Quick answer
- Winner
- Miami Dolphins
- Final score
- Miami Dolphins 24–17 New York Jets
- Halftime
- Halftime score unavailable
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Tua Tagovailoa
- Top passer
- Joe Flacco
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:10) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass short left to 8-E.Moore for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2021-11-21
Game summary
The Miami Dolphins beat the New York Jets 24–17 on 2021-11-21. Tua Tagovailoa posted a game-high +18.14 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 7 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
 New York Jets | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins
(9:09) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 37-M.Gaskin. 17-J.Waddle left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(3:04) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass short right to 82-J.Crowder for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-M.Ammendola extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
(9:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep left to 86-M.Hollins for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(3:10) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass short left to 8-E.Moore for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-M.Ammendola extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
(10:23) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 37-M.Gaskin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-J.Franklin-Myers]. NYJ-57-C.Mosley was injured during the play.
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(2:00) 7-J.Sanders 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
(:18) 6-M.Ammendola 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
NYJNew York JetsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 9:09TD Myles GaskinPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 6-0
(9:09) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 37-M.Gaskin. 17-J.Waddle left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 9:04XP Jason SandersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 7-0
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 3:04TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 7-6
(3:04) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass short right to 82-J.Crowder for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 3:00XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 7-7
6-M.Ammendola extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 9:16TD Mack HollinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 65
- Score
- 13-7
(9:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep left to 86-M.Hollins for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 9:06XP Jason SandersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 14-7
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 3:10TD Elijah MoorePoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 62
- Score
- 14-13
(3:10) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass short left to 8-E.Moore for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 2:59XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 14-14
6-M.Ammendola extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 10:23TD Myles GaskinPoints+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 5
- Score
- 20-14
(10:23) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 37-M.Gaskin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-J.Franklin-Myers]. NYJ-57-C.Mosley was injured during the play.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 10:15XP Jason SandersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 15
- Score
- 21-14
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 2:00FG Jason SandersPoints+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 6
- Score
- 24-14
(2:00) 7-J.Sanders 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 0:18FG Points+3
- Yard line
- MIA 17
- Score
- 24-17
(:18) 6-M.Ammendola 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Tua Tagovailoa · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +18.14 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play - 2Elijah Moore · New York Jets · Receiving · +9.32 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 3Mack Hollins · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.95 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.98 EPA/play
- 4Jamison Crowder · New York Jets · Receiving · +5.03 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 5R. Griffin · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.37 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.84 EPA/play
- 6
Mike Gesicki · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.50 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play - 7
Durham Smythe · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.03 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.41 EPA/play - 8Patrick Laird · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.03 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.03 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
Tua Tagovailoa — MIA · Passing
Tua Tagovailoa posted the highest total EPA (+18.14) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 39 counted snaps, they averaged +0.47 EPA per play.
Tua Tagovailoa's top snap (+5.37 EPA): (9:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep left to 86-M.Hollins for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (+6.42 EPA): Joe Flacco — (3:10) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass short left to 8-E.Moore for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Joe Flacco led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Joe Flacco (New York Jets) · 42 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +2.8% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.63 total EPA- Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) · 39 dropbacks · 69.2% completion · +12.4% CPOE · +0.47 EPA/play · +18.14 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.054 | -0.067 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.9% | 46.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.429 | +0.015 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.112 | +0.105 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.067 | -0.054 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.2% | 55.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.07), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: +0.05 EPA/play (65th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- New York Jets: -0.07 EPA/play (35th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, +4.85 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 10 drives, -5.17 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Miami Dolphins — Jaylen Waddle - New York Jets — Jamison Crowder (Joe Flacco pass)
- Miami Dolphins — Mack Hollins (Tua Tagovailoa pass)
- New York Jets — Elijah Moore (Joe Flacco pass)
- Miami Dolphins — Myles Gaskin (Tua Tagovailoa pass)
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders
- New York Jets — Matt Ammendola
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q1 9:09) — (9:09) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 37-M.Gaskin. 17-J.Waddle left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q1 9:04) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q1 3:04) — (3:04) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass short right to 82-J.Crowder for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q1 3:00) — 6-M.Ammendola extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 65 (Q3 9:16) — (9:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep left to 86-M.Hollins for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q3 9:06) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 62 (Q3 3:10) — (3:10) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass short left to 8-E.Moore for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q3 2:59) — 6-M.Ammendola extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–3. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 5 (Q4 10:23); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 15 (Q4 10:15) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 6 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 7-J.Sanders 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 17 (Q4 0:18) — (:18) 6-M.Ammendola 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Jets (Q3 3:10) — (3:10) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass short left to 8-E.Moore for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 9:16) — (9:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep left to 86-M.Hollins for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 10:23) — (10:23) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 37-M.Gaskin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-J.Franklin-Myers]. NYJ-57-C.Mosley was injured during the play.
- New York Jets (Q1 3:04) — (3:04) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass short right to 82-J.Crowder for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q2 12:30) — (12:30) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco sacked at MIA 12 for -7 yards (29-Br.Jones). FUMBLES (29-Br.Jones) [29-Br.Jones], RECOVERED by MIA-94-C.Wilkins at MIA 11. 94-C.Wilkins to MIA 20 for 9 yards (76-G.Fant).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New York Jets (Q3 3:10) — (3:10) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass short left to 8-E.Moore for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q2 12:30) — (12:30) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco sacked at MIA 12 for -7 yards (29-Br.Jones). FUMBLES (29-Br.Jones) [29-Br.Jones], RECOVERED by MIA-94-C.Wilkins at MIA 11. 94-C.Wilkins to MIA 20 for 9 yards (76-G.Fant).
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 9:16) — (9:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep left to 86-M.Hollins for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q3 5:30) — (5:30) 6-M.Ammendola 40 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 9:09 · NYJ 1 · Score 6-0
(9:09) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 37-M.Gaskin. 17-J.Waddle left end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 9:04 · NYJ 15 · Score 7-0
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 3:04 · MIA 2 · Score 7-6
(3:04) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass short right to 82-J.Crowder for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 3:00 · MIA 15 · Score 7-7
6-M.Ammendola extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 9:16 · NYJ 65 · Score 13-7
(9:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep left to 86-M.Hollins for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 9:06 · NYJ 15 · Score 14-7
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 3:10 · MIA 62 · Score 14-13
(3:10) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass short left to 8-E.Moore for 62 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 2:59 · MIA 15 · Score 14-14
6-M.Ammendola extra point is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 10:23 · NYJ 5 · Score 20-14
(10:23) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 37-M.Gaskin for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN [91-J.Franklin-Myers]. NYJ-57-C.Mosley was injured during the play. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 10:15 · NYJ 15 · Score 21-14
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 2:00 · NYJ 6 · Score 24-14
(2:00) 7-J.Sanders 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 0:18 · MIA 17 · Score 24-17
(:18) 6-M.Ammendola 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
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.
- Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Tua Tagovailoa (MIA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets on 2021-11-21?
The Miami Dolphins beat the New York Jets 24-17 in Week 11, 2021.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 7, New York Jets 7; Q3: Miami Dolphins 7, New York Jets 7; Q4: Miami Dolphins 10, New York Jets 3; Final: Miami Dolphins 24, New York Jets 17.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Waddle (Q1 9:09) New York Jets touchdown — J. Crowder (J. Flacco pass) (Q1 3:04) Miami Dolphins touchdown — M. Hollins (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q3 9:16) New York Jets touchdown — E. Moore (J. Flacco pass) (Q3 3:10) Miami Dolphins touchdown — M. Gaskin (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q4 10:23) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q4 2:00, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — M. Ammendola (Q4 0:18, 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?
Joe Flacco (New York Jets), 57.1% completion, +2.8% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.63 total passing EPA. Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins), 69.2% completion, +12.4% CPOE, +0.47 EPA per dropback, +18.14 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.14 total EPA on Passing plays. across 39 snaps. Their top snap (+5.37 EPA): (9:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep left to 86-M.Hollins for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Miami Dolphins won 24-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 3-7 Now 4-7 W
New York Jets
Entered 2-7 Now 2-8 L
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