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NFL · Week 5 · October 8, 2023 · 12 min read

New York Giants vs. Miami Dolphins: 2023 Week 5 Recap

Dolphins defeat Giants 31–16 in Week 5

Trysten Hill led Fantasy Impact as Dolphins prevailed in a 16–31 Week 5 finish.

New York Giants 16 1–4
Final 16–31
Miami Dolphins 31 4–1 Winner
Winner
Miami Dolphins
Final score
16–31
Halftime
New York Giants 10–17 Miami Dolphins
Top passer
Tua Tagovailoa
FantasyHQ MVP
Trysten Hill
Game date
October 8, 2023

Top fantasy performers · Giants

  • Darren Waller
    Darren Waller 8 REC · 86 YDS +6.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Tyrod Taylor
    Tyrod Taylor 9/18 · 97 YDS +4.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Dre'Mont Jones
    Dre'Mont Jones 4 CAR · 13 YDS +3.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Dolphins

  • Trysten Hill
    Trysten Hill 8 REC · 181 YDS · 1 TD +14.3 Fantasy Impact
  • De'Von Achane
    De'Von Achane 11 CAR · 151 YDS · 1 TD +4.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Cedrick Wilson Jr.
    Cedrick Wilson Jr. 4 REC · 52 YDS +2.8 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Miami Dolphins
Final score
Miami Dolphins 31–16 New York Giants
Halftime
New York Giants 10–17 Miami Dolphins at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Trysten Hill
Top passer
Tua Tagovailoa
Biggest EPA play
(1:55) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left intended for 17-J.Waddle INTERCEPTED by 27…
Game date
2023-10-08

Game summary

The Miami Dolphins beat the New York Giants 31–16 on 2023-10-08. Trysten Hill posted a game-high +14.33 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
New York Giants01033016
Miami Dolphins710140031

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

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q1 7:16TD
    Jaylen Waddle

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    0-6

    (7:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 17-J.Waddle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q1 7:09XP
    Jason Sanders

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 15
    Score
    0-7

    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.

  3. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 10:12TD
    De'Von Achane

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 76
    Score
    0-13

    (10:12) (Shotgun) 28-D.Achane left tackle for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 10:02XP
    Jason Sanders

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 15
    Score
    0-14

    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.

  5. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 3:46FG
    Graham Gano

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 31
    Score
    3-14

    (3:46) 9-G.Gano 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.

  6. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 1:55TD
    Jason Pinnock

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 4
    Score
    9-14

    (1:55) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left intended for 17-J.Waddle INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Pinnock (58-B.Okereke) at NYG -2. 27-J.Pinnock for 102 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. NYGNew York Giants
    Q2 1:40XP
    Graham Gano

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 15
    Score
    10-14

    9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.

  8. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 0:04FG
    Jason Sanders

    Points+3

    Yard line
    NYG 22
    Score
    10-17

    (:04) 7-J.Sanders 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.

  9. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 14:15TD
    Trysten Hill

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 69
    Score
    10-23

    (14:15) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIA-10-T.Hill, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  10. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 14:06XP
    Jason Sanders

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 15
    Score
    10-24

    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.

  11. NYGNew York Giants
    Q3 4:31FG
    Graham Gano

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 19
    Score
    13-24

    (4:31) 9-G.Gano 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.

  12. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 0:01TD
    Raheem Mostert

    Points+6

    Yard line
    NYG 2
    Score
    13-30

    (:01) (No Huddle) 31-R.Mostert up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 0:00XP
    Jason Sanders

    Points+1

    Yard line
    NYG 15
    Score
    13-31

    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.

  14. NYGNew York Giants
    Q4 8:56FG
    Graham Gano

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIA 33
    Score
    16-31

    (8:56) 9-G.Gano 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Trysten HillTrysten Hill · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +14.33 total EPA · 9 snaps · +1.59 EPA/play
  2. 2Darren WallerDarren Waller · New York Giants · Receiving · +6.10 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
  3. 3Tyrod TaylorTyrod Taylor · New York Giants · Passing · +4.86 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
  4. 4De'Von AchaneDe'Von Achane · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +4.68 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
  5. 5Dre'Mont JonesDre'Mont Jones · New York Giants · Rushing · +3.28 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
  6. 6Cedrick Wilson Jr.Cedrick Wilson Jr. · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
  7. 7Darius SlaytonDarius Slayton · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
  8. 8Raheem MostertRaheem Mostert · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +2.41 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Trysten Hill

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Trysten Hill — MIA · Receiving

Trysten Hill posted the highest total EPA (+14.33) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +1.59 EPA per play.

Trysten Hill's top snap (+6.13 EPA): (14:15) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIA-10-T.Hill, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

Biggest single play (-11.46 EPA): Tua Tagovailoa — (1:55) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left intended for 17-J.Waddle INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Pinnock (58-B.Okereke) at NYG -2. 27-J.Pinnock for 102 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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 TagovailoaTua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) · 31 dropbacks · 71.0% completion · +9.3% CPOE · -0.07 EPA/play · -2.02 total EPA
  • Dre'Mont JonesDre'Mont Jones (New York Giants) · 28 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +6.6% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -1.80 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatNew York GiantsMiami Dolphins
Offensive EPA/play-0.101+0.060
Offensive success rate38.0%56.7%
Pass EPA/play+0.067-0.065
Rush EPA/play-0.388+0.338
Defensive EPA/play-0.060+0.101
Defensive success rate43.3%62.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Miami Dolphins held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.10), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • New York Giants: -0.10 EPA/play (33rd percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
  • Miami Dolphins: +0.06 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
  • Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, +4.03 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • New York Giants: 10 drives, -9.31 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Jaylen WaddleMiami Dolphins — Jaylen Waddle (Tua Tagovailoa pass) (Q1 7:16)
  • De'Von AchaneMiami Dolphins — De'Von Achane (Q2 10:12)
  • Jason PinnockNew York Giants — Jason Pinnock (Q2 1:55)
  • Trysten HillMiami Dolphins — Trysten Hill (Tua Tagovailoa pass) (Q3 14:15)
  • Raheem MostertMiami Dolphins — Raheem Mostert (Q3 0:01)

Field goals

  • Graham GanoNew York Giants — Graham Gano (Q2 3:46)
  • Jason SandersMiami Dolphins — Jason Sanders (Q2 0:04)
  • Graham GanoNew York Giants — Graham Gano (Q3 4:31)
  • Graham GanoNew York Giants — Graham Gano (Q4 8:56)
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 NYG 2 (Q1 7:16) — (7:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 17-J.Waddle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q1 7:09) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYG 76 (Q2 10:12) — (10:12) (Shotgun) 28-D.Achane left tackle for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q2 10:02) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the MIA 31 (Q2 3:46) — (3:46) 9-G.Gano 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.; New York Giants found the end zone from the NYG 4 (Q2 1:55); New York Giants added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 1:40) — 9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYG 22 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 7-J.Sanders 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey..

The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–3. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYG 69 (Q3 14:15); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q3 14:06) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the MIA 19 (Q3 4:31) — (4:31) 9-G.Gano 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYG 2 (Q3 0:01) — (:01) (No Huddle) 31-R.Mostert up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYG 15 (Q3 0:00) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey..

The fourth quarter: New York Giants won the period 3–0. New York Giants connected on a field goal from the MIA 33 (Q4 8:56) — (8:56) 9-G.Gano 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Miami Dolphins (Q2 1:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left intended for 17-J.Waddle INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Pinnock (58-B.Okereke) at NYG -2. 27-J.Pinnock for 102 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -18.2% · EPA -11.46]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q3 14:15) — (14:15) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIA-10-T.Hill, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +12.4% · EPA +6.13]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q2 13:00) — (13:00) 28-D.Achane left tackle to NYG 35 for 8 yards (29-X.McKinney). FUMBLES (29-X.McKinney), RECOVERED by NYG-5-K.Thibodeaux at NYG 38. [WPA -10.1% · EPA -4.73]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q2 10:12) — (10:12) (Shotgun) 28-D.Achane left tackle for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.9% · EPA +5.79]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q3 6:51) — (6:51) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left intended for 17-J.Waddle INTERCEPTED by 58-B.Okereke at MIA 30. 58-B.Okereke to MIA 23 for 7 yards (17-J.Waddle). [WPA -7.7% · EPA -4.95]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Miami Dolphins (Q2 1:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left intended for 17-J.Waddle INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Pinnock (58-B.Okereke) at NYG -2. 27-J.Pinnock for 102 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -18.2% · EPA -11.46]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q3 14:15) — (14:15) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIA-10-T.Hill, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +12.4% · EPA +6.13]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q2 10:12) — (10:12) (Shotgun) 28-D.Achane left tackle for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.9% · EPA +5.79]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q3 6:51) — (6:51) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left intended for 17-J.Waddle INTERCEPTED by 58-B.Okereke at MIA 30. 58-B.Okereke to MIA 23 for 7 yards (17-J.Waddle). [WPA -7.7% · EPA -4.95]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 7:16 · NYG 2 · Score 0-6
    (7:16) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 17-J.Waddle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 7:09 · NYG 15 · Score 0-7
    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
  3. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 10:12 · NYG 76 · Score 0-13
    (10:12) (Shotgun) 28-D.Achane left tackle for 76 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 10:02 · NYG 15 · Score 0-14
    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
  5. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 3:46 · MIA 31 · Score 3-14
    (3:46) 9-G.Gano 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
  6. New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 1:55 · NYG 4 · Score 9-14
    (1:55) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left intended for 17-J.Waddle INTERCEPTED by 27-J.Pinnock (58-B.Okereke) at NYG -2. 27-J.Pinnock for 102 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 1:40 · MIA 15 · Score 10-14
    9-G.Gano extra point is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
  8. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · NYG 22 · Score 10-17
    (:04) 7-J.Sanders 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
  9. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 14:15 · NYG 69 · Score 10-23
    (14:15) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIA-10-T.Hill, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  10. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 14:06 · NYG 15 · Score 10-24
    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
  11. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q3 4:31 · MIA 19 · Score 13-24
    (4:31) 9-G.Gano 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.
  12. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 0:01 · NYG 2 · Score 13-30
    (:01) (No Huddle) 31-R.Mostert up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 0:00 · NYG 15 · Score 13-31
    7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
  14. New York Giants FG (+3) — Q4 8:56 · MIA 33 · Score 16-31
    (8:56) 9-G.Gano 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-59-C.Kreiter, Holder-6-J.Gillan.

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.
  • Trysten Hill (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Tua Tagovailoa (MIA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • Dre'Mont Jones (NYG) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won New York Giants vs Miami Dolphins on 2023-10-08?

The Miami Dolphins beat the New York Giants 31-16 in Week 5, 2023.

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

Q1: New York Giants 0, Miami Dolphins 7; Q2: New York Giants 10, Miami Dolphins 10; Q3: New York Giants 3, Miami Dolphins 14; Q4: New York Giants 3, Miami Dolphins 0; Final: New York Giants 16, Miami Dolphins 31.

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

Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Waddle (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q1 7:16) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Achane (Q2 10:12) New York Giants touchdown — J. Pinnock (Q2 1:55) Miami Dolphins touchdown — T. Hill (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q3 14:15) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Mostert (Q3 0:01) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q2 3:46, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q3 4:31, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — G. Gano (Q4 8:56, 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?

Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins), 71.0% completion, +9.3% CPOE, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -2.02 total passing EPA. Dre'Mont Jones (New York Giants), 50.0% completion, +6.6% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -1.80 total passing EPA.

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

Trysten Hill (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.33 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+6.13 EPA): (14:15) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIA-10-T.Hill, Taunting, 15 yards, enforced between downs..

Season records after this game

New York Giants

Entered 1-3 Now 1-4 L

Miami Dolphins

Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W

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