Falcons 30–28 Dolphins: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 7, 2021

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Miami Dolphins?

T. Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins), 69.6% completion, +12.4% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +7.67 total passing EPA. M. Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 59.5% completion, -3.3% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +7.79 total passing EPA.

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

K. Pitts (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.89 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+2.07 EPA): (5:01) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 8-K.Pitts to ATL 36 for 11 yards (40-N.Needham)..

Quick answer

Winner: Atlanta Falcons
Final score: Atlanta Falcons 30–28 Miami Dolphins
Halftime: Atlanta Falcons 13–7 Miami Dolphins at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Kyle Pitts
Top passer: Tua Tagovailoa
Biggest EPA play: (14:09) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle intended for 17-J.Waddle INTERCEPTED by…
Game date: 2021-10-24

Game summary

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Miami Dolphins 30–28 on 2021-10-24. Kyle Pitts posted a game-high +9.89 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Atlanta Falcons	0	13	7	10	0	30
Miami Dolphins	7	0	7	14	0	28

Scoring Map

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

ATLAtlanta Falcons

ATL 10

MIA 5

MIA 49

MIA 3

MIAMiami Dolphins

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

17 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 7:58TD
Isaiah Ford
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 10
Score
0-6
(7:58) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 87-I.Ford for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 7:53XP
Jason Sanders
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
0-7
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 14:17FG
Younghoe Koo
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
3-7
(14:17) 7-Y.Koo 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 4:53TD
Calvin Ridley
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 5
Score
9-7
(4:53) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 18-C.Ridley for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 4:47XP
Younghoe Koo
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
10-7
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q2 0:07FG
Younghoe Koo
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 18
Score
13-7
(:07) 7-Y.Koo 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 14:02TD
Russell Gage Jr.
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 49
Score
19-7
(14:02) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 14-R.Gage for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-C.Wilkins].
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q3 13:53XP
Younghoe Koo
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
20-7
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 5:20TD
Mike Gesicki
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 6
Score
20-13
(5:20) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 88-M.Gesicki for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 5:15XP
Jason Sanders
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
20-14
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 12:55TD
Cordarrelle Patterson
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 3
Score
26-14
(12:55) 84-C.Patterson right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 12:51XP
Younghoe Koo
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
27-14
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 8:35TD
Myles Gaskin
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 7
Score
27-20
(8:35) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 37-M.Gaskin for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 8:29XP
Jason Sanders
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
27-21
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 2:34TD
Mack Hollins
Points+6
Yard line
ATL 4
Score
27-27
(2:34) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 86-M.Hollins for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 2:27XP
Jason Sanders
Points+1
Yard line
ATL 15
Score
27-28
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
ATLAtlanta Falcons
Q4 0:03FG
Younghoe Koo
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 18
Score
30-28
(:03) 7-Y.Koo 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Kyle Pitts · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +9.89 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
2Matt Ryan · Atlanta Falcons · Passing · +7.79 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
3Tua Tagovailoa · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +7.67 total EPA · 46 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
4Mike Gesicki · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +6.41 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
5Russell Gage Jr. · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +4.62 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
6Isaiah Ford · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.99 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.99 EPA/play
7Salvon Ahmed · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
8Hayden Hurst · Atlanta Falcons · Receiving · +1.93 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.48 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

Kyle Pitts — ATL · Receiving

Kyle Pitts posted the highest total EPA (+9.89) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Atlanta Falcons. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.24 EPA per play.

Kyle Pitts's top snap (+2.07 EPA): (5:01) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 8-K.Pitts to ATL 36 for 11 yards (40-N.Needham).

Biggest single play (-8.79 EPA): Tua Tagovailoa — (14:09) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle intended for 17-J.Waddle INTERCEPTED by 54-F.Oluokun [97-G.Jarrett] at ATL 30. 54-F.Oluokun to MIA 14 for 56 yards (17-J.Waddle).

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) · 46 dropbacks · 69.6% completion · +12.4% CPOE · +0.17 EPA/play · +7.67 total EPA
Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons) · 42 dropbacks · 59.5% completion · -3.3% CPOE · +0.19 EPA/play · +7.79 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Atlanta Falcons	Miami Dolphins
Offensive EPA/play	+0.066	+0.016
Offensive success rate	45.0%	50.0%
Pass EPA/play	+0.185	+0.167
Rush EPA/play	-0.037	-0.089
Defensive EPA/play	-0.016	-0.066
Defensive success rate	50.0%	55.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Atlanta Falcons +0.07, Miami Dolphins +0.02) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Atlanta Falcons: +0.07 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)
Miami Dolphins: +0.02 EPA/play (54th percentile vs. 2021 team-game averages)

Atlanta Falcons: 11 drives, +5.25 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, +1.39 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Miami Dolphins — Isaiah Ford (Tua Tagovailoa pass) (Q1 7:58)
Atlanta Falcons — Calvin Ridley (Matt Ryan pass) (Q2 4:53)
Atlanta Falcons — Russell Gage Jr. (Matt Ryan pass) (Q3 14:02)
Miami Dolphins — Mike Gesicki (Tua Tagovailoa pass) (Q3 5:20)
Atlanta Falcons — Cordarrelle Patterson (Q4 12:55)
Miami Dolphins — Myles Gaskin (Tua Tagovailoa pass) (Q4 8:35)
Miami Dolphins — Mack Hollins (Tua Tagovailoa pass) (Q4 2:34)

Field goals

Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo (Q2 14:17)
Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo (Q2 0:07)
Atlanta Falcons — Younghoe Koo (Q4 0:03)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the ATL 10 (Q1 7:58) — (7:58) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 87-I.Ford for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q1 7:53) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy..

The second quarter: Atlanta Falcons won the period 13–0. Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the MIA 15 (Q2 14:17) — (14:17) 7-Y.Koo 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt.; Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the MIA 5 (Q2 4:53) — (4:53) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 18-C.Ridley for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 4:47) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the MIA 18 (Q2 0:07) — (:07) 7-Y.Koo 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the MIA 49 (Q3 14:02) — (14:02) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 14-R.Gage for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-C.Wilkins].; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q3 13:53) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the ATL 6 (Q3 5:20) — (5:20) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 88-M.Gesicki for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q3 5:15) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy..

The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–10. Atlanta Falcons found the end zone from the MIA 3 (Q4 12:55) — (12:55) 84-C.Patterson right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Atlanta Falcons added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 12:51) — 7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the ATL 7 (Q4 8:35) — (8:35) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 37-M.Gaskin for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q4 8:29) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the ATL 4 (Q4 2:34) — (2:34) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 86-M.Hollins for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the ATL 15 (Q4 2:27) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.; Atlanta Falcons connected on a field goal from the MIA 18 (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 7-Y.Koo 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Atlanta Falcons (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 7-Y.Koo 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt. [WPA +34.3% · EPA +0.29]
Miami Dolphins (Q4 14:09) — (14:09) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle intended for 17-J.Waddle INTERCEPTED by 54-F.Oluokun [97-G.Jarrett] at ATL 30. 54-F.Oluokun to MIA 14 for 56 yards (17-J.Waddle). [WPA -22.3% · EPA -8.79]
Miami Dolphins (Q2 0:43) — (:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep right intended for 81-D.Smythe INTERCEPTED by 32-J.Hawkins at ATL -3. Touchback. [WPA -18.0% · EPA -4.52]
Miami Dolphins (Q4 3:30) — (3:30) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 88-M.Gesicki to ATL 8 for 16 yards (21-D.Harmon). [WPA +14.6% · EPA +2.45]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 6:03) — (6:03) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan scrambles right tackle to ATL 35 for 2 yards (91-E.Ogbah). FUMBLES (91-E.Ogbah), RECOVERED by MIA-40-N.Needham at ATL 40. [WPA -13.4% · EPA -3.39]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Miami Dolphins (Q4 14:09) — (14:09) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle intended for 17-J.Waddle INTERCEPTED by 54-F.Oluokun [97-G.Jarrett] at ATL 30. 54-F.Oluokun to MIA 14 for 56 yards (17-J.Waddle). [WPA -22.3% · EPA -8.79]
Atlanta Falcons (Q3 14:02) — (14:02) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 14-R.Gage for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-C.Wilkins]. [WPA +10.4% · EPA +5.02]
Miami Dolphins (Q2 0:43) — (:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep right intended for 81-D.Smythe INTERCEPTED by 32-J.Hawkins at ATL -3. Touchback. [WPA -18.0% · EPA -4.52]
Atlanta Falcons (Q4 6:03) — (6:03) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan scrambles right tackle to ATL 35 for 2 yards (91-E.Ogbah). FUMBLES (91-E.Ogbah), RECOVERED by MIA-40-N.Needham at ATL 40. [WPA -13.4% · EPA -3.39]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 7:58 · ATL 10 · Score 0-6
(7:58) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 87-I.Ford for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 7:53 · ATL 15 · Score 0-7
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 14:17 · MIA 15 · Score 3-7
(14:17) 7-Y.Koo 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q2 4:53 · MIA 5 · Score 9-7
(4:53) 2-M.Ryan pass short right to 18-C.Ridley for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q2 4:47 · MIA 15 · Score 10-7
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q2 0:07 · MIA 18 · Score 13-7
(:07) 7-Y.Koo 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q3 14:02 · MIA 49 · Score 19-7
(14:02) (No Huddle) 2-M.Ryan pass deep middle to 14-R.Gage for 49 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-C.Wilkins].
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q3 13:53 · MIA 15 · Score 20-7
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 5:20 · ATL 6 · Score 20-13
(5:20) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 88-M.Gesicki for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 5:15 · ATL 15 · Score 20-14
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
Atlanta Falcons TD (+6) — Q4 12:55 · MIA 3 · Score 26-14
(12:55) 84-C.Patterson right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Atlanta Falcons XP (+1) — Q4 12:51 · MIA 15 · Score 27-14
7-Y.Koo extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 8:35 · ATL 7 · Score 27-20
(8:35) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 37-M.Gaskin for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 8:29 · ATL 15 · Score 27-21
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 2:34 · ATL 4 · Score 27-27
(2:34) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 86-M.Hollins for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 2:27 · ATL 15 · Score 27-28
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-5-M.Palardy.
Atlanta Falcons FG (+3) — Q4 0:03 · MIA 18 · Score 30-28
(:03) 7-Y.Koo 36 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.Harris, Holder-12-D.Colquitt.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Atlanta Falcons earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Kyle Pitts (Atlanta Falcons) 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 Atlanta Falcons vs Miami Dolphins on 2021-10-24?

The Atlanta Falcons beat the Miami Dolphins 30-28 in Week 7, 2021.

What was the score by quarter in Atlanta Falcons vs Miami Dolphins?

Q1: Atlanta Falcons 0, Miami Dolphins 7; Q2: Atlanta Falcons 13, Miami Dolphins 0; Q3: Atlanta Falcons 7, Miami Dolphins 7; Q4: Atlanta Falcons 10, Miami Dolphins 14; Final: Atlanta Falcons 30, Miami Dolphins 28.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Atlanta Falcons vs Miami Dolphins?

Miami Dolphins touchdown — I. Ford (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q1 7:58) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — C. Ridley (M. Ryan pass) (Q2 4:53) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — R. Gage (M. Ryan pass) (Q3 14:02) Miami Dolphins touchdown — M. Gesicki (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q3 5:20) Atlanta Falcons touchdown — C. Patterson (Q4 12:55) Miami Dolphins touchdown — M. Gaskin (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q4 8:35) Miami Dolphins touchdown — M. Hollins (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q4 2:34) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q2 14:17, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q2 0:07, 3 pts) Atlanta Falcons field goal — Y. Koo (Q4 0:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Atlanta Falcons vs Miami Dolphins?

Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins), 69.6% completion, +12.4% CPOE, +0.17 EPA per dropback, +7.67 total passing EPA. Matt Ryan (Atlanta Falcons), 59.5% completion, -3.3% CPOE, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +7.79 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Atlanta Falcons vs Miami Dolphins?

Kyle Pitts (Atlanta Falcons) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.89 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+2.07 EPA): (5:01) (Shotgun) 2-M.Ryan pass short middle to 8-K.Pitts to ATL 36 for 11 yards (40-N.Needham)..

Was Atlanta Falcons vs Miami Dolphins a close game?

Yes — the margin was 2 points. Atlanta Falcons won 30-28 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Atlanta Falcons

Entered 2-3 Now 3-3 W

Miami Dolphins

Entered 1-5 Now 1-6 L

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