Dolphins 20–3 Browns: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 17, 2024

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Cleveland Browns?

D. Thompson-Robinson (Cleveland Browns), 47.1% completion, -14.9% CPOE, -0.49 EPA per dropback, -25.20 total passing EPA. T. Huntley (Miami Dolphins), 59.5% completion, +22.4% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +8.17 total passing EPA.

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

T. Huntley (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.17 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (+2.63 EPA): (3:43) (Shotgun) 18-T.Huntley pass short left to 9-J.Smith for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Miami Dolphins
Final score: Miami Dolphins 20–3 Cleveland Browns
Halftime: Miami Dolphins 6–3 Cleveland Browns at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Tyler Huntley
Top passer: Dorian Thompson-Robinson
Biggest EPA play: (5:29) (Shotgun) 17-D.Thompson-Robinson sacked at CLE 43 for -9 yards (91-E.Ogbah). FUMBLE…
Game date: 2024-12-29

Game summary

The Miami Dolphins beat the Cleveland Browns 20–3 on 2024-12-29. Tyler Huntley posted a game-high +8.17 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Miami Dolphins	3	3	7	13	0	20
Cleveland Browns	0	3	0	0	0	3

Scoring Map

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

MIAMiami Dolphins

+3CLE 36

+3MIA 7

+3CLE 21

CLE 7

CLECleveland Browns

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 5:50FG
Jason Sanders
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 36
Score
3-0
(5:50) 7-J.Sanders 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.McQuaide, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 13:29FG
Dustin Hopkins
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 7
Score
3-3
(13:29) 7-D.Hopkins 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-R.Sunahara, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:01FG
Jason Sanders
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 21
Score
6-3
(:01) 7-J.Sanders 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.McQuaide, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 11:12TD
Tyler Huntley
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 13
Score
12-3
(11:12) (Shotgun) 18-T.Huntley scrambles right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 11:04XP
Jason Sanders
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
13-3
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.McQuaide, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 3:43TD
Jonnu Smith
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 7
Score
19-3
(3:43) (Shotgun) 18-T.Huntley pass short left to 9-J.Smith for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 3:38TD
Jason Sanders
Points+7
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
20-3
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.McQuaide, Holder-16-J.Bailey.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Tyler Huntley · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +8.17 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
2Trysten Hill · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +7.34 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
3Jonnu Smith · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.95 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
4River Cracraft · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.10 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.10 EPA/play
5Pierre Strong Jr. · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +1.12 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
6Jordan Akins · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +0.84 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
7Montrell Washington · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +0.73 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
8Dorian Thompson-Robinson · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +0.73 total EPA · 3 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.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Tyler Huntley — MIA · Passing

Tyler Huntley posted the highest total EPA (+8.17) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.22 EPA per play.

Tyler Huntley's top snap (+2.63 EPA): (3:43) (Shotgun) 18-T.Huntley pass short left to 9-J.Smith for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.04 EPA): Dorian Thompson-Robinson — (5:29) (Shotgun) 17-D.Thompson-Robinson sacked at CLE 43 for -9 yards (91-E.Ogbah). FUMBLES (91-E.Ogbah) [91-E.Ogbah], touched at CLE 44, RECOVERED by MIA-90-D.Hand at CLE 45.

Quarterback report card

Dorian Thompson-Robinson led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Dorian Thompson-Robinson (Cleveland Browns) · 51 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · -14.9% CPOE · -0.49 EPA/play · -25.20 total EPA
Tyler Huntley (Miami Dolphins) · 37 dropbacks · 59.5% completion · +22.4% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +8.17 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Miami Dolphins	Cleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play	-0.077	-0.288
Offensive success rate	40.0%	38.0%
Pass EPA/play	+0.221	-0.494
Rush EPA/play	-0.718	-0.105
Defensive EPA/play	+0.288	+0.077
Defensive success rate	62.0%	60.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.08 vs -0.29), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Miami Dolphins: -0.08 EPA/play (28th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
Cleveland Browns: -0.29 EPA/play (3rd percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)

Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, -26.50 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Miami Dolphins: 13 drives, -5.80 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Miami Dolphins — Tyler Huntley (Q3 11:12)
Miami Dolphins — Jonnu Smith (Tyler Huntley pass) (Q4 3:43)

Field goals

Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders (Q1 5:50)
Cleveland Browns — Dustin Hopkins (Q2 13:29)
Miami Dolphins — Jason Sanders (Q2 0:01)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 3–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the CLE 36 (Q1 5:50) — (5:50) 7-J.Sanders 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.McQuaide, Holder-16-J.Bailey..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the MIA 7 (Q2 13:29) — (13:29) 7-D.Hopkins 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-R.Sunahara, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the CLE 21 (Q2 0:01) — (:01) 7-J.Sanders 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.McQuaide, Holder-16-J.Bailey..

The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CLE 13 (Q3 11:12) — (11:12) (Shotgun) 18-T.Huntley scrambles right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 11:04) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.McQuaide, Holder-16-J.Bailey..

The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 13–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CLE 7 (Q4 3:43) — (3:43) (Shotgun) 18-T.Huntley pass short left to 9-J.Smith for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CLE 15 (Q4 3:38) — 7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.McQuaide, Holder-16-J.Bailey..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Cleveland Browns (Q4 14:14) — (14:14) (Shotgun) 17-D.Thompson-Robinson pass incomplete short left to 3-J.Jeudy (5-J.Ramsey). [WPA -9.4% · EPA -2.29]
Cleveland Browns (Q2 0:45) — (:45) 27-D.Foreman right guard to MIA 38 for no gain (56-Q.Bell). [WPA -9.3% · EPA -1.98]
Cleveland Browns (Q3 5:29) — (5:29) (Shotgun) 17-D.Thompson-Robinson sacked at CLE 43 for -9 yards (91-E.Ogbah). FUMBLES (91-E.Ogbah) [91-E.Ogbah], touched at CLE 44, RECOVERED by MIA-90-D.Hand at CLE 45. [WPA -9.2% · EPA -5.04]
Miami Dolphins (Q3 11:51) — (11:51) (Shotgun) 18-T.Huntley pass deep right to 85-R.Cracraft to CLE 13 for 16 yards (31-M.Ford; 33-R.Hickman). [WPA +8.3% · EPA +2.10]
Cleveland Browns (Q2 4:41) — (4:41) 17-D.Thompson-Robinson pass deep middle intended for 3-J.Jeudy INTERCEPTED by 11-T.Dodson at 50. 11-T.Dodson to 50 for no gain (3-J.Jeudy). PENALTY on MIA-11-T.Dodson, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, [WPA -8.1% · EPA -2.92]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Cleveland Browns (Q3 5:29) — (5:29) (Shotgun) 17-D.Thompson-Robinson sacked at CLE 43 for -9 yards (91-E.Ogbah). FUMBLES (91-E.Ogbah) [91-E.Ogbah], touched at CLE 44, RECOVERED by MIA-90-D.Hand at CLE 45. [WPA -9.2% · EPA -5.04]
Miami Dolphins (Q3 3:22) — (3:22) 28-D.Achane right end to CLE 38 for -2 yards (30-D.Bush). [WPA -4.1% · EPA -3.86]
Cleveland Browns (Q2 4:41) — (4:41) 17-D.Thompson-Robinson pass deep middle intended for 3-J.Jeudy INTERCEPTED by 11-T.Dodson at 50. 11-T.Dodson to 50 for no gain (3-J.Jeudy). PENALTY on MIA-11-T.Dodson, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, [WPA -8.1% · EPA -2.92]
Cleveland Browns (Q4 4:01) — (4:01) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 17-D.Thompson-Robinson pass short right to 81-M.Woods pushed ob at CLE 21 for 3 yards (20-J.Brooks). [WPA -1.7% · EPA -2.85]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 5:50 · CLE 36 · Score 3-0
(5:50) 7-J.Sanders 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.McQuaide, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 13:29 · MIA 7 · Score 3-3
(13:29) 7-D.Hopkins 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-R.Sunahara, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 0:01 · CLE 21 · Score 6-3
(:01) 7-J.Sanders 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-J.McQuaide, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 11:12 · CLE 13 · Score 12-3
(11:12) (Shotgun) 18-T.Huntley scrambles right end for 13 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 11:04 · CLE 15 · Score 13-3
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.McQuaide, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 3:43 · CLE 7 · Score 19-3
(3:43) (Shotgun) 18-T.Huntley pass short left to 9-J.Smith for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins TD (+7) — Q4 3:38 · CLE 15 · Score 20-3
7-J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-47-J.McQuaide, 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.
Tyler Huntley (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Dorian Thompson-Robinson (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Tyler Huntley (MIA) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Miami Dolphins vs Cleveland Browns on 2024-12-29?

The Miami Dolphins beat the Cleveland Browns 20-3 in Week 17, 2024.

What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Cleveland Browns?

Q1: Miami Dolphins 3, Cleveland Browns 0; Q2: Miami Dolphins 3, Cleveland Browns 3; Q3: Miami Dolphins 7, Cleveland Browns 0; Q4: Miami Dolphins 13, Cleveland Browns 0; Final: Miami Dolphins 20, Cleveland Browns 3.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Cleveland Browns?

Miami Dolphins touchdown — T. Huntley (Q3 11:12) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Smith (T. Huntley pass) (Q4 3:43) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q1 5:50, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 13:29, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — J. Sanders (Q2 0:01, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Cleveland Browns?

Dorian Thompson-Robinson (Cleveland Browns), 47.1% completion, -14.9% CPOE, -0.49 EPA per dropback, -25.20 total passing EPA. Tyler Huntley (Miami Dolphins), 59.5% completion, +22.4% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +8.17 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Cleveland Browns?

Tyler Huntley (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.17 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (+2.63 EPA): (3:43) (Shotgun) 18-T.Huntley pass short left to 9-J.Smith for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Miami Dolphins

Entered 7-8 Now 8-8 W

Cleveland Browns

Entered 3-12 Now 3-13 L

Miami Dolphins vs. Cleveland Browns: 2024 Week 17 Recap

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