Baltimore Ravens vs. Miami Dolphins: 2002 Week 11 Recap

Game story

In Week 11 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-11-17, the Miami Dolphins took care of business against the Baltimore Ravens, pulling away with a 26–7 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

J. Blake (Baltimore Ravens) paced the passing game, with -14.72 total EPA.

On the individual side, R. Lucas (Miami Dolphins) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.30 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+15.9% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Baltimore Ravens changed the game: (9:15) 11-J.Blake pass to 89-T.Taylor for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 R. Lucas · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +6.30 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
2. 2 J. McKnight · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.06 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
3. 3 C. Chambers · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.49 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
4. 4 R. McMichael · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.77 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
5. 5 J. Lewis · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +2.24 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.24 EPA/play
6. 6 J. Weaver · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.70 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
7. 7 J. Blake · Baltimore Ravens · Rushing · +0.85 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
8. 8 J. Hunter · Baltimore Ravens · Receiving · +0.31 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Miami Dolphins — R. Williams (Q1 48:48)
• Baltimore Ravens — T. Taylor (J. Blake pass) (Q2 39:15)
• Miami Dolphins — R. Lucas (Q2 36:21)
• Miami Dolphins — R. Williams (Q4 9:07)

Field goals

• Miami Dolphins — O. Mare (Q2 30:13)
• Miami Dolphins — O. Mare (Q3 20:14)

How it unfolded, quarter by quarter

A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.

The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BAL 2 (Q1 48:48) — (3:48) 34-R.Williams left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q1 48:43) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals..

The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–7. Baltimore Ravens found the end zone from the MIA 28 (Q2 39:15) — (9:15) 11-J.Blake pass to 89-T.Taylor for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Baltimore Ravens added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 39:08) — 3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BAL 1 (Q2 36:21) — (6:21) 6-R.Lucas up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BAL 2 (Q2 36:19) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the BAL 24 (Q2 30:13) — (:13) 10-O.Mare 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals..

The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 3–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the BAL 31 (Q3 20:14) — (5:14) 10-O.Mare 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals..

The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 6–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BAL 4 (Q4 9:07) — (9:07) 34-R.Williams right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Baltimore Ravens (Q2 39:15) — (9:15) 11-J.Blake pass to 89-T.Taylor for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.9% · EPA +5.06]
• Miami Dolphins (Q1 52:39) — (7:39) 6-R.Lucas pass to 81-R.McMichael to BAL 39 for 45 yards (90-C.Brown; 24-A.Porter). [WPA +9.1% · EPA +3.30]
• Miami Dolphins (Q2 41:04) — (11:04) 3-M.Royals punts 44 yards to BAL 20, Center-89-E.Perry. 45-L.Brightful pushed ob at MIA 37 for 43 yards (47-R.Edwards). [WPA -8.4% · EPA -3.02]
• Miami Dolphins (Q2 38:34) — (8:34) 6-R.Lucas pass to 82-J.Weaver pushed ob at BAL 21 for 25 yards (47-W.Demps). [WPA +7.6% · EPA +1.70]
• Baltimore Ravens (Q3 22:06) — (7:06) 11-J.Blake pass intended for 29-C.Taylor INTERCEPTED by 23-P.Surtain at MIA 44. 23-P.Surtain to BAL 40 for 16 yards (29-C.Taylor). [WPA -7.6% · EPA -5.02]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Baltimore Ravens (Q2 39:15) — (9:15) 11-J.Blake pass to 89-T.Taylor for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.9% · EPA +5.06]
• Baltimore Ravens (Q3 22:06) — (7:06) 11-J.Blake pass intended for 29-C.Taylor INTERCEPTED by 23-P.Surtain at MIA 44. 23-P.Surtain to BAL 40 for 16 yards (29-C.Taylor). [WPA -7.6% · EPA -5.02]
• Miami Dolphins (Q4 9:58) — (9:58) 6-R.Lucas pass to 80-J.McKnight to BAL 4 for 39 yards (20-E.Reed). [WPA +0.5% · EPA +3.72]
• Miami Dolphins (Q1 52:39) — (7:39) 6-R.Lucas pass to 81-R.McMichael to BAL 39 for 45 yards (90-C.Brown; 24-A.Porter). [WPA +9.1% · EPA +3.30]

Quarterback report card

J.Blake led all passers in efficiency for Baltimore Ravens, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• J.Blake (Baltimore Ravens) · 35 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -0.42 EPA/play · -14.72 total EPA
• R.Lucas (Miami Dolphins) · 30 dropbacks · 60.0% completion · +0.21 EPA/play · +6.30 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Miami Dolphins held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.18), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Baltimore Ravens: 13 drives, -14.62 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
• Miami Dolphins: 13 drives, +3.32 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• Miami Dolphins leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• R. Lucas (Miami Dolphins) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.

1. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 48:48 · BAL 2 · Score 0-6
   (3:48) 34-R.Williams left end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 48:43 · BAL 2 · Score 0-7
   10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
3. Baltimore Ravens TD (+6) — Q2 39:15 · MIA 28 · Score 6-7
   (9:15) 11-J.Blake pass to 89-T.Taylor for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4. Baltimore Ravens XP (+1) — Q2 39:08 · MIA 2 · Score 7-7
   3-M.Stover extra point is GOOD, Center-59-J.Maese, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
5. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 36:21 · BAL 1 · Score 7-13
   (6:21) 6-R.Lucas up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
6. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 36:19 · BAL 2 · Score 7-14
   10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
7. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 30:13 · BAL 24 · Score 7-17
   (:13) 10-O.Mare 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
8. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 20:14 · BAL 31 · Score 7-20
   (5:14) 10-O.Mare 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
9. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 9:07 · BAL 4 · Score 7-26
   (9:07) 34-R.Williams right end for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.