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NFL · Week 7 · October 21, 2018 · 12 min read

Detroit Lions vs. Miami Dolphins: 2018 Week 7 Recap

Lions defeat Dolphins 32–21 in Week 7

Matthew Stafford led Fantasy Impact as Lions prevailed in a 32–21 Week 7 finish.

Detroit Lions 32 3–3 Winner
Final 32–21
Miami Dolphins 21 4–3
Winner
Detroit Lions
Final score
32–21
Halftime
Detroit Lions 17–7 Miami Dolphins
Top passer
B. Osweiler
FantasyHQ MVP
Matthew Stafford
Game date
October 21, 2018

Top fantasy performers · Lions

  • Matthew Stafford
    Matthew Stafford 18/28 · 218 YDS · 3 TD +17.9 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Roberts 3 REC · 48 YDS · 2 TD +8.5 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Golladay 2 REC · 37 YDS +2.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Dolphins

  • B.Osweiler 22/38 · 217 YDS · 2 TD +10.1 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Amendola 6 REC · 84 YDS · 1 TD +6.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Mike Gesicki
    Mike Gesicki 3 REC · 44 YDS +3.8 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Detroit Lions
Final score
Detroit Lions 32–21 Miami Dolphins
Halftime
Detroit Lions 17–7 Miami Dolphins at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Matthew Stafford
Top passer
B. Osweiler
Biggest EPA play
(15:00) (Shotgun) 33-K.Johnson right guard pushed ob at MIA 20 for 71 yards (20-R.Jones).
Game date
2018-10-21

Game summary

The Detroit Lions beat the Miami Dolphins 32–21 on 2018-10-21. Matthew Stafford posted a game-high +17.87 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Detroit Lions71096032
Miami Dolphins0777021

Scoring Map

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

DETDetroit Lions
MIAMiami Dolphins

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 9:18TD
    MRM. Roberts

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 15
    Score
    6-0

    (9:18) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 80-M.Roberts for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. DETDetroit Lions
    Q1 9:12XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 15
    Score
    7-0

    (Kick formation) 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  3. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 12:39FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 11
    Score
    10-0

    (12:39) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  4. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 7:38TD
    KSK. Stills

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 5
    Score
    10-6

    (7:38) (Shotgun) 8-B.Osweiler pass short right to 10-K.Stills for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 7:33XP
    Jason Sanders

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 15
    Score
    10-7

    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack. PENALTY on DET-91-A.Robinson, Illegal Formation, 5 yards, enforced between downs.

  6. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 1:06TD
    LBL. Blount

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 2
    Score
    16-7

    (1:06) 29-L.Blount left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. DETDetroit Lions
    Q2 1:02XP
    Matt Prater

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 15
    Score
    17-7

    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  8. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 8:36FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 10
    Score
    20-7

    (8:36) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  9. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 7:15TD
    Kenyan Drake

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 54
    Score
    20-13

    (7:15) 32-K.Drake left tackle for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 7:06XP
    Jason Sanders

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 15
    Score
    20-14

    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.

  11. DETDetroit Lions
    Q3 3:21TD
    MRM. Roberts

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 4
    Score
    26-14

    (3:21) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 80-M.Roberts for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  12. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 10:09FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 17
    Score
    29-14

    (10:09) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

  13. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 6:08TD
    DAD. Amendola

    Points+6

    Yard line
    DET 24
    Score
    29-20

    (6:08) (Shotgun) 8-B.Osweiler pass deep right to 80-D.Amendola for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 6:00XP
    Jason Sanders

    Points+1

    Yard line
    DET 15
    Score
    29-21

    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.

  15. DETDetroit Lions
    Q4 2:00FG
    Matt Prater

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 31
    Score
    32-21

    (2:00) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford · Detroit Lions · Passing · +17.87 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
  2. 2B. Osweiler · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +10.05 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
  3. 3M. Roberts · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +8.50 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.83 EPA/play
  4. 4D. Amendola · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +6.28 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
  5. 5Mike GesickiMike Gesicki · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.79 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
  6. 6Jaydon GrantJaydon Grant · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
  7. 7K. Golladay · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +2.57 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
  8. 8Kenyan DrakeKenyan Drake · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +2.25 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Matthew Stafford

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Matthew Stafford — DET · Passing

Matthew Stafford posted the highest total EPA (+17.87) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.64 EPA per play.

Matthew Stafford's top snap (+3.49 EPA): (1:57) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 80-M.Roberts pushed ob at MIA 2 for 29 yards (55-J.Baker).

Biggest single play (+4.89 EPA): Kisean Johnson — (15:00) (Shotgun) 33-K.Johnson right guard pushed ob at MIA 20 for 71 yards (20-R.Jones).

Quarterback report card

B. Osweiler led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • B. Osweiler (Miami Dolphins) · 38 dropbacks · 57.9% completion · +7.5% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +10.05 total EPA
  • Matthew StaffordMatthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) · 28 dropbacks · 64.3% completion · +15.5% CPOE · +0.64 EPA/play · +17.87 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatDetroit LionsMiami Dolphins
Offensive EPA/play+0.324+0.102
Offensive success rate48.7%40.5%
Pass EPA/play+0.638+0.265
Rush EPA/play+0.142+0.006
Defensive EPA/play-0.102-0.324
Defensive success rate59.5%51.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Detroit Lions generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.32 vs +0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Detroit Lions: +0.32 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • Miami Dolphins: +0.10 EPA/play (76th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • Detroit Lions: 9 drives, +24.62 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
  • Miami Dolphins: 9 drives, +7.53 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Detroit Lions — M. Roberts (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q1 9:18)
  • Miami Dolphins — K. Stills (B. Osweiler pass) (Q2 7:38)
  • Detroit Lions — L. Blount (Q2 1:06)
  • Kenyan DrakeMiami Dolphins — Kenyan Drake (Q3 7:15)
  • Detroit Lions — M. Roberts (Matthew Stafford pass) (Q3 3:21)
  • Miami Dolphins — D. Amendola (B. Osweiler pass) (Q4 6:08)

Field goals

  • Matt PraterDetroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q2 12:39)
  • Matt PraterDetroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q3 8:36)
  • Matt PraterDetroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q4 10:09)
  • Matt PraterDetroit Lions — Matt Prater (Q4 2:00)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 7–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIA 15 (Q1 9:18) — (9:18) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 80-M.Roberts for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q1 9:12) — (Kick formation) 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 10–7. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIA 11 (Q2 12:39) — (12:39) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the DET 5 (Q2 7:38) — (7:38) (Shotgun) 8-B.Osweiler pass short right to 10-K.Stills for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 7:33); Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q2 1:06) — (1:06) 29-L.Blount left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 1:02) — 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

The third quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 9–7. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIA 10 (Q3 8:36) — (8:36) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the DET 54 (Q3 7:15) — (7:15) 32-K.Drake left tackle for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 7:06) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIA 4 (Q3 3:21) — (3:21) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 80-M.Roberts for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–6. Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIA 17 (Q4 10:09) — (10:09) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the DET 24 (Q4 6:08) — (6:08) (Shotgun) 8-B.Osweiler pass deep right to 80-D.Amendola for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q4 6:00) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIA 31 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Miami Dolphins (Q3 7:15) — (7:15) 32-K.Drake left tackle for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.6% · EPA +4.71]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 33-K.Johnson right guard pushed ob at MIA 20 for 71 yards (20-R.Jones). [WPA +11.0% · EPA +4.89]
  • Detroit Lions (Q1 10:32) — (10:32) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 13-T.Jones pushed ob at MIA 19 for 26 yards (22-T.McDonald). [WPA +7.9% · EPA +2.03]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 1:57) — (1:57) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 80-M.Roberts pushed ob at MIA 2 for 29 yards (55-J.Baker). [WPA +6.4% · EPA +3.49]
  • Detroit Lions (Q1 9:18) — (9:18) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 80-M.Roberts for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.1% · EPA +2.48]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Detroit Lions (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 33-K.Johnson right guard pushed ob at MIA 20 for 71 yards (20-R.Jones). [WPA +11.0% · EPA +4.89]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q3 7:15) — (7:15) 32-K.Drake left tackle for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +13.6% · EPA +4.71]
  • Detroit Lions (Q2 1:57) — (1:57) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 80-M.Roberts pushed ob at MIA 2 for 29 yards (55-J.Baker). [WPA +6.4% · EPA +3.49]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q4 6:08) — (6:08) (Shotgun) 8-B.Osweiler pass deep right to 80-D.Amendola for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +1.0% · EPA +3.33]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 9:18 · MIA 15 · Score 6-0
    (9:18) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 80-M.Roberts for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 9:12 · MIA 15 · Score 7-0
    (Kick formation) 5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  3. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 12:39 · MIA 11 · Score 10-0
    (12:39) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  4. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 7:38 · DET 5 · Score 10-6
    (7:38) (Shotgun) 8-B.Osweiler pass short right to 10-K.Stills for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 7:33 · DET 15 · Score 10-7
    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack. PENALTY on DET-91-A.Robinson, Illegal Formation, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
  6. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 1:06 · MIA 2 · Score 16-7
    (1:06) 29-L.Blount left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 1:02 · MIA 15 · Score 17-7
    5-M.Prater extra point is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  8. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q3 8:36 · MIA 10 · Score 20-7
    (8:36) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  9. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 7:15 · DET 54 · Score 20-13
    (7:15) 32-K.Drake left tackle for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 7:06 · DET 15 · Score 20-14
    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.
  11. Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q3 3:21 · MIA 4 · Score 26-14
    (3:21) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass short right to 80-M.Roberts for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  12. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 10:09 · MIA 17 · Score 29-14
    (10:09) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.
  13. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 6:08 · DET 24 · Score 29-20
    (6:08) (Shotgun) 8-B.Osweiler pass deep right to 80-D.Amendola for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 6:00 · DET 15 · Score 29-21
    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.
  15. Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · MIA 31 · Score 32-21
    (2:00) (Field Goal formation) 5-M.Prater 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-D.Muhlbach, Holder-6-S.Martin.

Key takeaways

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

  • Detroit Lions earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • B. Osweiler (MIA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • Matthew Stafford (DET) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Detroit Lions vs Miami Dolphins on 2018-10-21?

The Detroit Lions beat the Miami Dolphins 32-21 in Week 7, 2018.

What was the score by quarter in Detroit Lions vs Miami Dolphins?

Q1: Detroit Lions 7, Miami Dolphins 0; Q2: Detroit Lions 10, Miami Dolphins 7; Q3: Detroit Lions 9, Miami Dolphins 7; Q4: Detroit Lions 6, Miami Dolphins 7; Final: Detroit Lions 32, Miami Dolphins 21.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Detroit Lions vs Miami Dolphins?

Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Roberts (M. Stafford pass) (Q1 9:18) Miami Dolphins touchdown — K. Stills (B. Osweiler pass) (Q2 7:38) Detroit Lions touchdown — L. Blount (Q2 1:06) Miami Dolphins touchdown — K. Drake (Q3 7:15) Detroit Lions touchdown — M. Roberts (M. Stafford pass) (Q3 3:21) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Amendola (B. Osweiler pass) (Q4 6:08) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q2 12:39, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q3 8:36, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q4 10:09, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Prater (Q4 2:00, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Detroit Lions vs Miami Dolphins?

B. Osweiler (Miami Dolphins), 57.9% completion, +7.5% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +10.05 total passing EPA. Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions), 64.3% completion, +15.5% CPOE, +0.64 EPA per dropback, +17.87 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Detroit Lions vs Miami Dolphins?

Matthew Stafford (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +17.87 total EPA on Passing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (+3.49 EPA): (1:57) (Shotgun) 9-M.Stafford pass deep right to 80-M.Roberts pushed ob at MIA 2 for 29 yards (55-J.Baker)..

Season records after this game

Detroit Lions

Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W

Miami Dolphins

Entered 4-2 Now 4-3 L

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