Jets 6–11 Dolphins: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 18, 2022

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins?

J. Flacco (New York Jets), 51.4% completion, -6.6% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.13 total passing EPA. S. Thompson (Miami Dolphins), 58.8% completion, +7.6% CPOE, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -8.12 total passing EPA.

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

J. Waddle (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.23 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+0.78 EPA): (2:54) (Shotgun) 19-S.Thompson pass short left to 17-J.Waddle to MIA 43 for 9 yards (57-C.Mosley) [94-S.Thomas]..

Quick answer

Winner: Miami Dolphins
Final score: Miami Dolphins 11–6 New York Jets
Halftime: New York Jets 6–3 Miami Dolphins at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Jaylen Waddle
Top passer: Joe Flacco
Biggest EPA play: (9:03) (Shotgun) 23-J.Wilson right end pushed ob at NYJ 33 for 8 yards (22-T.Adams; 57-C.M…
Game date: 2023-01-08

Game summary

The Miami Dolphins beat the New York Jets 11–6 on 2023-01-08, overcoming New York Jets's 6–3 halftime lead. Jaylen Waddle posted a game-high +3.23 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 11 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	—	T
New York Jets	6	0	3	0	0	6
Miami Dolphins	3	3	8	0	0	11

Scoring Map

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

NYJNew York Jets

+3NYJ 19

+3MIA 14

+3NYJ 35

+3NYJ 19

+3MIA 17

+3NYJ 32

+3MIA 35

+2MIA 75

MIAMiami Dolphins

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 5:22FG
Jason Sanders
Points+3
Yard line
NYJ 19
Score
0-3
(5:22) 7-J.Sanders 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
NYJNew York Jets
Q2 1:38FG
Greg Zuerlein
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 14
Score
3-3
(1:38) 6-G.Zuerlein 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
NYJNew York Jets
Q2 1:35FG
Greg Zuerlein
Points+3
Yard line
NYJ 35
Score
3-3
6-G.Zuerlein kicks 65 yards from NYJ 35 to end zone, Touchback.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 5:22FG
Jason Sanders
Points+3
Yard line
NYJ 19
Score
3-6
(5:22) 7-J.Sanders 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
NYJNew York Jets
Q4 12:03FG
Greg Zuerlein
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 17
Score
6-6
(12:03) 6-G.Zuerlein 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 0:23FG
Jason Sanders
Points+3
Yard line
NYJ 32
Score
6-9
(:23) 7-J.Sanders 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 0:18FG
Jason Sanders
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 35
Score
6-9
7-J.Sanders kicks 65 yards from MIA 35 to end zone, Touchback.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 0:05Safety
Joe Flacco
Points+2
Yard line
MIA 75
Score
6-11
(:05) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass short left to 17-G.Wilson to NYJ 12 for -13 yards. Lateral to 19-J.Flacco to NYJ 9 for -3 yards. Lateral to 8-E.Moore to NYJ 5 for -4 yards. FUMBLES, touched at NYJ 5, ball out of bounds in End Zone, SAFETY.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Jaylen Waddle · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.23 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
2Johnny Wilson · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +3.08 total EPA · 16 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
3Elijah Moore · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.46 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.46 EPA/play
4Garrett Wilson · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.41 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
5Raheem Mostert · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +1.17 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
6Joe Flacco · New York Jets · Passing · +1.13 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
7Durham Smythe · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +0.96 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
8Jaylen Waddle · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +0.65 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.65 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

Jaylen Waddle — MIA · Receiving

Jaylen Waddle posted the highest total EPA (+3.23) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +0.65 EPA per play.

Jaylen Waddle's top snap (+0.78 EPA): (2:54) (Shotgun) 19-S.Thompson pass short left to 17-J.Waddle to MIA 43 for 9 yards (57-C.Mosley) [94-S.Thomas].

Biggest single play (+3.15 EPA): Johnny Wilson — (9:03) (Shotgun) 23-J.Wilson right end pushed ob at NYJ 33 for 8 yards (22-T.Adams; 57-C.Mosley).

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) · 35 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · -6.6% CPOE · +0.03 EPA/play · +1.13 total EPA
Skylar Thompson (Miami Dolphins) · 34 dropbacks · 58.8% completion · +7.6% CPOE · -0.24 EPA/play · -8.12 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	New York Jets	Miami Dolphins
Offensive EPA/play	-0.120	-0.067
Offensive success rate	31.9%	35.9%
Pass EPA/play	+0.032	-0.239
Rush EPA/play	-0.387	+0.059
Defensive EPA/play	+0.067	+0.120
Defensive success rate	64.1%	68.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Miami Dolphins held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.07 vs -0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

New York Jets: -0.12 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
Miami Dolphins: -0.07 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)

Miami Dolphins: 10 drives, -5.21 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
New York Jets: 9 drives, -8.67 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Field goals

Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders (Q2 5:22)
New York Jets — Greg Zuerlein (Q2 1:38)
New York Jets — Greg Zuerlein (Q2 1:35)
Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders (Q3 5:22)
New York Jets — Greg Zuerlein (Q4 12:03)
Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders (Q4 0:23)
Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders (Q4 0:18)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 6–3. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 19 (Q2 5:22) — (5:22) 7-J.Sanders 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 14 (Q2 1:38) — (1:38) 6-G.Zuerlein 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the NYJ 35 (Q2 1:35) — 6-G.Zuerlein kicks 65 yards from NYJ 35 to end zone, Touchback..

The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 3–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 19 (Q3 5:22) — (5:22) 7-J.Sanders 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead..

The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 8–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 17 (Q4 12:03) — (12:03) 6-G.Zuerlein 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 32 (Q4 0:23) — (:23) 7-J.Sanders 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the MIA 35 (Q4 0:18) — 7-J.Sanders kicks 65 yards from MIA 35 to end zone, Touchback.; Miami Dolphins registered a safety from the MIA 75 (Q4 0:05).

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Miami Dolphins (Q4 0:23) — (:23) 7-J.Sanders 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead. [WPA +20.7% · EPA +1.22]
Miami Dolphins (Q3 9:03) — (9:03) (Shotgun) 23-J.Wilson right end pushed ob at NYJ 33 for 8 yards (22-T.Adams; 57-C.Mosley). [WPA +12.5% · EPA +3.15]
Miami Dolphins (Q4 2:54) — (2:54) (Shotgun) 19-S.Thompson pass short left to 17-J.Waddle to MIA 43 for 9 yards (57-C.Mosley) [94-S.Thomas]. [WPA +11.6% · EPA +0.78]
New York Jets (Q2 3:46) — (3:46) 19-J.Flacco pass short right to 17-G.Wilson to MIA 26 for 36 yards (8-J.Holland). [WPA +10.8% · EPA +2.22]
New York Jets (Q4 8:13) — (8:13) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass short right to 17-G.Wilson to NYJ 23 for 11 yards (8-J.Holland) [55-J.Baker]. [WPA +10.7% · EPA +2.03]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Miami Dolphins (Q3 9:03) — (9:03) (Shotgun) 23-J.Wilson right end pushed ob at NYJ 33 for 8 yards (22-T.Adams; 57-C.Mosley). [WPA +12.5% · EPA +3.15]
New York Jets (Q2 10:53) — (10:53) 6-G.Zuerlein 55 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann. [WPA -8.7% · EPA -3.04]
Miami Dolphins (Q4 11:10) — (11:10) (Shotgun) 19-S.Thompson pass deep right to 88-M.Gesicki to NYJ 46 for 32 yards (30-M.Carter). [WPA +9.3% · EPA +2.70]
Miami Dolphins (Q1 9:57) — (9:57) (Shotgun) 19-S.Thompson pass incomplete short right [52-J.Johnson]. [WPA -2.7% · EPA -2.57]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 5:22 · NYJ 19 · Score 0-3
(5:22) 7-J.Sanders 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 1:38 · MIA 14 · Score 3-3
(1:38) 6-G.Zuerlein 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 1:35 · NYJ 35 · Score 3-3
6-G.Zuerlein kicks 65 yards from NYJ 35 to end zone, Touchback.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 5:22 · NYJ 19 · Score 3-6
(5:22) 7-J.Sanders 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 12:03 · MIA 17 · Score 6-6
(12:03) 6-G.Zuerlein 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-T.Hennessy, Holder-7-B.Mann.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 0:23 · NYJ 32 · Score 6-9
(:23) 7-J.Sanders 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 0:18 · MIA 35 · Score 6-9
7-J.Sanders kicks 65 yards from MIA 35 to end zone, Touchback.
Miami Dolphins Safety (+2) — Q4 0:05 · MIA 75 · Score 6-11
(:05) (Shotgun) 19-J.Flacco pass short left to 17-G.Wilson to NYJ 12 for -13 yards. Lateral to 19-J.Flacco to NYJ 9 for -3 yards. Lateral to 8-E.Moore to NYJ 5 for -4 yards. FUMBLES, touched at NYJ 5,

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.
Jaylen Waddle (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Joe Flacco (NYJ) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins on 2023-01-08?

The Miami Dolphins beat the New York Jets 11-6 in Week 18, 2022.

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

Q2: New York Jets 6, Miami Dolphins 3; Q3: New York Jets 0, Miami Dolphins 3; Q4: New York Jets 3, Miami Dolphins 8; Final: New York Jets 6, Miami Dolphins 11.

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

Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q2 5:22, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 1:38, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q2 1:35, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q3 5:22, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — G. Zuerlein (Q4 12:03, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q4 0:23, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q4 0:18, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

Joe Flacco (New York Jets), 51.4% completion, -6.6% CPOE, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +1.13 total passing EPA. Skylar Thompson (Miami Dolphins), 58.8% completion, +7.6% CPOE, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -8.12 total passing EPA.

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

Jaylen Waddle (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.23 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+0.78 EPA): (2:54) (Shotgun) 19-S.Thompson pass short left to 17-J.Waddle to MIA 43 for 9 yards (57-C.Mosley) [94-S.Thomas]..

Was New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins a close game?

Yes — the margin was 5 points. Miami Dolphins won 11-6 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

New York Jets

Entered 7-9 Now 7-10 L

Miami Dolphins

Entered 8-8 Now 9-8 W

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