Quick answer
- Winner
- Miami Dolphins
- Final score
- Miami Dolphins 24–22 Denver Broncos
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 7–9 Denver Broncos at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Oronde Gadsden II
- Top passer
- B. Griese
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:26) (Shotgun) 14-B.Griese pass INTERCEPTED by 23-P.Surtain at DEN 40. 23-P.Surtain for …
- Game date
- 2002-10-13
Game summary
The Miami Dolphins beat the Denver Broncos 24–22 on 2002-10-13, overcoming Denver Broncos's 9–7 halftime lead. Oronde Gadsden II posted a game-high +6.37 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 27 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 24 |
 Denver Broncos | 6 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 22 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins(12:13) 1-J.Elam 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-78-M.Lepsis, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
(4:19) 1-J.Elam 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-78-M.Lepsis, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
(11:28) 1-J.Elam 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-78-M.Lepsis, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
(7:16) 34-R.Williams right guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
(13:47) 1-J.Elam 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-78-M.Lepsis, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
(9:52) 34-R.Williams right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
(8:26) (Shotgun) 14-B.Griese pass INTERCEPTED by 23-P.Surtain at DEN 40. 23-P.Surtain for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
(3:41) 14-B.Griese pass to 38-M.Anderson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-78-M.Lepsis, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
(:50) 1-J.Elam 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-78-M.Lepsis, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
(:11) 10-O.Mare 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals. PENALTY on DEN-91-C.McGlockton, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
DENDenver BroncosFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 12:13FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 0-3
(12:13) 1-J.Elam 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-78-M.Lepsis, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q1 4:19FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 34
- Score
- 0-6
(4:19) 1-J.Elam 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-78-M.Lepsis, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 11:28FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 5
- Score
- 0-9
(11:28) 1-J.Elam 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-78-M.Lepsis, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 7:16TD Ryan WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 10
- Score
- 6-9
(7:16) 34-R.Williams right guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 7:11XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 7-9
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 13:47FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 22
- Score
- 7-12
(13:47) 1-J.Elam 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-78-M.Lepsis, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 9:52TD Ryan WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 13-12
(9:52) 34-R.Williams right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 9:48XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 7
- Score
- 14-12
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 8:26TD Pat Surtain IIPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 67
- Score
- 20-12
(8:26) (Shotgun) 14-B.Griese pass INTERCEPTED by 23-P.Surtain at DEN 40. 23-P.Surtain for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 8:13XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 2
- Score
- 21-12
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 3:41TD MAM. AndersonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 1
- Score
- 21-18
(3:41) 14-B.Griese pass to 38-M.Anderson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 3:37XP JEJ. ElamPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 21-19
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-78-M.Lepsis, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 0:50FG JEJ. ElamPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 37
- Score
- 21-22
(:50) 1-J.Elam 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-78-M.Lepsis, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 0:11FG OMO. MarePoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 35
- Score
- 24-22
(:11) 10-O.Mare 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals. PENALTY on DEN-91-C.McGlockton, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Oronde Gadsden II · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +6.37 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play - 2C. Portis · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.39 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 3E. McCaffrey · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.80 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 4M. Anderson · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.65 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 5R. McMichael · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.27 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 6
Denzel Ward · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.17 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play - 7A. Lelie · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.17 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
- 8Ryan Williams · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.58 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.39 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
Oronde Gadsden II — MIA · Receiving
Oronde Gadsden II posted the highest total EPA (+6.37) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.06 EPA per play.
Biggest single play (-7.75 EPA): B. Griese — (8:26) (Shotgun) 14-B.Griese pass INTERCEPTED by 23-P.Surtain at DEN 40. 23-P.Surtain for 40 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) · 53 dropbacks · 50.9% completion · -0.11 EPA/play · -5.93 total EPA
- J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins) · 32 dropbacks · 59.4% completion · -0.04 EPA/play · -1.30 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.004 | -0.048 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.8% | 49.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.041 | -0.094 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.106 | -0.319 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.048 | +0.004 |
| Defensive success rate | 50.5% | 47.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Miami Dolphins -0.00, Denver Broncos -0.05) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: -0.00 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: -0.05 EPA/play (37th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 13 drives, -4.88 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, -0.28 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — Ryan Williams
- Miami Dolphins — Ryan Williams
- Miami Dolphins — Pat Surtain II
- Denver Broncos — M. Anderson (B. Griese pass)
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
- Denver Broncos — J. Elam
- Miami Dolphins — O. Mare
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 6–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the MIA 15 (Q1 12:13) — (12:13) 1-J.Elam 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-78-M.Lepsis, Holder-16-T.Rouen.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the MIA 34 (Q1 4:19) — (4:19) 1-J.Elam 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-78-M.Lepsis, Holder-16-T.Rouen..
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–3. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the MIA 5 (Q2 11:28) — (11:28) 1-J.Elam 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-78-M.Lepsis, Holder-16-T.Rouen.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the DEN 10 (Q2 7:16) — (7:16) 34-R.Williams right guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q2 7:11) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the MIA 22 (Q3 13:47) — (13:47) 1-J.Elam 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-78-M.Lepsis, Holder-16-T.Rouen..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 17–10. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the DEN 2 (Q4 9:52) — (9:52) 34-R.Williams right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the DEN 7 (Q4 9:48) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIA 67 (Q4 8:26) — (8:26) (Shotgun) 14-B.Griese pass INTERCEPTED by 23-P.Surtain at DEN 40. 23-P.Surtain for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the DEN 2 (Q4 8:13) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q4 3:41) — (3:41) 14-B.Griese pass to 38-M.Anderson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Denver Broncos added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 3:37) — 1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-78-M.Lepsis, Holder-16-T.Rouen.; Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the MIA 37 (Q4 0:50) — (:50) 1-J.Elam 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-78-M.Lepsis, Holder-16-T.Rouen.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the DEN 35 (Q4 0:11).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 8:26) — (8:26) (Shotgun) 14-B.Griese pass INTERCEPTED by 23-P.Surtain at DEN 40. 23-P.Surtain for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 0:11) — (:11) 10-O.Mare 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals. PENALTY on DEN-91-C.McGlockton, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 0:50) — (:50) 1-J.Elam 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-78-M.Lepsis, Holder-16-T.Rouen.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 1:05) — (1:05) 9-J.Fiedler pass INTERCEPTED by 99-M.Reagor at DEN 16. 99-M.Reagor to DEN 47 for 31 yards (61-T.Ruddy).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 0:20) — (:20) (Shotgun) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 87-D.Ward to DEN 35 for 22 yards (56-A.Wilson).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 8:26) — (8:26) (Shotgun) 14-B.Griese pass INTERCEPTED by 23-P.Surtain at DEN 40. 23-P.Surtain for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Denver Broncos (Q2 5:20) — (5:20) 38-M.Anderson up the middle to MIA 1 for no gain (99-J.Taylor). FUMBLES (99-J.Taylor), RECOVERED by MIA-64-L.Chester at MIA 1. 64-L.Chester to MIA 1 for no gain (62-D.Neil).
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 14:17) — (14:17) 9-J.Fiedler sacked at MIA 22 for -9 yards (93-T.Pryce). FUMBLES (93-T.Pryce), RECOVERED by DEN-93-T.Pryce at MIA 22. 93-T.Pryce to MIA 22 for no gain (9-J.Fiedler).
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 1:05) — (1:05) 9-J.Fiedler pass INTERCEPTED by 99-M.Reagor at DEN 16. 99-M.Reagor to DEN 47 for 31 yards (61-T.Ruddy).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 12:13 · MIA 15 · Score 0-3
(12:13) 1-J.Elam 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-78-M.Lepsis, Holder-16-T.Rouen. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q1 4:19 · MIA 34 · Score 0-6
(4:19) 1-J.Elam 52 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-78-M.Lepsis, Holder-16-T.Rouen. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 11:28 · MIA 5 · Score 0-9
(11:28) 1-J.Elam 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-78-M.Lepsis, Holder-16-T.Rouen. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 7:16 · DEN 10 · Score 6-9
(7:16) 34-R.Williams right guard for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 7:11 · DEN 2 · Score 7-9
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q3 13:47 · MIA 22 · Score 7-12
(13:47) 1-J.Elam 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-78-M.Lepsis, Holder-16-T.Rouen. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 9:52 · DEN 2 · Score 13-12
(9:52) 34-R.Williams right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 9:48 · DEN 7 · Score 14-12
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 8:26 · MIA 67 · Score 20-12
(8:26) (Shotgun) 14-B.Griese pass INTERCEPTED by 23-P.Surtain at DEN 40. 23-P.Surtain for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 8:13 · DEN 2 · Score 21-12
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 3:41 · MIA 1 · Score 21-18
(3:41) 14-B.Griese pass to 38-M.Anderson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Denver Broncos XP (+1) — Q4 3:37 · MIA 2 · Score 21-19
1-J.Elam extra point is GOOD, Center-78-M.Lepsis, Holder-16-T.Rouen. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q4 0:50 · MIA 37 · Score 21-22
(:50) 1-J.Elam 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-78-M.Lepsis, Holder-16-T.Rouen. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 0:11 · DEN 35 · Score 24-22
(:11) 10-O.Mare 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals. PENALTY on DEN-91-C.McGlockton, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
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.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Oronde Gadsden II (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs Denver Broncos on 2002-10-13?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Denver Broncos 24-22 in Week 6, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Denver Broncos?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 0, Denver Broncos 6; Q2: Miami Dolphins 7, Denver Broncos 3; Q3: Miami Dolphins 0, Denver Broncos 3; Q4: Miami Dolphins 17, Denver Broncos 10; Final: Miami Dolphins 24, Denver Broncos 22.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Denver Broncos?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Williams (Q2 7:16) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Williams (Q4 9:52) Miami Dolphins touchdown — P. Surtain (Q4 8:26) Denver Broncos touchdown — M. Anderson (B. Griese pass) (Q4 3:41) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q1 12:13, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q1 4:19, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q2 11:28, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q3 13:47, 3 pts) Denver Broncos field goal — J. Elam (Q4 0:50, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q4 0:11, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Denver Broncos?
B. Griese (Denver Broncos), 50.9% completion, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -5.93 total passing EPA. J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins), 59.4% completion, -0.04 EPA per dropback, -1.30 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Denver Broncos?
Oronde Gadsden II (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.37 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps.
Was Miami Dolphins vs Denver Broncos a close game?
Yes — the margin was 2 points. Miami Dolphins won 24-22 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 4-1 Now 5-1 W
Denver Broncos
Entered 4-1 Now 4-2 L
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