Quick answer
- Winner
- Miami Dolphins
- Final score
- Miami Dolphins 26–25 Las Vegas Raiders
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 6–13 Las Vegas Raiders at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- R. Fitzpatrick
- Top passer
- Derek Carr
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:56) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 15-N.Agholor for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2020-12-26
Game summary
The Miami Dolphins beat the Las Vegas Raiders 26–25 on 2020-12-26, overcoming Las Vegas Raiders's 13–6 halftime lead. R. Fitzpatrick posted a game-high +11.62 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 22 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 3 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 26 |
 Las Vegas Raiders | 7 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 25 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins
(8:27) 4-D.Carr up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
(1:28) 7-J.Sanders 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.
(6:51) 2-D.Carlson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
(1:47) 7-J.Sanders 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.
(:16) 2-D.Carlson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
(10:38) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 37-M.Gaskin for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.
(2:34) 2-D.Carlson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
(4:05) 7-J.Sanders 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.
(3:56) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 15-N.Agholor for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(3:08) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 37-M.Gaskin for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.
(:23) 2-D.Carlson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
(:06) 7-J.Sanders 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.
LVLas Vegas RaidersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 8:27TD Derek CarrPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 1
- Score
- 0-6
(8:27) 4-D.Carr up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q1 8:25XP Daniel CarlsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 0-7
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 1:28FG Jason SandersPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 19
- Score
- 3-7
(1:28) 7-J.Sanders 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 6:51FG Daniel CarlsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 5
- Score
- 3-10
(6:51) 2-D.Carlson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 1:47FG Jason SandersPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 21
- Score
- 6-10
(1:47) 7-J.Sanders 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q2 0:16FG Daniel CarlsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 20
- Score
- 6-13
(:16) 2-D.Carlson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 10:38TD Myles GaskinPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 10
- Score
- 12-13
(10:38) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 37-M.Gaskin for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 10:31XP Jason SandersPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 15
- Score
- 13-13
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q3 2:34FG Daniel CarlsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 13-16
(2:34) 2-D.Carlson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 4:05FG Jason SandersPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 4
- Score
- 16-16
(4:05) 7-J.Sanders 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 3:56TD Nelson AgholorPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 85
- Score
- 16-22
(3:56) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 15-N.Agholor for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 3:08TD Myles GaskinPoints+6
- Yard line
- LV 59
- Score
- 22-22
(3:08) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 37-M.Gaskin for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 2:55XP Jason SandersPoints+1
- Yard line
- LV 15
- Score
- 23-22
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.
- LVLas Vegas Raiders
Q4 0:23FG Daniel CarlsonPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 4
- Score
- 23-25
(:23) 2-D.Carlson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 0:06FG Jason SandersPoints+3
- Yard line
- LV 26
- Score
- 26-25
(:06) 7-J.Sanders 44 yard field goal 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 · +11.62 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 2Nelson Agholor · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +9.51 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
- 3
Darren Waller · Las Vegas Raiders · Receiving · +6.79 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play - 4Myles Gaskin · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +6.31 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
- 5Derek Carr · Las Vegas Raiders · Passing · +3.69 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 6C. Fejedelem · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +3.44 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.44 EPA/play
- 7Isaiah Ford · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.77 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 8Jaydon Grant · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.04 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.34 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 (+11.62) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 13 counted snaps, they averaged +0.89 EPA per play.
R. Fitzpatrick's top snap (+5.16 EPA): (3:08) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 37-M.Gaskin for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+6.74 EPA): Derek Carr — (3:56) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 15-N.Agholor for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Derek Carr led all passers in efficiency for Las Vegas Raiders, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders) · 38 dropbacks · 55.3% completion · +0.6% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +3.69 total EPA
Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) · 27 dropbacks · 63.0% completion · +2.1% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -4.85 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | Las Vegas Raiders |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.053 | +0.002 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.7% | 44.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.169 | +0.097 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.055 | -0.014 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.002 | -0.053 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.0% | 57.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs +0.00), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: +0.05 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: +0.00 EPA/play (43rd percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Las Vegas Raiders: 13 drives, +0.16 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, +4.32 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Las Vegas Raiders — Derek Carr
- Miami Dolphins — Myles Gaskin (Tua Tagovailoa pass)
- Las Vegas Raiders — Nelson Agholor (Derek Carr pass)
- Miami Dolphins — Myles Gaskin (R. Fitzpatrick pass)
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders
- Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson
- Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders
- Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson
- Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson
- Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders
- Las Vegas Raiders — Daniel Carlson
- Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 7–3. Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q1 8:27) — (8:27) 4-D.Carr up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Las Vegas Raiders added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q1 8:25) — 2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LV 19 (Q1 1:28) — (1:28) 7-J.Sanders 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack..
The second quarter: Las Vegas Raiders won the period 6–3. Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the MIA 5 (Q2 6:51) — (6:51) 2-D.Carlson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LV 21 (Q2 1:47) — (1:47) 7-J.Sanders 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the MIA 20 (Q2 0:16) — (:16) 2-D.Carlson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..
The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–3. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LV 10 (Q3 10:38) — (10:38) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 37-M.Gaskin for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q3 10:31) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the MIA 2 (Q3 2:34) — (2:34) 2-D.Carlson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 13–9. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LV 4 (Q4 4:05) — (4:05) 7-J.Sanders 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.; Las Vegas Raiders found the end zone from the MIA 85 (Q4 3:56) — (3:56) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 15-N.Agholor for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the LV 59 (Q4 3:08) — (3:08) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 37-M.Gaskin for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the LV 15 (Q4 2:55) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.; Las Vegas Raiders connected on a field goal from the MIA 4 (Q4 0:23) — (:23) 2-D.Carlson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the LV 26 (Q4 0:06) — (:06) 7-J.Sanders 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 0:19) — (:19) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass deep left to 86-M.Hollins pushed ob at LV 41 for 34 yards (31-I.Johnson) [99-A.Key]. PENALTY on LV-99-A.Key, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at LV 41.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 3:56) — (3:56) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 15-N.Agholor for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 0:01) — 7-J.Sanders kicks 23 yards from MIA 35 to LV 42. 23-D.Booker (didn't try to advance) to LV 40 for -2 yards. Lateral to 85-D.Carrier (didn't try to advance) to LV 35 for -5 yards. Lateral to 22-K.Nixon
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 3:08) — (3:08) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 37-M.Gaskin for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 2:28) — (2:28) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass incomplete deep middle to 15-N.Agholor (24-By.Jones). PENALTY on MIA-24-By.Jones, Defensive Pass Interference, 49 yards, enforced at LV 29 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q4 3:56) — (3:56) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 15-N.Agholor for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 3:08) — (3:08) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 37-M.Gaskin for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 3:24) — (3:24) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa scrambles right end ran ob at LV 32 for 7 yards (29-L.Joyner). PENALTY on LV-29-L.Joyner, Defensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced at LV 32.
- Las Vegas Raiders (Q3 8:36) — (8:36) 28-J.Jacobs up the middle to LV 46 for -1 yards (92-Z.Sieler).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q1 8:27 · MIA 1 · Score 0-6
(8:27) 4-D.Carr up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Las Vegas Raiders XP (+1) — Q1 8:25 · MIA 15 · Score 0-7
2-D.Carlson extra point is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 1:28 · LV 19 · Score 3-7
(1:28) 7-J.Sanders 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 6:51 · MIA 5 · Score 3-10
(6:51) 2-D.Carlson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 1:47 · LV 21 · Score 6-10
(1:47) 7-J.Sanders 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q2 0:16 · MIA 20 · Score 6-13
(:16) 2-D.Carlson 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 10:38 · LV 10 · Score 12-13
(10:38) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 37-M.Gaskin for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 10:31 · LV 15 · Score 13-13
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q3 2:34 · MIA 2 · Score 13-16
(2:34) 2-D.Carlson 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 4:05 · LV 4 · Score 16-16
(4:05) 7-J.Sanders 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack. - Las Vegas Raiders TD (+6) — Q4 3:56 · MIA 85 · Score 16-22
(3:56) (Shotgun) 4-D.Carr pass deep right to 15-N.Agholor for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 3:08 · LV 59 · Score 22-22
(3:08) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 37-M.Gaskin for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 2:55 · LV 15 · Score 23-22
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack. - Las Vegas Raiders FG (+3) — Q4 0:23 · MIA 4 · Score 23-25
(:23) 2-D.Carlson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-T.Sieg, Holder-6-A.Cole. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 0:06 · LV 26 · Score 26-25
(:06) 7-J.Sanders 44 yard field goal 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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- R. Fitzpatrick (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs Las Vegas Raiders on 2020-12-26?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Las Vegas Raiders 26-25 in Week 16, 2020.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 3, Las Vegas Raiders 7; Q2: Miami Dolphins 3, Las Vegas Raiders 6; Q3: Miami Dolphins 7, Las Vegas Raiders 3; Q4: Miami Dolphins 13, Las Vegas Raiders 9; Final: Miami Dolphins 26, Las Vegas Raiders 25.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — D. Carr (Q1 8:27) Miami Dolphins touchdown — M. Gaskin (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q3 10:38) Las Vegas Raiders touchdown — N. Agholor (D. Carr pass) (Q4 3:56) Miami Dolphins touchdown — M. Gaskin (R. Fitzpatrick pass) (Q4 3:08) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q1 1:28, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q2 6:51, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q2 1:47, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q2 0:16, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q3 2:34, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q4 4:05, 3 pts) Las Vegas Raiders field goal — D. Carlson (Q4 0:23, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q4 0:06, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Las Vegas Raiders?
Derek Carr (Las Vegas Raiders), 55.3% completion, +0.6% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +3.69 total passing EPA. Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins), 63.0% completion, +2.1% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -4.85 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Las Vegas Raiders?
R. Fitzpatrick (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.62 total EPA on Passing plays. across 13 snaps. Their top snap (+5.16 EPA): (3:08) (Shotgun) 14-R.Fitzpatrick pass short right to 37-M.Gaskin for 59 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Miami Dolphins vs Las Vegas Raiders a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Miami Dolphins won 26-25 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 9-5 Now 10-5 W
Las Vegas Raiders
Entered 7-7 Now 7-8 L
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