Quick answer
- Winner
- Miami Dolphins
- Final score
- Miami Dolphins 20–3 New York Jets
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 13–3 New York Jets at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- R. Fitzpatrick
- Top passer
- R. Fitzpatrick
- Biggest EPA play
- (4:16) 22-M.Breida up the middle to MIA 44 for -3 yards (95-Q.Williams). FUMBLES (95-Q.Wil…
- Game date
- 2020-11-29
Game summary
The Miami Dolphins beat the New York Jets 20–3 on 2020-11-29. R. Fitzpatrick posted a game-high +10.02 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 3 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
 New York Jets | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins(9:50) 6-S.Castillo 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
(1:17) 7-J.Sanders 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.
(9:02) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 88-M.Gesicki for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.
(5:28) 7-J.Sanders 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.
(6:59) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 80-A.Shaheen for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.
NYJNew York JetsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 9:50FG SCS. CastilloPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 20
- Score
- 0-3
(9:50) 6-S.Castillo 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 1:17FG Jason SandersPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 36
- Score
- 3-3
(1:17) 7-J.Sanders 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 9:02TD Mike GesickiPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 13
- Score
- 9-3
(9:02) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 88-M.Gesicki for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 8:56XP Jason SandersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 10-3
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 5:28FG Jason SandersPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 33
- Score
- 13-3
(5:28) 7-J.Sanders 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 6:59TD ASA. ShaheenPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 7
- Score
- 19-3
(6:59) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 80-A.Shaheen for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 6:54XP Jason SandersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 20-3
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1R. Fitzpatrick · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +10.02 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 2DeVante Parker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.55 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
- 3Mike Gesicki · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.93 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.59 EPA/play
- 4Jaydon Grant · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.93 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
- 5
Durham Smythe · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.03 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play - 6
Mack Hollins · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +0.86 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play - 7A. Shaheen · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +0.80 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 8Matt Breida · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +0.71 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.35 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 (+10.02) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 46 counted snaps, they averaged +0.22 EPA per play.
R. Fitzpatrick's top snap (-3.99 EPA): (:37) 78-A.Pankey reported in as eligible. 14-R.Fitzpatrick kneels to NYJ 7 for -1 yards.
Biggest single play (-5.37 EPA): Matt Breida — (4:16) 22-M.Breida up the middle to MIA 44 for -3 yards (95-Q.Williams). FUMBLES (95-Q.Williams), RECOVERED by NYJ-44-H.Langi at MIA 45.
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) · 46 dropbacks · 52.2% completion · -6.2% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +10.02 total EPA
Sam Darnold (New York Jets) · 34 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · -3.8% CPOE · -0.39 EPA/play · -13.11 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.036 | -0.351 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.4% | 27.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.218 | -0.386 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.386 | -0.358 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.351 | +0.036 |
| Defensive success rate | 72.9% | 56.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.04 vs -0.35), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: -0.04 EPA/play (35th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: -0.35 EPA/play (3rd percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, -3.01 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 11 drives, -24.55 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — Mike Gesicki (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
- Miami Dolphins — A. Shaheen (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
Field goals
- New York Jets — S. Castillo
- Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders
- Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 20 (Q1 9:50) — (9:50) 6-S.Castillo 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 36 (Q1 1:17) — (1:17) 7-J.Sanders 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack..
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 13 (Q2 9:02) — (9:02) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 88-M.Gesicki for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q2 8:56) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 33 (Q2 5:28) — (5:28) 7-J.Sanders 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 7 (Q4 6:59) — (6:59) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 80-A.Shaheen for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q4 6:54) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Jets (Q1 12:20) — (12:20) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass deep right to 19-B.Perriman ran ob at MIA 18 for 37 yards.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 9:02) — (9:02) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 88-M.Gesicki for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q4 13:29) — (13:29) 21-F.Gore left guard to MIA 18 for -1 yards (44-E.Roberts).
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 0:52) — (:52) (Shotgun) 32-P.Laird left guard to MIA 39 for 9 yards (48-J.Jenkins). FUMBLES (48-J.Jenkins), RECOVERED by NYJ-46-N.Hewitt at MIA 43. 46-N.Hewitt to MIA 26 for 17 yards (19-J.Grant).
- New York Jets (Q3 11:05) — (11:05) (Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short right intended for 82-J.Crowder INTERCEPTED by 40-N.Needham at MIA 22. 40-N.Needham to MIA 23 for 1 yard (11-D.Mims; 19-B.Perriman).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 4:16) — (4:16) 22-M.Breida up the middle to MIA 44 for -3 yards (95-Q.Williams). FUMBLES (95-Q.Williams), RECOVERED by NYJ-44-H.Langi at MIA 45.
- New York Jets (Q4 6:26) — (6:26) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 14-S.Darnold pass short right intended for 19-B.Perriman INTERCEPTED by 25-X.Howard at NYJ 43. 25-X.Howard to NYJ 40 for 3 yards (19-B.Perriman).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 0:37) — (:37) 78-A.Pankey reported in as eligible. 14-R.Fitzpatrick kneels to NYJ 7 for -1 yards.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 0:52) — (:52) (Shotgun) 32-P.Laird left guard to MIA 39 for 9 yards (48-J.Jenkins). FUMBLES (48-J.Jenkins), RECOVERED by NYJ-46-N.Hewitt at MIA 43. 46-N.Hewitt to MIA 26 for 17 yards (19-J.Grant).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 9:50 · MIA 20 · Score 0-3
(9:50) 6-S.Castillo 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 1:17 · NYJ 36 · Score 3-3
(1:17) 7-J.Sanders 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 9:02 · NYJ 13 · Score 9-3
(9:02) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short left to 88-M.Gesicki for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 8:56 · NYJ 15 · Score 10-3
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 5:28 · NYJ 33 · Score 13-3
(5:28) 7-J.Sanders 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 6:59 · NYJ 7 · Score 19-3
(6:59) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short middle to 80-A.Shaheen for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 6:54 · NYJ 15 · Score 20-3
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, 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.
- R. Fitzpatrick (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- R. Fitzpatrick (MIA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Sam Darnold (NYJ) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets on 2020-11-29?
The Miami Dolphins beat the New York Jets 20-3 in Week 12, 2020.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 3, New York Jets 3; Q2: Miami Dolphins 10, New York Jets 0; Q4: Miami Dolphins 7, New York Jets 0; Final: Miami Dolphins 20, New York Jets 3.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — M. Gesicki (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q2 9:02) Miami Dolphins touchdown — A. Shaheen (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q4 6:59) New York Jets field goal — S. Castillo (Q1 9:50, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q1 1:17, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q2 5:28, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
R. Fitzpatrick (Miami Dolphins), 52.2% completion, -6.2% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +10.02 total passing EPA. Sam Darnold (New York Jets), 47.1% completion, -3.8% CPOE, -0.39 EPA per dropback, -13.11 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
R. Fitzpatrick (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.02 total EPA on Passing plays. across 46 snaps. Their top snap (-3.99 EPA): (:37) 78-A.Pankey reported in as eligible. 14-R.Fitzpatrick kneels to NYJ 7 for -1 yards..
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 6-4 Now 7-4 W
New York Jets
Entered 0-10 Now 0-11 L
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