Quick answer
- Winner
- Miami Dolphins
- Final score
- Miami Dolphins 31–27 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 17–27 Detroit Lions at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Tua Tagovailoa
- Top passer
- Jared Goff
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:15) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 86-B.Sanders to DET 22 for 13 yards (…
- Game date
- 2022-10-30
Game summary
The Miami Dolphins beat the Detroit Lions 31–27 on 2022-10-30, overcoming Detroit Lions's 27–17 halftime lead. Tua Tagovailoa posted a game-high +22.35 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 23 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 7 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 31 |
 Detroit Lions | 14 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins(13:03) 30-Ja.Williams up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
(5:40) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 32-D.Swift for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
(:55) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 17-J.Waddle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
(13:49) 30-Ja.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-94-C.Wilkins, Defensive Offside, declined.
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
(11:35) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep left to 17-J.Waddle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
(7:07) 17-M.Badgley 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
(2:10) 7-J.Sanders 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
(:03) 17-M.Badgley 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
(9:14) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 30-A.Ingold. 30-A.Ingold up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-24-A.Oruwariye, Defensive Offside, declined.
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
(:17) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 88-M.Gesicki for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIA-74-L.Eichenberg was injured during the play. He is Out.
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
DETDetroit LionsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 13:03TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 7
- Score
- 0-6
(13:03) 30-Ja.Williams up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 12:59XP Michael BadgleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 0-7
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 5:40TD D'Andre SwiftPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 7
- Score
- 0-13
(5:40) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 32-D.Swift for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q1 5:36XP Michael BadgleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 0-14
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 0:55TD Jaylen WaddlePoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 5
- Score
- 6-14
(:55) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 17-J.Waddle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 0:50XP Jason SandersPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 7-14
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 13:49TD Christian WilkinsPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 1
- Score
- 7-20
(13:49) 30-Ja.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-94-C.Wilkins, Defensive Offside, declined.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 13:46XP Michael BadgleyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 7-21
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 11:35TD Jaylen WaddlePoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 29
- Score
- 13-21
(11:35) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep left to 17-J.Waddle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 11:30XP Jason SandersPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 14-21
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 7:07FG Michael BadgleyPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 24
- Score
- 14-24
(7:07) 17-M.Badgley 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 2:10FG Jason SandersPoints+3
- Yard line
- DET 27
- Score
- 17-24
(2:10) 7-J.Sanders 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q2 0:03FG Michael BadgleyPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 8
- Score
- 17-27
(:03) 17-M.Badgley 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 9:14TD Alec IngoldPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 1
- Score
- 23-27
(9:14) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 30-A.Ingold. 30-A.Ingold up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-24-A.Oruwariye, Defensive Offside, declined.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 9:11XP Jason SandersPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 24-27
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 0:17TD Mike GesickiPoints+6
- Yard line
- DET 11
- Score
- 30-27
(:17) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 88-M.Gesicki for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIA-74-L.Eichenberg was injured during the play. He is Out.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 0:12XP Jason SandersPoints+1
- Yard line
- DET 15
- Score
- 31-27
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).
- 1
Tua Tagovailoa · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +22.35 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play - 2Jaylen Waddle · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +13.01 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.45 EPA/play
- 3
Jared Goff · Detroit Lions · Passing · +9.91 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play - 4
Trysten Hill · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +9.23 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play - 5
Trent Sherfield Sr. · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.90 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.45 EPA/play - 6
Kalif Raymond · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.54 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.13 EPA/play - 7A. St.Brown · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.52 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
- 8
T.J. Hockenson · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +4.16 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.04 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 (+22.35) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 42 counted snaps, they averaged +0.53 EPA per play.
Tua Tagovailoa's top snap (-4.98 EPA): (8:15) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 86-B.Sanders to DET 22 for 13 yards (31-K.Joseph). FUMBLES (31-K.Joseph), RECOVERED by DET-44-M.Rodriguez at DET 20. 44-M.Rodriguez to DET 22 for 2 yards (30-A.Ingold)
Quarterback report card
Jared Goff led all passers in efficiency for Detroit Lions, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Jared Goff (Detroit Lions) · 42 dropbacks · 64.3% completion · +1.1% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +9.91 total EPA
- Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) · 42 dropbacks · 69.0% completion · +19.9% CPOE · +0.53 EPA/play · +22.35 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.237 | +0.146 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.8% | 51.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.532 | +0.236 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.063 | +0.084 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.146 | -0.237 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.1% | 53.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.24 vs +0.15), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: +0.24 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: +0.15 EPA/play (88th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 8 drives, +11.51 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 8 drives, +18.69 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
- Detroit Lions — D'Andre Swift (Jared Goff pass)
- Miami Dolphins — Jaylen Waddle (Tua Tagovailoa pass)
- Detroit Lions — Christian Wilkins
- Miami Dolphins — Jaylen Waddle (Tua Tagovailoa pass)
- Miami Dolphins — Alec Ingold
- Miami Dolphins — Mike Gesicki (Tua Tagovailoa pass)
Field goals
- Detroit Lions — Michael Badgley
- Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders
- Detroit Lions — Michael Badgley
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 14–7. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIA 7 (Q1 13:03) — (13:03) 30-Ja.Williams up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q1 12:59) — 17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIA 7 (Q1 5:40) — (5:40) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 32-D.Swift for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q1 5:36) — 17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the DET 5 (Q1 0:55) — (:55) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 17-J.Waddle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q1 0:50) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead..
The second quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 13–10. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q2 13:49) — (13:49) 30-Ja.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-94-C.Wilkins, Defensive Offside, declined.; Detroit Lions added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 13:46) — 17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the DET 29 (Q2 11:35) — (11:35) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep left to 17-J.Waddle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q2 11:30) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIA 24 (Q2 7:07) — (7:07) 17-M.Badgley 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the DET 27 (Q2 2:10) — (2:10) 7-J.Sanders 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.; Detroit Lions connected on a field goal from the MIA 8 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 17-M.Badgley 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox..
The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the DET 1 (Q3 9:14); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 9:11) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the DET 11 (Q3 0:17); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the DET 15 (Q3 0:12) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Detroit Lions (Q4 2:59) — (2:59) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass incomplete deep right to 8-J.Reynolds.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 3:50) — (3:50) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa scrambles up the middle to DET 29 for 18 yards (1-J.Okudah).
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 88-M.Gesicki for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIA-74-L.Eichenberg was injured during the play. He is Out.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 11:35) — (11:35) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep left to 17-J.Waddle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q1 6:57) — (6:57) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 88-T.Hockenson to MIA 12 for 58 yards (32-V.McKinley).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 8:15) — (8:15) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 86-B.Sanders to DET 22 for 13 yards (31-K.Joseph). FUMBLES (31-K.Joseph), RECOVERED by DET-44-M.Rodriguez at DET 20. 44-M.Rodriguez to DET 22 for 2
- Detroit Lions (Q1 6:57) — (6:57) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass deep left to 88-T.Hockenson to MIA 12 for 58 yards (32-V.McKinley).
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 3:37) — (3:37) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep right to 10-T.Hill to DET 23 for 36 yards (41-A.Parker, 24-A.Oruwariye).
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 11:35) — (11:35) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep left to 17-J.Waddle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 13:03 · MIA 7 · Score 0-6
(13:03) 30-Ja.Williams up the middle for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 12:59 · MIA 15 · Score 0-7
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q1 5:40 · MIA 7 · Score 0-13
(5:40) (Shotgun) 16-J.Goff pass short middle to 32-D.Swift for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q1 5:36 · MIA 15 · Score 0-14
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 0:55 · DET 5 · Score 6-14
(:55) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 17-J.Waddle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 0:50 · DET 15 · Score 7-14
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q2 13:49 · MIA 1 · Score 7-20
(13:49) 30-Ja.Williams up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-94-C.Wilkins, Defensive Offside, declined. - Detroit Lions XP (+1) — Q2 13:46 · MIA 15 · Score 7-21
17-M.Badgley extra point is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 11:35 · DET 29 · Score 13-21
(11:35) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep left to 17-J.Waddle for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 11:30 · DET 15 · Score 14-21
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 7:07 · MIA 24 · Score 14-24
(7:07) 17-M.Badgley 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 2:10 · DET 27 · Score 17-24
(2:10) 7-J.Sanders 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead. - Detroit Lions FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · MIA 8 · Score 17-27
(:03) 17-M.Badgley 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-S.Daly, Holder-3-J.Fox. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 9:14 · DET 1 · Score 23-27
(9:14) (Shotgun) Direct snap to 30-A.Ingold. 30-A.Ingold up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on DET-24-A.Oruwariye, Defensive Offside, declined. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 9:11 · DET 15 · Score 24-27
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-4-T.Morstead. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 0:17 · DET 11 · Score 30-27
(:17) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 88-M.Gesicki for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. MIA-74-L.Eichenberg was injured during the play. He is Out. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 0:12 · DET 15 · Score 31-27
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.
- 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 Detroit Lions on 2022-10-30?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Detroit Lions 31-27 in Week 8, 2022.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 7, Detroit Lions 14; Q2: Miami Dolphins 10, Detroit Lions 13; Q3: Miami Dolphins 14, Detroit Lions 0; Final: Miami Dolphins 31, Detroit Lions 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Detroit Lions?
Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 13:03) Detroit Lions touchdown — D. Swift (J. Goff pass) (Q1 5:40) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Waddle (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q1 0:55) Detroit Lions touchdown — C. Wilkins (Q2 13:49) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Waddle (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q2 11:35) Miami Dolphins touchdown — A. Ingold (Q3 9:14) Miami Dolphins touchdown — M. Gesicki (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q3 0:17) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Badgley (Q2 7:07, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q2 2:10, 3 pts) Detroit Lions field goal — M. Badgley (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Detroit Lions?
Jared Goff (Detroit Lions), 64.3% completion, +1.1% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +9.91 total passing EPA. Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins), 69.0% completion, +19.9% CPOE, +0.53 EPA per dropback, +22.35 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Detroit Lions?
Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +22.35 total EPA on Passing plays. across 42 snaps. Their top snap (-4.98 EPA): (8:15) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 86-B.Sanders to DET 22 for 13 yards (31-K.Joseph). FUMBLES (31-K.Joseph), RECOVERED by DET-44-M.Rodriguez at DET 20. 44-M.Rodri.
Was Miami Dolphins vs Detroit Lions a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. Miami Dolphins won 31-27 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 4-3 Now 5-3 W
Detroit Lions
Entered 1-5 Now 1-6 L
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