Dolphins 23–10 Giants: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 5, 2003

Quick answer

Winner: Miami Dolphins
Final score: Miami Dolphins 23–10 New York Giants
Halftime: Miami Dolphins 13–10 New York Giants at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: J. McKnight
Top passer: K. Collins
Biggest EPA play: (8:02) 80-J.McKnight right end for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Reverse involving MIA #34 - R.Will…
Game date: 2003-10-05

Game summary

The Miami Dolphins beat the New York Giants 23–10 on 2003-10-05. J. McKnight posted a game-high +5.92 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 23 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q2	Q4	—	—	—	T
Miami Dolphins	13	10	0	0	0	23
New York Giants	10	0	0	0	0	10

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

MIAMiami Dolphins

+3NYG 25

MIA 2

+1MIA 2

NYG 68

+3MIA 25

+3NYG 30

NYGNew York Giants

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 14:52FG
OMO. Mare
Points+3
Yard line
NYG 25
Score
3-0
(14:52) 10-O.Mare 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-S.McDermott, Holder-1-M.Turk.
NYGNew York Giants
Q2 9:22TD
TBTaye Barber
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
3-6
(9:22) 21-T.Barber right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
NYGNew York Giants
Q2 9:16XP
Myles Bryant
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
3-7
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 8:02TD
JMJ. McKnight
Points+6
Yard line
NYG 68
Score
9-7
(8:02) 80-J.McKnight right end for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Reverse involving MIA #34 - R.Williams.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 7:39XP
OMO. Mare
Points+1
Yard line
NYG 2
Score
10-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-40-S.McDermott, Holder-1-M.Turk.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 1:33FG
OMO. Mare
Points+3
Yard line
NYG 5
Score
13-7
(1:33) 10-O.Mare 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-S.McDermott, Holder-1-M.Turk.
NYGNew York Giants
Q2 0:04FG
Myles Bryant
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 25
Score
13-10
(:04) 8-M.Bryant 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles. NYG #8 - M.Bryant, injured on the play.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 13:30FG
OMO. Mare
Points+3
Yard line
NYG 30
Score
16-10
(13:30) 10-O.Mare 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-S.McDermott, Holder-1-M.Turk.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 4:20TD
Ryan Williams
Points+6
Yard line
NYG 1
Score
22-10
(4:20) 34-R.Williams right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 4:16XP
OMO. Mare
Points+1
Yard line
NYG 2
Score
23-10
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-40-S.McDermott, Holder-1-M.Turk.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1J. McKnight · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +5.92 total EPA · 1 snaps · +5.92 EPA/play
2J. Shockey · New York Giants · Receiving · +5.50 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
3R. McMichael · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.22 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.61 EPA/play
4R. Konrad · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.46 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.73 EPA/play
5Ryan Williams · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
6C. Chambers · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.82 EPA/play
7A. Toomer · New York Giants · Receiving · +2.07 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
8Taye Barber · New York Giants · Receiving · +1.78 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.44 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. McKnight — MIA · Rushing

J. McKnight posted the highest total EPA (+5.92) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 1 counted snaps, they averaged +5.92 EPA per play.

J. McKnight's top snap (+5.92 EPA): (8:02) 80-J.McKnight right end for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Reverse involving MIA #34 - R.Williams.

Quarterback report card

K. Collins led all passers in efficiency for New York Giants, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

K. Collins (New York Giants) · 48 dropbacks · 64.6% completion · -0.19 EPA/play · -8.99 total EPA
J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins) · 29 dropbacks · 48.3% completion · -0.14 EPA/play · -3.96 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Miami Dolphins	New York Giants
Offensive EPA/play	+0.042	-0.165
Offensive success rate	46.7%	47.1%
Pass EPA/play	-0.136	-0.187
Rush EPA/play	+0.097	-0.119
Defensive EPA/play	+0.165	-0.042
Defensive success rate	52.9%	53.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.04 vs -0.17), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Miami Dolphins: +0.04 EPA/play (65th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
New York Giants: -0.17 EPA/play (17th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)

Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, +3.17 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
New York Giants: 12 drives, -14.01 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

New York Giants — Taye Barber (Q2 9:22)
Miami Dolphins — J. McKnight (Q2 8:02)
Miami Dolphins — Ryan Williams (Q4 4:20)

Field goals

Miami Dolphins — O. Mare (Q2 14:52)
Miami Dolphins — O. Mare (Q2 1:33)
New York Giants — Myles Bryant (Q2 0:04)
Miami Dolphins — O. Mare (Q4 13:30)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 13–10. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYG 25 (Q2 14:52) — (14:52) 10-O.Mare 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-S.McDermott, Holder-1-M.Turk.; New York Giants found the end zone from the MIA 2 (Q2 9:22) — (9:22) 21-T.Barber right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Giants added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 9:16) — 8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYG 68 (Q2 8:02) — (8:02) 80-J.McKnight right end for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Reverse involving MIA #34 - R.Williams.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q2 7:39) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-40-S.McDermott, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYG 5 (Q2 1:33) — (1:33) 10-O.Mare 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-S.McDermott, Holder-1-M.Turk.; New York Giants connected on a field goal from the MIA 25 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 8-M.Bryant 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles. NYG #8 - M.Bryant, injured on the play..

The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYG 30 (Q4 13:30) — (13:30) 10-O.Mare 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-S.McDermott, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYG 1 (Q4 4:20) — (4:20) 34-R.Williams right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYG 2 (Q4 4:16) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-40-S.McDermott, Holder-1-M.Turk..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Miami Dolphins (Q2 8:02) — (8:02) 80-J.McKnight right end for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Reverse involving MIA #34 - R.Williams. [WPA +17.7% · EPA +5.92]
Miami Dolphins (Q2 10:56) — (10:56) (Shotgun) 9-J.Fiedler sacked at MIA 16 for -9 yards (92-M.Strahan). FUMBLES (92-M.Strahan), RECOVERED by NYG-97-C.Griffin at MIA 16. 97-C.Griffin to MIA 16 for no gain (68-S.McKinney). [WPA -14.8% · EPA -4.06]
New York Giants (Q2 4:51) — (4:51) 5-K.Collins pass to 88-I.Hilliard to NYG 49 for 2 yards (27-T.Buckley). FUMBLES (27-T.Buckley), RECOVERED by MIA-27-T.Buckley at NYG 46. 27-T.Buckley to NYG 46 for no gain (69-R.Seubert). [WPA -14.7% · EPA -4.00]
New York Giants (Q1 0:34) — (:34) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 81-A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by 23-P.Surtain (54-Z.Thomas) at NYG 27. 23-P.Surtain to NYG 25 for 2 yards (21-T.Barber). [WPA -14.7% · EPA -4.61]
New York Giants (Q3 4:28) — (4:28) 10-J.Feagles 29 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-3-J.Palmer. [WPA -12.5% · EPA -2.59]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Miami Dolphins (Q2 8:02) — (8:02) 80-J.McKnight right end for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Reverse involving MIA #34 - R.Williams. [WPA +17.7% · EPA +5.92]
New York Giants (Q4 2:33) — (2:33) (Shotgun) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 84-T.Carter INTERCEPTED by 23-P.Surtain at MIA 0. Touchback. [WPA -2.8% · EPA -4.86]
New York Giants (Q1 0:34) — (:34) 5-K.Collins pass intended for 81-A.Toomer INTERCEPTED by 23-P.Surtain (54-Z.Thomas) at NYG 27. 23-P.Surtain to NYG 25 for 2 yards (21-T.Barber). [WPA -14.7% · EPA -4.61]
Miami Dolphins (Q2 10:56) — (10:56) (Shotgun) 9-J.Fiedler sacked at MIA 16 for -9 yards (92-M.Strahan). FUMBLES (92-M.Strahan), RECOVERED by NYG-97-C.Griffin at MIA 16. 97-C.Griffin to MIA 16 for no gain (68-S.McKinney). [WPA -14.8% · EPA -4.06]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 14:52 · NYG 25 · Score 3-0
(14:52) 10-O.Mare 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-S.McDermott, Holder-1-M.Turk.
New York Giants TD (+6) — Q2 9:22 · MIA 2 · Score 3-6
(9:22) 21-T.Barber right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
New York Giants XP (+1) — Q2 9:16 · MIA 2 · Score 3-7
8-M.Bryant extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 8:02 · NYG 68 · Score 9-7
(8:02) 80-J.McKnight right end for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Reverse involving MIA #34 - R.Williams.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 7:39 · NYG 2 · Score 10-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-40-S.McDermott, Holder-1-M.Turk.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 1:33 · NYG 5 · Score 13-7
(1:33) 10-O.Mare 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-S.McDermott, Holder-1-M.Turk.
New York Giants FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · MIA 25 · Score 13-10
(:04) 8-M.Bryant 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Dach, Holder-10-J.Feagles. NYG #8 - M.Bryant, injured on the play.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 13:30 · NYG 30 · Score 16-10
(13:30) 10-O.Mare 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-40-S.McDermott, Holder-1-M.Turk.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 4:20 · NYG 1 · Score 22-10
(4:20) 34-R.Williams right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 4:16 · NYG 2 · Score 23-10
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-40-S.McDermott, Holder-1-M.Turk.

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. McKnight (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Miami Dolphins vs New York Giants on 2003-10-05?

The Miami Dolphins beat the New York Giants 23-10 in Week 5, 2003.

What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs New York Giants?

Q2: Miami Dolphins 13, New York Giants 10; Q4: Miami Dolphins 10, New York Giants 0; Final: Miami Dolphins 23, New York Giants 10.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs New York Giants?

New York Giants touchdown — T. Barber (Q2 9:22) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. McKnight (Q2 8:02) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Williams (Q4 4:20) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q2 14:52, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q2 1:33, 3 pts) New York Giants field goal — M. Bryant (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q4 13:30, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs New York Giants?

K. Collins (New York Giants), 64.6% completion, -0.19 EPA per dropback, -8.99 total passing EPA. J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins), 48.3% completion, -0.14 EPA per dropback, -3.96 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs New York Giants?

J. McKnight (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.92 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 1 snaps. Their top snap (+5.92 EPA): (8:02) 80-J.McKnight right end for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Reverse involving MIA #34 - R.Williams..

Season records after this game

Miami Dolphins

Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W

New York Giants

Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L

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