Quick answer
- Winner
- Miami Dolphins
- Final score
- Miami Dolphins 21–13 Indianapolis Colts
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 21–3 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Fiedler
- Top passer
- Paul Manning
- Biggest EPA play
- (10:01) 9-J.Fiedler pass intended for 81-R.McMichael INTERCEPTED by 27-D.Macklin at IND 20…
- Game date
- 2002-09-15
Game summary
The Miami Dolphins beat the Indianapolis Colts 21–13 on 2002-09-15. J. Fiedler posted a game-high +8.04 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
 Indianapolis Colts | 0 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins(9:40) 9-J.Fiedler right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
(2:23) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 44-R.Konrad for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
(4:07) 13-M.Vanderjagt 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(2:00) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 34-R.Williams for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
(9:16) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
(3:02) 13-M.Vanderjagt 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
INDIndianapolis ColtsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 9:40TD JFJ. FiedlerPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 1
- Score
- 6-0
(9:40) 9-J.Fiedler right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 9:34XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 7-0
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 2:23TD RKR. KonradPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 9
- Score
- 13-0
(2:23) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 44-R.Konrad for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 2:18XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 14-0
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 4:07FG MVM. VanderjagtPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 7
- Score
- 14-3
(4:07) 13-M.Vanderjagt 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 2:00TD Ryan WilliamsPoints+6
- Yard line
- IND 10
- Score
- 20-3
(2:00) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 34-R.Williams for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 1:53XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- IND 2
- Score
- 21-3
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 9:16TD Malik HarrisonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 16
- Score
- 21-9
(9:16) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 9:11XP MVM. VanderjagtPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 21-10
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
- INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 3:02FG MVM. VanderjagtPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 6
- Score
- 21-13
(3:02) 13-M.Vanderjagt 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Fiedler · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +8.04 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 2C. Chambers · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.54 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
- 3Ryan Williams · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.16 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.72 EPA/play
- 4Malik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.60 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 5J. Fiedler · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +3.04 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
- 6R. Konrad · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.75 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.75 EPA/play
- 7E. James · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.68 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 8Ryan Williams · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +0.65 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.03 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
J. Fiedler — MIA · Passing
J. Fiedler posted the highest total EPA (+8.04) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 22 counted snaps, they averaged +0.37 EPA per play.
J. Fiedler's top snap (-6.23 EPA): (10:01) 9-J.Fiedler pass intended for 81-R.McMichael INTERCEPTED by 27-D.Macklin at IND 20. 27-D.Macklin to IND 50 for 30 yards (81-R.McMichael). PENALTY on MIA-86-O.Gadsden, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at
Quarterback report card
Paul Manning led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 51 dropbacks · 51.0% completion · -0.08 EPA/play · -3.99 total EPA
- J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins) · 22 dropbacks · 59.1% completion · +0.37 EPA/play · +8.04 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | Indianapolis Colts |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.112 | -0.027 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.4% | 55.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.366 | -0.078 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.063 | -0.032 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.027 | -0.112 |
| Defensive success rate | 44.7% | 48.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: +0.11 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: -0.03 EPA/play (44th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
- Indianapolis Colts: 10 drives, -2.52 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 10 drives, +7.82 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — J. Fiedler
- Miami Dolphins — R. Konrad (J. Fiedler pass)
- Miami Dolphins — Ryan Williams (J. Fiedler pass)
- Indianapolis Colts — Malik Harrison (Paul Manning pass)
Field goals
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
- Indianapolis Colts — M. Vanderjagt
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the IND 1 (Q1 9:40) — (9:40) 9-J.Fiedler right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 9:34) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the IND 9 (Q1 2:23) — (2:23) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 44-R.Konrad for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q1 2:18) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals..
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–3. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIA 7 (Q2 4:07) — (4:07) 13-M.Vanderjagt 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the IND 10 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 34-R.Williams for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q2 1:53) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals..
The fourth quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 10–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIA 16 (Q4 9:16) — (9:16) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 9:11) — 13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIA 6 (Q4 3:02) — (3:02) 13-M.Vanderjagt 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 6:03) — (6:03) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 85-J.Wiggins INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Rodgers at MIA 30. 59-D.Rodgers pushed ob at IND 49 for 21 yards (80-J.Davenport).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 0:50) — (:50) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 87-R.Wayne INTERCEPTED by 23-P.Surtain at MIA -9. Touchback.
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 14:32) — (14:32) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Fletcher at MIA 37. 21-J.Fletcher to MIA 37 for no gain (73-A.Meadows).
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 11:44) — (11:44) (Shotgun) 9-J.Fiedler up the middle to IND 29 for 11 yards (28-I.Bashir).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q4 0:02) — (:02) (Shotgun) 18-P.Manning pass incomplete to 83-Q.Ismail (31-B.Marion).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 10:01) — (10:01) 9-J.Fiedler pass intended for 81-R.McMichael INTERCEPTED by 27-D.Macklin at IND 20. 27-D.Macklin to IND 50 for 30 yards (81-R.McMichael). PENALTY on MIA-86-O.Gadsden, Unnecessary Roughness, 15
- Indianapolis Colts (Q1 6:03) — (6:03) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 85-J.Wiggins INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Rodgers at MIA 30. 59-D.Rodgers pushed ob at IND 49 for 21 yards (80-J.Davenport).
- Indianapolis Colts (Q2 14:32) — (14:32) 18-P.Manning pass intended for 88-M.Harrison INTERCEPTED by 21-J.Fletcher at MIA 37. 21-J.Fletcher to MIA 37 for no gain (73-A.Meadows).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 12:44) — (12:44) 10-O.Mare 28 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 9:40 · IND 1 · Score 6-0
(9:40) 9-J.Fiedler right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 9:34 · IND 2 · Score 7-0
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 2:23 · IND 9 · Score 13-0
(2:23) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 44-R.Konrad for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 2:18 · IND 2 · Score 14-0
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 4:07 · MIA 7 · Score 14-3
(4:07) 13-M.Vanderjagt 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 2:00 · IND 10 · Score 20-3
(2:00) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 34-R.Williams for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 1:53 · IND 2 · Score 21-3
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 9:16 · MIA 16 · Score 21-9
(9:16) 18-P.Manning pass to 88-M.Harrison for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 9:11 · MIA 2 · Score 21-10
13-M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith. - Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 3:02 · MIA 6 · Score 21-13
(3:02) 13-M.Vanderjagt 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-J.Snow, Holder-17-H.Smith.
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.
- J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts on 2002-09-15?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Indianapolis Colts 21-13 in Week 2, 2002.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 14, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q2: Miami Dolphins 7, Indianapolis Colts 3; Q4: Miami Dolphins 0, Indianapolis Colts 10; Final: Miami Dolphins 21, Indianapolis Colts 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Fiedler (Q1 9:40) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Konrad (J. Fiedler pass) (Q1 2:23) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Williams (J. Fiedler pass) (Q2 2:00) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — M. Harrison (P. Manning pass) (Q4 9:16) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q2 4:07, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — M. Vanderjagt (Q4 3:02, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 51.0% completion, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -3.99 total passing EPA. J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins), 59.1% completion, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +8.04 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?
J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.04 total EPA on Passing plays. across 22 snaps. Their top snap (-6.23 EPA): (10:01) 9-J.Fiedler pass intended for 81-R.McMichael INTERCEPTED by 27-D.Macklin at IND 20. 27-D.Macklin to IND 50 for 30 yards (81-R.McMichael). PENALTY on MIA-86-O.Gadsden, Unnec.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 1-0 Now 2-0 W
Indianapolis Colts
Entered 1-0 Now 1-1 L
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