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Miami Dolphins at New Orleans Saints

Week 16Final

Miami Dolphins 20, New Orleans Saints 3, Final

Waddle shines, Dolphins beat Saints 20-3 to win 7th straight

At Caesars Superdome

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The Miami Dolphins beat the New Orleans Saints 20-3 in Week 16 on December 27, 2021 at Caesars Superdome. Tua Tagovailoa threw for 198 yards for the Miami Dolphins; Ian Book threw for 135 for the New Orleans Saints.

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Showing: New Orleans Saints, Q4 1:15 · End of game

NOMIA(1:15) M.Palardy punts 45 yards to NO 16, Center-B.Ferguson. E.Winston to NO 33 for 17 yards (C.Munson).(1:04) T.Jones left guard to NO 35 for 2 yards (Z.Sieler; C.Wilkins).(:31) T.Jones right guard to NO 39 for 4 yards (Z.Sieler).
GainNo gain or a lossPointsPass (a solid line: run)Line of scrimmageLine to gain
  1. Miami Dolphins: Turnover on downs3 plays · 28 yds · 1:39 · Started Q1 14:55 at MIA 21Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 15:00Took overB.Maher kicks 67 yards from NO 35 to MIA -2. T.Lewis to MIA 21 for 23 yards (C.Hansen; P.Adebo).
    2. Q1 14:551st & 10 at MIA 21(14:55) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass short right to M.Gesicki to MIA 25 for 4 yards (P.Werner). Pass -1, YAC 54 yds−0.07 EPA
    3. Q1 14:192nd & 6 at MIA 25(14:20) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass short left to J.Waddle to MIA 29 for 4 yards (C.Gardner-Johnson). Pass -3, YAC 74 yds+0.05 EPA
    4. Q1 13:363rd & 2 at MIA 29(13:36) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass short right to J.Waddle pushed ob at MIA 34 for 5 yards (M.Lattimore) [M.Davenport]. PENALTY on NO-M.Lattimore, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at MIA 34. Pass -3, YAC 820 yds−2.68 EPA
  2. New Orleans Saints: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:42 · Started Q1 13:16 at MIA 49Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 13:16Took over(13:17) (Shotgun) D.Johnson left tackle to NO 49 for 2 yards (S.Finch; A.Huggins).
  3. Miami Dolphins: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:42 · Started Q1 12:34 at NO 47Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 12:34Took over(12:35) (Shotgun) D.Johnson left guard to NO 47 for 2 yards (S.Finch; P.Werner).
  4. New Orleans Saints: Turnover on downs2 plays · -34 yds · 0:43 · Started Q1 11:48 at MIA 47Score after the drive: 0–0
    1. Q1 11:52Took over(11:52) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass incomplete short left to M.Gaskin [Z.Baun].
    2. Q1 11:484th & 6 at MIA 47(11:48) M.Palardy punts 41 yards to NO 6, Center-B.Ferguson. E.Winston to NO 16 for 10 yards (A.Van Ginkel).10 yds−1.01 EPA
    3. Q1 11:381st & 10 at NO 16(11:38) A.Kamara left guard to NO 19 for 3 yards (C.Wilkins, Br.Jones).3 yds−1.21 EPA
  5. Miami Dolphins: Touchdown1 play · 62 yds · 0:00 · Started Q1 10:25 at MIA 23Score after the drive: 7–0
    1. Q1 11:05Took over(11:05) (Shotgun) I.Book pass short left to E.Wolf pushed ob at NO 23 for 4 yards (J.Baker). Pass 1, YAC 3
    2. Q1 10:253rd & 3 at MIA 23Nik Needham 28 Yrd Interception Return J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Ferguson, Holder-M.Palardy.MIA 7, NO 0+6.49 EPA
  6. New Orleans Saints: Turnover on downs2 plays · 4 yds · 0:42 · Started Q1 10:25 at NO 25Score after the drive: 7–0
    1. Q1 10:25Took overJ.Sanders kicks 65 yards from MIA 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q1 10:251st & 10 at NO 19(10:25) I.Book pass incomplete short right to N.Vannett.−0.24 EPA
    3. Q1 10:202nd & 10 at NO 25(10:20) (Shotgun) W.Clapp reported in as eligible. M.Ingram right guard to NO 29 for 4 yards (Z.Sieler; C.Wilkins).4 yds−0.09 EPA
  7. Miami Dolphins: Field goal14 plays · 51 yds · 6:53 · Started Q1 9:02 at MIA 19Score after the drive: 10–0
    1. Q1 9:43Took over(9:43) (Shotgun) I.Book sacked at NO 19 for -10 yards (sack split by C.Wilkins and E.Ogbah).
    2. Q1 9:024th & 16 at MIA 19(9:02) B.Gillikin punts 49 yards to MIA 32, Center-Z.Wood. T.Lewis to MIA 31 for -1 yards (K.Baker).49 yds+2.04 EPA
    3. Q1 8:511st & 10 at MIA 31(8:51) (Shotgun) D.Johnson right guard to MIA 32 for 1 yard (M.Davenport; S.Tuttle).1 yd−0.42 EPA
    4. Q1 8:132nd & 9 at MIA 32(8:13) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass incomplete short middle to J.Waddle [M.Davenport]. PENALTY on NO-C.Gardner-Johnson, Defensive Pass Interference, 5 yards, enforced at MIA 32 - No Play.5 yds+0.80 EPA
    5. Q1 8:091st & 10 at MIA 37(8:09) (Shotgun) D.Johnson left tackle to MIA 41 for 4 yards (Z.Baun).4 yds−0.02 EPA
    6. Q1 7:342nd & 6 at MIA 41(7:34) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass short right to J.Waddle to MIA 40 for -1 yards (C.Gardner-Johnson). Pass -2, YAC 1-1 yd−0.79 EPA
    7. Q1 6:513rd & 7 at MIA 40(6:51) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass short left to J.Waddle to NO 42 for 18 yards (C.Gardner-Johnson). Pass 13, YAC 518 yds+1.93 EPA
    8. Q1 6:081st & 10 at NO 42(6:08) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass short left to D.Smythe pushed ob at NO 35 for 7 yards (Z.Baun). Pass 3, YAC 47 yds+0.66 EPA
    9. Q1 5:362nd & 3 at NO 35(5:36) (Shotgun) P.Lindsay up the middle to NO 33 for 2 yards (C.Jordan; S.Tuttle).2 yds−0.06 EPA
    10. Q1 5:003rd & 1 at NO 33(5:00) (Shotgun) Direct snap to P.Lindsay. P.Lindsay left guard to NO 31 for 2 yards (P.Werner, M.Williams). FUMBLES (M.Williams), RECOVERED by NO-S.Finch at NO 34. S.Finch to MIA 48 for 18 yards (T.Tagovailoa). The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) Direct snap to P.Lindsay. P.Lindsay left guard to NO 31 for 2 yards (P.Werner, M.Lattimore).2 yds+0.33 EPA
    11. Q1 4:351st & 10 at NO 31(4:35) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass short left to D.Smythe to NO 20 for 11 yards (M.Williams). Pass 1, YAC 1011 yds−2.19 EPA
    12. Q1 3:551st & 10 at MIA 35(3:55) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass incomplete short right to T.Lewis.+2.29 EPA
    13. Q1 3:512nd & 10 at NO 20(3:51) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to M.Gesicki to NO 14 for 6 yards (P.Adebo, C.Gardner-Johnson). Pass -3, YAC 96 yds+0.07 EPA
    14. Q1 3:083rd & 4 at NO 14(3:08) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa sacked at NO 20 for -6 yards (M.Davenport). FUMBLES (M.Davenport) [M.Davenport], recovered by MIA-L.Eichenberg at NO 30.−1.62 EPA
    15. Q1 2:094th & 20 at NO 30Jason Sanders 48 Yd Field Goal MIA 10, NO 0+0.52 EPA
  8. New Orleans Saints: Punt3 plays · -3 yds · 1:45 · Started Q1 2:09 at NO 25Score after the drive: 10–0
    1. Q1 2:09Took overJ.Sanders kicks 65 yards from MIA 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q1 2:091st & 10 at NO 25(2:09) W.Clapp reported in as eligible. A.Kamara left guard to NO 28 for 3 yards (C.Wilkins; Br.Jones).3 yds−0.20 EPA
    3. Q1 1:312nd & 7 at NO 28(1:32) (Shotgun) A.Kamara left guard to NO 29 for 1 yard (E.Roberts).1 yd−0.53 EPA
    4. Q1 1:083rd & 6 at NO 29(1:08) (No Huddle, Shotgun) I.Book sacked at NO 22 for -7 yards (J.Baker).-7 yds−1.68 EPA
  9. Miami Dolphins: Turnover on downs3 plays · 14 yds · 1:25 · Started Q1 0:11 at MIA 26Score after the drive: 10–0
    1. Q1 0:24Took over(:24) B.Gillikin punts 42 yards to MIA 36, Center-Z.Wood. T.Lewis pushed ob at MIA 45 for 9 yards (Z.Baun). PENALTY on MIA-N.Igbinoghene, Illegal Use of Hands, 10 yards, enforced at MIA 36.
    2. Q1 0:111st & 10 at MIA 26(:11) (Shotgun) P.Lindsay left guard to MIA 30 for 4 yards (P.Werner).4 yds−0.07 EPA
    3. Q2 15:002nd & 6 at MIA 30(15:00) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to T.Lewis to MIA 37 for 7 yards (P.Werner). Pass -4, YAC 117 yds+0.71 EPA
    4. Q2 14:231st & 10 at MIA 37(14:23) (Shotgun) P.Lindsay right guard to MIA 40 for 3 yards (C.Jordan).3 yds−2.63 EPA
  10. New Orleans Saints: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:43 · Started Q2 13:46 at NO 46Score after the drive: 10–0
    1. Q2 13:46Took over(13:46) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass short left to M.Gaskin to MIA 46 for 6 yards (Z.Baun). Pass -4, YAC 10
  11. Miami Dolphins: Punt0 plays · 0 yds · 0:42 · Started Q2 13:03 at MIA 46Score after the drive: 10–0
    1. Q2 13:03Took over(13:04) 14-J.Brissett at quarterback. J.Brissett sacked at MIA 46 for 0 yards (C.Jordan).
  12. New Orleans Saints: Turnover on downs3 plays · 24 yds · 1:45 · Started Q2 12:14 at NO 17Score after the drive: 10–0
    1. Q2 12:21Took over(12:21) M.Palardy punts 37 yards to NO 17, Center-B.Ferguson, fair catch by E.Winston.
    2. Q2 12:141st & 10 at NO 17(12:14) W.Clapp reported in as eligible. I.Book pass short left to M.Callaway pushed ob at NO 34 for 17 yards (X.Howard) [Z.Sieler]. Pass 13, YAC 417 yds+0.91 EPA
    3. Q2 11:341st & 10 at NO 34(11:34) (Shotgun) I.Book pass short right to L.Humphrey pushed ob at NO 42 for 8 yards (X.Howard; Br.Jones). Pass 2, YAC 68 yds+0.75 EPA
    4. Q2 11:072nd & 2 at NO 42(11:07) A.Kamara left tackle to NO 41 for -1 yards (A.Van Ginkel).-1 yd−1.14 EPA
  13. Miami Dolphins: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:00 · Started Q2 10:29 at MIA 41Score after the drive: 10–0
    1. Q2 10:29Took over(10:29) (Shotgun) I.Book sacked ob at NO 41 for 0 yards (X.Howard). PENALTY on NO-A.Kamara, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at NO 41.
  14. New Orleans Saints: Punt0 plays · 0 yds · 0:31 · Started Q2 10:29 at NO 26Score after the drive: 10–0
    1. Q2 10:29Took over(10:29) (Punt formation) PENALTY on NO-A.Kamara, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at NO 41 - No Play.
  15. Miami Dolphins: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:07 · Started Q2 9:58 at MIA 28Score after the drive: 10–0
    1. Q2 9:58Took over(9:59) B.Gillikin punts 46 yards to MIA 28, Center-Z.Wood, fair catch by J.Holland.
  16. New Orleans Saints: Turnover on downs1 play · 4 yds · 0:43 · Started Q2 9:12 at NO 32Score after the drive: 10–0
    1. Q2 9:51Took over(9:51) (Shotgun) P.Lindsay right tackle to MIA 32 for 4 yards (S.Finch; S.Tuttle).
    2. Q2 9:122nd & 6 at NO 32(9:13) (Shotgun) M.Gaskin right guard to MIA 36 for 4 yards (Z.Baun; S.Tuttle).4 yds−1.19 EPA
  17. Miami Dolphins: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:23 · Started Q2 8:29 at MIA 26Score after the drive: 10–0
    1. Q2 8:29Took over(8:29) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to J.Waddle to MIA 45 for 9 yards (Z.Baun) [M.Davenport]. PENALTY on MIA-L.Eichenberg, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at MIA 36 - No Play.
  18. New Orleans Saints: Turnover on downs6 plays · 53 yds · 3:10 · Started Q2 7:36 at NO 28Score after the drive: 10–0
    1. Q2 8:06Took over(8:06) (Shotgun) Direct snap to P.Lindsay. P.Lindsay right guard to MIA 28 for 2 yards (B.Roby).
    2. Q2 7:364th & 10 at NO 28(7:36) M.Palardy punts 47 yards to NO 25, Center-B.Ferguson. E.Winston to NO 25 for no gain (V.Biegel).+1.08 EPA
    3. Q2 7:241st & 10 at NO 25(7:24) (Shotgun) I.Book pass short middle to M.Callaway to NO 36 for 11 yards (N.Needham). Pass 2, YAC 911 yds+0.62 EPA
    4. Q2 6:451st & 10 at NO 36(6:45) M.Ingram left tackle to NO 43 for 7 yards (J.Holland).7 yds+0.49 EPA
    5. Q2 6:102nd & 3 at NO 43(6:10) Direct snap to A.Kamara. A.Kamara left tackle to 50 for 7 yards (Z.Sieler).7 yds+0.24 EPA
    6. Q2 5:311st & 10 at 50(5:31) (Shotgun) I.Book pass short left to A.Kamara ran ob at MIA 38 for 12 yards (J.Baker). PENALTY on MIA-Br.Jones, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at MIA 38. Pass -3, YAC 1527 yds+1.87 EPA
    7. Q2 5:051st & 10 at MIA 23(5:05) M.Ingram right guard to MIA 19 for 4 yards (X.Howard; E.Roberts).4 yds−8.78 EPA
  19. Miami Dolphins: Missed field goal2 plays · -5 yds · 0:55 · Started Q2 3:40 at NO 15Score after the drive: 10–0
    1. Q2 4:26Took over(4:26) (Shotgun) A.Kamara right tackle to MIA 15 for 4 yards (Br.Jones, Z.Sieler).
    2. Q2 3:403rd & 2 at NO 15(3:40) W.Clapp reported in as eligible. A.Kamara left guard to MIA 15 for no gain (C.Wilkins; E.Roberts).−0.18 EPA
    3. Q2 3:404th & 2 at NO 15(2:49) (Run formation) PENALTY on NO, Delay of Game, 5 yards, enforced at MIA 15 - No Play.5 yds−7.19 EPA
  20. New Orleans Saints: Field goal0 plays · 45 yds · 0:00 · Started Q2 2:45 at NO 35Score after the drive: 10–3
    1. Q2 2:45Took overBrett Maher 38 Yd Field Goal MIA 10, NO 3
  21. Miami Dolphins: Missed field goal10 plays · 34 yds · 2:41 · Started Q2 2:45 at MIA 25Score after the drive: 10–3
    1. Q2 2:45Took overB.Maher kicks 65 yards from NO 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q2 2:451st & 10 at MIA 25(2:45) (Shotgun) D.Johnson left guard to MIA 34 for 9 yards (P.Werner).9 yds+1.02 EPA
    3. Q2 2:002nd & 1 at MIA 34(2:00) (Shotgun) D.Johnson right guard to MIA 37 for 3 yards (C.Jordan). PENALTY on MIA-A.Jackson, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at MIA 34 - No Play.-10 yds−1.68 EPA
    4. Q2 1:552nd & 11 at MIA 24(1:55) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass short right to J.Waddle to MIA 34 for 10 yards (C.Gardner-Johnson; M.Williams). Pass 6, YAC 410 yds+0.73 EPA
    5. Q2 1:123rd & 1 at MIA 34(1:12) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass short right to J.Waddle ran ob at MIA 43 for 9 yards (Z.Baun). Pass 1, YAC 89 yds+0.61 EPA
    6. Q2 1:071st & 10 at MIA 43(1:07) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass short left to J.Waddle pushed ob at NO 40 for 17 yards (C.Gardner-Johnson). Pass 9, YAC 817 yds+0.78 EPA
    7. Q2 1:021st & 10 at NO 40(1:02) (Shotgun) PENALTY on NO-M.Davenport, Neutral Zone Infraction, 5 yards, enforced at NO 40 - No Play.5 yds+0.79 EPA
    8. Q2 1:021st & 5 at NO 35(1:02) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass incomplete deep right to D.Parker (P.Adebo). PENALTY on MIA-M.Deiter, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at NO 35 - No Play.-10 yds−1.29 EPA
    9. Q2 0:581st & 15 at NO 45(:58) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to D.Smythe to NO 32 for 13 yards (K.Crawley). The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands.13 yds+0.49 EPA
    10. Q2 0:332nd & 2 at NO 41(:33) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass incomplete deep left to J.Waddle.−0.01 EPA
    11. Q2 0:273rd & 2 at NO 32(:27) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa sacked at NO 41 for -9 yards (C.Jordan).-9 yds−2.59 EPA
  22. New Orleans Saints: End of half0 plays · 0 yds · 0:04 · Started Q2 0:04 at NO 49Score after the drive: 10–3
    1. Q2 0:04Took over(:04) J.Sanders 59 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-B.Ferguson, Holder-M.Palardy.
  23. Miami Dolphins: Turnover on downs4 plays · -1 yds · 1:23 · Started Q3 15:00 at MIA 25Score after the drive: 10–3
    1. Q3 15:00Took overJ.Sanders kicks 65 yards from MIA 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q3 15:001st & 10 at MIA 25(15:00) (Shotgun) I.Book pass short right to E.Wolf to NO 29 for 4 yards (J.Baker). Pass 1, YAC 34 yds−0.07 EPA
    3. Q3 14:252nd & 6 at MIA 29(14:25) A.Kamara left guard to NO 31 for 2 yards (E.Roberts).2 yds−0.64 EPA
    4. Q3 13:483rd & 4 at MIA 25(13:48) (Shotgun) I.Book pass incomplete short left to A.Kamara (A.Van Ginkel).+0.18 EPA
    5. Q3 13:434th & 4 at MIA 31(13:43) B.Gillikin punts 45 yards to MIA 24, Center-Z.Wood, fair catch by J.Holland.−1.71 EPA
  24. New Orleans Saints: Turnover on downs4 plays · 21 yds · 1:42 · Started Q3 13:00 at NO 28Score after the drive: 10–3
    1. Q3 13:37Took over(13:37) (Shotgun) P.Lindsay right guard to MIA 28 for 4 yards (S.Tuttle).
    2. Q3 13:002nd & 6 at NO 28(13:00) (Shotgun) P.Lindsay right end pushed ob at MIA 25 for -3 yards (P.Williams, Z.Baun).-3 yds−1.02 EPA
    3. Q3 12:253rd & 9 at NO 25(12:25) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass deep middle intended for M.Hollins INTERCEPTED by M.Lattimore at NO 36. M.Lattimore to NO 36 for no gain (M.Hollins).+1.76 EPA
    4. Q3 12:161st & 10 at NO 36(12:16) W.Clapp reported in as eligible. I.Book sacked at NO 35 for -1 yards (sack split by E.Ogbah and R.Davis). Penalty on NO-W.Clapp, Illegal Formation, declined.-1 yd−0.66 EPA
    5. Q3 11:572nd & 11 at NO 35(11:57) W.Clapp reported in as eligible. I.Book pass short left to M.Callaway to NO 49 for 14 yards (J.Holland). Pass 13, YAC 114 yds−1.31 EPA
  25. Miami Dolphins: Turnover on downs7 plays · 28 yds · 2:46 · Started Q3 10:36 at NO 49Score after the drive: 10–3
    1. Q3 11:18Took over(11:18) W.Clapp reported in as eligible. M.Ingram right tackle to MIA 49 for 2 yards (By.Jones; C.Wilkins).
    2. Q3 10:362nd & 8 at MIA 14(10:37) W.Clapp reported in as eligible. I.Book pass incomplete short left.+1.36 EPA
    3. Q3 10:283rd & 8 at NO 49(10:28) (Shotgun) I.Book sacked at NO 48 for -3 yards (Br.Jones). INJURY UPDATE: NO 10-T.Smith, chest, QUESTIONABLE to return.-3 yds−0.34 EPA
    4. Q3 9:474th & 11 at MIA 48(9:48) B.Gillikin punts 38 yards to MIA 14, Center-Z.Wood, fair catch by J.Holland.+1.65 EPA
    5. Q3 9:401st & 10 at NO 45(9:40) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass incomplete short left to J.Waddle (B.Roby).−2.79 EPA
    6. Q3 9:362nd & 10 at MIA 14(9:36) (Shotgun) M.Gaskin left end to MIA 15 for 1 yard (M.Davenport).1 yd−0.54 EPA
    7. Q3 8:553rd & 9 at MIA 15(8:56) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass deep right to M.Hollins to NO 45 for 40 yards (P.Adebo). Pass 37, YAC 3 New Orleans challenged the pass completion ruling, and the play was Upheld. The ruling on the field stands. (Timeout #2.)40 yds+3.32 EPA
    8. Q3 8:251st & 10 at NO 45(8:25) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass deep right to J.Waddle ran ob at NO 21 for 24 yards (M.Lattimore). Flea-flicker: Tagovailoa handed off to Johnson, who tossed back. Pass 16, YAC 824 yds−7.95 EPA
  26. New Orleans Saints: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:39 · Started Q3 7:50 at MIA 11Score after the drive: 10–3
    1. Q3 7:50Took over(7:50) (Shotgun) D.Johnson left guard to NO 11 for 10 yards (M.Davenport; M.Williams).
  27. Miami Dolphins: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:36 · Started Q3 7:11 at NO 5Score after the drive: 10–3
    1. Q3 7:11Took over(7:13) Direct snap to P.Lindsay. P.Lindsay left guard to NO 5 for 6 yards (P.Werner).
  28. New Orleans Saints: Turnover on downs2 plays · 2 yds · 0:52 · Started Q3 6:02 at MIA 3Score after the drive: 10–3
    1. Q3 6:35Took over(6:35) (Shotgun) P.Lindsay left guard to NO 3 for 2 yards (P.Werner; C.Jordan).
    2. Q3 6:023rd & 2 at MIA 3(6:02) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass incomplete short left to M.Gesicki (C.Gardner-Johnson). PENALTY on NO-D.Onyemata, Roughing the Passer, 2 yards, enforced at NO 3 - No Play. Penalty on NO-C.Gardner-Johnson, Defensive Holding, declined.-2 yds+1.60 EPA
    3. Q3 5:561st & Goal at MIA 1(5:56) A.Pankey reported in as eligible. D.Johnson right guard to NO 1 for no gain (C.Jordan).−13.74 EPA
  29. Miami Dolphins: Touchdown0 plays · 0 yds · 0:00 · Started Q3 5:10 at NO 15Score after the drive: 17–3
    1. Q3 5:10Took overJaylen Waddle Pass From Tua Tagovailoa for 1 Yard J.Sanders extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Ferguson, Holder-M.Palardy.MIA 17, NO 3
  30. New Orleans Saints: Turnover on downs1 play · 10 yds · 0:28 · Started Q3 5:10 at NO 25Score after the drive: 17–3
    1. Q3 5:10Took overJ.Sanders kicks 65 yards from MIA 35 to end zone, Touchback.
    2. Q3 5:101st & 10 at NO 25(5:10) W.Clapp reported in as eligible. A.Kamara right end ran ob at NO 35 for 10 yards (X.Howard).10 yds−2.77 EPA
  31. Miami Dolphins: Turnover on downs3 plays · -19 yds · 1:16 · Started Q3 4:04 at MIA 38Score after the drive: 17–3
    1. Q3 4:42Took over(4:42) W.Clapp reported in as eligible. A.Kamara right guard to NO 38 for 3 yards (R.Davis; E.Roberts).
    2. Q3 4:042nd & 7 at MIA 38(4:04) W.Clapp reported in as eligible. I.Book pass short left to A.Kamara to NO 33 for -5 yards (J.Baker). Penalty on NO-C.Benenoch, Offensive Holding, declined. Pass -4, YAC -1-5 yds−1.28 EPA
    3. Q3 3:383rd & 12 at MIA 33(3:38) (Shotgun) I.Book pass short right to L.Humphrey to NO 39 for 6 yards (E.Rowe). Pass 2, YAC 46 yds+0.69 EPA
    4. Q3 2:554th & 6 at MIA 39(2:55) B.Gillikin punts 42 yards to MIA 19, Center-Z.Wood, fair catch by J.Holland.−1.83 EPA
  32. New Orleans Saints: Turnover on downs3 plays · 6 yds · 1:40 · Started Q3 2:08 at NO 23Score after the drive: 17–3
    1. Q3 2:48Took over(2:48) (Shotgun) P.Lindsay left guard to MIA 23 for 4 yards (B.Hoyett).
    2. Q3 2:082nd & 6 at NO 23(2:09) P.Lindsay right guard to MIA 27 for 4 yards (P.Williams).4 yds+0.05 EPA
    3. Q3 1:273rd & 2 at NO 27(1:27) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa scrambles left end to MIA 28 for 1 yard (P.Williams).1 yd+0.07 EPA
    4. Q3 0:394th & 1 at NO 28(:40) M.Palardy punts 43 yards to NO 29, Center-B.Ferguson, downed by MIA-M.Hollins.−5.08 EPA
  33. Miami Dolphins: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:23 · Started Q3 0:28 at MIA 33Score after the drive: 17–3
    1. Q3 0:28Took over(:28) (Shotgun) I.Book pass short right to K.Stills ran ob at NO 33 for 4 yards. Pass 4, YAC 0
  34. New Orleans Saints: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:05 · Started Q3 0:05 at NO 34Score after the drive: 17–3
    1. Q3 0:05Took over(:06) (Shotgun) Direct snap to A.Kamara. A.Kamara right tackle to NO 34 for 1 yard (E.Roberts).
  35. Miami Dolphins: Turnover on downs5 plays · 46 yds · 2:11 · Started Q4 14:23 at MIA 38Score after the drive: 17–3
    1. Q4 15:00Took over(15:00) (Shotgun) I.Book pass short middle to M.Callaway to NO 38 for 4 yards (N.Needham). Pass 3, YAC 1
    2. Q4 14:234th & 1 at NO 21(14:24) (Shotgun) I.Book pass incomplete short right [C.Wilkins].−0.85 EPA
    3. Q4 14:171st & 10 at NO 38(14:17) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass short middle to J.Waddle to NO 33 for 5 yards (Z.Baun). Pass -4, YAC 95 yds+0.30 EPA
    4. Q4 13:362nd & 5 at NO 33(13:36) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass short left to M.Gesicki ran ob at NO 21 for 12 yards (C.Gardner-Johnson). Pass 5, YAC 712 yds−1.84 EPA
    5. Q4 12:581st & 10 at MIA 35(12:58) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass incomplete deep right to M.Gesicki.+2.24 EPA
    6. Q4 12:532nd & 10 at NO 21(12:53) (Shotgun) M.Gaskin right guard to NO 16 for 5 yards (S.Tuttle; M.Davenport).5 yds−0.98 EPA
  36. New Orleans Saints: Missed field goal0 plays · 0 yds · 0:07 · Started Q4 12:12 at MIA 16Score after the drive: 17–3
    1. Q4 12:12Took over(12:13) (Shotgun) T.Tagovailoa pass incomplete short right to M.Gaskin.
  37. Miami Dolphins: Field goal0 plays · 49 yds · 0:00 · Started Q4 12:05 at MIA 35Score after the drive: 20–3
    1. Q4 12:05Took overJason Sanders 34 Yd Field Goal MIA 20, NO 3
  38. New Orleans Saints: Turnover on downs3 plays · 9 yds · 1:37 · Started Q4 11:59 at NO 20Score after the drive: 20–3
    1. Q4 12:05Took overJ.Sanders kicks 71 yards from MIA 35 to NO -6. T.Montgomery to NO 20 for 26 yards (S.Redwine; C.Munson).
    2. Q4 11:591st & 10 at NO 20(11:59) (Shotgun) I.Book scrambles left tackle to NO 22 for 2 yards (E.Ogbah).2 yds−0.32 EPA
    3. Q4 11:252nd & 8 at NO 22(11:26) (Shotgun) I.Book sacked at NO 10 for -12 yards (sack split by J.Holland and J.Baker).-12 yds−1.89 EPA
    4. Q4 10:463rd & 20 at NO 10(10:46) (Shotgun) A.Kamara left guard to NO 29 for 19 yards (J.Holland).19 yds−0.28 EPA
  39. Miami Dolphins: Turnover on downs5 plays · 8 yds · 1:51 · Started Q4 9:56 at MIA 32Score after the drive: 20–3
    1. Q4 10:22Took over(10:23) (No Huddle) I.Book right guard to NO 32 for 3 yards (E.Roberts; Br.Jones).
    2. Q4 9:561st & 10 at MIA 32(9:56) (No Huddle, Shotgun) I.Book pass short right to A.Kamara to NO 35 for 3 yards (A.Van Ginkel; J.Phillips). PENALTY on MIA-By.Jones, Illegal Use of Hands, 5 yards, enforced at NO 32 - No Play.-5 yds+0.32 EPA
    3. Q4 9:371st & 10 at MIA 37(9:39) (Shotgun) I.Book sacked at NO 26 for -11 yards (Z.Sieler).-11 yds−1.61 EPA
    4. Q4 9:072nd & 21 at MIA 26(9:08) (Shotgun) I.Book sacked at NO 16 for -10 yards (E.Ogbah).-10 yds−1.41 EPA
    5. Q4 8:233rd & 31 at MIA 16(8:25) (Shotgun) A.Kamara right guard to NO 16 for no gain (E.Rowe; E.Ogbah). FUMBLES (E.Rowe), RECOVERED by MIA-J.Baker at NO 16. J.Baker for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner was not down by contact ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) A.Kamara right guard to NO 16 for no gain (E.Ogbah).+0.11 EPA
    6. Q4 8:144th & 31 at MIA 16(8:14) B.Gillikin punts 54 yards to MIA 30, Center-Z.Wood. J.Holland to MIA 40 for 10 yards (A.Dowell).10 yds+4.04 EPA
  40. New Orleans Saints: Turnover on downs0 plays · 0 yds · 0:41 · Started Q4 8:05 at NO 43Score after the drive: 20–3
    1. Q4 8:05Took over(8:05) (Shotgun) D.Johnson left guard to MIA 43 for 3 yards (B.Hoyett; S.Finch).
  41. Miami Dolphins: Turnover on downs1 play · 4 yds · 0:44 · Started Q4 6:54 at NO 42Score after the drive: 20–3
    1. Q4 7:24Took over(7:24) D.Johnson right end to MIA 43 for no gain (P.Werner). PENALTY on NO-P.Werner, Horse Collar Tackle, 15 yards, enforced at MIA 43 - No Play.
    2. Q4 6:541st & 10 at NO 42(6:54) (Shotgun) D.Johnson left guard to NO 38 for 4 yards (E.Westbrooks).4 yds−5.36 EPA
  42. New Orleans Saints: Turnover on downs6 plays · -2 yds · 2:12 · Started Q4 5:27 at MIA 38Score after the drive: 20–3
    1. Q4 6:10Took over(6:11) (Shotgun) D.Johnson left guard to NO 38 for no gain (S.Finch; A.Huggins).
    2. Q4 5:273rd & 6 at MIA 38(5:28) (Shotgun) D.Johnson right guard to NO 38 for no gain (D.Onyemata).−0.08 EPA
    3. Q4 5:274th & 6 at MIA 38(4:40) (Run formation) PENALTY on MIA, Delay of Game, 5 yards, enforced at NO 38 - No Play.5 yds−0.62 EPA
    4. Q4 4:394th & 11 at MIA 43(4:40) M.Palardy punts 42 yards to NO 1, Center-B.Ferguson, downed by MIA-M.Hollins.−1.59 EPA
    5. Q4 4:321st & 10 at NO 1(4:32) A.Prentice right guard to NO 3 for 2 yards (C.Wilkins; R.Davis).2 yds−0.28 EPA
    6. Q4 3:562nd & 8 at NO 3(3:57) I.Book pass deep left to L.Humphrey to MIA 41 for 56 yards (J.Holland). Pass 20, YAC 3656 yds+3.25 EPA
    7. Q4 3:221st & 10 at MIA 41(3:22) (No Huddle) I.Book scrambles right end ran ob at MIA 40 for 1 yard (A.Van Ginkel). NO-C.Benenoch was injured during the play. His return is Questionable.1 yd−3.91 EPA
  43. Miami Dolphins: Turnover on downs4 plays · -23 yds · 1:09 · Started Q4 3:09 at NO 40Score after the drive: 20–3
    1. Q4 3:15Took over(3:15) (Shotgun) I.Book pass incomplete short right to L.Humphrey [C.Wilkins].
    2. Q4 3:093rd & 9 at MIA 39(3:09) (Shotgun) I.Book pass incomplete short middle to A.Kamara [J.Baker].+1.07 EPA
    3. Q4 3:044th & 9 at NO 40(3:04) (Shotgun) I.Book pass short right intended for M.Callaway INTERCEPTED by Br.Jones at MIA 25. Br.Jones to MIA 33 for 8 yards (M.Ingram).8 yds−0.32 EPA
    4. Q4 2:511st & 10 at MIA 33(2:51) New quarterback for the Dolphins is 14-J.Brissett. (Shotgun) D.Johnson left guard to MIA 38 for 5 yards (P.Werner).5 yds+0.16 EPA
    5. Q4 2:162nd & 5 at MIA 38(2:16) (Shotgun) D.Johnson right guard to MIA 37 for -1 yards (B.Hoyett).-1 yd−2.64 EPA
  44. New Orleans Saints: End of game3 plays · 0 yds · 0:44 · Started Q4 1:15 at NO 39Score after the drive: 20–3
    1. Q4 2:00Took over(2:00) P.Lindsay right end to MIA 39 for 2 yards (P.Werner; B.Hoyett).
    2. Q4 1:154th & 4 at NO 39(1:15) M.Palardy punts 45 yards to NO 16, Center-B.Ferguson. E.Winston to NO 33 for 17 yards (C.Munson).17 yds+0.41 EPA
    3. Q4 1:041st & 10 at NO 33(1:04) T.Jones left guard to NO 35 for 2 yards (Z.Sieler; C.Wilkins).2 yds−0.50 EPA
    4. Q4 0:312nd & 8 at NO 35(:31) T.Jones right guard to NO 39 for 4 yards (Z.Sieler).4 yds−0.78 EPA

Box score

Miami Dolphins: Passing
Tua TagovailoaQuestionableQB19/2619811291.5
New Orleans Saints: Passing
Ian BookQB12/2013502840.6
Miami Dolphins: Rushing
Tua TagovailoaQuestionableQB111.001
Duke JohnsonRB13393.0010
Phillip LindsayRB13362.806
Myles GaskinRB3103.305
New Orleans Saints: Rushing
Ian BookQB362.003
Alvin KamaraQuestionableRB13524.0019
Mark Ingram IIRB4174.307
Tony Jones Jr.RB263.004
Adam PrenticeFB122.002
Miami Dolphins: Receiving
Jaylen WaddleQuestionableWR101292124
Myles GaskinRB13606
Mike GesickiTE3422012
Durham SmytheQuestionableTE3331013
Mack HollinsWR1240040
Tommylee LewisWR12707
New Orleans Saints: Receiving
Alvin KamaraQuestionableRB247012
Marquez CallawayWR4546017
Lil'Jordan HumphreyInactiveWR3570056
Ethan WolfTE22804
Kenny StillsWR11404
Nick VannettTE01000
Miami Dolphins: Defense
Christian WilkinsDT810.5000
Elandon RobertsLB730000
Zach SielerDT631100
Brandon JonesS621111
Jerome BakerLB651.5200
Jevon HollandS540.5000
Xavien HowardCB531000
Emmanuel OgbahDE532100
Andrew Van GinkelQuestionableLB330102
Raekwon DavisDT300.5000
Mack HollinsWR110000
Nik NeedhamCB220011
Calvin MunsonLB210000
Byron JonesCB100000
Eric RoweS110000
Sheldrick RedwineS100000
Vince BiegelLB110000
New Orleans Saints: Defense
Pete WernerQuestionableLB1070000
Zack BaunInactiveLB870000
C.J. Gardner-JohnsonS750100
Cameron JordanQuestionableDE642100
Shy TuttleDT510000
Marcus DavenportDE521000
Mark Ingram IIRB110000
Sharif FinchLB500000
Braxton HoyettDT420100
Paulson AdeboInjured reserveCB320000
Marshon LattimoreCB320011
Marcus WilliamsS310000
P.J. WilliamsCB330100
Albert HugginsDT200000
David OnyemataInjured reserveDT110000
Bradley RobyCB110001
Chase HansenLB100000
Ken CrawleyCB110000
Andrew DowellLB110000
Ethan WestbrooksDT110000
Kawaan BakerWR110000
Miami Dolphins: Kicking
Jason SandersPK2/3482
New Orleans Saints: Kicking
Brett MaherPK1/1380