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IND rout MIA 33-8

IND dominated MIA 33-8. IND generated +18.5 EPA (+0.265 per play) vs MIA's -12.1 EPA (-0.257 per play).

By Sportami Editorial

Key Takeaways

  • ⚡
    Turning point: D.Jones to M.Pittman, 27-yard TD (Q2, 45:00) turning point
  • ✅
    Key advantage: IND generated +18.5 EPA (+0.265 per play) vs MIA's -12.1 EPA (-0.257 per play) why winner won
  • ❌
    Key failure: MIA committed 3 turnovers (2 INTs, 1 fumble lost) why loser lost
  • ▸
    Game character: one-sided — the winner controlled throughout momentum timeline

IND dominated MIA 33-8. IND generated +18.5 EPA (+0.265 per play) vs MIA's -12.1 EPA (-0.257 per play).

why winner won turning point momentum timeline

⚡ The Turning Point

D.Jones to M.Pittman, 27-yard TD (Q2, 45:00). IND's win probability jumped from 67.2% to 77.4% — a 10.2 percentage point swing.

Extended or established the lead while leading by a field goal.

turning point

🏈 Drive of the Game

IND 14-play, 84-yard drive (8:18) ending in touchdown (Q1, 08:12). IND's win probability moved from 63.4% to 77.4% — a 14.0 percentage point shift over 14 plays.

IND extended their lead with a scoring drive. Key play (WPA +0.102): (15:00) (Shotgun) 17-D.Jones pass deep right to 11-M.Pittman for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

drive of game

📈 Game Flow

This was a one-sided affair. The winning team controlled the game from start to finish.

The longest sustained momentum belonged to IND, who gained 27.3 percentage points of win probability during that stretch.

momentum timeline

✅ Why IND Won

IND won 33-8 on the strength of 5 key factors: • IND generated +18.5 EPA (+0.265 per play) vs MIA's -12.1 EPA (-0.257 per play) • IND had a +3 turnover margin (3 forced, 0 committed) vs MIA's -3 • IND passing EPA: +13.0 vs MIA: -16.1.

why winner won

❌ What Went Wrong for MIA

MIA lost 8-33. What went wrong: • MIA committed 3 turnovers (2 INTs, 1 fumble lost) • MIA's defense allowed IND to score on 7/7 drives (100%) • MIA passing attack generated -16.1 EPA.

why loser lost

🏁 The Bottom Line

The drive that defined the game: IND 14-play, 84-yard drive (8:18) ending in touchdown (Q1, 08:12). The moment that decided it: D.Jones to M.Pittman, 27-yard TD (Q2, 45:00).

Final score: IND 33-8.

why winner won turning point drive of game

Evidence Sources

IND Play #800 Drive #3 epa advantage turnover margin passing advantage turnovers committed defensive leakage passing struggles

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