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NFL · Week 10 · November 10, 2019 · 12 min read

Miami Dolphins vs. Indianapolis Colts: 2019 Week 10 Recap

Dolphins defeat Colts 16–12 in Week 10

J.Doyle led Fantasy Impact as Dolphins prevailed in a 16–12 Week 10 finish.

Miami Dolphins 16 2–7 Winner
Final 16–12
Indianapolis Colts 12 5–4
Winner
Miami Dolphins
Final score
16–12
Halftime
Miami Dolphins 10–0 Indianapolis Colts
Top passer
R. Fitzpatrick
FantasyHQ MVP
J.Doyle
Game date
November 10, 2019

Top fantasy performers · Dolphins

  • Jaydon Grant
    Jaydon Grant 2 REC · 15 YDS +2.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Patrick Laird
    Patrick Laird 2 REC · 15 YDS +1.9 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Walford 1 REC · 8 YDS +1.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • J.Doyle 3 REC · 44 YDS · 1 TD +3.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Casey Rogers
    Casey Rogers 2 REC · 31 YDS +1.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Marlon Mack
    Marlon Mack 1 REC · 8 YDS +0.6 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Miami Dolphins
Final score
Miami Dolphins 16–12 Indianapolis Colts
Halftime
Miami Dolphins 10–0 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
J. Doyle
Top passer
R. Fitzpatrick
Biggest EPA play
(3:38) (Shotgun) 2-B.Hoyer pass deep right intended for 85-E.Ebron INTERCEPTED by 28-B.McC…
Game date
2019-11-10

Game summary

The Miami Dolphins beat the Indianapolis Colts 16–12 on 2019-11-10. J. Doyle posted a game-high +3.35 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 12 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Miami Dolphins3706016
Indianapolis Colts0066012

Scoring Map

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

MIAMiami Dolphins
INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q1 6:49FG
    Jason Sanders

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 29
    Score
    3-0

    (6:49) 7-J.Sanders 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.

  2. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 2:00TD
    RFR. Fitzpatrick

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 11
    Score
    9-0

    (2:00) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick scrambles right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 1:52XP
    Jason Sanders

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 15
    Score
    10-0

    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.

  4. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 7:54FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 7
    Score
    10-3

    (7:54) 4-A.Vinatieri 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.

  5. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q3 0:43FG
    AVA. Vinatieri

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 21
    Score
    10-6

    (:43) 4-A.Vinatieri 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.

  6. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 11:34TD
    JDJ. Doyle

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 1
    Score
    10-12

    (11:34) (No Huddle) 2-B.Hoyer pass short left to 84-J.Doyle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 5:50FG
    Jason Sanders

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 30
    Score
    13-12

    (5:50) 7-J.Sanders 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.

  8. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 3:36FG
    Jason Sanders

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 30
    Score
    16-12

    (3:36) 7-J.Sanders 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1J. Doyle · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.35 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
  2. 2Jaydon GrantJaydon Grant · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.67 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.33 EPA/play
  3. 3Patrick LairdPatrick Laird · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.88 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
  4. 4C. Walford · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.85 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.85 EPA/play
  5. 5Casey RogersCasey Rogers · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.75 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
  6. 6DeVante ParkerDeVante Parker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.56 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  7. 7Marlon MackMarlon Mack · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +0.57 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
  8. 8Jordan WilkinsJordan Wilkins · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +0.40 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.13 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

J. Doyle — IND · Receiving

J. Doyle posted the highest total EPA (+3.35) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +0.84 EPA per play.

Biggest single play (-5.79 EPA): Brian Hoyer — (3:38) (Shotgun) 2-B.Hoyer pass deep right intended for 85-E.Ebron INTERCEPTED by 28-B.McCain at IND 44. 28-B.McCain ran ob at IND 12 for 32 yards (64-M.Glowinski).

Quarterback report card

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

  • R. Fitzpatrick (Miami Dolphins) · 41 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · -8.3% CPOE · -0.19 EPA/play · -7.65 total EPA
  • Brian HoyerBrian Hoyer (Indianapolis Colts) · 41 dropbacks · 43.9% completion · -14.5% CPOE · -0.51 EPA/play · -20.80 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatMiami DolphinsIndianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play-0.241-0.320
Offensive success rate28.9%34.1%
Pass EPA/play-0.187-0.507
Rush EPA/play-0.484-0.099
Defensive EPA/play+0.320+0.241
Defensive success rate65.9%71.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.24 vs -0.32), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Miami Dolphins: -0.24 EPA/play (10th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: -0.32 EPA/play (3rd percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: 13 drives, -26.24 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Miami Dolphins: 13 drives, -20.03 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Miami Dolphins — R. Fitzpatrick (Q2 2:00)
  • Indianapolis Colts — J. Doyle (Brian Hoyer pass) (Q4 11:34)

Field goals

  • Jason SandersMiami Dolphins — Jason Sanders (Q1 6:49)
  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q3 7:54)
  • Indianapolis Colts — A. Vinatieri (Q3 0:43)
  • Jason SandersMiami Dolphins — Jason Sanders (Q4 5:50)
  • Jason SandersMiami Dolphins — Jason Sanders (Q4 3:36)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 3–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the IND 29 (Q1 6:49) — (6:49) 7-J.Sanders 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack..

The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the IND 11 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick scrambles right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the IND 15 (Q2 1:52) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack..

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 6–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIA 7 (Q3 7:54) — (7:54) 4-A.Vinatieri 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIA 21 (Q3 0:43) — (:43) 4-A.Vinatieri 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 6–6. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q4 11:34) — (11:34) (No Huddle) 2-B.Hoyer pass short left to 84-J.Doyle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the IND 30 (Q4 5:50) — (5:50) 7-J.Sanders 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the IND 30 (Q4 3:36) — (3:36) 7-J.Sanders 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 0:45) — (:45) (Shotgun) 2-B.Hoyer pass short middle to 85-E.Ebron to MIA 8 for 8 yards (40-N.Needham). [WPA -33.5% · EPA -2.61]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 5:45) — (5:45) 2-B.Hoyer pass short right intended for 14-Z.Pascal INTERCEPTED by 40-N.Needham at IND 35. 40-N.Needham to IND 35 for no gain (14-Z.Pascal). [WPA -26.7% · EPA -4.68]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q2 3:38) — (3:38) (Shotgun) 2-B.Hoyer pass deep right intended for 85-E.Ebron INTERCEPTED by 28-B.McCain at IND 44. 28-B.McCain ran ob at IND 12 for 32 yards (64-M.Glowinski). [WPA -16.4% · EPA -5.79]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 2-B.Hoyer pass deep right to 85-E.Ebron to MIA 27 for 23 yards (21-E.Rowe). [WPA +15.4% · EPA +1.68]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left intended for 88-M.Gesicki INTERCEPTED by 53-D.Leonard [97-A.Muhammad] at MIA 35. 53-D.Leonard to MIA 34 for 1 yard (88-M.Gesicki). [WPA -14.9% · EPA -4.89]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Indianapolis Colts (Q2 3:38) — (3:38) (Shotgun) 2-B.Hoyer pass deep right intended for 85-E.Ebron INTERCEPTED by 28-B.McCain at IND 44. 28-B.McCain ran ob at IND 12 for 32 yards (64-M.Glowinski). [WPA -16.4% · EPA -5.79]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 10:37) — (10:37) (Shotgun) 2-B.Hoyer pass short middle intended for 85-E.Ebron INTERCEPTED by 26-S.Parker at MIA -5. Touchback (85-E.Ebron). [WPA -13.4% · EPA -5.60]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q1 13:16) — (13:16) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 88-M.Gesicki to MIA 49 for 9 yards (53-D.Leonard). FUMBLES (53-D.Leonard), RECOVERED by IND-23-K.Moore II at 50. 23-K.Moore II to MIA 49 for 1 yar [WPA -10.6% · EPA -5.04]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left intended for 88-M.Gesicki INTERCEPTED by 53-D.Leonard [97-A.Muhammad] at MIA 35. 53-D.Leonard to MIA 34 for 1 yard (88-M.Gesicki). [WPA -14.9% · EPA -4.89]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 6:49 · IND 29 · Score 3-0
    (6:49) 7-J.Sanders 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.
  2. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · IND 11 · Score 9-0
    (2:00) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick scrambles right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 1:52 · IND 15 · Score 10-0
    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.
  4. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 7:54 · MIA 7 · Score 10-3
    (7:54) 4-A.Vinatieri 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
  5. Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 0:43 · MIA 21 · Score 10-6
    (:43) 4-A.Vinatieri 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
  6. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 11:34 · MIA 1 · Score 10-12
    (11:34) (No Huddle) 2-B.Hoyer pass short left to 84-J.Doyle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 5:50 · IND 30 · Score 13-12
    (5:50) 7-J.Sanders 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.
  8. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 3:36 · IND 30 · Score 16-12
    (3:36) 7-J.Sanders 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.

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.
  • J. Doyle (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • R. Fitzpatrick (MIA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts on 2019-11-10?

The Miami Dolphins beat the Indianapolis Colts 16-12 in Week 10, 2019.

What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: Miami Dolphins 3, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q2: Miami Dolphins 7, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q3: Miami Dolphins 0, Indianapolis Colts 6; Q4: Miami Dolphins 6, Indianapolis Colts 6; Final: Miami Dolphins 16, Indianapolis Colts 12.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?

Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Fitzpatrick (Q2 2:00) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — J. Doyle (B. Hoyer pass) (Q4 11:34) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q1 6:49, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q3 7:54, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q3 0:43, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q4 5:50, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q4 3:36, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?

R. Fitzpatrick (Miami Dolphins), 51.2% completion, -8.3% CPOE, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -7.65 total passing EPA. Brian Hoyer (Indianapolis Colts), 43.9% completion, -14.5% CPOE, -0.51 EPA per dropback, -20.80 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?

J. Doyle (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.35 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps.

Was Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Miami Dolphins won 16-12 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Miami Dolphins

Entered 1-7 Now 2-7 W

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 5-3 Now 5-4 L