Dolphins 8–33 Colts: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 1, 2025

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?

D. Jones (Indianapolis Colts), 64.7% completion, +5.4% CPOE, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +12.25 total passing EPA. T. Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins), 50.0% completion, -7.6% CPOE, -0.50 EPA per dropback, -13.94 total passing EPA.

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

D. Jones (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.25 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+3.63 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 17-D.Jones pass deep right to 11-M.Pittman for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Indianapolis Colts
Final score: Indianapolis Colts 33–8 Miami Dolphins
Halftime: Miami Dolphins 0–23 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Dre'Mont Jones
Top passer: Dre'Mont Jones
Biggest EPA play: (14:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa sacked at MIA 38 for -6 yards (23-K.Moore). FU…
Game date: 2025-09-07

Game summary

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Miami Dolphins 33–8 on 2025-09-07. Dre'Mont Jones posted a game-high +12.25 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 23 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Miami Dolphins	0	0	0	10	0	8
Indianapolis Colts	3	20	3	13	0	33

Scoring Map

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

MIAMiami Dolphins

MIA 27

+3MIA 10

IND 11

+2IND 2

+2MIA 35

+3MIA 30

+3IND 35

INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 10:41FG
Spencer Shrader
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 6
Score
0-3
(10:41) 3-S.Shrader 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 15:00TD
Michael Pittman
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 27
Score
0-9
(15:00) (Shotgun) 17-D.Jones pass deep right to 11-M.Pittman for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 14:54XP
Spencer Shrader
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
0-10
3-S.Shrader extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 12:05TD
Dre'Mont Jones
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 1
Score
0-16
(12:05) 17-D.Jones right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 12:01XP
Spencer Shrader
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
0-17
3-S.Shrader extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:03FG
Spencer Shrader
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 16
Score
0-20
(:03) 3-S.Shrader 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 0:00FG
Points+3
Yard line
—
Score
0-20
END QUARTER 2
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q3 7:33FG
Spencer Shrader
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 10
Score
0-23
(7:33) 3-S.Shrader 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 10:16TD
Dre'Mont Jones
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 1
Score
0-29
(10:16) 17-D.Jones right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 10:14XP
Spencer Shrader
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
0-30
3-S.Shrader extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 6:29TD
De'Von Achane
Points+6
Yard line
IND 11
Score
6-30
(6:29) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 28-D.Achane for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 6:21Safety
Tua Tagovailoa
Points+2
Yard line
IND 2
Score
8-30
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-T.Tagovailoa pass to 89-J.Hill is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 6:21Safety
Riley Patterson
Points+2
Yard line
MIA 35
Score
8-30
47-R.Patterson kicks onside 16 yards from MIA 35 to IND 49, impetus ends at MIA 48. 23-K.Moore (didn't try to advance) to IND 49 for no gain.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 2:28FG
Spencer Shrader
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 30
Score
8-33
(2:28) 3-S.Shrader 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 2:23FG
Spencer Shrader
Points+3
Yard line
IND 35
Score
8-33
3-S.Shrader kicks 55 yards from IND 35 to MIA 10. 82-D.Eskridge to MIA 34 for 24 yards (58-A.Ajiake).

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Dre'Mont Jones · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +12.25 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
2Michael Pittman · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +6.89 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play
3Dre'Mont Jones · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +3.79 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play
4De'Von Achane · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
5Jawaan Taylor · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.09 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
6De'Von Achane · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +2.73 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
7Ashton Dulin · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +1.49 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
8Mo Alie-Cox · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +1.36 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.36 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

Dre'Mont Jones — IND · Passing

Dre'Mont Jones posted the highest total EPA (+12.25) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.36 EPA per play.

Dre'Mont Jones's top snap (+3.63 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 17-D.Jones pass deep right to 11-M.Pittman for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.40 EPA): Tua Tagovailoa — (14:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa sacked at MIA 38 for -6 yards (23-K.Moore). FUMBLES (23-K.Moore) [23-K.Moore], RECOVERED by IND-4-X.Howard at MIA 44. 4-X.Howard to MIA 42 for 2 yards (72-J

Quarterback report card

Dre'Mont Jones led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Dre'Mont Jones (Indianapolis Colts) · 34 dropbacks · 64.7% completion · +5.4% CPOE · +0.36 EPA/play · +12.25 total EPA
Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) · 28 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -7.6% CPOE · -0.50 EPA/play · -13.94 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Miami Dolphins	Indianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play	-0.159	+0.251
Offensive success rate	48.2%	55.3%
Pass EPA/play	-0.431	+0.360
Rush EPA/play	+0.387	+0.082
Defensive EPA/play	-0.251	+0.159
Defensive success rate	44.7%	51.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Indianapolis Colts held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.25 vs -0.16), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Miami Dolphins: -0.16 EPA/play (15th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
Indianapolis Colts: +0.25 EPA/play (93rd percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)

Indianapolis Colts: 7 drives, +21.37 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Miami Dolphins: 7 drives, -8.90 total EPA, 1 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Indianapolis Colts — Michael Pittman (Dre'Mont Jones pass) (Q2 15:00)
Indianapolis Colts — Dre'Mont Jones (Q2 12:05)
Indianapolis Colts — Dre'Mont Jones (Q4 10:16)
Miami Dolphins — De'Von Achane (Tua Tagovailoa pass) (Q4 6:29)

Field goals

Indianapolis Colts — Spencer Shrader (Q1 10:41)
Indianapolis Colts — Spencer Shrader (Q2 0:03)
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q2 0:00)
Indianapolis Colts — Spencer Shrader (Q3 7:33)
Indianapolis Colts — Spencer Shrader (Q4 2:28)
Indianapolis Colts — Spencer Shrader (Q4 2:23)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIA 6 (Q1 10:41) — (10:41) 3-S.Shrader 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 20–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIA 27 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 17-D.Jones pass deep right to 11-M.Pittman for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 14:54) — 3-S.Shrader extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q2 12:05) — (12:05) 17-D.Jones right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q2 12:01) — 3-S.Shrader extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIA 16 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) 3-S.Shrader 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal (Q2 0:00) — END QUARTER 2.

The third quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIA 10 (Q3 7:33) — (7:33) 3-S.Shrader 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez..

The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 13–10. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q4 10:16) — (10:16) 17-D.Jones right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIA 15 (Q4 10:14) — 3-S.Shrader extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the IND 11 (Q4 6:29) — (6:29) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 28-D.Achane for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins registered a safety from the IND 2 (Q4 6:21) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-T.Tagovailoa pass to 89-J.Hill is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Miami Dolphins registered a safety from the MIA 35 (Q4 6:21); Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIA 30 (Q4 2:28) — (2:28) 3-S.Shrader 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the IND 35 (Q4 2:23) — 3-S.Shrader kicks 55 yards from IND 35 to MIA 10. 82-D.Eskridge to MIA 34 for 24 yards (58-A.Ajiake)..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Indianapolis Colts (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 17-D.Jones pass deep right to 11-M.Pittman for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.2% · EPA +3.63]
Miami Dolphins (Q1 8:21) — (8:21) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep right intended for 10-T.Hill INTERCEPTED by 0-C.Bynum at IND 17. 0-C.Bynum to IND 31 for 14 yards (28-D.Achane). PENALTY on IND-44-Z.Franklin, Unne [WPA -8.8% · EPA -2.81]
Miami Dolphins (Q2 14:23) — (14:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa sacked at MIA 38 for -6 yards (23-K.Moore). FUMBLES (23-K.Moore) [23-K.Moore], RECOVERED by IND-4-X.Howard at MIA 44. 4-X.Howard to MIA 42 for 2 yards (72-J [WPA -7.7% · EPA -5.40]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 13:34) — (13:34) (Shotgun) 17-D.Jones pass short left to 11-M.Pittman pushed ob at MIA 32 for 14 yards (23-J.Jones). [WPA +6.7% · EPA +1.65]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 0:16) — (:16) (Shotgun) 17-D.Jones sacked at MIA 27 for -10 yards (2-B.Chubb). Penalty on IND-79-B.Raimann, Offensive Holding, declined. [WPA -4.6% · EPA -1.72]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Miami Dolphins (Q2 14:23) — (14:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa sacked at MIA 38 for -6 yards (23-K.Moore). FUMBLES (23-K.Moore) [23-K.Moore], RECOVERED by IND-4-X.Howard at MIA 44. 4-X.Howard to MIA 42 for 2 yards (72-J [WPA -7.7% · EPA -5.40]
Miami Dolphins (Q3 11:30) — (11:30) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right intended for 6-M.Washington INTERCEPTED by 97-L.Latu at IND 36. 97-L.Latu pushed ob at IND 42 for 6 yards (82-D.Eskridge). [WPA -2.5% · EPA -4.25]
Miami Dolphins (Q4 6:29) — (6:29) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 28-D.Achane for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.0% · EPA +4.16]
Indianapolis Colts (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 17-D.Jones pass deep right to 11-M.Pittman for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.2% · EPA +3.63]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 10:41 · MIA 6 · Score 0-3
(10:41) 3-S.Shrader 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · MIA 27 · Score 0-9
(15:00) (Shotgun) 17-D.Jones pass deep right to 11-M.Pittman for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 14:54 · MIA 15 · Score 0-10
3-S.Shrader extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 12:05 · MIA 1 · Score 0-16
(12:05) 17-D.Jones right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q2 12:01 · MIA 15 · Score 0-17
3-S.Shrader extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · MIA 16 · Score 0-20
(:03) 3-S.Shrader 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · Score 0-20
END QUARTER 2
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q3 7:33 · MIA 10 · Score 0-23
(7:33) 3-S.Shrader 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 10:16 · MIA 1 · Score 0-29
(10:16) 17-D.Jones right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 10:14 · MIA 15 · Score 0-30
3-S.Shrader extra point is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 6:29 · IND 11 · Score 6-30
(6:29) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short right to 28-D.Achane for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins Safety (+2) — Q4 6:21 · IND 2 · Score 8-30
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 1-T.Tagovailoa pass to 89-J.Hill is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Miami Dolphins Safety (+2) — Q4 6:21 · MIA 35 · Score 8-30
47-R.Patterson kicks onside 16 yards from MIA 35 to IND 49, impetus ends at MIA 48. 23-K.Moore (didn't try to advance) to IND 49 for no gain.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 2:28 · MIA 30 · Score 8-33
(2:28) 3-S.Shrader 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-L.Rhodes, Holder-8-R.Sanchez.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 2:23 · IND 35 · Score 8-33
3-S.Shrader kicks 55 yards from IND 35 to MIA 10. 82-D.Eskridge to MIA 34 for 24 yards (58-A.Ajiake).

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Indianapolis Colts earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Dre'Mont Jones (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Dre'Mont Jones (IND) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Tua Tagovailoa (MIA) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts on 2025-09-07?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the Miami Dolphins 33-8 in Week 1, 2025.

What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: Miami Dolphins 0, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q2: Miami Dolphins 0, Indianapolis Colts 20; Q3: Miami Dolphins 0, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q4: Miami Dolphins 10, Indianapolis Colts 13; Final: Miami Dolphins 8, Indianapolis Colts 33.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Pittman (D. Jones pass) (Q2 15:00) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Jones (Q2 12:05) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — D. Jones (Q4 10:16) Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Achane (T. Tagovailoa pass) (Q4 6:29) Indianapolis Colts field goal — S. Shrader (Q1 10:41, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — S. Shrader (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:00, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — S. Shrader (Q3 7:33, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — S. Shrader (Q4 2:28, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — S. Shrader (Q4 2:23, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?

Dre'Mont Jones (Indianapolis Colts), 64.7% completion, +5.4% CPOE, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +12.25 total passing EPA. Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins), 50.0% completion, -7.6% CPOE, -0.50 EPA per dropback, -13.94 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?

Dre'Mont Jones (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.25 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+3.63 EPA): (15:00) (Shotgun) 17-D.Jones pass deep right to 11-M.Pittman for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

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