Final2023 Week 13

Northwest Stadium, Landover, MD

Miami Dolphins vs Washington Commanders, Week 13 2023

Miami Dolphins

AwayWon

45

Washington Commanders

Home

15

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Dolphins17147745
Commanders078015

MIA 45WAS 15 Final

  • Passing leader

    Tua Tagovailoa

    MIA · QB

    19.2PPR pts

    18/24, 280 YDS, 2 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Tyreek Hill

    MIA · WR

    32.3PPR pts

    5 REC, 157 YDS, 2 TD

  • Commanders leader

    Sam Howell

    WAS · QB

    20.2PPR pts

    12/23, 127 YDS, 1 INT, 2 RUSH TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Andrew Van Ginkel

    MIA

    1 INT, 1 TD, 5 TKL

Dolphins 45, Commanders 15: Miami leads from start to finish

Miami led 31–7 at halftime and outscored Washington 14–8 after the break to win 45–15. The Dolphins finished with a 406–245 edge in total offense and averaged 6.9 yards per play.

The gap showed up everywhere. The Commanders went 6-for-14 on third down and committed one turnover, while the Dolphins kept the ball for 32:16 and finished without a giveaway.

Key advantages

  • +2.4 yards/play MIA 6.9 · WAS 4.5
  • +1 turnover margin MIA 0 turnovers
  • +161 total yards MIA 406 · WAS 245

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Dolphins Won

Miami won the efficiency, turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Dolphins vs Commanders
DolphinsStatCommanders
6.9Yards per play4.5
0Turnovers1
406Total yards245
Other team stats
59Plays54
54%Third-down conversion43%
32:16Time of possession27:44

Scoring Summary

The Dolphins scored six touchdowns and one field goal; the Commanders scored two touchdowns.

Scoring plays, Dolphins vs Commanders
TimeTeamPlayMIAWAS
1st quarter
9:28MIATua Tagovailoa → Tyreek Hill, 78-yard TD Takes leadJason Sanders XP70
3:39MIAJason Sanders 49-yard FG Extends lead100
0:55MIAAndrew Van Ginkel 33-yard interception return TD Extends leadJason Sanders XP170
2nd quarter
11:18WASSam Howell 1-yard TD runJoey Slye XP177
9:14MIATua Tagovailoa → Tyreek Hill, 60-yard TD Extends leadJason Sanders XP247
0:20MIARaheem Mostert 1-yard TD run Extends leadJason Sanders XP317
3rd quarter
9:36MIADe'Von Achane 4-yard TD run Extends leadJason Sanders XP387
4:31WASSam Howell 13-yard TD runSam Howell → Logan Thomas, 2-pt conversion3815
4th quarter
1:57MIADe'Von Achane 2-yard TD run Extends leadJason Sanders XP4515

Fantasy Points: Dolphins vs Commanders, Week 13 2023

Fantasy leaders

  1. Tyreek HillMIAWR32.3 PTSWR5
  2. De'Von AchaneMIARB25.3 PTSRB3
  3. Sam HowellWASQB20.2 PTSQB9
  4. Tua TagovailoaMIAQB19.2 PTSQB10

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Tua TagovailoaMIAQB19.2QB1018/2428020———141.0Start/Sit →
Sam HowellWASQB20.2QB912/2312701421250.5Start/Sit →
Mike WhiteMIAQB0.1QB331/1300———79.2

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Tyreek HillMIAWR32.3WR5WR2-40751572
De'Von AchaneMIARB25.3RB3RB1773243300
Raheem MostertMIARB12.1RB18RB114311180
Antonio GibsonWASRB11.2RB19RB1035054370
Curtis SamuelWASWR10.5WR34WR———54650
Jaylen WaddleMIAWR10.2WR36WR———85520Start/Sit →
Brian RobinsonWASRB5.3RB32RB7530————
Jahan DotsonWASWR4.3WR56WR———52230Start/Sit →
Julian HillMIATE4.3TE25TE———22230
River CracraftMIAWR3.6WR61WR———22160
Chris RodriguezWASRB2.9RB45RB7290————
Logan ThomasWASTE2.0TE39TE———1000
Cole TurnerWASTE1.2TE46TE———1120
Jeff WilsonMIARB1.1RB58RB4110————
Dyami BrownWASWR1.0WR87WR———1100Start/Sit →
Terry McLaurinWASWR0.0—WR———3000Start/Sit →
John BatesWASTE0.0—TE———1000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Miami Dolphins

Snap Share

  1. Durham SmytheTE41 snaps67%
  2. Jaylen WaddleWR37 snaps61%
  3. De'Von AchaneRB37 snaps61%
  4. Cedrick WilsonWR33 snaps54%
  5. Tyreek HillWR31 snaps51%

Target Share24 targets

  1. Jaylen Waddle33%, 8 targets
  2. Tyreek Hill29%, 7 targets
  3. De'Von Achane17%, 4 targets
  4. River Cracraft8%, 2 targets
  5. Julian Hill8%, 2 targets
  6. Other4%, 1 targets

Carry Share34 carries

  1. De'Von Achane50%, 17 carries
  2. Raheem Mostert32%, 11 carries
  3. Jeff Wilson12%, 4 carries
  4. Tyreek Hill6%, 2 carries

Washington Commanders

Snap Share

  1. Terry McLaurinWR45 snaps82%
  2. Jahan DotsonWR45 snaps82%
  3. Logan ThomasTE34 snaps62%
  4. Curtis SamuelWR32 snaps58%
  5. Antonio GibsonRB31 snaps56%

Target Share22 targets

  1. Curtis Samuel23%, 5 targets
  2. Antonio Gibson23%, 5 targets
  3. Jahan Dotson23%, 5 targets
  4. Terry McLaurin14%, 3 targets
  5. Logan Thomas5%, 1 targets
  6. Other14%, 3 targets

Carry Share28 carries

  1. Antonio Gibson36%, 10 carries
  2. Brian Robinson25%, 7 carries
  3. Chris Rodriguez25%, 7 carries
  4. Sam Howell14%, 4 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Terry McLaurinWASWR4582%314%0
Jahan DotsonWASWR4582%523%0
Durham SmytheMIATE4167%00%0
Logan ThomasWASTE3462%15%0
Jaylen WaddleMIAWR3761%833%0
De'Von AchaneMIARB3761%417%17
Curtis SamuelWASWR3258%523%0
Antonio GibsonWASRB3156%523%10
Cedrick WilsonMIAWR3354%00%0
Tyreek HillMIAWR3151%729%2
John BatesWASTE2545%15%0
Braxton BerriosMIAWR2541%00%0
River CracraftMIAWR2439%28%0
Raheem MostertMIARB2338%14%11
Julian HillMIATE2033%28%0
Byron PringleWASWR1629%00%0
Brian RobinsonWASRB1222%00%7
Chris RodriguezWASRB1222%00%7
Dyami BrownWASWR1120%15%0
Tanner ConnerMIATE915%00%0
Cole TurnerWASTE713%15%0
Jamison CrowderWASWR59%00%0
Jeff WilsonMIARB58%00%4

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+19.4Tyreek Hill32.3 PTS vs 12.9 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−5.0Terry McLaurin0.0 PTS vs 5.0 xFP
  • Highest expected volume17.1 xFPDe'Von Achane25.3 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
De'Von AchaneMIA · RB25.317.1+8.261%50% car—01750%416%
Antonio GibsonWAS · RB11.214.5−3.356%36% car—01036%523%
Jaylen WaddleMIA · WR10.213.4−3.261%32% tgt—000%832%
Tyreek HillMIA · WR32.312.9+19.451%28% tgt—026%728%
Sam HowellWAS · QB20.212.1+8.195%23 att—23414%00%
Tua TagovailoaMIA · QB19.210.1+9.179%24 att—2400%00%
Raheem MostertMIA · RB12.18.4+3.738%32% car—01132%14%
Curtis SamuelWAS · WR10.58.3+2.258%23% tgt—000%523%
Jahan DotsonWAS · WR4.38.3−4.082%23% tgt—000%523%
Terry McLaurinWAS · WR0.05.0−5.082%14% tgt—000%314%
Brian Robinson Jr.WAS · RB5.34.3+1.022%25% car—0725%00%
Chris Rodriguez Jr.WAS · RB2.94.3−1.422%25% car—0725%00%
Julian HillMIA · TE4.33.3+1.033%8% tgt—000%28%
River CracraftMIA · WR3.63.3+0.339%8% tgt—000%28%
Jeff Wilson Jr.MIA · RB1.12.5−1.48%12% car—0412%00%
Alec IngoldMIA · RB0.71.7−1.0—4% tgt—000%14%
Cole TurnerWAS · TE1.21.7−0.513%5% tgt—000%15%
Dyami BrownWAS · WR1.01.7−0.720%5% tgt—000%15%
John BatesWAS · TE0.01.7−1.745%5% tgt—000%15%
Logan ThomasWAS · TE2.01.7+0.362%5% tgt—000%15%
Mike WhiteMIA · QB0.10.4−0.321%1 att—100%00%

Team totals: Dolphins 25 targets and 34 carries; Commanders 22 targets and 28 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 2023 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.61 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Tua Tagovailoa Ran hot

MIA · QB · 19.2 pts on 10.1 expected

18 of 24 passing for 280 yards, 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 10.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Tua Tagovailoa →

Sam Howell Ran hot

WAS · QB · 20.2 pts on 12.1 expected

12 of 23 passing for 127 yards, 1 interception; 4 carries for 21 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 12.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Sam Howell →

De'Von Achane Ran hot

MIA · RB · 25.3 pts on 17.1 expected

4 targets (16% of the team's), 3 catches for 30 yards; 17 carries (50% of the team's) for 73 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 17.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Jaylen Waddle Volume, no payoff

MIA · WR · 10.2 pts on 13.4 expected

8 targets (32% of the team's), 5 catches for 52 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.4 expected.

Start/Sit: Jaylen Waddle →

Antonio Gibson

WAS · RB · 11.2 pts on 14.5 expected

5 targets (23% of the team's), 4 catches for 37 yards; 10 carries (36% of the team's) for 35 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.5 expected.

Curtis Samuel

WAS · WR · 10.5 pts on 8.3 expected

5 targets (23% of the team's), 4 catches for 65 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 8.3 expected.

Tyreek Hill Ran hot

MIA · WR · 32.3 pts on 12.9 expected

7 targets (28% of the team's), 5 catches for 157 yards and 2 touchdowns; 2 carries (6% of the team's) for -4 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 12.9 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Terry McLaurin Unlucky

WAS · WR · 0.0 pts on 5.0 expected

3 targets (14% of the team's), 0 catches for 0 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 5.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Terry McLaurin →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Miami Dolphins

  • Stock up: De'Von Achane led the backfield with 61% of the snaps after trailing Raheem Mostert before this game.
  • Stock down: Raheem Mostert lost the backfield lead: 38% of the snaps to De'Von Achane's 61%.
  • Stock down: Tyreek Hill played 51% of the snaps, down from a 68% season average.

Washington Commanders

  • Stock up: Antonio Gibson led the backfield with 56% of the snaps after trailing Brian Robinson Jr. before this game.
  • Stock down: Brian Robinson Jr. lost the backfield lead: 22% of the snaps to Antonio Gibson's 56%.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2023 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Dolphins defense and Commanders defense
Points allowed toDolphins DCommanders D
QBs17.921.1
RBs19.225.0
WRs34.141.1
TEs13.210.5

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Washington opened at 50% win probability and fell below 2% before halftime.

Commanders win probability

Commanders win probability by game minuteCommanders started at 50%, stood at 1% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 9 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −21Tagovailoa → Hill, 78-yd TD50% → 29%Q1 9:28
  2. −8Sanders 49-yd FG28% → 21%Q1 3:39
  3. −12Ginkel 33-yd pick-six20% → 8%Q1 0:55
  4. +12Howell 1-yd TD run6% → 19%Q2 11:18
  5. −12Tagovailoa → Hill, 60-yd TD18% → 6%Q2 9:14

Swing in Commanders win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Dolphins vs Commanders
Miami DolphinsMeasureWashington Commanders
59Plays54
42%Pass rate48%
11.3Yds / dropback4.1
3.6Yds / carry4.9
7/13Third downs6/14

Efficiency edge Miami ran 5 more plays and gained 7.2 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • MIA Waddle 32% · Hill 28% · Achane 16%
  • WAS Gibson 23% · Samuel 23% · Dotson 23%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Dolphins vs Commanders
ResultMIAWAS
Touchdowns52
Field goals10
Punts35
Turnovers01
Missed field goals01

MIA turnover edge: +1

  • The Dolphins opened the scoring on their first possession, a 3-play, 86-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Dolphins drained the clock with two second-half drives of five to eight minutes.
All 20 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
WASQ1 15:008304:04Punt
MIAQ1 10:563861:28Touchdown
WASQ1 9:283-41:34Punt
MIAQ1 7:548394:15Field goal
WASQ1 3:39371:27Punt
MIAQ1 2:123-131:11Punt
WASQ1 1:01100:06Interception
WASQ1 0:5510754:37Touchdown
MIAQ2 11:185752:04Touchdown
WASQ2 9:146193:19Punt
MIAQ2 5:5511765:35Touchdown
WASQ2 0:20230:20End of half
MIAQ3 15:009755:24Touchdown
WASQ3 9:369755:05Touchdown
MIAQ3 4:313-21:37Punt
WASQ3 2:547243:39Missed FG
MIAQ4 14:155172:52Punt
WASQ4 11:23371:36Punt
MIAQ4 9:4713597:50Touchdown
WASQ4 1:57391:57End of game
About these numbers

The Dolphins' interception touchdown is counted as a Commanders interception, not as a Dolphins possession. 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 Commanders Head-to-Head

The Dolphins and Commanders first met in 1972 and have played 17 times since.

All-time series
11–6Dolphins lead, 17 meetings since 1972
Postseason
1–1Dolphins won in 1972; Commanders won in 1982
Largest Dolphins win
45–152023
Largest Commanders win
42–201990

Since 2021

2–0 Dolphins lead

2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. D = Dolphins win, C = Commanders win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2023 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Dolphins vs Commanders
DolphinsStatCommanders
11-6Record4-13
29.2Points per game19.4
401.3Yards per game312.8
6.5Yards per play5.0
23.0Points allowed per game30.5
318.3Yards allowed per game388.9

Dolphins and Commanders in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Dolphin or a Commander, these answer the week-to-week question.

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2023 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Dolphins vs Commanders Game FAQ

Who won the 2023 Dolphins vs Commanders Week 13 game?

The Miami Dolphins beat the Washington Commanders 45–15 in Week 13 of the 2023 season. The game was played at Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD, on December 3, 2023. See the Dolphins' 2023 schedule.

What was the final score of Dolphins vs Commanders?

The final score was Dolphins 45, Commanders 15. The Dolphins led 31–7 at halftime, and the second half went Dolphins 14, Commanders 8.

What happened in the Dolphins vs Commanders game?

Miami led 31–7 at halftime and outscored Washington 14–8 after the break to win 45–15. The Dolphins finished with a 406–245 edge in total offense and averaged 6.9 yards per play. Tyreek Hill led all players with 5 catches for 157 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 2 carries for -4 rushing yards. The Commanders committed 1 turnover, the Dolphins none.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Dolphins vs Commanders?

Tyreek Hill led the game with 32.3 PPR fantasy points, the WR5 of Week 13, on 5 catches for 157 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 2 carries for -4 rushing yards. De'Von Achane was next with 25.3 (RB3).

Who led Dolphins vs Commanders in passing, rushing and receiving?

Tua Tagovailoa (MIA) led all passers with 18 of 24 for 280 yards and 2 touchdowns. De'Von Achane (MIA) led in rushing with 17 carries for 73 yards and 2 touchdowns. Tyreek Hill (MIA) led in receiving with 5 catches for 157 yards and 2 touchdowns.

How many fantasy points did Tyreek Hill score against the Commanders?

Tyreek Hill scored 32.3 points in PPR leagues, 29.8 in half-PPR and 27.3 in standard scoring against the Commanders in Week 13 of the 2023 season, on 5 catches for 157 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 2 carries for -4 rushing yards. He drew 28% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Dolphins vs Commanders?

Tyreek Hill outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 32.3 PPR points on 12.9 xFP (+19.4). Terry McLaurin fell furthest short, with 0.0 points on 5.0 xFP (−5.0). 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 Commanders?

De'Von Achane had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 17.1 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 25.3. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Dolphins beat the Commanders?

The Dolphins beat the Commanders 45–15 because they averaged 6.9 yards per play to 4.5, won the turnover battle 1–0, and outgained them 406–245.

Which team won the turnover battle in Dolphins vs Commanders?

The Dolphins won the turnover battle 1–0: the Commanders gave the ball away 1 time and the Dolphins not at all. The Dolphins won the game.

What is the all-time Dolphins vs Commanders record?

The Dolphins lead the all-time series 11–6 across 17 meetings since 1972, including a 1–1 record in the postseason.

Have the Dolphins and Commanders played in the Super Bowl?

Yes, 2 times: the Dolphins won Super Bowl VII 14–7 over the Commanders after the 1972 season; the Commanders won Super Bowl XVII 27–17 over the Dolphins after the 1982 season.

When did the Dolphins and Commanders last play before this game?

Before Week 13 of 2023, they last met in the 2019 season on October 13, 2019, when the Commanders beat the Dolphins 17–16.

What is the Dolphins vs Commanders record since 2021?

The Dolphins lead 2–0 across 2 meetings since the 2021 season, including this game.