Quick answer
- Winner
- New England Patriots
- Final score
- New England Patriots 12–0 Miami Dolphins
- Halftime
- Halftime score unavailable
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Branch
- Top passer
- J. Fiedler
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:59) 9-J.Fiedler pass intended for 84-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 54-T.Bruschi at MIA 5. 5…
- Game date
- 2003-12-07
Game summary
The New England Patriots beat the Miami Dolphins 12–0 on 2003-12-07. D. Branch posted a game-high +7.49 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 9 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q4 | — | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
 New England Patriots | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins(1:50) 4-A.Vinatieri 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-19-D.Huard.
(8:59) 9-J.Fiedler pass intended for 84-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 54-T.Bruschi at MIA 5. 54-T.Bruschi for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-19-D.Huard. PENALTY on MIA-24-S.Knight, Encroachment, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(1:18) (Shotgun) 9-J.Fiedler sacked in End Zone for -3 yards, SAFETY (97-J.Green).
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 1:50FG AVA. VinatieriPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 11
- Score
- 0-3
(1:50) 4-A.Vinatieri 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-19-D.Huard.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 8:59TD TBT. BruschiPoints+6
- Yard line
- NE 96
- Score
- 0-9
(8:59) 9-J.Fiedler pass intended for 84-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 54-T.Bruschi at MIA 5. 54-T.Bruschi for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 8:55XP AVA. VinatieriPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 0-10
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-19-D.Huard. PENALTY on MIA-24-S.Knight, Encroachment, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 1:18Safety JFJ. FiedlerPoints+2
- Yard line
- NE 97
- Score
- 0-12
(1:18) (Shotgun) 9-J.Fiedler sacked in End Zone for -3 yards, SAFETY (97-J.Green).
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Branch · New England Patriots · Receiving · +7.49 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.25 EPA/play
- 2
Oronde Gadsden II · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.83 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.42 EPA/play - 3C. Chambers · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.19 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
- 4Darwin Thompson · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.48 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
- 5D. Givens · New England Patriots · Receiving · +1.47 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 6Keldric Faulk · New England Patriots · Rushing · +1.18 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 7
Denzel Ward · New England Patriots · Receiving · +0.66 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play - 8R. Konrad · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +0.07 total EPA · 2 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
D. Branch — NE · Receiving
D. Branch posted the highest total EPA (+7.49) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New England Patriots. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.25 EPA per play.
D. Branch's top snap (+2.10 EPA): (11:04) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch to MIA 39 for 18 yards (31-B.Marion).
Biggest single play (-6.07 EPA): J. Fiedler — (8:59) 9-J.Fiedler pass intended for 84-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 54-T.Bruschi at MIA 5. 54-T.Bruschi for 5 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) · 36 dropbacks · 36.1% completion · -0.68 EPA/play · -24.38 total EPA
- T. Brady (New England Patriots) · 33 dropbacks · 48.5% completion · -0.33 EPA/play · -10.91 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.435 | -0.317 |
| Offensive success rate | 21.8% | 33.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.677 | -0.331 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.193 | -0.300 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.317 | +0.435 |
| Defensive success rate | 66.7% | 78.2% |
Drive & efficiency notes
New England Patriots held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.32 vs -0.43), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: -0.43 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: -0.32 EPA/play (4th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: 15 drives, -33.95 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 16 drives, -27.58 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — T. Bruschi
Field goals
- New England Patriots — A. Vinatieri
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 3–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the MIA 11 (Q1 1:50) — (1:50) 4-A.Vinatieri 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-19-D.Huard..
The fourth quarter: New England Patriots won the period 9–0. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 96 (Q4 8:59) — (8:59) 9-J.Fiedler pass intended for 84-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 54-T.Bruschi at MIA 5. 54-T.Bruschi for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 8:55); New England Patriots registered a safety from the NE 97 (Q4 1:18) — (1:18) (Shotgun) 9-J.Fiedler sacked in End Zone for -3 yards, SAFETY (97-J.Green)..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 1:49) — (1:49) 9-J.Fiedler sacked at NE 20 for -10 yards (37-R.Harrison). FUMBLES (37-R.Harrison), touched at NE 22, RECOVERED by NE-50-M.Vrabel at NE 30.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 8:59) — (8:59) 9-J.Fiedler pass intended for 84-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 54-T.Bruschi at MIA 5. 54-T.Bruschi for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q4 13:58) — (13:58) 12-T.Brady pass to 33-K.Faulk to NE 45 for 15 yards (31-B.Marion). FUMBLES (31-B.Marion), RECOVERED by MIA-91-J.Williams at NE 45. 91-J.Williams to NE 45 for no gain (88-C.Fauria).
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 5:19) — (5:19) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 86-O.Gadsden to NE 27 for 23 yards (37-R.Harrison).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 14:56) — (14:56) 9-J.Fiedler sacked at NE 45 for -10 yards (50-M.Vrabel). FUMBLES (50-M.Vrabel), recovered by MIA-71-T.Wade at NE 45.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 8:59) — (8:59) 9-J.Fiedler pass intended for 84-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 54-T.Bruschi at MIA 5. 54-T.Bruschi for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 1:49) — (1:49) 9-J.Fiedler sacked at NE 20 for -10 yards (37-R.Harrison). FUMBLES (37-R.Harrison), touched at NE 22, RECOVERED by NE-50-M.Vrabel at NE 30.
- New England Patriots (Q4 8:55) — 4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-19-D.Huard. PENALTY on MIA-24-S.Knight, Encroachment, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- New England Patriots (Q4 13:58) — (13:58) 12-T.Brady pass to 33-K.Faulk to NE 45 for 15 yards (31-B.Marion). FUMBLES (31-B.Marion), RECOVERED by MIA-91-J.Williams at NE 45. 91-J.Williams to NE 45 for no gain (88-C.Fauria).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q1 1:50 · MIA 11 · Score 0-3
(1:50) 4-A.Vinatieri 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-19-D.Huard. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q4 8:59 · NE 96 · Score 0-9
(8:59) 9-J.Fiedler pass intended for 84-C.Chambers INTERCEPTED by 54-T.Bruschi at MIA 5. 54-T.Bruschi for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q4 8:55 · MIA 2 · Score 0-10
4-A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-66-L.Paxton, Holder-19-D.Huard. PENALTY on MIA-24-S.Knight, Encroachment, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - New England Patriots Safety (+2) — Q4 1:18 · NE 97 · Score 0-12
(1:18) (Shotgun) 9-J.Fiedler sacked in End Zone for -3 yards, SAFETY (97-J.Green).
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New England Patriots earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- D. Branch (New England Patriots) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots on 2003-12-07?
The New England Patriots beat the Miami Dolphins 12-0 in Week 14, 2003.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 0, New England Patriots 3; Q4: Miami Dolphins 0, New England Patriots 9; Final: Miami Dolphins 0, New England Patriots 12.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
New England Patriots touchdown — T. Bruschi (Q4 8:59) New England Patriots field goal — A. Vinatieri (Q1 1:50, 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), 36.1% completion, -0.68 EPA per dropback, -24.38 total passing EPA. T. Brady (New England Patriots), 48.5% completion, -0.33 EPA per dropback, -10.91 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
D. Branch (New England Patriots) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.49 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+2.10 EPA): (11:04) 12-T.Brady pass to 83-D.Branch to MIA 39 for 18 yards (31-B.Marion)..
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 8-4 Now 8-5 L
New England Patriots
Entered 10-2 Now 11-2 W
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