Saints 17–21 Dolphins: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 13, 2025

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Miami Dolphins?

T. Shough (New Orleans Saints), 55.3% completion, +9.8% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -9.64 total passing EPA. T. Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins), 42.9% completion, -1.3% CPOE, -0.35 EPA per dropback, -9.89 total passing EPA.

Q: Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Miami Dolphins?

D. Vele (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.45 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (-5.54 EPA): (12:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-T.Shough sacked at NO 41 for -10 yards (29-M.Fitzpatrick). FUMBLES (29-M.Fitzpatrick) [29-M.Fitzpatrick], RECOVERED by MIA-92-Z.Sieler at NO 42. 92-Z.

Quick answer

Winner: Miami Dolphins
Final score: Miami Dolphins 21–17 New Orleans Saints
Halftime: New Orleans Saints 0–19 Miami Dolphins at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Devaughn Vele
Top passer: Tyler Shough
Biggest EPA play: (1:16) (Shotgun) 6-T.Shough pass short left intended for 12-C.Olave INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Do…
Game date: 2025-11-30

Game summary

The Miami Dolphins beat the New Orleans Saints 21–17 on 2025-11-30. Devaughn Vele posted a game-high +6.45 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
New Orleans Saints	0	0	8	9	0	17
Miami Dolphins	7	12	0	5	0	21

Scoring Map

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

NONew Orleans Saints

NO 29

+1NO 15

+3NO 21

+3NO 7

+3NO 29

MIA 17

+2MIA 2

+3NO 15

+3MIA 37

MIA 15

+2MIA 7

MIAMiami Dolphins

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 11:27TD
De'Von Achane
Points+6
Yard line
NO 29
Score
0-6
(11:27) 28-D.Achane right end for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 11:19XP
Riley Patterson
Points+1
Yard line
NO 15
Score
0-7
47-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 14:13FG
Riley Patterson
Points+3
Yard line
NO 21
Score
0-10
(14:13) 47-R.Patterson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 6:10FG
Riley Patterson
Points+3
Yard line
NO 7
Score
0-13
(6:10) 47-R.Patterson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:02FG
Riley Patterson
Points+3
Yard line
NO 29
Score
0-16
(:02) 47-R.Patterson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:00FG
Points+3
Yard line
—
Score
0-16
END QUARTER 2
NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 10:45TD
Chris Olave
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 17
Score
6-16
(10:45) (Shotgun) 6-T.Shough pass deep right to 12-C.Olave for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q3 10:40Safety
Tyler Shough
Points+2
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
8-16
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 6-T.Shough rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 9:42FG
Riley Patterson
Points+3
Yard line
NO 15
Score
8-19
(9:42) 47-R.Patterson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 6:13FG
Charlie Smyth
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 37
Score
11-19
(6:13) 39-C.Smyth 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger.
NONew Orleans Saints
Q4 1:23TD
Devaughn Vele
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 15
Score
17-19
(1:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-T.Shough pass short right to 14-D.Vele for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 1:17Safety
Tyler Shough
Points+2
Yard line
MIA 7
Score
17-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 6-T.Shough pass to 14-D.Vele is intercepted. ATTEMPT FAILS. DEFENSIVE TWO-POINT ATTEMPT. 29-M.Fitzpatrick intercepted the try attempt. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Devaughn Vele · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +6.45 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
2De'Von Achane · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +4.50 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
3Greg Dulcich · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.03 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
4Darren Waller · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.99 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
5Foster Moreau · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +0.73 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
6Cedrick Wilson Jr. · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +0.33 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
7Devin Neal · New Orleans Saints · Receiving · +0.30 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
8Jacardia Wright · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +0.19 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.06 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

Devaughn Vele — NO · Receiving

Devaughn Vele posted the highest total EPA (+6.45) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New Orleans Saints. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.72 EPA per play.

Devaughn Vele's top snap (-5.54 EPA): (12:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-T.Shough sacked at NO 41 for -10 yards (29-M.Fitzpatrick). FUMBLES (29-M.Fitzpatrick) [29-M.Fitzpatrick], RECOVERED by MIA-92-Z.Sieler at NO 42. 92-Z.Sieler to NO 37 for 5 yards (14-D.Vele)

Biggest single play (-5.64 EPA): Tyler Shough — (1:16) (Shotgun) 6-T.Shough pass short left intended for 12-C.Olave INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Douglas at MIA 20. 26-R.Douglas to NO 42 for 38 yards (77-D.Radunz).

Quarterback report card

Tyler Shough led all passers in efficiency for New Orleans Saints, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Tyler Shough (New Orleans Saints) · 47 dropbacks · 55.3% completion · +9.8% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -9.64 total EPA
Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins) · 28 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -1.3% CPOE · -0.35 EPA/play · -9.89 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	New Orleans Saints	Miami Dolphins
Offensive EPA/play	-0.117	-0.083
Offensive success rate	45.6%	47.3%
Pass EPA/play	-0.205	-0.353
Rush EPA/play	-0.102	+0.084
Defensive EPA/play	+0.083	+0.117
Defensive success rate	52.7%	54.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (New Orleans Saints -0.12, Miami Dolphins -0.08) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

New Orleans Saints: -0.12 EPA/play (20th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
Miami Dolphins: -0.08 EPA/play (27th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)

Miami Dolphins: 13 drives, -6.11 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
New Orleans Saints: 12 drives, -10.51 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Miami Dolphins — De'Von Achane (Q1 11:27)
New Orleans Saints — Chris Olave (Tyler Shough pass) (Q3 10:45)
New Orleans Saints — Devaughn Vele (Tyler Shough pass) (Q4 1:23)

Field goals

Miami Dolphins — Riley Patterson (Q2 14:13)
Miami Dolphins — Riley Patterson (Q2 6:10)
Miami Dolphins — Riley Patterson (Q2 0:02)
Miami Dolphins — unlisted player (Q2 0:00)
Miami Dolphins — Riley Patterson (Q4 9:42)
New Orleans Saints — Charlie Smyth (Q4 6:13)

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 NO 29 (Q1 11:27) — (11:27) 28-D.Achane right end for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NO 15 (Q1 11:19) — 47-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey..

The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 12–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NO 21 (Q2 14:13) — (14:13) 47-R.Patterson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NO 7 (Q2 6:10) — (6:10) 47-R.Patterson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NO 29 (Q2 0:02) — (:02) 47-R.Patterson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal (Q2 0:00) — END QUARTER 2.

The third quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 8–0. New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the MIA 17 (Q3 10:45) — (10:45) (Shotgun) 6-T.Shough pass deep right to 12-C.Olave for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New Orleans Saints registered a safety from the MIA 2 (Q3 10:40) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 6-T.Shough rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

The fourth quarter: New Orleans Saints won the period 9–5. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NO 15 (Q4 9:42) — (9:42) 47-R.Patterson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.; New Orleans Saints connected on a field goal from the MIA 37 (Q4 6:13) — (6:13) 39-C.Smyth 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger.; New Orleans Saints found the end zone from the MIA 15 (Q4 1:23) — (1:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-T.Shough pass short right to 14-D.Vele for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins registered a safety from the MIA 7 (Q4 1:17).

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Miami Dolphins (Q4 1:17) — 39-C.Smyth kicks onside 10 yards from NO 35 to NO 45. RECOVERED by NO-14-D.Vele. The Replay Official reviewed the kick touched ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. [WPA -25.5% · EPA -2.05]
New Orleans Saints (Q4 0:35) — (:35) 6-T.Shough up the middle to MIA 36 for no gain (44-C.Robinson). [WPA -22.2% · EPA -1.21]
New Orleans Saints (Q4 1:17) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 6-T.Shough pass to 14-D.Vele is intercepted. ATTEMPT FAILS. DEFENSIVE TWO-POINT ATTEMPT. 29-M.Fitzpatrick intercepted the try attempt. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. [WPA -15.7% · EPA -2.95]
New Orleans Saints (Q2 1:16) — (1:16) (Shotgun) 6-T.Shough pass short left intended for 12-C.Olave INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Douglas at MIA 20. 26-R.Douglas to NO 42 for 38 yards (77-D.Radunz). [WPA -10.6% · EPA -5.64]
Miami Dolphins (Q1 12:16) — (12:16) (Shotgun) 1-T.Tagovailoa to MIA 47 for -5 yards. FUMBLES, and recovers at MIA 47. 1-T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to 6-M.Washington to NO 29 for 19 yards (1-A.Taylor). ** Injury Update: NO-21 [WPA +10.2% · EPA +2.34]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

New Orleans Saints (Q2 1:16) — (1:16) (Shotgun) 6-T.Shough pass short left intended for 12-C.Olave INTERCEPTED by 26-R.Douglas at MIA 20. 26-R.Douglas to NO 42 for 38 yards (77-D.Radunz). [WPA -10.6% · EPA -5.64]
New Orleans Saints (Q2 12:37) — (12:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-T.Shough sacked at NO 41 for -10 yards (29-M.Fitzpatrick). FUMBLES (29-M.Fitzpatrick) [29-M.Fitzpatrick], RECOVERED by MIA-92-Z.Sieler at NO 42. 92-Z.Sieler to NO 37 for [WPA -9.2% · EPA -5.54]
Miami Dolphins (Q2 12:31) — (12:31) (Shotgun) 64-D.Brunskill reported in as eligible. 1-T.Tagovailoa pass deep left intended for 17-J.Waddle INTERCEPTED by 4-K.McKinstry at NO -2. Touchback. [WPA -6.9% · EPA -4.15]
New Orleans Saints (Q4 1:17) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 6-T.Shough pass to 14-D.Vele is intercepted. ATTEMPT FAILS. DEFENSIVE TWO-POINT ATTEMPT. 29-M.Fitzpatrick intercepted the try attempt. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. [WPA -15.7% · EPA -2.95]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 11:27 · NO 29 · Score 0-6
(11:27) 28-D.Achane right end for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 11:19 · NO 15 · Score 0-7
47-R.Patterson extra point is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 14:13 · NO 21 · Score 0-10
(14:13) 47-R.Patterson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 6:10 · NO 7 · Score 0-13
(6:10) 47-R.Patterson 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 0:02 · NO 29 · Score 0-16
(:02) 47-R.Patterson 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 0:00 · Score 0-16
END QUARTER 2
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q3 10:45 · MIA 17 · Score 6-16
(10:45) (Shotgun) 6-T.Shough pass deep right to 12-C.Olave for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New Orleans Saints Safety (+2) — Q3 10:40 · MIA 2 · Score 8-16
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 6-T.Shough rushes right end. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 9:42 · NO 15 · Score 8-19
(9:42) 47-R.Patterson 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-J.Cardona, Holder-16-J.Bailey.
New Orleans Saints FG (+3) — Q4 6:13 · MIA 37 · Score 11-19
(6:13) 39-C.Smyth 56 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-49-Z.Wood, Holder-32-K.Kroeger.
New Orleans Saints TD (+6) — Q4 1:23 · MIA 15 · Score 17-19
(1:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-T.Shough pass short right to 14-D.Vele for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins Safety (+2) — Q4 1:17 · MIA 7 · Score 17-21
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 6-T.Shough pass to 14-D.Vele is intercepted. ATTEMPT FAILS. DEFENSIVE TWO-POINT ATTEMPT. 29-M.Fitzpatrick intercepted the try attempt. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

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.
Devaughn Vele (New Orleans Saints) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Tyler Shough (NO) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won New Orleans Saints vs Miami Dolphins on 2025-11-30?

The Miami Dolphins beat the New Orleans Saints 21-17 in Week 13, 2025.

What was the score by quarter in New Orleans Saints vs Miami Dolphins?

Q1: New Orleans Saints 0, Miami Dolphins 7; Q2: New Orleans Saints 0, Miami Dolphins 12; Q3: New Orleans Saints 8, Miami Dolphins 0; Q4: New Orleans Saints 9, Miami Dolphins 5; Final: New Orleans Saints 17, Miami Dolphins 21.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New Orleans Saints vs Miami Dolphins?

Miami Dolphins touchdown — D. Achane (Q1 11:27) New Orleans Saints touchdown — C. Olave (T. Shough pass) (Q3 10:45) New Orleans Saints touchdown — D. Vele (T. Shough pass) (Q4 1:23) Miami Dolphins field goal — R. Patterson (Q2 14:13, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — R. Patterson (Q2 6:10, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — R. Patterson (Q2 0:02, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:00, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — R. Patterson (Q4 9:42, 3 pts) New Orleans Saints field goal — C. Smyth (Q4 6:13, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in New Orleans Saints vs Miami Dolphins?

Tyler Shough (New Orleans Saints), 55.3% completion, +9.8% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -9.64 total passing EPA. Tua Tagovailoa (Miami Dolphins), 42.9% completion, -1.3% CPOE, -0.35 EPA per dropback, -9.89 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New Orleans Saints vs Miami Dolphins?

Devaughn Vele (New Orleans Saints) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.45 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (-5.54 EPA): (12:37) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-T.Shough sacked at NO 41 for -10 yards (29-M.Fitzpatrick). FUMBLES (29-M.Fitzpatrick) [29-M.Fitzpatrick], RECOVERED by MIA-92-Z.Sieler at NO 42. 92-Z.

Was New Orleans Saints vs Miami Dolphins a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Miami Dolphins won 21-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

New Orleans Saints

Entered 2-9 Now 2-10 L

Miami Dolphins

Entered 4-7 Now 5-7 W

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