Quick answer
- Winner
- Buffalo Bills
- Final score
- Buffalo Bills 31–21 Miami Dolphins
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 28–12 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- R. Fitzpatrick
- Top passer
- R. Fitzpatrick
- Biggest EPA play
- (Onside Kick formation) 7-J.Sanders kicks onside 10 yards from MIA 35 to MIA 45. 23-M.Hyde…
- Game date
- 2019-10-20
Game summary
The Buffalo Bills beat the Miami Dolphins 31–21 on 2019-10-20, overcoming Miami Dolphins's 28–12 halftime lead. R. Fitzpatrick posted a game-high +8.35 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 34 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 0 | 28 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
 Buffalo Bills | 6 | 6 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins(10:58) 4-S.Hauschka 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
(3:52) 4-S.Hauschka 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
(15:00) 27-K.Ballage left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.
(10:11) 4-S.Hauschka 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
(5:58) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 11-D.Parker for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Flare pass, caught at BUF 11.
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.
(:41) (Shotgun) 26-D.Singletary left tackle to BUF 17 for 1 yard (30-C.Lammons, 47-V.Biegel).
(:41) (Shotgun) 26-D.Singletary left tackle to BUF 17 for 1 yard (30-C.Lammons, 47-V.Biegel).
(13:55) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 15-J.Brown for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-J.Allen rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(6:36) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 10-C.Beasley for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at goal line, slanting to front corner of end zone.
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
(1:54) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick scrambles left tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.
(Onside Kick formation) 7-J.Sanders kicks onside 10 yards from MIA 35 to MIA 45. 23-M.Hyde for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
BUFBuffalo BillsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 10:58FG SHS. HauschkaPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 21
- Score
- 0-3
(10:58) 4-S.Hauschka 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 3:52FG SHS. HauschkaPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 25
- Score
- 0-6
(3:52) 4-S.Hauschka 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 15:00TD KBK. BallagePoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 3
- Score
- 6-6
(15:00) 27-K.Ballage left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 14:49XP Jason SandersPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 7-6
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 10:11FG SHS. HauschkaPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 26
- Score
- 7-9
(10:11) 4-S.Hauschka 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 5:58TD Points+6
- Yard line
- BUF 12
- Score
- 13-9
(5:58) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 11-D.Parker for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Flare pass, caught at BUF 11.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 5:51XP Jason SandersPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 14-9
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:41TD Devin SingletaryPoints+14
- Yard line
- MIA 84
- Score
- 14-9
(:41) (Shotgun) 26-D.Singletary left tackle to BUF 17 for 1 yard (30-C.Lammons, 47-V.Biegel).
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:41FG Devin SingletaryPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 84
- Score
- 14-9
(:41) (Shotgun) 26-D.Singletary left tackle to BUF 17 for 1 yard (30-C.Lammons, 47-V.Biegel).
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 13:55TD Ji'Ayir BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 20
- Score
- 14-15
(13:55) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 15-J.Brown for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 13:50Safety Jonathan AllenPoints+2
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 14-17
(Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-J.Allen rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 6:36TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 3
- Score
- 14-23
(6:36) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 10-C.Beasley for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at goal line, slanting to front corner of end zone.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 6:31XP SHS. HauschkaPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 14-24
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 1:54TD RFR. FitzpatrickPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 11
- Score
- 20-24
(1:54) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick scrambles left tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 1:45XP Jason SandersPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 21-24
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 1:45TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 35
- Score
- 21-30
(Onside Kick formation) 7-J.Sanders kicks onside 10 yards from MIA 35 to MIA 45. 23-M.Hyde for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 1:38XP SHS. HauschkaPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 21-31
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1R. Fitzpatrick · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +8.35 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
- 2Jonathan Allen · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +7.53 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 3Ji'Ayir Brown · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +6.18 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
- 4
Mike Gesicki · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.61 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.40 EPA/play - 5DeVante Parker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.72 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 6Cole Beasley · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.64 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 7P. DiMarco · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.49 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.49 EPA/play
- 8Matt Haack · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +2.42 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.42 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
R. Fitzpatrick — MIA · Passing
R. Fitzpatrick posted the highest total EPA (+8.35) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.20 EPA per play.
R. Fitzpatrick's top snap (-5.25 EPA): (8:14) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 18-P.Williams to MIA 28 for 6 yards (27-T.White). FUMBLES (27-T.White), RECOVERED by BUF-55-J.Hughes at MIA 27. 55-J.Hughes to MIA 16 for 11 yards (18-P.Williams).
Biggest single play (+6.54 EPA): Jason Sanders — (Onside Kick formation) 7-J.Sanders kicks onside 10 yards from MIA 35 to MIA 45. 23-M.Hyde for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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) · 42 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · +6.4% CPOE · +0.20 EPA/play · +8.35 total EPA
- Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) · 32 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.4% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +7.53 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.013 | +0.191 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.3% | 46.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.153 | +0.235 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.104 | -0.018 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.191 | -0.013 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.5% | 56.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Buffalo Bills held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs +0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: +0.01 EPA/play (56th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: +0.19 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 10 drives, +13.53 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 10 drives, +1.19 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — K. Ballage
- Miami Dolphins — DeVante Parker (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
- Buffalo Bills — Ji'Ayir Brown (Jonathan Allen pass)
- Buffalo Bills — Cole Beasley (Jonathan Allen pass)
- Miami Dolphins — R. Fitzpatrick
- Buffalo Bills — Micah Hyde
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — S. Hauschka
- Buffalo Bills — S. Hauschka
- Buffalo Bills — S. Hauschka
- Buffalo Bills — Devin Singletary
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 6–0. Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the MIA 21 (Q1 10:58) — (10:58) 4-S.Hauschka 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the MIA 25 (Q1 3:52) — (3:52) 4-S.Hauschka 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez..
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 28–6. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 3 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 27-K.Ballage left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q2 14:49) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the MIA 26 (Q2 10:11) — (10:11) 4-S.Hauschka 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 12 (Q2 5:58) — (5:58) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 11-D.Parker for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Flare pass, caught at BUF 11.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q2 5:51) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIA 84 (Q2 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 26-D.Singletary left tackle to BUF 17 for 1 yard (30-C.Lammons, 47-V.Biegel).; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the MIA 84 (Q2 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 26-D.Singletary left tackle to BUF 17 for 1 yard (30-C.Lammons, 47-V.Biegel)..
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 22–7. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 20 (Q4 13:55) — (13:55) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 15-J.Brown for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills registered a safety from the MIA 2 (Q4 13:50) — (Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-J.Allen rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 3 (Q4 6:36); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 6:31) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 11 (Q4 1:54) — (1:54) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick scrambles left tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q4 1:45) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 35 (Q4 1:45) — (Onside Kick formation) 7-J.Sanders kicks onside 10 yards from MIA 35 to MIA 45. 23-M.Hyde for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 1:38) — 4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 0:41) — (:41) (Shotgun) 26-D.Singletary left tackle to BUF 17 for 1 yard (30-C.Lammons, 47-V.Biegel).
- Buffalo Bills (Q2) — End of quarter - 2.24 pm
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 8:14) — (8:14) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 18-P.Williams to MIA 28 for 6 yards (27-T.White). FUMBLES (27-T.White), RECOVERED by BUF-55-J.Hughes at MIA 27. 55-J.Hughes to MIA 16 for 11 yard
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 8:46) — (8:46) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep middle to 15-A.Wilson to BUF 39 for 22 yards (27-T.White, 21-J.Poyer). Slant pattern, caught at BUF 44, crossing from right.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 13:55) — (13:55) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 15-J.Brown for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 1:45) — (Onside Kick formation) 7-J.Sanders kicks onside 10 yards from MIA 35 to MIA 45. 23-M.Hyde for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 8:14) — (8:14) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 18-P.Williams to MIA 28 for 6 yards (27-T.White). FUMBLES (27-T.White), RECOVERED by BUF-55-J.Hughes at MIA 27. 55-J.Hughes to MIA 16 for 11 yard
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 5:07) — (5:07) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right intended for 84-I.Ford INTERCEPTED by 27-T.White at BUF 2. 27-T.White ran ob at BUF 2 for no gain.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 5:58) — (5:58) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 11-D.Parker for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Flare pass, caught at BUF 11.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 10:58 · MIA 21 · Score 0-3
(10:58) 4-S.Hauschka 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q1 3:52 · MIA 25 · Score 0-6
(3:52) 4-S.Hauschka 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · BUF 3 · Score 6-6
(15:00) 27-K.Ballage left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 14:49 · BUF 15 · Score 7-6
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 10:11 · MIA 26 · Score 7-9
(10:11) 4-S.Hauschka 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 5:58 · BUF 12 · Score 13-9
(5:58) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 11-D.Parker for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Flare pass, caught at BUF 11. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 5:51 · BUF 15 · Score 14-9
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack. - Miami Dolphins TD (+14) — Q2 0:41 · MIA 84 · Score 14-9
(:41) (Shotgun) 26-D.Singletary left tackle to BUF 17 for 1 yard (30-C.Lammons, 47-V.Biegel). - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 0:41 · MIA 84 · Score 14-9
(:41) (Shotgun) 26-D.Singletary left tackle to BUF 17 for 1 yard (30-C.Lammons, 47-V.Biegel). - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 13:55 · MIA 20 · Score 14-15
(13:55) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 15-J.Brown for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills Safety (+2) — Q4 13:50 · MIA 2 · Score 14-17
(Run formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 17-J.Allen rushes right tackle. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 6:36 · MIA 3 · Score 14-23
(6:36) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 10-C.Beasley for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at goal line, slanting to front corner of end zone. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 6:31 · MIA 15 · Score 14-24
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 1:54 · BUF 11 · Score 20-24
(1:54) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick scrambles left tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 1:45 · BUF 15 · Score 21-24
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 1:45 · MIA 35 · Score 21-30
(Onside Kick formation) 7-J.Sanders kicks onside 10 yards from MIA 35 to MIA 45. 23-M.Hyde for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 1:38 · MIA 15 · Score 21-31
4-S.Hauschka extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Buffalo Bills earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- R. Fitzpatrick (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- R. Fitzpatrick (MIA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills on 2019-10-20?
The Buffalo Bills beat the Miami Dolphins 31-21 in Week 7, 2019.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 0, Buffalo Bills 6; Q2: Miami Dolphins 28, Buffalo Bills 6; Q4: Miami Dolphins 7, Buffalo Bills 22; Final: Miami Dolphins 21, Buffalo Bills 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — K. Ballage (Q2 15:00) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Parker (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q2 5:58) Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Brown (J. Allen pass) (Q4 13:55) Buffalo Bills touchdown — C. Beasley (J. Allen pass) (Q4 6:36) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Fitzpatrick (Q4 1:54) Buffalo Bills touchdown — M. Hyde (Q4 1:45) Buffalo Bills field goal — S. Hauschka (Q1 10:58, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — S. Hauschka (Q1 3:52, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — S. Hauschka (Q2 10:11, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — D. Singletary (Q2 0:41, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?
R. Fitzpatrick (Miami Dolphins), 54.8% completion, +6.4% CPOE, +0.20 EPA per dropback, +8.35 total passing EPA. Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills), 50.0% completion, -0.4% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +7.53 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?
R. Fitzpatrick (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.35 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (-5.25 EPA): (8:14) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 18-P.Williams to MIA 28 for 6 yards (27-T.White). FUMBLES (27-T.White), RECOVERED by BUF-55-J.Hughes at MIA 27. 55-J.Hughes t.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 0-5 Now 0-6 L
Buffalo Bills
Entered 4-1 Now 5-1 W
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