Quick answer
- Winner
- Miami Dolphins
- Final score
- Miami Dolphins 23–8 Detroit Lions
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 17–0 Detroit Lions at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- L. Foster
- Top passer
- J. Fiedler
- Biggest EPA play
- O.Mare kicks 58 yards from MIA 30 to DET 12. T.Fair to DET 28 for 16 yards (D.Dyer). FUMBL…
- Game date
- 2000-11-05
Game summary
The Miami Dolphins beat the Detroit Lions 23–8 on 2000-11-05. L. Foster posted a game-high +3.37 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 14 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 23 |
 Detroit Lions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins(14:48) L.Smith right guard for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
(8:36) L.Smith up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
(11:02) O.Mare 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
(12:41) O.Mare 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
(:57) O.Mare 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
(11:05) J.Stewart up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. S.Case pass to J.Morton is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Play Challenged by MIA and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 11:01.)
DETDetroit LionsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 14:48TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 46
- Score
- 6-0
(14:48) L.Smith right guard for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 14:39XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 7-0
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 8:36TD Points+6
- Yard line
- DET 8
- Score
- 13-0
(8:36) L.Smith up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 8:31XP Points+1
- Yard line
- DET 2
- Score
- 14-0
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 11:02FG Points+3
- Yard line
- DET 22
- Score
- 17-0
(11:02) O.Mare 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 12:41FG Points+3
- Yard line
- DET 20
- Score
- 20-0
(12:41) O.Mare 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 0:57FG Points+3
- Yard line
- DET 23
- Score
- 23-0
(:57) O.Mare 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 11:05TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 3
- Score
- 23-6
(11:05) J.Stewart up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- DETDetroit Lions
Q4 11:01Safety Points+2
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 23-8
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. S.Case pass to J.Morton is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Play Challenged by MIA and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 11:01.)
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1L. Foster · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.37 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.69 EPA/play
- 2D. Sloan · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +3.25 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
- 3
Lecitus Smith · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +2.85 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play - 4J.J. Weaver · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.22 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.22 EPA/play
- 5J. Fiedler · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +2.01 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 6H. Moore · Detroit Lions · Receiving · +1.89 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 7
Oronde Gadsden II · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.34 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play - 8L. Shepherd · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.00 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.00 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
L. Foster — DET · Receiving
L. Foster posted the highest total EPA (+3.37) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Detroit Lions. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +1.69 EPA per play.
L. Foster's top snap (-4.45 EPA): (6:03) L.Foster left end to MIA 3 for 16 yards (S.Madison). FUMBLES (S.Madison), RECOVERED by MIA-P.Surtain at MIA 0. Touchback. Foster took the ball on the reverse.
Biggest single play (-4.89 EPA): Another player — O.Mare kicks 58 yards from MIA 30 to DET 12. T.Fair to DET 28 for 16 yards (D.Dyer). FUMBLES (D.Dyer), RECOVERED by MIA-T.Russell at DET 28. T.Russell to DET 28 for no gain (T.Fair).
Quarterback report card
J. Fiedler led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins) · 20 dropbacks · 65.0% completion · -0.08 EPA/play · -1.67 total EPA
- C. Batch (Detroit Lions) · 20 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · +0.00 EPA/play · +0.03 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.033 | -0.243 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.3% | 36.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.056 | -0.073 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.109 | -0.307 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.243 | -0.033 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.0% | 57.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.03 vs -0.24), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: +0.03 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: -0.24 EPA/play (8th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Detroit Lions: 11 drives, -18.24 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, +2.59 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
- Detroit Lions — unlisted player
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the DET 46 (Q1 14:48) — (14:48) L.Smith right guard for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 14:39) — O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the DET 8 (Q1 8:36) — (8:36) L.Smith up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the DET 2 (Q1 8:31) — O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard..
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 3–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the DET 22 (Q2 11:02) — (11:02) O.Mare 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard..
The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 6–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the DET 20 (Q3 12:41) — (12:41) O.Mare 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the DET 23 (Q3 0:57) — (:57) O.Mare 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard..
The fourth quarter: Detroit Lions won the period 8–0. Detroit Lions found the end zone from the MIA 3 (Q4 11:05) — (11:05) J.Stewart up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Detroit Lions registered a safety from the MIA 2 (Q4 11:01).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 15:00) — J.Hanson kicks 72 yards from DET 30 to MIA -2. A.Denson pushed ob at DET 46 for 56 yards (J.Hanson).
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 14:48) — (14:48) L.Smith right guard for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 6:03) — (6:03) L.Foster left end to MIA 3 for 16 yards (S.Madison). FUMBLES (S.Madison), RECOVERED by MIA-P.Surtain at MIA 0. Touchback. Foster took the ball on the reverse.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 6:49) — (6:49) C.Batch pass to L.Foster to MIA 19 for 20 yards (B.Walker). shovel pass
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 10:33) — (10:33) (Shotgun) J.Fiedler pass to L.Shepherd to DET 20 for 7 yards (L.Campbell).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Detroit Lions (Q3 15:00) — O.Mare kicks 58 yards from MIA 30 to DET 12. T.Fair to DET 28 for 16 yards (D.Dyer). FUMBLES (D.Dyer), RECOVERED by MIA-T.Russell at DET 28. T.Russell to DET 28 for no gain (T.Fair).
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 14:48) — (14:48) L.Smith right guard for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 6:03) — (6:03) L.Foster left end to MIA 3 for 16 yards (S.Madison). FUMBLES (S.Madison), RECOVERED by MIA-P.Surtain at MIA 0. Touchback. Foster took the ball on the reverse.
- Detroit Lions (Q2 6:49) — (6:49) C.Batch pass to L.Foster to MIA 19 for 20 yards (B.Walker). shovel pass
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 14:48 · DET 46 · Score 6-0
(14:48) L.Smith right guard for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 14:39 · DET 2 · Score 7-0
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 8:36 · DET 8 · Score 13-0
(8:36) L.Smith up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 8:31 · DET 2 · Score 14-0
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 11:02 · DET 22 · Score 17-0
(11:02) O.Mare 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 12:41 · DET 20 · Score 20-0
(12:41) O.Mare 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 0:57 · DET 23 · Score 23-0
(:57) O.Mare 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard. - Detroit Lions TD (+6) — Q4 11:05 · MIA 3 · Score 23-6
(11:05) J.Stewart up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Detroit Lions Safety (+2) — Q4 11:01 · MIA 2 · Score 23-8
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. S.Case pass to J.Morton is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. Play Challenged by MIA and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 11:01.)
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.
- L. Foster (Detroit Lions) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs Detroit Lions on 2000-11-05?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Detroit Lions 23-8 in Week 10, 2000.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Detroit Lions?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 14, Detroit Lions 0; Q2: Miami Dolphins 3, Detroit Lions 0; Q3: Miami Dolphins 6, Detroit Lions 0; Q4: Miami Dolphins 0, Detroit Lions 8; Final: Miami Dolphins 23, Detroit Lions 8.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Detroit Lions?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 14:48) Miami Dolphins touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 8:36) Detroit Lions touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 11:05) Miami Dolphins field goal — unlisted player (Q2 11:02, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — unlisted player (Q3 12:41, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — unlisted player (Q3 0:57, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Detroit Lions?
J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins), 65.0% completion, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -1.67 total passing EPA. C. Batch (Detroit Lions), 40.0% completion, +0.00 EPA per dropback, +0.03 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Detroit Lions?
L. Foster (Detroit Lions) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.37 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 2 snaps. Their top snap (-4.45 EPA): (6:03) L.Foster left end to MIA 3 for 16 yards (S.Madison). FUMBLES (S.Madison), RECOVERED by MIA-P.Surtain at MIA 0. Touchback. Foster took the ball on the reverse..
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 5-2 Now 6-2 W
Detroit Lions
Entered 5-3 Now 5-4 L
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