Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 23–21 Miami Dolphins
- Halftime
- Tied 7–7 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Raheem Mostert
- Top passer
- Marcus Jones
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:03) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right intended for 14-T.Sherfield INTERCEPTED …
- Game date
- 2023-01-01
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Miami Dolphins 23–21 on 2023-01-01. Raheem Mostert posted a game-high +7.29 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
 New England Patriots | 7 | 0 | 9 | 13 | 0 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins
(7:19) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left to 11-T.Thornton for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-17-M.Palardy.
(15:00) 10-T.Hill left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
(9:22) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short middle to 31-R.Mostert for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-C.Barmore].
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
(4:08) 6-N.Folk 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-17-M.Palardy.
(3:03) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right intended for 14-T.Sherfield INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Dugger at MIA 39. 23-K.Dugger for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIA-5-T.Bridgewater was injured during the play. NE 23-Dugger 3rd def. TD of season, 1st Patriot to do that since 1970. Patriots 7th defensive TD of season, new franchise record. Patriots defensive TD in 4 straight games, new franchise record (first NFL occurence since TB 2002).
(4:40) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left to 16-J.Meyers for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE-16-J.Meyers was injured during the play.
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-17-M.Palardy.
(1:11) (Shotgun) 19-S.Thompson pass short right to 88-M.Gesicki for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
NENew England PatriotsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 7:19TD Tyquan ThorntonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 7
- Score
- 0-6
(7:19) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left to 11-T.Thornton for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 7:15XP Nick FolkPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 0-7
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-17-M.Palardy.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 15:00TD Trysten HillPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 6-7
(15:00) 10-T.Hill left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 14:55XP Jason SandersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 7-7
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 9:22TD Raheem MostertPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 13-7
(9:22) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short middle to 31-R.Mostert for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-C.Barmore].
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 9:17XP Jason SandersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 14-7
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 4:08FG Nick FolkPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 31
- Score
- 14-10
(4:08) 6-N.Folk 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-17-M.Palardy.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 3:03TD Kyle DuggerPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 76
- Score
- 14-16
(3:03) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right intended for 14-T.Sherfield INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Dugger at MIA 39. 23-K.Dugger for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIA-5-T.Bridgewater was injured during the play. NE 23-Dugger 3rd def. TD of season, 1st Patriot to do that since 1970. Patriots 7th defensive TD of season, new franchise record. Patriots defensive TD in 4 straight games, new franchise record (first NFL occurence since TB 2002).
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 4:40TD Jakobi MeyersPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 14-22
(4:40) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left to 16-J.Meyers for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE-16-J.Meyers was injured during the play.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 4:37TD Nick FolkPoints+7
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 14-23
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-17-M.Palardy.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 1:11TD Mike GesickiPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 4
- Score
- 20-23
(1:11) (Shotgun) 19-S.Thompson pass short right to 88-M.Gesicki for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 1:04XP Jason SandersPoints+1
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 21-23
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1Raheem Mostert · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +7.29 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 2Tyquan Thornton · New England Patriots · Receiving · +5.01 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
- 3
Hunter Henry · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.50 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play - 4
Marcus Jones · New England Patriots · Passing · +1.94 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play - 5Jakobi Meyers · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.87 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 6
Jaylen Waddle · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.30 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play - 7Mike Gesicki · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.30 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 8Trysten Hill · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +1.21 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.21 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
Raheem Mostert — MIA · Receiving
Raheem Mostert posted the highest total EPA (+7.29) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.91 EPA per play.
Raheem Mostert's top snap (+3.31 EPA): (1:06) (Shotgun) 19-S.Thompson pass short left to 31-R.Mostert to MIA 47 for 17 yards (3-J.Peppers, 27-M.Bryant). PENALTY on NE-8-J.Bentley, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at MIA 47.
Biggest single play (-5.59 EPA): Teddy Bridgewater — (3:03) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right intended for 14-T.Sherfield INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Dugger at MIA 39. 23-K.Dugger for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIA-5-T.Bridgewater was injured during the play
Quarterback report card
Marcus Jones led all passers in efficiency for New England Patriots, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Marcus Jones (New England Patriots) · 39 dropbacks · 51.3% completion · -2.4% CPOE · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.94 total EPA
Skylar Thompson (Miami Dolphins) · 25 dropbacks · 48.0% completion · -10.0% CPOE · -0.09 EPA/play · -2.17 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.065 | -0.077 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.2% | 30.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.035 | +0.050 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.052 | -0.204 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.077 | +0.065 |
| Defensive success rate | 69.3% | 59.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Miami Dolphins -0.07, New England Patriots -0.08) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: -0.07 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: -0.08 EPA/play (32nd percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, -5.97 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 12 drives, -5.76 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — Tyquan Thornton (Marcus Jones pass)
- Miami Dolphins — Trysten Hill
- Miami Dolphins — Raheem Mostert (Teddy Bridgewater pass)
- New England Patriots — Kyle Dugger
- New England Patriots — Jakobi Meyers (Marcus Jones pass)
- Miami Dolphins — Mike Gesicki (Skylar Thompson pass)
Field goals
- New England Patriots — Nick Folk
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 7 (Q1 7:19) — (7:19) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left to 11-T.Thornton for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q1 7:15) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-17-M.Palardy..
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 2 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 10-T.Hill left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q2 14:55) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 9–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 2 (Q3 9:22) — (9:22) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short middle to 31-R.Mostert for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-C.Barmore].; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q3 9:17) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the MIA 31 (Q3 4:08) — (4:08) 6-N.Folk 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-17-M.Palardy.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 76 (Q3 3:03).
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 13–7. New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q4 4:40) — (4:40) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left to 16-J.Meyers for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE-16-J.Meyers was injured during the play.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 15 (Q4 4:37) — 6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-17-M.Palardy.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 4 (Q4 1:11) — (1:11) (Shotgun) 19-S.Thompson pass short right to 88-M.Gesicki for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 15 (Q4 1:04) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 3:03) — (3:03) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right intended for 14-T.Sherfield INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Dugger at MIA 39. 23-K.Dugger for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIA-5-T.Bridgewater was injured during the play
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 1:06) — (1:06) (Shotgun) 19-S.Thompson pass short left to 31-R.Mostert to MIA 47 for 17 yards (3-J.Peppers, 27-M.Bryant). PENALTY on NE-8-J.Bentley, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at MIA 47.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 14:24) — (14:24) (Shotgun) 19-S.Thompson pass short left intended for 10-T.Hill INTERCEPTED by 31-Jo.Jones at NE 35. 31-Jo.Jones pushed ob at NE 37 for 2 yards (10-T.Hill).
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 8:41) — (8:41) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right to 31-R.Mostert to NE 36 for 25 yards (55-J.Uche).
- New England Patriots (Q2 12:03) — (12:03) 10-M.Jones sacked at MIA 45 for -12 yards (52-E.Roberts).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 3:03) — (3:03) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right intended for 14-T.Sherfield INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Dugger at MIA 39. 23-K.Dugger for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIA-5-T.Bridgewater was injured during the play
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 1:06) — (1:06) (Shotgun) 19-S.Thompson pass short left to 31-R.Mostert to MIA 47 for 17 yards (3-J.Peppers, 27-M.Bryant). PENALTY on NE-8-J.Bentley, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at MIA 47.
- New England Patriots (Q2 12:03) — (12:03) 10-M.Jones sacked at MIA 45 for -12 yards (52-E.Roberts).
- New England Patriots (Q4 2:34) — (2:34) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones sacked at MIA 39 for -10 yards (92-Z.Sieler).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 7:19 · MIA 7 · Score 0-6
(7:19) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left to 11-T.Thornton for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 7:15 · MIA 15 · Score 0-7
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-17-M.Palardy. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · NE 2 · Score 6-7
(15:00) 10-T.Hill left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 14:55 · NE 15 · Score 7-7
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 9:22 · NE 2 · Score 13-7
(9:22) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short middle to 31-R.Mostert for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN [90-C.Barmore]. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 9:17 · NE 15 · Score 14-7
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 4:08 · MIA 31 · Score 14-10
(4:08) 6-N.Folk 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-17-M.Palardy. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q3 3:03 · NE 76 · Score 14-16
(3:03) (Shotgun) 5-T.Bridgewater pass short right intended for 14-T.Sherfield INTERCEPTED by 23-K.Dugger at MIA 39. 23-K.Dugger for 39 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIA-5-T.Bridgewater was injured during the play - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 4:40 · MIA 2 · Score 14-22
(4:40) (Shotgun) 10-M.Jones pass short left to 16-J.Meyers for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. NE-16-J.Meyers was injured during the play. - New England Patriots TD (+7) — Q4 4:37 · MIA 15 · Score 14-23
6-N.Folk extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Addington, Holder-17-M.Palardy. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 1:11 · NE 4 · Score 20-23
(1:11) (Shotgun) 19-S.Thompson pass short right to 88-M.Gesicki for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 1:04 · NE 15 · Score 21-23
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Raheem Mostert (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Skylar Thompson (MIA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots on 2023-01-01?
The New England Patriots beat the Miami Dolphins 23-21 in Week 17, 2022.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 0, New England Patriots 7; Q2: Miami Dolphins 7, New England Patriots 0; Q3: Miami Dolphins 7, New England Patriots 9; Q4: Miami Dolphins 7, New England Patriots 13; Final: Miami Dolphins 21, New England Patriots 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
New England Patriots touchdown — T. Thornton (M. Jones pass) (Q1 7:19) Miami Dolphins touchdown — T. Hill (Q2 15:00) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Mostert (T. Bridgewater pass) (Q3 9:22) New England Patriots touchdown — K. Dugger (Q3 3:03) New England Patriots touchdown — J. Meyers (M. Jones pass) (Q4 4:40) Miami Dolphins touchdown — M. Gesicki (S. Thompson pass) (Q4 1:11) New England Patriots field goal — N. Folk (Q3 4:08, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
Marcus Jones (New England Patriots), 51.3% completion, -2.4% CPOE, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.94 total passing EPA. Skylar Thompson (Miami Dolphins), 48.0% completion, -10.0% CPOE, -0.09 EPA per dropback, -2.17 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
Raheem Mostert (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.29 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+3.31 EPA): (1:06) (Shotgun) 19-S.Thompson pass short left to 31-R.Mostert to MIA 47 for 17 yards (3-J.Peppers, 27-M.Bryant). PENALTY on NE-8-J.Bentley, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced.
Was Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. New England Patriots won 23-21 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 8-7 Now 8-8 L
New England Patriots
Entered 7-8 Now 8-8 W
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