Dolphins 26–56 Bills: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 17, 2020

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?

T. Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins), 54.7% completion, -6.9% CPOE, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -10.70 total passing EPA. J. Allen (Buffalo Bills), 66.7% completion, +9.7% CPOE, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +11.18 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?

J. Allen (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.18 total EPA on Passing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (-4.56 EPA): (10:48) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete short left to 13-G.Davis (24-By.Jones). Miami challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pa.

Quick answer

Winner: Buffalo Bills
Final score: Buffalo Bills 56–26 Miami Dolphins
Halftime: Miami Dolphins 6–28 Buffalo Bills at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Jonathan Allen
Top passer: Tua Tagovailoa
Biggest EPA play: (8:28) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left intended for 11-D.Parker INTERCEPTED by 29…
Game date: 2021-01-03

Game summary

The Buffalo Bills beat the Miami Dolphins 56–26 on 2021-01-03. Jonathan Allen posted a game-high +11.18 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 34 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Miami Dolphins	3	3	7	13	0	26
Buffalo Bills	0	28	7	21	0	56

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

MIAMiami Dolphins

+3BUF 31

MIA 7

BUF 71

MIA 32

BUF 1

MIA 2

MIA 56

BUF 25

BUFBuffalo Bills

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

23 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 8:12FG
Jason Sanders
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 31
Score
3-0
(8:12) 7-J.Sanders 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 12:14TD
Isaiah McKenzie
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 7
Score
3-6
(12:14) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 19-I.McKenzie for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 12:09XP
Tyler Bass
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
3-7
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 7:05TD
Isaiah McKenzie
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 14
Score
3-13
(7:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 19-I.McKenzie for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-92-Z.Sieler, Defensive Offside, declined.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 6:56XP
Tyler Bass
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
3-14
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 5:44TD
Isaiah McKenzie
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 71
Score
3-20
(5:44) 2-M.Haack punts 55 yards to BUF 16, Center-50-B.Ferguson. 19-I.McKenzie for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 5:22XP
Tyler Bass
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
3-21
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 1:48FG
Jason Sanders
Points+3
Yard line
BUF 14
Score
6-21
(1:48) 7-J.Sanders 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 1:07TD
Ji'Ayir Brown
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 32
Score
6-27
(1:07) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 15-J.Brown for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 1:00XP
Tyler Bass
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
6-28
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 11:11TD
Myles Gaskin
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 1
Score
12-28
(11:11) 37-M.Gaskin up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on BUF-91-E.Oliver, Defensive Offside, declined.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 11:08XP
Jason Sanders
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 15
Score
13-28
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 8:28TD
Josh Norman
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 89
Score
13-34
(8:28) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left intended for 11-D.Parker INTERCEPTED by 29-J.Norman at MIA 16. 29-J.Norman for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 8:20XP
Tyler Bass
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
13-35
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 13:50TD
Avery Williams
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 18
Score
13-41
(13:50) 35-A.Williams right tackle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 13:44XP
Tyler Bass
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
13-42
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 11:58TD
Avery Williams
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
13-48
(11:58) 35-A.Williams right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 11:55XP
Tyler Bass
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
13-49
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 8:47TD
Salvon Ahmed
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 16
Score
19-49
(8:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 26-S.Ahmed up the middle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 6:27TD
Gabe Davis
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 56
Score
19-55
(6:27) 5-M.Barkley pass deep middle to 13-G.Davis for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 6:18XP
Tyler Bass
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
19-56
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 2:53TD
Mark Perry
Points+6
Yard line
BUF 25
Score
25-56
(2:53) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep right to 10-M.Perry for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 2:47XP
Jason Sanders
Points+1
Yard line
BUF 15
Score
26-56
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).

1Jonathan Allen · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +11.18 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play
2Isaiah McKenzie · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +7.22 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
3Ji'Ayir Brown · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +6.58 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.65 EPA/play
4Matt Barkley · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +5.21 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
5Stefon Diggs · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +4.58 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
6Myles Gaskin · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.26 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
7Mark Perry · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.31 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.31 EPA/play
8Lynn Bowden Jr. · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +2.35 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.35 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

Jonathan Allen — BUF · Passing

Jonathan Allen posted the highest total EPA (+11.18) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.41 EPA per play.

Jonathan Allen's top snap (-4.56 EPA): (10:48) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete short left to 13-G.Davis (24-By.Jones). Miami challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left intended for 13-G.Davis IN

Biggest single play (-6.89 EPA): Tua Tagovailoa — (8:28) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left intended for 11-D.Parker INTERCEPTED by 29-J.Norman at MIA 16. 29-J.Norman for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Tua Tagovailoa led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) · 64 dropbacks · 54.7% completion · -6.9% CPOE · -0.17 EPA/play · -10.70 total EPA
Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) · 27 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +9.7% CPOE · +0.41 EPA/play · +11.18 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Miami Dolphins	Buffalo Bills
Offensive EPA/play	-0.163	+0.177
Offensive success rate	42.2%	50.6%
Pass EPA/play	-0.128	+0.410
Rush EPA/play	-0.067	-0.062
Defensive EPA/play	-0.177	+0.163
Defensive success rate	49.4%	57.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Buffalo Bills held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs -0.16), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Miami Dolphins: -0.16 EPA/play (12th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
Buffalo Bills: +0.18 EPA/play (84th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)

Buffalo Bills: 16 drives, +15.01 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Miami Dolphins: 15 drives, -16.60 total EPA, 7 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

Buffalo Bills — Isaiah McKenzie (Jonathan Allen pass) (Q2 12:14)
Buffalo Bills — Isaiah McKenzie (Jonathan Allen pass) (Q2 7:05)
Buffalo Bills — Isaiah McKenzie (Q2 5:44)
Buffalo Bills — Ji'Ayir Brown (Jonathan Allen pass) (Q2 1:07)
Miami Dolphins — Myles Gaskin (Q3 11:11)
Buffalo Bills — Josh Norman (Q3 8:28)
Buffalo Bills — Avery Williams (Q4 13:50)
Buffalo Bills — Avery Williams (Q4 11:58)
Miami Dolphins — Salvon Ahmed (Q4 8:47)
Buffalo Bills — Gabe Davis (Matt Barkley pass) (Q4 6:27)
Miami Dolphins — Mark Perry (Tua Tagovailoa pass) (Q4 2:53)

Field goals

Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders (Q1 8:12)
Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders (Q2 1:48)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 3–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the BUF 31 (Q1 8:12) — (8:12) 7-J.Sanders 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack..

The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 28–3. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 7 (Q2 12:14) — (12:14) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 19-I.McKenzie for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 12:09) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 14 (Q2 7:05); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 6:56) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the BUF 71 (Q2 5:44) — (5:44) 2-M.Haack punts 55 yards to BUF 16, Center-50-B.Ferguson. 19-I.McKenzie for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 5:22) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the BUF 14 (Q2 1:48) — (1:48) 7-J.Sanders 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 32 (Q2 1:07) — (1:07) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 15-J.Brown for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 1:00) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q3 11:11) — (11:11) 37-M.Gaskin up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on BUF-91-E.Oliver, Defensive Offside, declined.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q3 11:08) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the BUF 89 (Q3 8:28); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q3 8:20) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez..

The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 21–13. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 18 (Q4 13:50) — (13:50) 35-A.Williams right tackle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 13:44) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q4 11:58) — (11:58) 35-A.Williams right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 11:55) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 16 (Q4 8:47) — (8:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 26-S.Ahmed up the middle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 56 (Q4 6:27) — (6:27) 5-M.Barkley pass deep middle to 13-G.Davis for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 6:18) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 25 (Q4 2:53) — (2:53) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep right to 10-M.Perry for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q4 2:47) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Buffalo Bills (Q1 10:48) — (10:48) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete short left to 13-G.Davis (24-By.Jones). Miami challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left intend [WPA -11.5% · EPA -4.56]
Miami Dolphins (Q1 8:56) — (8:56) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa sacked at BUF 31 for -9 yards (49-T.Edmunds). [WPA -7.4% · EPA -2.17]
Buffalo Bills (Q2 8:31) — (8:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 14-S.Diggs to BUF 46 for 16 yards (28-B.McCain). PENALTY on MIA-94-C.Wilkins, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at BUF 46. [WPA +6.1% · EPA +1.98]
Buffalo Bills (Q2 12:14) — (12:14) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 19-I.McKenzie for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +6.0% · EPA +2.62]
Buffalo Bills (Q2 7:05) — (7:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 19-I.McKenzie for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-92-Z.Sieler, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +6.0% · EPA +2.97]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Miami Dolphins (Q3 8:28) — (8:28) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left intended for 11-D.Parker INTERCEPTED by 29-J.Norman at MIA 16. 29-J.Norman for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -4.1% · EPA -6.89]
Miami Dolphins (Q2 5:44) — (5:44) 2-M.Haack punts 55 yards to BUF 16, Center-50-B.Ferguson. 19-I.McKenzie for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -2.7% · EPA -6.10]
Miami Dolphins (Q4 13:44) — (13:44) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep middle intended for 88-M.Gesicki INTERCEPTED by 31-D.Marlowe at MIA 48. 31-D.Marlowe to MIA 25 for 23 yards (15-L.Bowden). [WPA -0.0% · EPA -5.29]
Buffalo Bills (Q4 6:27) — (6:27) 5-M.Barkley pass deep middle to 13-G.Davis for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.0% · EPA +4.80]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 8:12 · BUF 31 · Score 3-0
(8:12) 7-J.Sanders 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 12:14 · MIA 7 · Score 3-6
(12:14) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 19-I.McKenzie for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 12:09 · MIA 15 · Score 3-7
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 7:05 · MIA 14 · Score 3-13
(7:05) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short middle to 19-I.McKenzie for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-92-Z.Sieler, Defensive Offside, declined.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 6:56 · MIA 15 · Score 3-14
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 5:44 · BUF 71 · Score 3-20
(5:44) 2-M.Haack punts 55 yards to BUF 16, Center-50-B.Ferguson. 19-I.McKenzie for 84 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 5:22 · MIA 15 · Score 3-21
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 1:48 · BUF 14 · Score 6-21
(1:48) 7-J.Sanders 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 1:07 · MIA 32 · Score 6-27
(1:07) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 15-J.Brown for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 1:00 · MIA 15 · Score 6-28
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 11:11 · BUF 1 · Score 12-28
(11:11) 37-M.Gaskin up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on BUF-91-E.Oliver, Defensive Offside, declined.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 11:08 · BUF 15 · Score 13-28
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-50-B.Ferguson, Holder-2-M.Haack.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 8:28 · BUF 89 · Score 13-34
(8:28) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left intended for 11-D.Parker INTERCEPTED by 29-J.Norman at MIA 16. 29-J.Norman for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 8:20 · MIA 15 · Score 13-35
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 13:50 · MIA 18 · Score 13-41
(13:50) 35-A.Williams right tackle for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 13:44 · MIA 15 · Score 13-42
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 11:58 · MIA 2 · Score 13-48
(11:58) 35-A.Williams right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 11:55 · MIA 15 · Score 13-49
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 8:47 · BUF 16 · Score 19-49
(8:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 26-S.Ahmed up the middle for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 6:27 · MIA 56 · Score 19-55
(6:27) 5-M.Barkley pass deep middle to 13-G.Davis for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 6:18 · MIA 15 · Score 19-56
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 2:53 · BUF 25 · Score 25-56
(2:53) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep right to 10-M.Perry for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 2:47 · BUF 15 · Score 26-56
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.

Buffalo Bills earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Tua Tagovailoa (MIA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Jonathan Allen (BUF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills on 2021-01-03?

The Buffalo Bills beat the Miami Dolphins 56-26 in Week 17, 2020.

What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?

Q1: Miami Dolphins 3, Buffalo Bills 0; Q2: Miami Dolphins 3, Buffalo Bills 28; Q3: Miami Dolphins 7, Buffalo Bills 7; Q4: Miami Dolphins 13, Buffalo Bills 21; Final: Miami Dolphins 26, Buffalo Bills 56.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?

Buffalo Bills touchdown — I. McKenzie (J. Allen pass) (Q2 12:14) Buffalo Bills touchdown — I. McKenzie (J. Allen pass) (Q2 7:05) Buffalo Bills touchdown — I. McKenzie (Q2 5:44) Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Brown (J. Allen pass) (Q2 1:07) Miami Dolphins touchdown — M. Gaskin (Q3 11:11) Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Norman (Q3 8:28) Buffalo Bills touchdown — A. Williams (Q4 13:50) Buffalo Bills touchdown — A. Williams (Q4 11:58) Miami Dolphins touchdown — S. Ahmed (Q4 8:47) Buffalo Bills touchdown — G. Davis (M. Barkley pass) (Q4 6:27) Miami Dolphins touchdown — M. Perry (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q4 2:53) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q1 8:12, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q2 1:48, 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?

Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins), 54.7% completion, -6.9% CPOE, -0.17 EPA per dropback, -10.70 total passing EPA. Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills), 66.7% completion, +9.7% CPOE, +0.41 EPA per dropback, +11.18 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?

Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.18 total EPA on Passing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (-4.56 EPA): (10:48) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete short left to 13-G.Davis (24-By.Jones). Miami challenged the incomplete pass ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pa.

Season records after this game

Miami Dolphins

Entered 10-5 Now 10-6 L

Buffalo Bills

Entered 12-3 Now 13-3 W

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