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NFL · Week 13 · December 5, 2021 · 12 min read

New York Giants vs. Miami Dolphins: 2021 Week 13 Recap

Dolphins defeat Giants 20–9 in Week 13

Evan Engram led Fantasy Impact as Dolphins prevailed in a 9–20 Week 13 finish.

New York Giants 9 4–8
Final 9–20
Miami Dolphins 20 6–7 Winner
Winner
Miami Dolphins
Final score
9–20
Halftime
New York Giants 3–10 Miami Dolphins
Top passer
M. Glennon
FantasyHQ MVP
Evan Engram
Game date
December 5, 2021

Top fantasy performers · Giants

  • Evan Engram
    Evan Engram 4 REC · 61 YDS +5.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Saquon Barkley
    Saquon Barkley 11 CAR · 55 YDS +3.3 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Golladay 3 REC · 37 YDS +2.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Dolphins

  • DeVante Parker
    DeVante Parker 5 REC · 62 YDS +5.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Jaylen Waddle
    Jaylen Waddle 9 REC · 90 YDS +5.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Tua Tagovailoa
    Tua Tagovailoa 30/45 · 231 YDS · 2 TD +3.9 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Miami Dolphins
Final score
Miami Dolphins 20–9 New York Giants
Halftime
New York Giants 3–10 Miami Dolphins at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Evan Engram
Top passer
M. Glennon
Biggest EPA play
(4:52) (Shotgun) 2-M.Glennon pass short right to 88-E.Engram to NYG 34 for 18 yards (27-J.…
Game date
2021-12-05

Game summary

The Miami Dolphins beat the New York Giants 20–9 on 2021-12-05. Evan Engram posted a game-high +5.36 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4——T
New York Giants333009
Miami Dolphins100100020

Scoring Map

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

NYGNew York Giants
MIAMiami Dolphins

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 13:17FG
    Graham Gano

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 21
    Score
    3-0

    (13:17) 5-G.Gano 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.

  2. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 7:12FG
    Jason Sanders

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYG 30
    Score
    3-3

    (7:12) 7-J.Sanders 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.

  3. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 0:31TD
    Mack Hollins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 5
    Score
    3-9

    (:31) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 86-M.Hollins for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 0:26XP
    Jason Sanders

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 15
    Score
    3-10

    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.

  5. NYGNew York Giants
    Q3 10:33FG
    Graham Gano

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 16
    Score
    6-10

    (10:33) 5-G.Gano 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.

  6. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 11:13TD
    Isaiah Ford

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    6-16

    (11:13) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 87-I.Ford for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 11:06XP
    Jason Sanders

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 15
    Score
    6-17

    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.

  8. NYGNew York Giants
    Q4 5:04FG
    Graham Gano

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 33
    Score
    9-17

    (5:04) 5-G.Gano 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.

  9. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 1:16FG
    Jason Sanders

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYG 30
    Score
    9-20

    (1:16) 7-J.Sanders 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Evan EngramEvan Engram · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.36 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
  2. 2DeVante ParkerDeVante Parker · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.29 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
  3. 3Jaylen WaddleJaylen Waddle · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.02 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
  4. 4Tua TagovailoaTua Tagovailoa · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +3.88 total EPA · 45 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
  5. 5Saquon BarkleySaquon Barkley · New York Giants · Rushing · +3.28 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
  6. 6K. Golladay · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.87 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play
  7. 7Mack HollinsMack Hollins · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.27 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.27 EPA/play
  8. 8Isaiah FordIsaiah Ford · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.93 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.93 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Evan Engram

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Evan Engram — NYG · Receiving

Evan Engram posted the highest total EPA (+5.36) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Giants. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.07 EPA per play.

Evan Engram's top snap (+2.71 EPA): (4:52) (Shotgun) 2-M.Glennon pass short right to 88-E.Engram to NYG 34 for 18 yards (27-J.Coleman; 8-J.Holland).

Quarterback report card

M. Glennon led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • M. Glennon (New York Giants) · 46 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -4.3% CPOE · -0.26 EPA/play · -11.98 total EPA
  • Tua TagovailoaTua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) · 45 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +4.3% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +3.88 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatNew York GiantsMiami Dolphins
Offensive EPA/play-0.143-0.033
Offensive success rate32.5%45.3%
Pass EPA/play-0.260+0.086
Rush EPA/play+0.132-0.255
Defensive EPA/play+0.033+0.143
Defensive success rate54.7%67.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Miami Dolphins held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • New York Giants: -0.14 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
  • Miami Dolphins: -0.03 EPA/play (42nd percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
  • Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, -2.82 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • New York Giants: 12 drives, -11.86 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Mack HollinsMiami Dolphins — Mack Hollins (Tua Tagovailoa pass) (Q2 0:31)
  • Isaiah FordMiami Dolphins — Isaiah Ford (Tua Tagovailoa pass) (Q4 11:13)

Field goals

  • Graham GanoNew York Giants — Graham Gano (Q2 13:17)
  • Jason SandersMiami Dolphins — Jason Sanders (Q2 7:12)
  • Graham GanoNew York Giants — Graham Gano (Q3 10:33)
  • Graham GanoNew York Giants — Graham Gano (Q4 5:04)
  • Jason SandersMiami Dolphins — Jason Sanders (Q4 1:16)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–3. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the MIA 21 (Q2 13:17) — (13:17) 5-G.Gano 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYG 30 (Q2 7:12) — (7:12) 7-J.Sanders 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYG 5 (Q2 0:31) — (:31) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 86-M.Hollins for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 0:26) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy..

The third quarter: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the MIA 16 (Q3 10:33) — (10:33) 5-G.Gano 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon..

The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–3. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYG 2 (Q4 11:13) — (11:13) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 87-I.Ford for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q4 11:06) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the MIA 33 (Q4 5:04) — (5:04) 5-G.Gano 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYG 30 (Q4 1:16) — (1:16) 7-J.Sanders 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • New York Giants (Q1 4:52) — (4:52) (Shotgun) 2-M.Glennon pass short right to 88-E.Engram to NYG 34 for 18 yards (27-J.Coleman; 8-J.Holland). [WPA +8.0% · EPA +2.71]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q2 0:31) — (:31) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 86-M.Hollins for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +7.3% · EPA +2.27]
  • New York Giants (Q1 2:52) — (2:52) 2-M.Glennon pass deep left intended for 86-D.Slayton INTERCEPTED by 25-X.Howard at MIA 3. 25-X.Howard to MIA 3 for no gain (86-D.Slayton). [WPA -6.9% · EPA -2.70]
  • New York Giants (Q3 12:31) — (12:31) (Shotgun) 2-M.Glennon pass short middle to 88-E.Engram to NYG 43 for 17 yards (40-N.Needham). [WPA +6.8% · EPA +2.52]
  • New York Giants (Q1 3:29) — (3:29) (Shotgun) 2-M.Glennon pass deep right to 19-K.Golladay ran ob at MIA 48 for 20 yards. [WPA +6.7% · EPA +2.02]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • New York Giants (Q1 4:52) — (4:52) (Shotgun) 2-M.Glennon pass short right to 88-E.Engram to NYG 34 for 18 yards (27-J.Coleman; 8-J.Holland). [WPA +8.0% · EPA +2.71]
  • New York Giants (Q1 2:52) — (2:52) 2-M.Glennon pass deep left intended for 86-D.Slayton INTERCEPTED by 25-X.Howard at MIA 3. 25-X.Howard to MIA 3 for no gain (86-D.Slayton). [WPA -6.9% · EPA -2.70]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q4 8:47) — (8:47) 7-J.Sanders 52 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy. [WPA -2.9% · EPA -2.66]
  • New York Giants (Q4 6:40) — (6:40) (Shotgun) 26-S.Barkley left tackle to MIA 35 for 3 yards (98-R.Davis; 8-J.Holland). [WPA +4.3% · EPA +2.53]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 13:17 · MIA 21 · Score 3-0
    (13:17) 5-G.Gano 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
  2. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 7:12 · NYG 30 · Score 3-3
    (7:12) 7-J.Sanders 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
  3. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 0:31 · NYG 5 · Score 3-9
    (:31) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 86-M.Hollins for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 0:26 · NYG 15 · Score 3-10
    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
  5. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 10:33 · MIA 16 · Score 6-10
    (10:33) 5-G.Gano 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
  6. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 11:13 · NYG 2 · Score 6-16
    (11:13) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 87-I.Ford for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 11:06 · NYG 15 · Score 6-17
    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
  8. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 5:04 · MIA 33 · Score 9-17
    (5:04) 5-G.Gano 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-58-C.Kreiter, Holder-9-R.Dixon.
  9. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 1:16 · NYG 30 · Score 9-20
    (1:16) 7-J.Sanders 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.

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.
  • Evan Engram (New York Giants) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • M. Glennon (NYG) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Tua Tagovailoa (MIA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won New York Giants vs Miami Dolphins on 2021-12-05?

The Miami Dolphins beat the New York Giants 20-9 in Week 13, 2021.

What was the score by quarter in New York Giants vs Miami Dolphins?

Q2: New York Giants 3, Miami Dolphins 10; Q3: New York Giants 3, Miami Dolphins 0; Q4: New York Giants 3, Miami Dolphins 10; Final: New York Giants 9, Miami Dolphins 20.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Giants vs Miami Dolphins?

Miami Dolphins touchdown — M. Hollins (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q2 0:31) Miami Dolphins touchdown — I. Ford (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q4 11:13) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q2 13:17, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q2 7:12, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q3 10:33, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q4 5:04, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q4 1:16, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New York Giants vs Miami Dolphins?

M. Glennon (New York Giants), 50.0% completion, -4.3% CPOE, -0.26 EPA per dropback, -11.98 total passing EPA. Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins), 66.7% completion, +4.3% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +3.88 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Giants vs Miami Dolphins?

Evan Engram (New York Giants) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.36 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+2.71 EPA): (4:52) (Shotgun) 2-M.Glennon pass short right to 88-E.Engram to NYG 34 for 18 yards (27-J.Coleman; 8-J.Holland)..

Season records after this game

New York Giants

Entered 4-7 Now 4-8 L

Miami Dolphins

Entered 5-7 Now 6-7 W

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