Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 27–14 Miami Dolphins
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 14–10 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Dyontae Johnson
- Top passer
- Mason Rudolph
- Biggest EPA play
- (:26) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass short middle to 18-D.Johnson for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2019-10-28
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Miami Dolphins 27–14 on 2019-10-28, overcoming Miami Dolphins's 14–10 halftime lead. Dyontae Johnson posted a game-high +9.57 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 0 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins(10:58) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 15-A.Wilson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.
(1:41) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 17-A.Hurns for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.
(2:49) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
(:26) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass short middle to 18-D.Johnson for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
(3:23) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass deep left to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
(12:05) (Shotgun) 30-J.Conner up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
(5:37) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 10:58TD AWA. WilsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 5
- Score
- 6-0
(10:58) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 15-A.Wilson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 10:55XP Jason SandersPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 15
- Score
- 7-0
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 1:41TD AHA. HurnsPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 12
- Score
- 13-0
(1:41) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 17-A.Hurns for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 1:34XP Jason SandersPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 15
- Score
- 14-0
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 2:49FG Chris BoswellPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 24
- Score
- 14-3
(2:49) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:26TD Dyontae JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 45
- Score
- 14-9
(:26) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass short middle to 18-D.Johnson for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:17XP Chris BoswellPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 14-10
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 3:23TD JuJu Smith-SchusterPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 26
- Score
- 14-16
(3:23) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass deep left to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 3:16XP Chris BoswellPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 14-17
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 12:05TD James ConnerPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 9
- Score
- 14-23
(12:05) (Shotgun) 30-J.Conner up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 12:01XP Chris BoswellPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 14-24
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 5:37FG Chris BoswellPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 23
- Score
- 14-27
(5:37) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Dyontae Johnson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +9.57 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
- 2Mason Rudolph · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +6.00 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 3Jaydon Grant · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.72 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
- 4DeVante Parker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.35 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 5A. Hurns · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.60 EPA/play
- 6JuJu Smith-Schuster · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.26 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 7P. Williams · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.03 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 8
Nick Vannett · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.08 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.54 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
Dyontae Johnson — PIT · Receiving
Dyontae Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+9.57) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.37 EPA per play.
Dyontae Johnson's top snap (+5.89 EPA): (:26) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass short middle to 18-D.Johnson for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Mason Rudolph led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Mason Rudolph (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 42 dropbacks · 47.6% completion · -2.4% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +6.00 total EPA
- R. Fitzpatrick (Miami Dolphins) · 41 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · -2.1% CPOE · -0.17 EPA/play · -7.08 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.184 | -0.009 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.0% | 35.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.173 | +0.143 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.423 | -0.094 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.009 | +0.184 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.8% | 60.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.18), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: -0.18 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.01 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, -12.90 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, -0.86 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — A. Wilson (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
- Miami Dolphins — A. Hurns (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Dyontae Johnson (Mason Rudolph pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — JuJu Smith-Schuster (Mason Rudolph pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — James Conner
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the PIT 5 (Q1 10:58) — (10:58) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 15-A.Wilson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 10:55) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the PIT 12 (Q1 1:41) — (1:41) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 17-A.Hurns for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 1:34) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the MIA 24 (Q2 2:49) — (2:49) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the MIA 45 (Q2 0:26) — (:26) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass short middle to 18-D.Johnson for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 0:17) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the MIA 26 (Q3 3:23) — (3:23) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass deep left to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q3 3:16) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the MIA 9 (Q4 12:05) — (12:05) (Shotgun) 30-J.Conner up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 12:01) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the MIA 23 (Q4 5:37) — (5:37) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 0:26) — (:26) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass short middle to 18-D.Johnson for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 13:03) — (13:03) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass short right intended for 19-J.Smith-Schuster INTERCEPTED by 25-X.Howard at PIT 26. 25-X.Howard to PIT 26 for no gain (19-J.Smith-Schuster).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 4:51) — (4:51) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass short left to 18-D.Johnson to MIA 27 for 11 yards (24-R.Lewis).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 3:23) — (3:23) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass deep left to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 0:20) — (:20) 14-R.Fitzpatrick right end to PIT 46 for 1 yard (23-J.Haden; 97-C.Heyward). Pittsburgh challenged the first down ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 14-R.Fitzpatrick right end to PIT 47 for no ga
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 0:26) — (:26) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass short middle to 18-D.Johnson for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 7:23) — (7:23) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick sacked at MIA 22 for -6 yards (90-T.Watt). FUMBLES (90-T.Watt) [90-T.Watt], RECOVERED by PIT-90-T.Watt at MIA 22.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 13:03) — (13:03) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass short right intended for 19-J.Smith-Schuster INTERCEPTED by 25-X.Howard at PIT 26. 25-X.Howard to PIT 26 for no gain (19-J.Smith-Schuster).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 9:18) — (9:18) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 22-M.Walton to PIT 41 for 9 yards (28-M.Hilton). FUMBLES (28-M.Hilton), RECOVERED by PIT-22-S.Nelson at PIT 27. 22-S.Nelson to PIT 27 for no gain
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 10:58 · PIT 5 · Score 6-0
(10:58) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 15-A.Wilson for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 10:55 · PIT 15 · Score 7-0
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 1:41 · PIT 12 · Score 13-0
(1:41) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 17-A.Hurns for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 1:34 · PIT 15 · Score 14-0
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-2-M.Haack. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 2:49 · MIA 24 · Score 14-3
(2:49) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 0:26 · MIA 45 · Score 14-9
(:26) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass short middle to 18-D.Johnson for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 0:17 · MIA 15 · Score 14-10
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 3:23 · MIA 26 · Score 14-16
(3:23) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass deep left to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 3:16 · MIA 15 · Score 14-17
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 12:05 · MIA 9 · Score 14-23
(12:05) (Shotgun) 30-J.Conner up the middle for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 12:01 · MIA 15 · Score 14-24
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 5:37 · MIA 23 · Score 14-27
(5:37) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Pittsburgh Steelers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Dyontae Johnson (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2019-10-28?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Miami Dolphins 27-14 in Week 8, 2019.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 14, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q2: Miami Dolphins 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Q3: Miami Dolphins 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q4: Miami Dolphins 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Final: Miami Dolphins 14, Pittsburgh Steelers 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — A. Wilson (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q1 10:58) Miami Dolphins touchdown — A. Hurns (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q1 1:41) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — D. Johnson (M. Rudolph pass) (Q2 0:26) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Smith-Schuster (M. Rudolph pass) (Q3 3:23) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Conner (Q4 12:05) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 2:49, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 5:37, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Mason Rudolph (Pittsburgh Steelers), 47.6% completion, -2.4% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +6.00 total passing EPA. R. Fitzpatrick (Miami Dolphins), 51.2% completion, -2.1% CPOE, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -7.08 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Dyontae Johnson (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.57 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+5.89 EPA): (:26) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass short middle to 18-D.Johnson for 45 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 0-6 Now 0-7 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 2-4 Now 3-4 W
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