Panthers 21–42 Dolphins: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 6, 2023

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Miami Dolphins?

B. Young (Carolina Panthers), 53.5% completion, +3.3% CPOE, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -10.87 total passing EPA. T. Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins), 65.6% completion, +6.5% CPOE, +0.52 EPA per dropback, +16.63 total passing EPA.

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

T. Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.63 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+4.95 EPA): (2:00) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIA-10-T.Hill, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs..

Quick answer

Winner: Miami Dolphins
Final score: Miami Dolphins 42–21 Carolina Panthers
Halftime: Carolina Panthers 14–21 Miami Dolphins at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Tua Tagovailoa
Top passer: Byron Young
Biggest EPA play: (4:37) (Shotgun) 14-M.White pass short right intended for 26-S.Ahmed INTERCEPTED by 13-T.H…
Game date: 2023-10-15

Game summary

The Miami Dolphins beat the Carolina Panthers 42–21 on 2023-10-15. Tua Tagovailoa posted a game-high +16.63 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 27 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Carolina Panthers	14	0	0	13	0	21
Miami Dolphins	0	21	7	14	0	42

Scoring Map

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

CARCarolina Panthers

MIA 6

MIA 8

CAR 41

CAR 39

CAR 9

MIAMiami Dolphins

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

18 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 7:18TD
Chris Hubbard
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 6
Score
6-0
(7:18) 30-C.Hubbard up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-55-J.Baker, Defensive Offside, declined.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 7:13XP
Eddy Pineiro
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
7-0
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 0:09TD
Adam Thielen
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 8
Score
13-0
(:09) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short right to 19-A.Thielen for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q1 0:06XP
Eddy Pineiro
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
14-0
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 11:19TD
Raheem Mostert
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 3
Score
14-6
(11:19) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 31-R.Mostert for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 11:13XP
Jason Sanders
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 15
Score
14-7
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 7:07TD
Jaylen Waddle
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 4
Score
14-13
(7:07) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 17-J.Waddle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 7:00XP
Jason Sanders
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 15
Score
14-14
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 2:00TD
Trysten Hill
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 41
Score
14-20
(2:00) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIA-10-T.Hill, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 1:54XP
Jason Sanders
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 15
Score
14-21
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 6:25TD
Raheem Mostert
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 4
Score
14-27
(6:25) (Shotgun) 31-R.Mostert left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 6:21XP
Jason Sanders
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 15
Score
14-28
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 12:27TD
Raheem Mostert
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 1
Score
14-34
(12:27) (Shotgun) 31-R.Mostert up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 12:23XP
Jason Sanders
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 15
Score
14-35
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 4:37TD
Trysten Hill
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 39
Score
20-35
(4:37) (Shotgun) 14-M.White pass short right intended for 26-S.Ahmed INTERCEPTED by 13-T.Hill at CAR 39. 13-T.Hill for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CARCarolina Panthers
Q4 4:26TD
Eddy Pineiro
Points+7
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
21-35
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 2:38TD
Salvon Ahmed
Points+6
Yard line
CAR 9
Score
21-41
(2:38) 26-S.Ahmed right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 2:31XP
Jason Sanders
Points+1
Yard line
CAR 15
Score
21-42
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Tua Tagovailoa · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +16.63 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.52 EPA/play
2Trysten Hill · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +10.91 total EPA · 10 snaps · +1.09 EPA/play
3Adam Thielen · Carolina Panthers · Receiving · +9.15 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
4Raheem Mostert · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +6.87 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
5Jaylen Waddle · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.75 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
6Chris Hubbard · Carolina Panthers · Rushing · +3.58 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
7Braxton Berrios · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.54 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.77 EPA/play
8Salvon Ahmed · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +3.04 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.51 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 (+16.63) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.52 EPA per play.

Tua Tagovailoa's top snap (+4.95 EPA): (2:00) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIA-10-T.Hill, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

Biggest single play (-8.98 EPA): Mike White — (4:37) (Shotgun) 14-M.White pass short right intended for 26-S.Ahmed INTERCEPTED by 13-T.Hill at CAR 39. 13-T.Hill for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Byron Young led all passers in efficiency for Carolina Panthers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Byron Young (Carolina Panthers) · 43 dropbacks · 53.5% completion · +3.3% CPOE · -0.25 EPA/play · -10.87 total EPA
Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) · 32 dropbacks · 65.6% completion · +6.5% CPOE · +0.52 EPA/play · +16.63 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Carolina Panthers	Miami Dolphins
Offensive EPA/play	-0.108	+0.166
Offensive success rate	38.8%	49.4%
Pass EPA/play	-0.291	+0.232
Rush EPA/play	+0.128	+0.157
Defensive EPA/play	-0.166	+0.108
Defensive success rate	50.6%	61.2%

Drive & efficiency notes

Miami Dolphins held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs -0.11), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Carolina Panthers: -0.11 EPA/play (31st percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
Miami Dolphins: +0.17 EPA/play (91st percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)

Carolina Panthers: 12 drives, -9.16 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, +13.78 total EPA, 7 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Carolina Panthers — Chris Hubbard (Q1 7:18)
Carolina Panthers — Adam Thielen (Byron Young pass) (Q1 0:09)
Miami Dolphins — Raheem Mostert (Tua Tagovailoa pass) (Q2 11:19)
Miami Dolphins — Jaylen Waddle (Tua Tagovailoa pass) (Q2 7:07)
Miami Dolphins — Trysten Hill (Tua Tagovailoa pass) (Q2 2:00)
Miami Dolphins — Raheem Mostert (Q3 6:25)
Miami Dolphins — Raheem Mostert (Q4 12:27)
Carolina Panthers — Trysten Hill (Q4 4:37)
Miami Dolphins — Salvon Ahmed (Q4 2:38)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Carolina Panthers won the period 14–0. Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the MIA 6 (Q1 7:18) — (7:18) 30-C.Hubbard up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-55-J.Baker, Defensive Offside, declined.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q1 7:13) — 4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the MIA 8 (Q1 0:09) — (:09) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short right to 19-A.Thielen for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q1 0:06) — 4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker..

The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 21–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CAR 3 (Q2 11:19) — (11:19) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 31-R.Mostert for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 11:13) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CAR 4 (Q2 7:07) — (7:07) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 17-J.Waddle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 7:00) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CAR 41 (Q2 2:00); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q2 1:54) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey..

The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CAR 4 (Q3 6:25) — (6:25) (Shotgun) 31-R.Mostert left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q3 6:21) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey..

The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–13. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CAR 1 (Q4 12:27) — (12:27) (Shotgun) 31-R.Mostert up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q4 12:23) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the CAR 39 (Q4 4:37) — (4:37) (Shotgun) 14-M.White pass short right intended for 26-S.Ahmed INTERCEPTED by 13-T.Hill at CAR 39. 13-T.Hill for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Carolina Panthers found the end zone from the MIA 15 (Q4 4:26) — 4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CAR 9 (Q4 2:38) — (2:38) 26-S.Ahmed right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CAR 15 (Q4 2:31) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Miami Dolphins (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIA-10-T.Hill, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +14.1% · EPA +4.95]
Miami Dolphins (Q2 7:07) — (7:07) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 17-J.Waddle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +8.1% · EPA +1.54]
Miami Dolphins (Q1 6:08) — (6:08) 1-T.Tagovailoa FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIA 26, recovered by MIA-31-R.Mostert at MIA 25. 31-R.Mostert pushed ob at MIA 24 for -1 yards (54-K.Grugier-Hill). [WPA -8.0% · EPA -3.37]
Carolina Panthers (Q1 11:00) — (11:00) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass deep middle to 19-A.Thielen pushed ob at MIA 37 for 27 yards (33-E.Apple) [43-A.Van Ginkel]. [WPA +7.6% · EPA +1.80]
Miami Dolphins (Q2 8:20) — (8:20) 31-R.Mostert left tackle pushed ob at CAR 8 for 49 yards (23-C.Henderson). [WPA +7.4% · EPA +3.04]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Miami Dolphins (Q4 4:37) — (4:37) (Shotgun) 14-M.White pass short right intended for 26-S.Ahmed INTERCEPTED by 13-T.Hill at CAR 39. 13-T.Hill for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.5% · EPA -8.98]
Miami Dolphins (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIA-10-T.Hill, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +14.1% · EPA +4.95]
Miami Dolphins (Q4 2:38) — (2:38) 26-S.Ahmed right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.1% · EPA +4.23]
Carolina Panthers (Q3 2:31) — (2:31) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass incomplete deep right to 81-H.Hurst. [WPA -5.2% · EPA -3.56]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 7:18 · MIA 6 · Score 6-0
(7:18) 30-C.Hubbard up the middle for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on MIA-55-J.Baker, Defensive Offside, declined.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 7:13 · MIA 15 · Score 7-0
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q1 0:09 · MIA 8 · Score 13-0
(:09) (Shotgun) 9-B.Young pass short right to 19-A.Thielen for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers XP (+1) — Q1 0:06 · MIA 15 · Score 14-0
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 11:19 · CAR 3 · Score 14-6
(11:19) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 31-R.Mostert for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 11:13 · CAR 15 · Score 14-7
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 7:07 · CAR 4 · Score 14-13
(7:07) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short left to 17-J.Waddle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 7:00 · CAR 15 · Score 14-14
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · CAR 41 · Score 14-20
(2:00) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIA-10-T.Hill, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 1:54 · CAR 15 · Score 14-21
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 6:25 · CAR 4 · Score 14-27
(6:25) (Shotgun) 31-R.Mostert left guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 6:21 · CAR 15 · Score 14-28
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 12:27 · CAR 1 · Score 14-34
(12:27) (Shotgun) 31-R.Mostert up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 12:23 · CAR 15 · Score 14-35
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
Carolina Panthers TD (+6) — Q4 4:37 · CAR 39 · Score 20-35
(4:37) (Shotgun) 14-M.White pass short right intended for 26-S.Ahmed INTERCEPTED by 13-T.Hill at CAR 39. 13-T.Hill for 61 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Carolina Panthers TD (+7) — Q4 4:26 · MIA 15 · Score 21-35
4-E.Pineiro extra point is GOOD, Center-44-J.Jansen, Holder-10-J.Hekker.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 2:38 · CAR 9 · Score 21-41
(2:38) 26-S.Ahmed right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 2:31 · CAR 15 · Score 21-42
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-44-B.Ferguson, Holder-16-J.Bailey.

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.
Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Byron Young (CAR) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Tua Tagovailoa (MIA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Carolina Panthers vs Miami Dolphins on 2023-10-15?

The Miami Dolphins beat the Carolina Panthers 42-21 in Week 6, 2023.

What was the score by quarter in Carolina Panthers vs Miami Dolphins?

Q1: Carolina Panthers 14, Miami Dolphins 0; Q2: Carolina Panthers 0, Miami Dolphins 21; Q3: Carolina Panthers 0, Miami Dolphins 7; Q4: Carolina Panthers 13, Miami Dolphins 14; Final: Carolina Panthers 21, Miami Dolphins 42.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Carolina Panthers vs Miami Dolphins?

Carolina Panthers touchdown — C. Hubbard (Q1 7:18) Carolina Panthers touchdown — A. Thielen (B. Young pass) (Q1 0:09) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Mostert (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q2 11:19) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Waddle (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q2 7:07) Miami Dolphins touchdown — T. Hill (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q2 2:00) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Mostert (Q3 6:25) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Mostert (Q4 12:27) Carolina Panthers touchdown — T. Hill (Q4 4:37) Miami Dolphins touchdown — S. Ahmed (Q4 2:38) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Carolina Panthers vs Miami Dolphins?

Byron Young (Carolina Panthers), 53.5% completion, +3.3% CPOE, -0.25 EPA per dropback, -10.87 total passing EPA. Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins), 65.6% completion, +6.5% CPOE, +0.52 EPA per dropback, +16.63 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Carolina Panthers vs Miami Dolphins?

Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.63 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+4.95 EPA): (2:00) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep right to 10-T.Hill for 41 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on MIA-10-T.Hill, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs..

Season records after this game

Carolina Panthers

Entered 0-5 Now 0-6 L

Miami Dolphins

Entered 4-1 Now 5-1 W

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