Game story
In Week 9 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-10-29, the Miami Dolphins took care of business against the Green Bay Packers, pulling away with a 28–20 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Favre (Green Bay Packers) paced the passing game, with -1.22 total EPA.
On the individual side, J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +11.03 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+45.5% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Green Bay Packers changed the game: O.Mare kicks 53 yards from MIA 30 to GB 17. W.Henderson to GB 39 for 22 yards (G.Jeffries).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Bay Packers | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
| Miami Dolphins | 0 | 7 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Fiedler · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +11.03 total EPA · 30 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 2 O. Gadsden · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +7.82 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
- 3 D. Levens · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +5.39 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 4 D. Levens · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.77 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 5 L. Shepherd · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.69 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 6 T. Thomas · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +0.98 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 7 L. Shepherd · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +0.81 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 8 W. Henderson · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +0.64 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Fiedler — MIA · Passing
J. Fiedler posted the highest total EPA (+11.03) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Miami Dolphins's efficiency. Across 30 counted snaps, they averaged +0.37 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.74 EPA) came from Green Bay Packers: (3:36) J.Bidwell punts 25 yards to MIA 19, Center-R.Davis. J.Ogden for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Green Bay Packers — unlisted player
- Green Bay Packers — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — unlisted player
- Green Bay Packers — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIA 32 (Q1 54:15) — (9:15) R.Longwell 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q1 46:06) — (1:06) D.Levens right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 46:02) — R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIA 7 (Q2 42:01) — (12:01) D.Levens left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 41:53); Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q2 31:18) — (1:18) J.Fiedler up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q2 31:15) — O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard..
The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 21–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the GB 15 (Q3 25:54) — (10:54) J.Fiedler pass to O.Gadsden for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 25:49) — O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the GB 4 (Q3 21:10) — (6:10) L.Smith right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 21:03) — O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIA 44 (Q3 18:36) — (3:36) J.Bidwell punts 25 yards to MIA 19, Center-R.Davis. J.Ogden for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q3 18:09) — O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard..
The fourth quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 3–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIA 30 (Q4 10:56) — (10:56) R.Longwell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 60:00) — O.Mare kicks 53 yards from MIA 30 to GB 17. W.Henderson to GB 39 for 22 yards (G.Jeffries).
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 18:36) — (3:36) J.Bidwell punts 25 yards to MIA 19, Center-R.Davis. J.Ogden for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 23:28) — (8:28) (Punt formation) L.Izzo up the middle to GB 14 for 41 yards (C.Bradford). FUMBLES (C.Bradford), recovered by MIA-R.Jones at GB 16. R.Jones to GB 16 for no gain (T.McBride). PENALTY on MIA, Low
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 50:20) — (5:20) T.Thomas right guard to MIA 43 for 2 yards (B.Williams). FUMBLES (B.Williams), RECOVERED by GB-B.Williams at MIA 43.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 56:52) — (11:52) D.Levens up the middle to MIA 38 for 3 yards (D.Gardener).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 18:36) — (3:36) J.Bidwell punts 25 yards to MIA 19, Center-R.Davis. J.Ogden for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 50:20) — (5:20) T.Thomas right guard to MIA 43 for 2 yards (B.Williams). FUMBLES (B.Williams), RECOVERED by GB-B.Williams at MIA 43.
- Green Bay Packers (Q4 3:11) — (3:11) B.Favre pass intended for B.Schroeder INTERCEPTED by B.Marion at MIA 24. B.Marion pushed ob at MIA 48 for 24 yards (M.Tauscher).
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 24:01) — (9:01) J.Fiedler scrambles right tackle to MIA 45 for 8 yards (A.Edwards).
Quarterback report card
B.Favre led all passers in efficiency for Green Bay Packers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Favre (Green Bay Packers) · 39 dropbacks · 53.8% completion · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.22 total EPA
- J.Fiedler (Miami Dolphins) · 30 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · +0.37 EPA/play · +11.03 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Green Bay Packers | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.005 | +0.049 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.9% | 39.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.031 | +0.368 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.203 | -0.256 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.049 | +0.005 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.2% | 54.1% |
By the numbers
Miami Dolphins held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.01), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Green Bay Packers: 12 drives, -0.43 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, +4.09 total EPA, 3 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.
- J. Fiedler (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.
- Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q1 54:15 · MIA 32 · Score 3-0
(9:15) R.Longwell 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q1 46:06 · MIA 1 · Score 9-0
(1:06) D.Levens right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q1 46:02 · MIA 2 · Score 10-0
R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 42:01 · MIA 7 · Score 16-0
(12:01) D.Levens left end for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 41:53 · MIA 2 · Score 17-0
R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck. PENALTY on MIA-S.Madison, Personal Foul, 15 yards, enforced between downs. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 31:18 · GB 1 · Score 17-6
(1:18) J.Fiedler up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 31:15 · GB 2 · Score 17-7
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 25:54 · GB 15 · Score 17-13
(10:54) J.Fiedler pass to O.Gadsden for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 25:49 · GB 2 · Score 17-14
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 21:10 · GB 4 · Score 17-20
(6:10) L.Smith right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 21:03 · GB 2 · Score 17-21
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 18:36 · MIA 44 · Score 17-27
(3:36) J.Bidwell punts 25 yards to MIA 19, Center-R.Davis. J.Ogden for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 18:09 · GB 2 · Score 17-28
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q4 10:56 · MIA 30 · Score 20-28
(10:56) R.Longwell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Davis, Holder-M.Hasselbeck.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Green Bay Packers vs Miami Dolphins?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Green Bay Packers 28-20 in Week 9, 2000 on 2000-10-29.
What was the final score of Green Bay Packers vs Miami Dolphins?
The final score was Green Bay Packers 20, Miami Dolphins 28 (GB 20-28 MIA) in Week 9, 2000 on 2000-10-29.
What was the score by quarter in Green Bay Packers vs Miami Dolphins?
Q1: Green Bay Packers 10, Miami Dolphins 0; Q2: Green Bay Packers 7, Miami Dolphins 7; Q3: Green Bay Packers 0, Miami Dolphins 21; Q4: Green Bay Packers 3, Miami Dolphins 0; Final: Green Bay Packers 20, Miami Dolphins 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Green Bay Packers vs Miami Dolphins?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 46:06) Green Bay Packers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 42:01) Miami Dolphins touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 31:18) Miami Dolphins touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 25:54) Miami Dolphins touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 21:10) Miami Dolphins touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 18:36) Green Bay Packers field goal — unlisted player (Q1 54:15, 3 pts) Green Bay Packers field goal — unlisted player (Q4 10:56, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Green Bay Packers vs Miami Dolphins?
B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 53.8% completion, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.22 total passing EPA. J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins), 53.3% completion, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +11.03 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Green Bay Packers vs Miami Dolphins?
J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins) led the game in total EPA with +11.03 on passing plays. across 30 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.74 EPA): (3:36) J.Bidwell punts 25 yards to MIA 19, Center-R.Davis. J.Ogden for 81 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +45.5%.
Season records after this game
Green Bay Packers
Entered 3-4 Now 3-5 L
Miami Dolphins
Entered 4-2 Now 5-2 W
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