Game story
In Week 6 of the 2003 NFL season on 2003-10-12, the Miami Dolphins took care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars, pulling away with a 24–10 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars) paced the passing game, with -10.82 total EPA.
On the individual side, O. Ayanbadejo (Miami Dolphins) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +5.45 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+17.6% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Miami Dolphins changed the game: (11:39) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 30-O.Ayanbadejo to JAX 3 for 3 yards (98-J.Henderson). FUMBLES (98-J.Henderson), recovered by MIA-81-R.McMichael at JAX 2. 81-R.McMichael for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Chall
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Dolphins | 10 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 24 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 O. Ayanbadejo · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.45 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 2 B. Leftwich · Jacksonville Jaguars · Rushing · +3.67 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 3 J. McKnight · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.47 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.47 EPA/play
- 4 K. Brady · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.02 EPA/play
- 5 R. McMichael · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.12 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 6 D. Allen · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +2.01 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.01 EPA/play
- 7 D. Thompson · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.94 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.94 EPA/play
- 8 J. Smith · Jacksonville Jaguars · Receiving · +1.55 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
O. Ayanbadejo — MIA · Receiving
O. Ayanbadejo posted the highest total EPA (+5.45) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Miami Dolphins's efficiency. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.91 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.68 EPA) came from Jacksonville Jaguars: (1:28) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass intended for 86-T.Edwards INTERCEPTED by 29-S.Madison at JAX 29. 29-S.Madison for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — R. Williams
- Jacksonville Jaguars — B. Leftwich
- Miami Dolphins — O. Ayanbadejo (J. Fiedler pass)
- Miami Dolphins — S. Madison
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — O. Mare
- Jacksonville Jaguars — S. Marler
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the JAX 14 (Q1 55:45) — (10:45) 34-R.Williams left tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Reversed field at 15, scored right side.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q1 55:33) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-40-S.McDermott, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the JAX 33 (Q1 48:14) — (3:14) 10-O.Mare 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-S.McDermott, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The second quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 3–0. Jacksonville Jaguars connected on a field goal from the MIA 2 (Q2 41:27) — (11:27) 6-S.Marler 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-M.Royals..
The third quarter: Jacksonville Jaguars won the period 7–0. Jacksonville Jaguars found the end zone from the MIA 8 (Q3 16:15) — (1:15) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Jacksonville Jaguars added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 16:07) — 6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-M.Royals..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the JAX 6 (Q4 11:39); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 11:29) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-40-S.McDermott, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIA 84 (Q4 1:28) — (1:28) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass intended for 86-T.Edwards INTERCEPTED by 29-S.Madison at JAX 29. 29-S.Madison for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the JAX 2 (Q4 1:28) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-40-S.McDermott, Holder-1-M.Turk..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 11:39) — (11:39) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 30-O.Ayanbadejo to JAX 3 for 3 yards (98-J.Henderson). FUMBLES (98-J.Henderson), recovered by MIA-81-R.McMichael at JAX 2. 81-R.McMichael for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Chall
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 15:13) — (:13) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 80-J.McKnight to JAX 30 for 33 yards (42-A.Mitchell).
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 21:55) — (6:55) 34-R.Williams to MIA 42 for -8 yards (58-H.Douglas). FUMBLES (58-H.Douglas), RECOVERED by JAX-51-A.Ayodele at MIA 42. 51-A.Ayodele to MIA 42 for no gain (34-R.Williams). Attempted Reverse to MD
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 21:46) — (6:46) 7-B.Leftwich sacked at 50 for -8 yards (93-A.Ogunleye). FUMBLES (93-A.Ogunleye), RECOVERED by MIA-99-J.Taylor at MIA 48. 99-J.Taylor to MIA 48 for no gain (72-M.Pearson). Play Challenged by JAX
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 7:04) — (7:04) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich Aborted. 63-B.Meester FUMBLES at MIA 2, recovered by JAX-7-B.Leftwich at MIA 13. 7-B.Leftwich to MIA 13 for no gain (99-J.Taylor). Low shotgun snap.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q4 1:28) — (1:28) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass intended for 86-T.Edwards INTERCEPTED by 29-S.Madison at JAX 29. 29-S.Madison for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q3 21:46) — (6:46) 7-B.Leftwich sacked at 50 for -8 yards (93-A.Ogunleye). FUMBLES (93-A.Ogunleye), RECOVERED by MIA-99-J.Taylor at MIA 48. 99-J.Taylor to MIA 48 for no gain (72-M.Pearson). Play Challenged by JAX
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 21:55) — (6:55) 34-R.Williams to MIA 42 for -8 yards (58-H.Douglas). FUMBLES (58-H.Douglas), RECOVERED by JAX-51-A.Ayodele at MIA 42. 51-A.Ayodele to MIA 42 for no gain (34-R.Williams). Attempted Reverse to MD
- Jacksonville Jaguars (Q1 51:37) — (6:37) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass INTERCEPTED by 92-J.Zgonina (99-J.Taylor) at MIA 42. 92-J.Zgonina to MIA 42 for no gain (63-B.Meester).
Quarterback report card
B.Leftwich led all passers in efficiency for Jacksonville Jaguars, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars) · 50 dropbacks · 48.0% completion · -0.22 EPA/play · -10.82 total EPA
- J.Fiedler (Miami Dolphins) · 28 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.00 EPA/play · +0.02 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | Jacksonville Jaguars |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.051 | -0.204 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.4% | 37.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.008 | -0.132 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.213 | -0.404 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.204 | +0.051 |
| Defensive success rate | 62.9% | 60.6% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.05 vs -0.20), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Jacksonville Jaguars: 12 drives, -19.76 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 13 drives, -3.61 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.
- O. Ayanbadejo (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.
- Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 55:45 · JAX 14 · Score 6-0
(10:45) 34-R.Williams left tackle for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Reversed field at 15, scored right side. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 55:33 · JAX 2 · Score 7-0
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-40-S.McDermott, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 48:14 · JAX 33 · Score 10-0
(3:14) 10-O.Mare 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-S.McDermott, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Jacksonville Jaguars FG (+3) — Q2 41:27 · MIA 2 · Score 10-3
(11:27) 6-S.Marler 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Jacksonville Jaguars TD (+6) — Q3 16:15 · MIA 8 · Score 10-9
(1:15) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich up the middle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Jacksonville Jaguars XP (+1) — Q3 16:07 · MIA 2 · Score 10-10
6-S.Marler extra point is GOOD, Center-88-J.Zelenka, Holder-3-M.Royals. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 11:39 · JAX 6 · Score 16-10
(11:39) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 30-O.Ayanbadejo to JAX 3 for 3 yards (98-J.Henderson). FUMBLES (98-J.Henderson), recovered by MIA-81-R.McMichael at JAX 2. 81-R.McMi - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 11:29 · JAX 2 · Score 17-10
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-40-S.McDermott, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 1:28 · MIA 84 · Score 23-10
(1:28) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass intended for 86-T.Edwards INTERCEPTED by 29-S.Madison at JAX 29. 29-S.Madison for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 1:28 · JAX 2 · Score 24-10
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-40-S.McDermott, Holder-1-M.Turk.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 24-10 in Week 6, 2003 on 2003-10-12.
What was the final score of Miami Dolphins vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
The final score was Miami Dolphins 24, Jacksonville Jaguars 10 (MIA 24-10 JAX) in Week 6, 2003 on 2003-10-12.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 10, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Q2: Miami Dolphins 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 3; Q3: Miami Dolphins 0, Jacksonville Jaguars 7; Q4: Miami Dolphins 14, Jacksonville Jaguars 0; Final: Miami Dolphins 24, Jacksonville Jaguars 10.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Williams (Q1 55:45) Jacksonville Jaguars touchdown — B. Leftwich (Q3 16:15) Miami Dolphins touchdown — O. Ayanbadejo (J. Fiedler pass) (Q4 11:39) Miami Dolphins touchdown — S. Madison (Q4 1:28) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q1 48:14, 3 pts) Jacksonville Jaguars field goal — S. Marler (Q2 41:27, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
B. Leftwich (Jacksonville Jaguars), 48.0% completion, -0.22 EPA per dropback, -10.82 total passing EPA. J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins), 50.0% completion, +0.00 EPA per dropback, +0.02 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Miami Dolphins vs Jacksonville Jaguars?
O. Ayanbadejo (Miami Dolphins) led the game in total EPA with +5.45 on receiving plays. across 6 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.68 EPA): (1:28) (Shotgun) 7-B.Leftwich pass intended for 86-T.Edwards INTERCEPTED by 29-S.Madison at JAX 29. 29-S.Madison for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +17.6%.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W
Jacksonville Jaguars
Entered 1-4 Now 1-5 L
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