Miami Dolphins vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Week 5 2021
Miami Dolphins
Away
17
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
HomeWon
45
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
| Buccaneers | 7 | 17 | 0 | 21 | 45 |
MIA 17TB 45 Final
Passing leader
Tom Brady
37.7PPR pts
30/41, 411 YDS, 5 TD
Top fantasy scorer
Myles Gaskin
31.9PPR pts
5 ATT, 25 YDS, 10 REC, 74 REC YDS, 2 REC TD
Dolphins leader
16.0PPR pts
27/39, 275 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT
Defensive playmaker
Jamel Dean
1 INT, 5 TKL
Buccaneers 45, Dolphins 17: Tampa Bay beats Miami
Tampa Bay led 24–10 at halftime after a 17-point second quarter and outscored Miami 21–7 after the break to win 45–17. The Buccaneers finished with a 558–301 edge in total offense and averaged 7.9 yards per play.
The gap showed up everywhere. The Dolphins went 2-for-7 on third down and committed two turnovers, while the Buccaneers kept the ball for 37:07 and finished without a giveaway.
Key advantages
- +2.0 yards/play TB 7.9 · MIA 5.9
- +2 turnover margin TB 0 turnovers
- +257 total yards TB 558 · MIA 301
Game Highlights
Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube
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Why the Buccaneers Won
Tampa Bay won the efficiency, turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.
| Dolphins | Stat | Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| 5.9 | Yards per play | 7.9 |
| 2 | Turnovers | 0 |
| 301 | Total yards | 558 |
| Other team stats | ||
| 51 | Plays | 71 |
| 29% | Third-down conversion | 73% |
| 22:53 | Time of possession | 37:07 |
Scoring Summary
The Buccaneers scored six touchdowns and one field goal; the Dolphins scored two touchdowns and one field goal.
| Time | Team | Play | MIA | TB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| 11:17 | MIA | Jason Sanders 23-yard FG Takes lead | 3 | 0 |
| 7:04 | TB | Tom Brady → Giovani Bernard, 10-yard TD Takes leadRyan Succop XP | 3 | 7 |
| 3:16 | MIA | Jacoby Brissett → Myles Gaskin, 24-yard TD Takes leadJason Sanders XP | 10 | 7 |
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 14:06 | TB | Ryan Succop 42-yard FG Ties game | 10 | 10 |
| 11:01 | TB | Tom Brady → Antonio Brown, 62-yard TD Takes leadRyan Succop XP | 10 | 17 |
| 1:48 | TB | Tom Brady → Antonio Brown, 4-yard TD Extends leadRyan Succop XP | 10 | 24 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 6:56 | MIA | Jacoby Brissett → Myles Gaskin, 1-yard TDJason Sanders XP | 17 | 24 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 14:57 | TB | Leonard Fournette 5-yard TD run Extends leadRyan Succop XP | 17 | 31 |
| 11:49 | TB | Tom Brady → Mike Evans, 34-yard TD Extends leadRyan Succop XP | 17 | 38 |
| 8:57 | TB | Tom Brady → Mike Evans, 22-yard TD Extends leadRyan Succop XP | 17 | 45 |
Fantasy Points: Dolphins vs Buccaneers, Week 5 2021
Fantasy leaders
- Tom Brady37.7 PTSQB3
- Myles Gaskin31.9 PTSRB1
- Antonio Brown31.4 PTSWR4
- Mike Evans29.3 PTSWR6
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Brady | 37.7 | QB3 | 30/41 | 411 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 144.4 | |
| Jacoby Brissett | 15.0 | QB20 | 27/39 | 275 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 95.6 | Start/Sit → |
| Blaine Gabbert | 1.5 | QB35 | 3/3 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -1 | 0 | 118.8 |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles Gaskin | 31.9 | RB1 | RB | 5 | 25 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 74 | 2 | |
| Antonio Brown | 31.4 | WR4 | WR | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 124 | 2 | |
| Mike Evans | 29.3 | WR6 | WR | — | — | — | 8 | 6 | 113 | 2 | Start/Sit → |
| Leonard Fournette | 21.0 | RB14 | RB | 12 | 67 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 43 | 0 | |
| Chris Godwin | 14.0 | WR29 | WR | — | — | — | 11 | 7 | 70 | 0 | |
| Giovani Bernard | 11.5 | RB28 | RB | 4 | 21 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 1 | |
| Preston Williams | 9.7 | WR44 | WR | 1 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 60 | 0 | |
| Mike Gesicki | 8.3 | TE17 | TE | — | — | — | 7 | 4 | 43 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Tyler Johnson | 7.2 | WR60 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 42 | 0 | |
| Jaylen Waddle | 5.3 | WR78 | WR | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 31 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Ronald Jones | 4.6 | RB49 | RB | 5 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 0 | |
| Durham Smythe | 4.3 | TE33 | TE | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 23 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Salvon Ahmed | 4.1 | RB51 | RB | 2 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 0 | |
| O.J. Howard | 3.9 | TE38 | TE | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 19 | 0 | |
| Adam Shaheen | 3.5 | TE42 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 15 | 0 | |
| Cameron Brate | 2.2 | TE51 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | |
| Mack Hollins | 2.0 | WR105 | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 10 | 0 | Start/Sit → |
| Isaiah Ford | 1.3 | WR116 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Fantasy Usage
Miami Dolphins
Snap Share
Target Share39 targets
- Myles Gaskin26%, 10 targets
- Mike Gesicki18%, 7 targets
- Jaylen Waddle15%, 6 targets
- Preston Williams13%, 5 targets
- Durham Smythe8%, 3 targets
- Other21%, 8 targets
Carry Share9 carries
- , 5 carries
- , 2 carries
- , 1 carries
- , 1 carries
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Snap Share
Target Share42 targets
- Chris Godwin26%, 11 targets
- Antonio Brown19%, 8 targets
- Mike Evans19%, 8 targets
- Leonard Fournette12%, 5 targets
- O.J. Howard7%, 3 targets
- Other17%, 7 targets
Carry Share25 carries
- , 12 carries
- , 5 carries
- , 4 carries
- , 3 carries
- , 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Waddle | 43 | 80% | 6 | 15% | 1 |
| Mike Evans | 58 | 78% | 8 | 19% | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | 42 | 78% | 7 | 18% | 0 |
| Preston Williams | 40 | 74% | 5 | 13% | 1 |
| Chris Godwin | 51 | 69% | 11 | 26% | 0 |
| Myles Gaskin | 37 | 69% | 10 | 26% | 5 |
| Durham Smythe | 36 | 67% | 3 | 8% | 0 |
| Leonard Fournette | 46 | 62% | 5 | 12% | 12 |
| O.J. Howard | 44 | 59% | 3 | 7% | 0 |
| Antonio Brown | 42 | 57% | 8 | 19% | 0 |
| Tyler Johnson | 38 | 51% | 3 | 7% | 0 |
| Adam Shaheen | 21 | 39% | 2 | 5% | 0 |
| Cameron Brate | 28 | 38% | 1 | 2% | 0 |
| Mack Hollins | 14 | 26% | 2 | 5% | 0 |
| Giovani Bernard | 17 | 23% | 2 | 5% | 4 |
| Albert Wilson | 12 | 22% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Salvon Ahmed | 11 | 20% | 3 | 8% | 2 |
| Jaydon Mickens | 13 | 18% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Codey McElroy | 12 | 16% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Ronald Jones | 10 | 14% | 1 | 2% | 5 |
| Malcolm Brown | 5 | 9% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Cethan Carter | 5 | 9% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
| Isaiah Ford | 3 | 6% | 1 | 3% | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+19.0Tom Brady37.7 PTS vs 18.7 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−5.4Jaylen Waddle5.3 PTS vs 10.7 xFP
- Highest expected volume20.1 xFPMyles Gaskin31.9 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myles GaskinMIA · RB | 31.9 | 20.1 | +11.8 | 69% | 56% car | — | 0 | 5 | 56% | 10 | 26% |
| Tom BradyTB · QB | 37.7 | 18.7 | +19.0 | 84% | 41 att | — | 41 | 1 | 4% | 0 | 0% |
| Chris Godwin Jr.TB · WR | 14.0 | 18.5 | −4.5 | 69% | 26% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 11 | 26% |
| Jacoby BrissettMIA · QB | 16.0 | 17.2 | −1.2 | 100% | 39 att | — | 39 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| Leonard FournetteTB · RB | 21.0 | 16.1 | +4.9 | 62% | 48% car | — | 0 | 12 | 48% | 5 | 12% |
| Antonio BrownTB · WR | 31.4 | 13.5 | +17.9 | 57% | 19% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 8 | 19% |
| Mike EvansTB · WR | 29.3 | 13.5 | +15.8 | 78% | 19% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 8 | 19% |
| Mike GesickiMIA · TE | 8.3 | 11.8 | −3.5 | 78% | 18% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 18% |
| Jaylen WaddleMIA · WR | 5.3 | 10.7 | −5.4 | 80% | 15% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 11% | 6 | 15% |
| Preston WilliamsMIA · WR | 9.7 | 9.1 | +0.6 | 74% | 13% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 11% | 5 | 13% |
| Salvon AhmedMIA · RB | 4.1 | 6.3 | −2.2 | 20% | 22% car | — | 0 | 2 | 22% | 3 | 8% |
| Giovani BernardTB · RB | 11.5 | 5.9 | +5.6 | 23% | 16% car | — | 0 | 4 | 16% | 2 | 5% |
| Durham SmytheMIA · TE | 4.3 | 5.1 | −0.8 | 67% | 8% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 8% |
| O.J. HowardTB · TE | 3.9 | 5.1 | −1.2 | 59% | 7% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 7% |
| Tyler JohnsonTB · WR | 7.2 | 5.1 | +2.1 | 51% | 7% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 7% |
| Ronald JonesTB · — | 4.6 | 4.9 | −0.3 | 14% | 20% car | — | 0 | 5 | 20% | 1 | 2% |
| Adam ShaheenMIA · TE | 3.5 | 3.4 | +0.1 | 39% | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 5% |
| Mack HollinsMIA · WR | 2.0 | 3.4 | −1.4 | 26% | 5% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 5% |
| Blaine GabbertTB · QB | 1.5 | 3.2 | −1.7 | 16% | 3 att | — | 3 | 3 | 12% | 0 | 0% |
| Cameron BrateTB · TE | 2.2 | 1.7 | +0.5 | 38% | 2% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 2% |
| Isaiah FordMIA · WR | 1.3 | 1.7 | −0.4 | 6% | 3% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 3% |
Team totals: Dolphins 39 targets and 9 carries; Buccaneers 42 targets and 25 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Jacoby Brissett
27 of 39 passing for 275 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.2 expected.
Tom Brady Ran hot
30 of 41 passing for 411 yards, 5 touchdowns; 1 carry for 13 yards.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 18.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best fantasy game of the season.
Myles Gaskin Ran hot
10 targets (26% of the team's), 10 catches for 74 yards and 2 touchdowns; 5 carries (56% of the team's) for 25 yards.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 20.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Season high in targets (10). Best fantasy game of the season.
Mike Gesicki
7 targets (18% of the team's), 4 catches for 43 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 11.8 expected.
Chris Godwin Jr.
11 targets (26% of the team's), 7 catches for 70 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.5 expected.
Leonard Fournette
5 targets (12% of the team's), 4 catches for 43 yards; 12 carries (48% of the team's) for 67 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.1 expected.
Best fantasy game of the season.
Antonio Brown Ran hot
8 targets (19% of the team's), 7 catches for 124 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best fantasy game of the season.
Mike Evans Ran hot
8 targets (19% of the team's), 6 catches for 113 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 13.5 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Best fantasy game of the season.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Miami Dolphins
- Stock up: Myles Gaskin played 69% of the snaps, up from a 47% season average.
- Stock up: Mike Gesicki played 78% of the snaps, up from a 59% season average.
- Stock up: Preston Williams played 74% of the snaps, up from a 30% season average.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Stock up: O.J. Howard played 59% of the snaps, up from a 28% season average.
- Stock up: Tyler Johnson played 51% of the snaps, up from a 25% season average.
- Stock down: Chris Godwin Jr. played 69% of the snaps, down from a 94% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Dolphins D | Buccaneers D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 16.2 | 17.5 |
| RBs | 21.3 | 21.7 |
| WRs | 33.1 | 34.8 |
| TEs | 12.0 | 13.3 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Tampa Bay opened at 79% win probability and passed 98% in the third quarter on the way to the win.
Buccaneers win probability
Key Swings
- −7Sanders 23-yd FG78% → 71%Q1 11:17
- +16Brady → Bernard, 10-yd TD70% → 86%Q1 7:04
- −17Brissett → Gaskin, 24-yd TD86% → 69%Q1 3:16
- +9Succop 42-yd FG67% → 76%Q2 14:06
- +15Brady → Brown, 62-yd TD75% → 90%Q2 11:01
Swing in Buccaneers win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Miami Dolphins | Measure | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| 51 | Plays | 71 |
| 82% | Pass rate | 65% |
| 6.2 | Yds / dropback | 9.5 |
| 4.3 | Yds / carry | 4.8 |
| 2/7 | Third downs | 8/11 |
Efficiency edge Tampa Bay ran 20 more plays and gained 3.3 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- MIA Gaskin 26% · Gesicki 18% · Waddle 15%
- TB Godwin 26% · Brown 19% · Evans 19%
Possession Results
| Result | MIA | TB |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 2 | 6 |
| Field goals | 1 | 1 |
| Punts | 4 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Missed field goals | 0 | 1 |
TB turnover edge: +2
- The Dolphins opened the scoring on their first possession, a 8-play, 70-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
- The Buccaneers scored touchdowns on two of their first three drives, then drained the clock with two second-half drives of six to eight minutes.
All 19 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIA | Q1 15:00 | 8 | 70 | 3:43 | Field goal |
| TB | Q1 11:17 | 8 | 80 | 4:13 | Touchdown |
| MIA | Q1 7:04 | 8 | 75 | 3:48 | Touchdown |
| TB | Q1 3:16 | 10 | 51 | 4:10 | Field goal |
| MIA | Q2 14:06 | 3 | 6 | 1:31 | Punt |
| TB | Q2 12:35 | 3 | 70 | 1:34 | Touchdown |
| MIA | Q2 11:01 | 6 | 17 | 2:54 | Punt |
| TB | Q2 8:07 | 13 | 77 | 6:19 | Touchdown |
| MIA | Q2 1:48 | 5 | 40 | 1:14 | Fumble |
| TB | Q2 0:34 | 5 | 24 | 0:34 | Missed FG |
| TB | Q3 15:00 | 4 | 21 | 2:12 | Punt |
| MIA | Q3 12:48 | 11 | 87 | 5:52 | Touchdown |
| TB | Q3 6:56 | 13 | 75 | 6:59 | Touchdown |
| MIA | Q4 14:57 | 3 | 0 | 0:58 | Punt |
| TB | Q4 13:59 | 4 | 61 | 2:10 | Touchdown |
| MIA | Q4 11:49 | 3 | 16 | 1:02 | Interception |
| TB | Q4 10:47 | 3 | 41 | 1:50 | Touchdown |
| MIA | Q4 8:57 | 5 | 18 | 1:51 | Punt |
| TB | Q4 7:06 | 11 | 81 | 7:06 | End of game |
About these numbers
Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Dolphins vs Buccaneers Head-to-Head
The Dolphins and Buccaneers first met in 1976 and have played 13 times since.
- All-time series
- 7–6Buccaneers lead, 13 meetings since 1976
- Postseason
- 0No playoff meetings
- Largest Dolphins win
- 33–141991
- Largest Buccaneers win
- 45–172021
Since 2021
1–1 Series tied
2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
Oldest to newest. D = Dolphins win, B = Buccaneers win, outlined = this game.
Recent Meetings
- 2025 Wk 17 Buccaneers at Dolphins, 2025 Wk 17 recap MIA 20 TB 17 MIA W
- 2021 Wk 5 Dolphins at Buccaneers TB 45 MIA 17 TB W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Dolphins | Stat | Buccaneers |
|---|---|---|
| 9-8 | Record | 13-4 |
| 20.1 | Points per game | 30.1 |
| 307.0 | Yards per game | 405.9 |
| 4.8 | Yards per play | 6.1 |
| 21.9 | Points allowed per game | 20.8 |
| 337.5 | Yards allowed per game | 331.5 |
Dolphins vs Buccaneers Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- TB −11Buccaneers covered by 17
- Total
- 48Over: 62 points scored (by 14)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buccaneers | 29.5 | 45 | +15.5 |
| Dolphins | 18.5 | 17 | −1.5 |
The Buccaneers beat their implied total and the Dolphins fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.
Betting Trends
Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Miami Dolphins
- Against the spread
- 2–3
- Over/under
- 3–2
- ATS as favorite
- 0–1
- ATS as underdog
- 2–2
- ATS on the road
- 2–1
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Against the spread
- 2–3
- Over/under
- 4–1
- ATS as favorite
- 2–3
- ATS at home
- 2–1
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Dolphins vs Buccaneers Game FAQ
Who won the 2021 Dolphins vs Buccaneers Week 5 game?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Miami Dolphins 45–17 in Week 5 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on October 10, 2021. See the Buccaneers' 2021 schedule.
What was the final score of Dolphins vs Buccaneers?
The final score was Buccaneers 45, Dolphins 17. The Buccaneers led 24–10 at halftime, and the second half went Dolphins 7, Buccaneers 21.
What happened in the Dolphins vs Buccaneers game?
Tampa Bay led 24–10 at halftime after a 17-point second quarter and outscored Miami 21–7 after the break to win 45–17. The Buccaneers finished with a 558–301 edge in total offense and averaged 7.9 yards per play. Tom Brady led all players with 30 of 41 passing for 411 yards and 5 touchdowns, plus a carry for 13 rushing yards. The Dolphins committed 2 turnovers, the Buccaneers none.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Dolphins vs Buccaneers?
Tom Brady led the game with 37.7 PPR fantasy points, the QB3 of Week 5, on 30 of 41 passing for 411 yards and 5 touchdowns, plus a carry for 13 rushing yards. Myles Gaskin was next with 31.9 (RB1).
Who led Dolphins vs Buccaneers in passing, rushing and receiving?
Tom Brady (TB) led all passers with 30 of 41 for 411 yards and 5 touchdowns. Leonard Fournette (TB) led in rushing with 12 carries for 67 yards and a touchdown. Antonio Brown (TB) led in receiving with 7 catches for 124 yards and 2 touchdowns.
How many fantasy points did Tom Brady score against the Dolphins?
Tom Brady scored 37.7 fantasy points against the Dolphins in Week 5 of the 2021 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 30 of 41 passing for 411 yards and 5 touchdowns, plus a carry for 13 rushing yards.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Dolphins vs Buccaneers?
Tom Brady outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 37.7 PPR points on 18.7 xFP (+19.0). Jaylen Waddle fell furthest short, with 5.3 points on 10.7 xFP (−5.4). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Dolphins vs Buccaneers?
Myles Gaskin had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 20.1 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 31.9. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.
How did the Buccaneers beat the Dolphins?
The Buccaneers beat the Dolphins 45–17 because they averaged 7.9 yards per play to 5.9, won the turnover battle 2–0, and outgained them 558–301.
Which team won the turnover battle in Dolphins vs Buccaneers?
The Buccaneers won the turnover battle 2–0: the Dolphins gave the ball away 2 times and the Buccaneers not at all. The Buccaneers won the game.
What is the all-time Dolphins vs Buccaneers record?
The Buccaneers lead the all-time series 7–6 across 13 meetings since 1976.
When did the Dolphins and Buccaneers last play before this game?
Before Week 5 of 2021, they last met in the 2017 season on November 19, 2017, when the Buccaneers beat the Dolphins 30–20.
What was the closing spread for Dolphins vs Buccaneers?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Buccaneers −11, making the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 11-point favorites, with a closing total of 48. That implied about 29.5 points for the Buccaneers and 18.5 for the Dolphins.
Did Dolphins vs Buccaneers go over or under the total?
The game went over. The consensus closing total was 48, and the teams combined for 62 points, 14 over the number.
Who covered the spread in Dolphins vs Buccaneers?
The Buccaneers covered by 17 against the closing line of Buccaneers −11. The final margin was 28 points.