Game story
In Week 9 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-11-04, the Green Bay Packers took care of business against the Miami Dolphins, pulling away with a 24–10 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
R. Lucas (Miami Dolphins) paced the passing game, with -17.96 total EPA.
On the individual side, A. Green (Green Bay Packers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.02 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-15.5% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Green Bay Packers changed the game: (9:07) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 84-J.Walker INTERCEPTED by 23-P.Surtain at MIA -5. Touchback.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Dolphins | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Green Bay Packers | 14 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Green · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +6.02 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 2 B. Favre · Green Bay Packers · Passing · +3.83 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 3 D. Driver · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +3.77 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
- 4 R. Lucas · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +3.30 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 5 R. Edwards · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +3.15 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 6 T. Fisher · Green Bay Packers · Rushing · +2.24 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.24 EPA/play
- 7 D. Clark · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.58 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.58 EPA/play
- 8 B. Franks · Green Bay Packers · Receiving · +1.35 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Green — GB · Receiving
A. Green posted the highest total EPA (+6.02) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Green Bay Packers's efficiency. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.75 EPA per play.
The signature play (-11.70 EPA) came from Miami Dolphins: (:04) 6-R.Lucas pass intended for 89-E.Perry INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at GB 11. 42-D.Sharper for 89 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 — A. Green
- Green Bay Packers — A. Green (B. Favre pass)
- Green Bay Packers — D. Sharper
- Miami Dolphins — R. Lucas
Field goals
- Green Bay Packers — R. Longwell
- Miami Dolphins — O. Mare
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The second quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 14–0. Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q2 40:25) — (10:25) 30-A.Green right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 40:25) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the MIA 23 (Q2 30:55) — (:55) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 30-A.Green for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 30:46) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..
The third quarter: Green Bay Packers won the period 10–0. Green Bay Packers connected on a field goal from the MIA 9 (Q3 24:56) — (9:56) 8-R.Longwell 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson.; Green Bay Packers found the end zone from the GB 14 (Q3 15:04) — (:04) 6-R.Lucas pass intended for 89-E.Perry INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at GB 11. 42-D.Sharper for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Green Bay Packers added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 15:00) — 8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the GB 28 (Q4 8:24) — (8:24) 10-O.Mare 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the GB 1 (Q4 1:33) — (1:33) 6-R.Lucas up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the GB 2 (Q4 1:31) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 54:07) — (9:07) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 84-J.Walker INTERCEPTED by 23-P.Surtain at MIA -5. Touchback.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 52:21) — (7:21) 44-R.Konrad left end to GB 46 for 2 yards (54-N.Wayne). FUMBLES (54-N.Wayne), RECOVERED by GB-54-N.Wayne at GB 46. 54-N.Wayne to GB 46 for no gain (76-M.Spriggs).
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 42:12) — (12:12) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 30-A.Green to MIA 15 for 18 yards (31-B.Marion).
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 53:28) — (8:28) 47-R.Edwards up the middle to MIA 42 for 19 yards (94-K.Gbaja-Biamila, 42-D.Sharper).
- Green Bay Packers (Q2 44:52) — (14:52) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver to MIA 25 for 27 yards (31-B.Marion; 29-S.Madison).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 15:04) — (:04) 6-R.Lucas pass intended for 89-E.Perry INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at GB 11. 42-D.Sharper for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Green Bay Packers (Q1 54:07) — (9:07) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass intended for 84-J.Walker INTERCEPTED by 23-P.Surtain at MIA -5. Touchback.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 52:21) — (7:21) 44-R.Konrad left end to GB 46 for 2 yards (54-N.Wayne). FUMBLES (54-N.Wayne), RECOVERED by GB-54-N.Wayne at GB 46. 54-N.Wayne to GB 46 for no gain (76-M.Spriggs).
- Green Bay Packers (Q3 27:30) — (12:30) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 80-D.Driver to MIA 32 for 30 yards (91-J.Williams). PENALTY on MIA-23-P.Surtain, Face Mask (15 Yards), 15 yards, enforced at MIA 32.
Quarterback report card
R.Lucas led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- R.Lucas (Miami Dolphins) · 47 dropbacks · 46.8% completion · -0.38 EPA/play · -17.96 total EPA
- B.Favre (Green Bay Packers) · 28 dropbacks · 57.1% completion · +0.14 EPA/play · +3.83 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | Green Bay Packers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.145 | -0.027 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.9% | 45.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.324 | -0.017 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.064 | -0.045 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.027 | +0.145 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.8% | 53.1% |
By the numbers
Green Bay Packers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Green Bay Packers: 14 drives, -1.96 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 13 drives, -13.87 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Green Bay Packers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- A. Green (Green Bay Packers) 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 TD (+6) — Q2 40:25 · MIA 1 · Score 0-6
(10:25) 30-A.Green right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 40:25 · MIA 2 · Score 0-7
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q2 30:55 · MIA 23 · Score 0-13
(:55) (Shotgun) 4-B.Favre pass to 30-A.Green for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q2 30:46 · MIA 2 · Score 0-14
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson. - Green Bay Packers FG (+3) — Q3 24:56 · MIA 9 · Score 0-17
(9:56) 8-R.Longwell 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson. - Green Bay Packers TD (+6) — Q3 15:04 · GB 14 · Score 0-23
(:04) 6-R.Lucas pass intended for 89-E.Perry INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at GB 11. 42-D.Sharper for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Green Bay Packers XP (+1) — Q3 15:00 · MIA 2 · Score 0-24
8-R.Longwell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-R.Davis, Holder-18-D.Pederson. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 8:24 · GB 28 · Score 3-24
(8:24) 10-O.Mare 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 1:33 · GB 1 · Score 9-24
(1:33) 6-R.Lucas up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 1:31 · GB 2 · Score 10-24
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs Green Bay Packers?
The Green Bay Packers beat the Miami Dolphins 24-10 in Week 9, 2002 on 2002-11-04.
What was the final score of Miami Dolphins vs Green Bay Packers?
The final score was Miami Dolphins 10, Green Bay Packers 24 (MIA 10-24 GB) in Week 9, 2002 on 2002-11-04.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Green Bay Packers?
Q2: Miami Dolphins 0, Green Bay Packers 14; Q3: Miami Dolphins 0, Green Bay Packers 10; Q4: Miami Dolphins 10, Green Bay Packers 0; Final: Miami Dolphins 10, Green Bay Packers 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Green Bay Packers?
Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Green (Q2 40:25) Green Bay Packers touchdown — A. Green (B. Favre pass) (Q2 30:55) Green Bay Packers touchdown — D. Sharper (Q3 15:04) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Lucas (Q4 1:33) Green Bay Packers field goal — R. Longwell (Q3 24:56, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q4 8:24, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Green Bay Packers?
R. Lucas (Miami Dolphins), 46.8% completion, -0.38 EPA per dropback, -17.96 total passing EPA. B. Favre (Green Bay Packers), 57.1% completion, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +3.83 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Miami Dolphins vs Green Bay Packers?
A. Green (Green Bay Packers) led the game in total EPA with +6.02 on receiving plays. across 8 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-11.70 EPA): (:04) 6-R.Lucas pass intended for 89-E.Perry INTERCEPTED by 42-D.Sharper at GB 11. 42-D.Sharper for 89 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was -15.5%.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 5-2 Now 5-3 L
Green Bay Packers
Entered 6-1 Now 7-1 W
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