Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 21–11 Miami Dolphins
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 3–7 New England Patriots at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- C. Newton
- Top passer
- R. Fitzpatrick
- Biggest EPA play
- (1:03) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 15-N.Harry to MIA 1 for 9 yards (55-J.Baker). FUMBLE…
- Game date
- 2020-09-13
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Miami Dolphins 21–11 on 2020-09-13. C. Newton posted a game-high +6.08 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 15 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
 New England Patriots | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins(13:17) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE-1 Newton 59th career rush TD, extends NFL record for rush TD by a QB (Young 54).
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
(3:57) 7-J.Sanders 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack. partially blocked by NE 99-Cowart
(10:21) 1-C.Newton right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
(10:35) 68-R.Hunt reported in as eligible. 34-J.Howard left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
shotgun TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 14-R.Fitzpatrick rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(5:26) 71-M.Onwenu reported in as eligible. 26-S.Michel up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 13:17TD CNC. NewtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 4
- Score
- 0-6
(13:17) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE-1 Newton 59th career rush TD, extends NFL record for rush TD by a QB (Young 54).
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 13:12XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 0-7
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 3:57FG Jason SandersPoints+3
- Yard line
- NE 28
- Score
- 3-7
(3:57) 7-J.Sanders 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack. partially blocked by NE 99-Cowart
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 10:21TD CNC. NewtonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 11
- Score
- 3-13
(10:21) 1-C.Newton right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 10:14XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 3-14
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 10:35TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NE 1
- Score
- 9-14
(10:35) 68-R.Hunt reported in as eligible. 34-J.Howard left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 10:31Safety RFR. FitzpatrickPoints+2
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 11-14
shotgun TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 14-R.Fitzpatrick rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 5:26TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 1
- Score
- 11-20
(5:26) 71-M.Onwenu reported in as eligible. 26-S.Michel up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 5:23XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 11-21
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1C. Newton · New England Patriots · Rushing · +6.08 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 2J. Edelman · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 3J. Edelman · New England Patriots · Rushing · +2.24 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.24 EPA/play
- 4Jaydon Grant · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.97 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 5DeVante Parker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.80 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 6
Jawaan Taylor · New England Patriots · Rushing · +1.76 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play - 7Sony Michel · New England Patriots · Rushing · +1.70 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
- 8R. Fitzpatrick · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +1.61 total EPA · 3 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
C. Newton — NE · Rushing
C. Newton posted the highest total EPA (+6.08) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 14 counted snaps, they averaged +0.43 EPA per play.
C. Newton's top snap (-5.75 EPA): (1:03) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 15-N.Harry to MIA 1 for 9 yards (55-J.Baker). FUMBLES (55-J.Baker), ball out of bounds in End Zone, Touchback.
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) · 37 dropbacks · 54.1% completion · +3.8% CPOE · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.39 total EPA
- C. Newton (New England Patriots) · 23 dropbacks · 65.2% completion · +4.3% CPOE · -0.10 EPA/play · -2.26 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.024 | +0.110 |
| Offensive success rate | 49.3% | 57.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.038 | -0.098 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.061 | +0.322 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.110 | +0.024 |
| Defensive success rate | 42.1% | 50.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: -0.02 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: +0.11 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: 9 drives, -1.70 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 9 drives, +8.35 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — C. Newton
- New England Patriots — C. Newton
- Miami Dolphins — Jarveon Howard
- New England Patriots — Sony Michel
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–3. New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 4 (Q2 13:17); New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 13:12) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NE 28 (Q2 3:57) — (3:57) 7-J.Sanders 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack. partially blocked by NE 99-Cowart.
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 11 (Q3 10:21); New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q3 10:14) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 8–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q4 10:35) — (10:35) 68-R.Hunt reported in as eligible. 34-J.Howard left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins registered a safety from the NE 2 (Q4 10:31) — shotgun TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 14-R.Fitzpatrick rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q4 5:26) — (5:26) 71-M.Onwenu reported in as eligible. 26-S.Michel up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 5:23) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 0:37) — (:37) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle intended for 84-I.Ford INTERCEPTED by 21-A.Phillips at NE 39. 21-A.Phillips to NE 44 for 5 yards (19-J.Grant).
- New England Patriots (Q4 10:31) — (10:31) 11-J.Edelman right end pushed ob at NE 48 for 23 yards (55-J.Baker). PENALTY on MIA-55-J.Baker, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at NE 48.
- New England Patriots (Q2 0:06) — (:06) 6-N.Folk 45 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 11:47) — (11:47) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right intended for 18-P.Williams INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Gilmore at 50. 24-S.Gilmore ran ob at MIA 35 for 15 yards.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 14:16) — (14:16) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete deep right to 18-P.Williams [91-D.Wise]. PENALTY on NE-24-S.Gilmore, Defensive Pass Interference, 23 yards, enforced at MIA 42 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q3 1:03) — (1:03) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 15-N.Harry to MIA 1 for 9 yards (55-J.Baker). FUMBLES (55-J.Baker), ball out of bounds in End Zone, Touchback.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 1:36) — (1:36) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep right intended for 88-M.Gesicki INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Jackson at NE -8. Touchback.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 14:16) — (14:16) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass incomplete deep right to 18-P.Williams [91-D.Wise]. PENALTY on NE-24-S.Gilmore, Defensive Pass Interference, 23 yards, enforced at MIA 42 - No Play.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 11:47) — (11:47) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right intended for 18-P.Williams INTERCEPTED by 24-S.Gilmore at 50. 24-S.Gilmore ran ob at MIA 35 for 15 yards.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 13:17 · MIA 4 · Score 0-6
(13:17) (Shotgun) 1-C.Newton right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE-1 Newton 59th career rush TD, extends NFL record for rush TD by a QB (Young 54). - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 13:12 · MIA 15 · Score 0-7
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 3:57 · NE 28 · Score 3-7
(3:57) 7-J.Sanders 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack. partially blocked by NE 99-Cowart - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 10:21 · MIA 11 · Score 3-13
(10:21) 1-C.Newton right end for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q3 10:14 · MIA 15 · Score 3-14
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 10:35 · NE 1 · Score 9-14
(10:35) 68-R.Hunt reported in as eligible. 34-J.Howard left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins Safety (+2) — Q4 10:31 · NE 2 · Score 11-14
shotgun TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 14-R.Fitzpatrick rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 5:26 · MIA 1 · Score 11-20
(5:26) 71-M.Onwenu reported in as eligible. 26-S.Michel up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 5:23 · MIA 15 · Score 11-21
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-7-J.Bailey.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- C. Newton (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- R. Fitzpatrick (MIA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- C. Newton (NE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots on 2020-09-13?
The New England Patriots beat the Miami Dolphins 21-11 in Week 1, 2020.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
Q2: Miami Dolphins 3, New England Patriots 7; Q3: Miami Dolphins 0, New England Patriots 7; Q4: Miami Dolphins 8, New England Patriots 7; Final: Miami Dolphins 11, New England Patriots 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
New England Patriots touchdown — C. Newton (Q2 13:17) New England Patriots touchdown — C. Newton (Q3 10:21) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Howard (Q4 10:35) New England Patriots touchdown — S. Michel (Q4 5:26) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q2 3:57, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
R. Fitzpatrick (Miami Dolphins), 54.1% completion, +3.8% CPOE, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.39 total passing EPA. C. Newton (New England Patriots), 65.2% completion, +4.3% CPOE, -0.10 EPA per dropback, -2.26 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
C. Newton (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.08 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 14 snaps. Their top snap (-5.75 EPA): (1:03) 1-C.Newton pass short right to 15-N.Harry to MIA 1 for 9 yards (55-J.Baker). FUMBLES (55-J.Baker), ball out of bounds in End Zone, Touchback..
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Now 0-1 L
New England Patriots
Now 1-0 W
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