Game story
In Week 12 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-12-02, the Miami Dolphins took care of business against the Denver Broncos, pulling away with a 21–10 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Griese (Denver Broncos) paced the passing game, with -11.84 total EPA.
On the individual side, C. Chambers (Miami Dolphins) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +3.67 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-48.3% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Denver Broncos changed the game: (10:10) 14-B.Griese pass intended for 30-T.Davis INTERCEPTED by 79-K.Mixon (99-J.Taylor) at MIA 44. 79-K.Mixon for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Broncos | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Miami Dolphins | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 C. Chambers · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.67 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 2 C. Cole · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.15 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 3 T. Davis · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +2.03 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 4 M. Anderson · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +1.09 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 5 D. Clark · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +0.73 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 6 S. Montgomery · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +0.64 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
- 7 D. Ward · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +0.48 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 8 A. Carter · Denver Broncos · Rushing · +0.32 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
C. Chambers — MIA · Receiving
C. Chambers posted the highest total EPA (+3.67) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Miami Dolphins's efficiency. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +0.73 EPA per play.
The signature play (-9.19 EPA) came from Denver Broncos: (10:10) 14-B.Griese pass intended for 30-T.Davis INTERCEPTED by 79-K.Mixon (99-J.Taylor) at MIA 44. 79-K.Mixon for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Denver Broncos — D. Clark (B. Griese pass)
- Miami Dolphins — C. Chambers (J. Fiedler pass)
- Miami Dolphins — K. Mixon
- Miami Dolphins — L. Smith
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the MIA 27 (Q2 37:07) — (7:07) 1-J.Elam 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 7–0. Denver Broncos found the end zone from the MIA 4 (Q3 21:45) — (6:45) 14-B.Griese pass to 88-D.Clark for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 21:41) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 21–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the DEN 11 (Q4 14:11) — (14:11) (Shotgun) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 13:45) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIA 40 (Q4 10:10) — (10:10) 14-B.Griese pass intended for 30-T.Davis INTERCEPTED by 79-K.Mixon (99-J.Taylor) at MIA 44. 79-K.Mixon for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 9:51) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the DEN 1 (Q4 9:04) — (9:04) 26-L.Smith right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 8:59) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 10:10) — (10:10) 14-B.Griese pass intended for 30-T.Davis INTERCEPTED by 79-K.Mixon (99-J.Taylor) at MIA 44. 79-K.Mixon for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 9:51) — 10-O.Mare kicks 56 yards from MIA 30 to DEN 14. 84-C.Cole to DEN 22 for 8 yards (88-J.Ogden). FUMBLES (88-J.Ogden), touched at DEN 22, RECOVERED by MIA-58-S.Galyon at DEN 7.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 26-L.Smith to DEN 32 for 3 yards (51-J.Mobley). FUMBLES (51-J.Mobley), RECOVERED by DEN-26-E.Brown at DEN 31.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 16:21) — (1:21) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 80-J.McKnight to DEN 24 for 25 yards (26-E.Brown).
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 30:10) — (:10) 1-M.Turk punts 54 yards to DEN 12, Center-89-E.Perry, downed by MIA.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 10:10) — (10:10) 14-B.Griese pass intended for 30-T.Davis INTERCEPTED by 79-K.Mixon (99-J.Taylor) at MIA 44. 79-K.Mixon for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 9:51) — 10-O.Mare kicks 56 yards from MIA 30 to DEN 14. 84-C.Cole to DEN 22 for 8 yards (88-J.Ogden). FUMBLES (88-J.Ogden), touched at DEN 22, RECOVERED by MIA-58-S.Galyon at DEN 7.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 32:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 26-L.Smith to DEN 32 for 3 yards (51-J.Mobley). FUMBLES (51-J.Mobley), RECOVERED by DEN-26-E.Brown at DEN 31.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 14:11) — (14:11) (Shotgun) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
B.Griese led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Griese (Denver Broncos) · 38 dropbacks · 47.4% completion · -0.31 EPA/play · -11.84 total EPA
- J.Fiedler (Miami Dolphins) · 31 dropbacks · 58.1% completion · -0.01 EPA/play · -0.46 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Denver Broncos | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.139 | -0.024 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.2% | 49.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.292 | -0.005 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.066 | -0.293 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.024 | +0.139 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.7% | 51.8% |
By the numbers
Miami Dolphins held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.02 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Denver Broncos: 11 drives, -11.52 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, -1.70 total EPA, 2 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.
- C. Chambers (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.
- Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 37:07 · MIA 27 · Score 3-0
(7:07) 1-J.Elam 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q3 21:45 · MIA 4 · Score 9-0
(6:45) 14-B.Griese pass to 88-D.Clark for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q3 21:41 · MIA 2 · Score 10-0
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-63-D.Diaz-Infante, Holder-16-T.Rouen. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 14:11 · DEN 11 · Score 10-6
(14:11) (Shotgun) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 13:45 · DEN 2 · Score 10-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 10:10 · MIA 40 · Score 10-13
(10:10) 14-B.Griese pass intended for 30-T.Davis INTERCEPTED by 79-K.Mixon (99-J.Taylor) at MIA 44. 79-K.Mixon for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 9:51 · DEN 2 · Score 10-14
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 9:04 · DEN 1 · Score 10-20
(9:04) 26-L.Smith right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 8:59 · DEN 2 · Score 10-21
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Denver Broncos vs Miami Dolphins?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Denver Broncos 21-10 in Week 12, 2001 on 2001-12-02.
What was the final score of Denver Broncos vs Miami Dolphins?
The final score was Denver Broncos 10, Miami Dolphins 21 (DEN 10-21 MIA) in Week 12, 2001 on 2001-12-02.
What was the score by quarter in Denver Broncos vs Miami Dolphins?
Q2: Denver Broncos 3, Miami Dolphins 0; Q3: Denver Broncos 7, Miami Dolphins 0; Q4: Denver Broncos 0, Miami Dolphins 21; Final: Denver Broncos 10, Miami Dolphins 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Denver Broncos vs Miami Dolphins?
Denver Broncos touchdown — D. Clark (B. Griese pass) (Q3 21:45) Miami Dolphins touchdown — C. Chambers (J. Fiedler pass) (Q4 14:11) Miami Dolphins touchdown — K. Mixon (Q4 10:10) Miami Dolphins touchdown — L. Smith (Q4 9:04) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q2 37:07, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Denver Broncos vs Miami Dolphins?
B. Griese (Denver Broncos), 47.4% completion, -0.31 EPA per dropback, -11.84 total passing EPA. J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins), 58.1% completion, -0.01 EPA per dropback, -0.46 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Denver Broncos vs Miami Dolphins?
C. Chambers (Miami Dolphins) led the game in total EPA with +3.67 on receiving plays. across 5 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-9.19 EPA): (10:10) 14-B.Griese pass intended for 30-T.Davis INTERCEPTED by 79-K.Mixon (99-J.Taylor) at MIA 44. 79-K.Mixon for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -48.3%.
Season records after this game
Denver Broncos
Entered 6-5 Now 6-6 L
Miami Dolphins
Entered 7-3 Now 8-3 W
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