan · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.90 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.90 EPA/play
- 8Cordarrelle Patterson · New England Patriots · Rushing · +1.68 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.84 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. Brady — NE · Passing
T. Brady posted the highest total EPA (+17.72) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.45 EPA per play.
T. Brady's top snap (+5.76 EPA): (12:11) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 84-C.Patterson for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 70th different career TD target, ties NFL record (Testaverde).
Biggest single play (-6.31 EPA): Ryan Tannehill — (7:41) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIA 31, RECOVERED by NE-53-K.Van Noy at MIA 22. 53-K.Van Noy to MIA 22 for no gain (32-K.Drake).
Quarterback report card
T. Brady led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 39 dropbacks · 59.0% completion · +2.5% CPOE · +0.45 EPA/play · +17.72 total EPA
- Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins) · 25 dropbacks · 44.0% completion · -11.1% CPOE · -0.43 EPA/play · -10.76 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.312 | +0.151 |
| Offensive success rate | 24.2% | 45.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.151 | +0.454 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.740 | -0.043 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.151 | +0.312 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.8% | 75.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs -0.31), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: -0.31 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: +0.15 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, -20.60 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 11 drives, +14.01 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — Cordarrelle Patterson (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — Jordan White
- New England Patriots — Phillip Dorsett II (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — Jordan White (T. Brady pass)
- New England Patriots — Sony Michel
- Miami Dolphins — Frank Gore Jr. (B. Osweiler pass)
Field goals
- New England Patriots — S. Gostkowski
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 3–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the MIA 2 (Q1 5:30) — (5:30) 3-S.Gostkowski 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 21–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 55 (Q2 12:11); New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 12:01) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 22 (Q2 7:36) — (7:36) (Shotgun) 28-J.White up the middle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 7:29) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 9 (Q2 0:23) — (:23) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 13-P.Dorsett for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-C.Wake].; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 0:18) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 14 (Q3 6:54) — (6:54) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 28-J.White for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-R.Quinn].; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q3 6:49) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 10 (Q4 13:48) — (13:48) 26-S.Michel left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 26-Michel 1st career TD.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 13:43) — 3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 6 (Q4 2:49) — (2:49) 8-B.Osweiler pass short right to 21-F.Gore for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q4 2:42) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q2 12:11) — (12:11) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 84-C.Patterson for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 70th different career TD target, ties NFL record (Testaverde).
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 7:41) — (7:41) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIA 31, RECOVERED by NE-53-K.Van Noy at MIA 22. 53-K.Van Noy to MIA 22 for no gain (32-K.Drake).
- New England Patriots (Q1 1:36) — (1:36) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle intended for 13-P.Dorsett INTERCEPTED by 28-B.McCain [94-R.Quinn] at MIA 36. 28-B.McCain to MIA 36 for no gain (13-P.Dorsett).
- New England Patriots (Q1 9:50) — (9:50) 26-S.Michel right end to MIA 30 for 14 yards (28-B.McCain; 29-M.Fitzpatrick).
- New England Patriots (Q1 10:57) — (10:57) 12-T.Brady pass incomplete short left to 13-P.Dorsett. PENALTY on MIA-25-X.Howard, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at NE 29 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 7:41) — (7:41) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIA 31, RECOVERED by NE-53-K.Van Noy at MIA 22. 53-K.Van Noy to MIA 22 for no gain (32-K.Drake).
- New England Patriots (Q2 12:11) — (12:11) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 84-C.Patterson for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 70th different career TD target, ties NFL record (Testaverde).
- New England Patriots (Q4 10:00) — (10:00) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep middle intended for 13-P.Dorsett INTERCEPTED by 29-M.Fitzpatrick [56-D.Godchaux] at MIA 11. 29-M.Fitzpatrick to MIA 25 for 14 yards (84-C.Patterson).
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 5:20) — (5:20) (Shotgun) 17-R.Tannehill pass deep right intended for 15-A.Wilson INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Jackson at NE 10. 27-J.Jackson to NE 10 for no gain (15-A.Wilson).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 5:30 · MIA 2 · Score 0-3
(5:30) 3-S.Gostkowski 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 12:11 · MIA 55 · Score 0-9
(12:11) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 84-C.Patterson for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 70th different career TD target, ties NFL record (Testaverde). - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 12:01 · MIA 15 · Score 0-10
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 7:36 · MIA 22 · Score 0-16
(7:36) (Shotgun) 28-J.White up the middle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 7:29 · MIA 15 · Score 0-17
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 0:23 · MIA 9 · Score 0-23
(:23) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 13-P.Dorsett for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-C.Wake]. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 0:18 · MIA 15 · Score 0-24
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 6:54 · MIA 14 · Score 0-30
(6:54) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass short left to 28-J.White for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-R.Quinn]. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 6:49 · MIA 15 · Score 0-31
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 13:48 · MIA 10 · Score 0-37
(13:48) 26-S.Michel left end for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 26-Michel 1st career TD. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 13:43 · MIA 15 · Score 0-38
3-S.Gostkowski extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-6-R.Allen. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 2:49 · NE 6 · Score 6-38
(2:49) 8-B.Osweiler pass short right to 21-F.Gore for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 2:42 · NE 15 · Score 7-38
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Ryan Tannehill (MIA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots on 2018-09-30?
The New England Patriots beat the Miami Dolphins 38-7 in Week 4, 2018.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 0, New England Patriots 3; Q2: Miami Dolphins 0, New England Patriots 21; Q3: Miami Dolphins 0, New England Patriots 7; Q4: Miami Dolphins 7, New England Patriots 7; Final: Miami Dolphins 7, New England Patriots 38.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
New England Patriots touchdown — C. Patterson (T. Brady pass) (Q2 12:11) New England Patriots touchdown — J. White (Q2 7:36) New England Patriots touchdown — P. Dorsett (T. Brady pass) (Q2 0:23) New England Patriots touchdown — J. White (T. Brady pass) (Q3 6:54) New England Patriots touchdown — S. Michel (Q4 13:48) Miami Dolphins touchdown — F. Gore (B. Osweiler pass) (Q4 2:49) New England Patriots field goal — S. Gostkowski (Q1 5:30, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
T. Brady (New England Patriots), 59.0% completion, +2.5% CPOE, +0.45 EPA per dropback, +17.72 total passing EPA. Ryan Tannehill (Miami Dolphins), 44.0% completion, -11.1% CPOE, -0.43 EPA per dropback, -10.76 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
T. Brady (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.72 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (+5.76 EPA): (12:11) (Shotgun) 12-T.Brady pass deep left to 84-C.Patterson for 55 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE 12-Brady 70th different career TD target, ties NFL record (Testaverde)..
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 3-0 Now 3-1 L
New England Patriots
Entered 1-2 Now 2-2 W
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