Quick answer
- Winner
- Miami Dolphins
- Final score
- Miami Dolphins 27–24 New England Patriots
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 17–21 New England Patriots at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Fiedler
- Top passer
- J. Fiedler
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:25) D.Bledsoe pass to K.Faulk for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Game date
- 2000-12-24
Game summary
The Miami Dolphins beat the New England Patriots 27–24 on 2000-12-24, overcoming New England Patriots's 21–17 halftime lead. J. Fiedler posted a game-high +18.88 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 3 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 27 |
 New England Patriots | 7 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins(10:43) O.Mare 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.
(4:21) 67 & 95 eligible. T.Carter right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
(8:25) D.Bledsoe pass to K.Faulk for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
(3:45) J.Fiedler pass to H.Goodwin for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.
(2:16) L.Smith up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.
(:09) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Glenn for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
(6:21) A.Vinatieri 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
(4:15) L.Smith left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.
(:15) O.Mare 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.
NENew England PatriotsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 10:43FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NE 28
- Score
- 3-0
(10:43) O.Mare 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 4:21TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 1
- Score
- 3-6
(4:21) 67 & 95 eligible. T.Carter right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 4:05XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 3-7
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 8:25TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 52
- Score
- 3-13
(8:25) D.Bledsoe pass to K.Faulk for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 8:16XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 3-14
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 3:45TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NE 9
- Score
- 9-14
(3:45) J.Fiedler pass to H.Goodwin for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 3:40XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 10-14
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 2:16TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NE 1
- Score
- 16-14
(2:16) L.Smith up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 2:13XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 17-14
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:09TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 16
- Score
- 17-20
(:09) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Glenn for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:03XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 17-21
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 6:21FG Points+3
- Yard line
- MIA 15
- Score
- 17-24
(6:21) A.Vinatieri 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 4:15TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NE 1
- Score
- 23-24
(4:15) L.Smith left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 4:09XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 24-24
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 0:15FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NE 31
- Score
- 27-24
(:15) O.Mare 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Fiedler · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +18.88 total EPA · 51 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play
- 2D. Bledsoe · New England Patriots · Passing · +6.06 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 3J.J. Weaver · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.64 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 4O. McDuffie · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.97 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
- 5J. Ogden · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.51 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.51 EPA/play
- 6
Trent Brown · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.14 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play - 7T. Glenn · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 8H. Goodwin · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.02 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.51 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 (+18.88) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 51 counted snaps, they averaged +0.37 EPA per play.
J. Fiedler's top snap (+3.51 EPA): (14:17) (Shotgun) J.Fiedler pass to J.Ogden to NE 35 for 12 yards (K.Serwanga).
Biggest single play (+5.17 EPA): Another player — (8:25) D.Bledsoe pass to K.Faulk for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
J. Fiedler led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins) · 51 dropbacks · 58.8% completion · +0.37 EPA/play · +18.88 total EPA
- D. Bledsoe (New England Patriots) · 39 dropbacks · 46.2% completion · +0.16 EPA/play · +6.06 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.060 | +0.003 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.9% | 43.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.387 | +0.150 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.434 | -0.233 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.003 | -0.060 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.1% | 55.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs +0.00), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: +0.06 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: +0.00 EPA/play (51st percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: 13 drives, +5.90 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 13 drives, +0.25 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — unlisted player
- New England Patriots — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
- New England Patriots — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
- New England Patriots — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 7–3. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NE 28 (Q1 10:43) — (10:43) O.Mare 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q1 4:21) — (4:21) 67 & 95 eligible. T.Carter right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 4:05) — A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 14–14. New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 52 (Q2 8:25) — (8:25) D.Bledsoe pass to K.Faulk for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 8:16) — A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 9 (Q2 3:45) — (3:45) J.Fiedler pass to H.Goodwin for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 3:40) — O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q2 2:16) — (2:16) L.Smith up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 2:13) — O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 16 (Q2 0:09) — (:09) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Glenn for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 0:03) — A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 3–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the MIA 15 (Q3 6:21) — (6:21) A.Vinatieri 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 1 (Q4 4:15) — (4:15) L.Smith left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q4 4:09) — O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NE 31 (Q4 0:15) — (:15) O.Mare 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 15:00) — A.Vinatieri kicks 63 yards from NE 30 to MIA 7. A.Denson to MIA 25 for 18 yards (M.Stevens).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 0:15) — (:15) O.Mare 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.
- New England Patriots (Q4 0:03) — (:03) 35 minute delay Bishop now at QB. M.Bishop pass incomplete to T.Glenn.
- New England Patriots (Q4 3:50) — (3:50) D.Bledsoe pass intended for T.Brown INTERCEPTED by Z.Thomas at MIA 24. Z.Thomas to MIA 24 for no gain (T.Brown).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 2:57) — (2:57) (Shotgun) J.Fiedler pass to A.Denson to MIA 37 for 12 yards (L.Milloy).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- New England Patriots (Q2 8:25) — (8:25) D.Bledsoe pass to K.Faulk for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q2 0:09) — (:09) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Glenn for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.
- New England Patriots (Q2 5:11) — (5:11) D.Bledsoe pass intended for K.Faulk INTERCEPTED by J.Taylor at NE 14. J.Taylor to NE 12 for 2 yards (K.Faulk).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 14:17) — (14:17) (Shotgun) J.Fiedler pass to J.Ogden to NE 35 for 12 yards (K.Serwanga).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 10:43 · NE 28 · Score 3-0
(10:43) O.Mare 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 4:21 · MIA 1 · Score 3-6
(4:21) 67 & 95 eligible. T.Carter right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 4:05 · MIA 2 · Score 3-7
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 8:25 · MIA 52 · Score 3-13
(8:25) D.Bledsoe pass to K.Faulk for 52 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 8:16 · MIA 2 · Score 3-14
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 3:45 · NE 9 · Score 9-14
(3:45) J.Fiedler pass to H.Goodwin for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 3:40 · NE 2 · Score 10-14
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 2:16 · NE 1 · Score 16-14
(2:16) L.Smith up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 2:13 · NE 2 · Score 17-14
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 0:09 · MIA 16 · Score 17-20
(:09) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Glenn for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 0:03 · MIA 2 · Score 17-21
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 6:21 · MIA 15 · Score 17-24
(6:21) A.Vinatieri 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-L.Paxton, Holder-L.Johnson. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 4:15 · NE 1 · Score 23-24
(4:15) L.Smith left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 4:09 · NE 2 · Score 24-24
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 0:15 · NE 31 · Score 27-24
(:15) O.Mare 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.
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.
- J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots on 2000-12-24?
The Miami Dolphins beat the New England Patriots 27-24 in Week 17, 2000.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 3, New England Patriots 7; Q2: Miami Dolphins 14, New England Patriots 14; Q3: Miami Dolphins 0, New England Patriots 3; Q4: Miami Dolphins 10, New England Patriots 0; Final: Miami Dolphins 27, New England Patriots 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
New England Patriots touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 4:21) New England Patriots touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 8:25) Miami Dolphins touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 3:45) Miami Dolphins touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 2:16) New England Patriots touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 0:09) Miami Dolphins touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 4:15) Miami Dolphins field goal — unlisted player (Q1 10:43, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — unlisted player (Q3 6:21, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — unlisted player (Q4 0:15, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins), 58.8% completion, +0.37 EPA per dropback, +18.88 total passing EPA. D. Bledsoe (New England Patriots), 46.2% completion, +0.16 EPA per dropback, +6.06 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +18.88 total EPA on Passing plays. across 51 snaps. Their top snap (+3.51 EPA): (14:17) (Shotgun) J.Fiedler pass to J.Ogden to NE 35 for 12 yards (K.Serwanga)..
Was Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Miami Dolphins won 27-24 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 9-5 Now 10-5 W
New England Patriots
Entered 5-10 Now 5-11 L
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