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NFL · Week 9 · November 4, 2018 · 11 min read

New York Jets vs. Miami Dolphins: 2018 Week 9 Recap

Dolphins defeat Jets 13–6 in Week 9

C.Herndon led Fantasy Impact as Dolphins prevailed in a 6–13 Week 9 finish.

New York Jets 6 3–6
Final 6–13
Miami Dolphins 13 5–4 Winner
Winner
Miami Dolphins
Final score
6–13
Halftime
New York Jets 3–6 Miami Dolphins
Top passer
Sam Darnold
FantasyHQ MVP
C.Herndon
Game date
November 4, 2018

Top fantasy performers · Jets

  • C.Herndon 4 REC · 62 YDS +2.1 Fantasy Impact
  • E.McGuire 3 REC · 37 YDS +1.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Q.Enunwa 3 REC · 40 YDS +0.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Dolphins

  • K.Stills 1 REC · 19 YDS +1.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Kenyan Drake
    Kenyan Drake 4 REC · 26 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Ballage 2 REC · 17 YDS +1.1 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Miami Dolphins
Final score
Miami Dolphins 13–6 New York Jets
Halftime
New York Jets 3–6 Miami Dolphins at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
C. Herndon
Top passer
Sam Darnold
Biggest EPA play
(10:56) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short right intended for 83-E.Tomlinson INTERCEPTED by…
Game date
2018-11-04

Game summary

The Miami Dolphins beat the New York Jets 13–6 on 2018-11-04. C. Herndon posted a game-high +2.08 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q4T
New York Jets330006
Miami Dolphins6700013

Scoring Map

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

NYJNew York Jets
MIAMiami Dolphins

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

6 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 12:44FG
    Jason Sanders

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYJ 25
    Score
    0-3

    (12:44) (Field Goal formation) 7-J.Sanders 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.

  2. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 1:14FG
    Jason Sanders

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYJ 9
    Score
    0-6

    (1:14) (Field Goal formation) 7-J.Sanders 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.

  3. NYJNew York Jets
    Q2 0:25FG
    Josh Myers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 30
    Score
    3-6

    (:25) (Field Goal formation) 2-J.Myers 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.

  4. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 10:56TD
    Jerome Baker

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 84
    Score
    3-12

    (10:56) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short right intended for 83-E.Tomlinson INTERCEPTED by 55-J.Baker at NYJ 25. 55-J.Baker for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 10:48XP
    Jason Sanders

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYJ 15
    Score
    3-13

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

  6. NYJNew York Jets
    Q4 6:03FG
    Josh Myers

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 38
    Score
    6-13

    (6:03) (Field Goal formation) 2-J.Myers 56 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).

  1. 1C. Herndon · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.08 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
  2. 2K. Stills · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.78 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.78 EPA/play
  3. 3E. McGuire · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.72 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
  4. 4Kenyan DrakeKenyan Drake · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.49 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
  5. 5K. Ballage · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.09 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
  6. 6Q. Enunwa · New York Jets · Receiving · +0.68 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  7. 7Jaydon GrantJaydon Grant · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +0.56 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
  8. 8I. Crowell · New York Jets · Receiving · +0.43 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.22 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

C. Herndon — NYJ · Receiving

C. Herndon posted the highest total EPA (+2.08) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Jets. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +0.52 EPA per play.

Biggest single play (-6.60 EPA): Sam Darnold — (10:56) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short right intended for 83-E.Tomlinson INTERCEPTED by 55-J.Baker at NYJ 25. 55-J.Baker for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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 DarnoldSam Darnold (New York Jets) · 45 dropbacks · 46.7% completion · -11.8% CPOE · -0.35 EPA/play · -15.94 total EPA
  • B. Osweiler (Miami Dolphins) · 30 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +1.2% CPOE · -0.29 EPA/play · -8.82 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatNew York JetsMiami Dolphins
Offensive EPA/play-0.290-0.223
Offensive success rate31.7%31.1%
Pass EPA/play-0.354-0.294
Rush EPA/play-0.217-0.384
Defensive EPA/play+0.223+0.290
Defensive success rate68.9%68.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Miami Dolphins held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.22 vs -0.29), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • New York Jets: -0.29 EPA/play (5th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • Miami Dolphins: -0.22 EPA/play (10th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • Miami Dolphins: 14 drives, -16.50 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • New York Jets: 13 drives, -23.75 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Jerome BakerMiami Dolphins — Jerome Baker (Q4 10:56)

Field goals

  • Jason SandersMiami Dolphins — Jason Sanders (Q2 12:44)
  • Jason SandersMiami Dolphins — Jason Sanders (Q2 1:14)
  • Josh MyersNew York Jets — Josh Myers (Q2 0:25)
  • Josh MyersNew York Jets — Josh Myers (Q4 6:03)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 6–3. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 25 (Q2 12:44) — (12:44) (Field Goal formation) 7-J.Sanders 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 9 (Q2 1:14) — (1:14) (Field Goal formation) 7-J.Sanders 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 30 (Q2 0:25) — (:25) (Field Goal formation) 2-J.Myers 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards..

The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–3. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIA 84 (Q4 10:56); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q4 10:48) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 38 (Q4 6:03) — (6:03) (Field Goal formation) 2-J.Myers 56 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 (Q4 10:56) — (10:56) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short right intended for 83-E.Tomlinson INTERCEPTED by 55-J.Baker at NYJ 25. 55-J.Baker for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -18.0% · EPA -6.60]
  • New York Jets (Q1 1:04) — (1:04) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right intended for 18-D.Burnett INTERCEPTED by 47-K.Alonso at MIA 28. 47-K.Alonso pushed ob at MIA 42 for 14 yards (20-I.Crowell). PENALTY on NYJ-72-B.Shell, Unnecessary [WPA -12.2% · EPA -5.94]
  • New York Jets (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 25-E.McGuire up the middle to MIA 23 for 7 yards (47-K.Alonso). [WPA +10.2% · EPA +1.38]
  • New York Jets (Q4 13:44) — (13:44) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold sacked at MIA 27 for -7 yards (91-C.Wake). [WPA -9.9% · EPA -1.42]
  • New York Jets (Q4 12:45) — (12:45) (Field Goal formation) 2-J.Myers 50 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards. [WPA -9.8% · EPA -3.76]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New York Jets (Q4 10:56) — (10:56) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short right intended for 83-E.Tomlinson INTERCEPTED by 55-J.Baker at NYJ 25. 55-J.Baker for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -18.0% · EPA -6.60]
  • New York Jets (Q1 1:04) — (1:04) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right intended for 18-D.Burnett INTERCEPTED by 47-K.Alonso at MIA 28. 47-K.Alonso pushed ob at MIA 42 for 14 yards (20-I.Crowell). PENALTY on NYJ-72-B.Shell, Unnecessary [WPA -12.2% · EPA -5.94]
  • New York Jets (Q4 12:45) — (12:45) (Field Goal formation) 2-J.Myers 50 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards. [WPA -9.8% · EPA -3.76]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q3 7:43) — (7:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-B.Osweiler sacked at MIA 35 for -10 yards (48-J.Jenkins). [WPA -8.7% · EPA -3.07]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 12:44 · NYJ 25 · Score 0-3
    (12:44) (Field Goal formation) 7-J.Sanders 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.
  2. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 1:14 · NYJ 9 · Score 0-6
    (1:14) (Field Goal formation) 7-J.Sanders 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.
  3. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 0:25 · MIA 30 · Score 3-6
    (:25) (Field Goal formation) 2-J.Myers 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-4-L.Edwards.
  4. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 10:56 · MIA 84 · Score 3-12
    (10:56) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short right intended for 83-E.Tomlinson INTERCEPTED by 55-J.Baker at NYJ 25. 55-J.Baker for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 10:48 · NYJ 15 · Score 3-13
    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-92-J.Denney, Holder-2-M.Haack.
  6. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 6:03 · MIA 38 · Score 6-13
    (6:03) (Field Goal formation) 2-J.Myers 56 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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • C. Herndon (New York Jets) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Sam Darnold (NYJ) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins on 2018-11-04?

The Miami Dolphins beat the New York Jets 13-6 in Week 9, 2018.

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

Q2: New York Jets 3, Miami Dolphins 6; Q4: New York Jets 3, Miami Dolphins 7; Final: New York Jets 6, Miami Dolphins 13.

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

Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Baker (Q4 10:56) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q2 12:44, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q2 1:14, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — J. Myers (Q2 0:25, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — J. Myers (Q4 6:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

Sam Darnold (New York Jets), 46.7% completion, -11.8% CPOE, -0.35 EPA per dropback, -15.94 total passing EPA. B. Osweiler (Miami Dolphins), 50.0% completion, +1.2% CPOE, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -8.82 total passing EPA.

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

C. Herndon (New York Jets) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +2.08 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps.

Was New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Miami Dolphins won 13-6 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

New York Jets

Entered 3-5 Now 3-6 L

Miami Dolphins

Entered 4-4 Now 5-4 W