Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets: 2000 Week 8 Recap

Game story

In Week 8 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-10-23, the New York Jets took care of business against the Miami Dolphins, pulling away with a 40–37 final that came down to the wire.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 37 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

V. Testaverde (New York Jets) paced the passing game, with +13.79 total EPA.

On the individual side, V. Testaverde (New York Jets) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.79 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+43.5% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Miami Dolphins changed the game: J.Hall kicks 62 yards from NYJ 30 to MIA 8. B.Marion to MIA 28 for 20 yards (C.Hayes, S.Frost).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.

1. 1 V. Testaverde · New York Jets · Passing · +13.79 total EPA · 69 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
2. 2 L. Shepherd · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +9.13 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.52 EPA/play
3. 3 L. Smith · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +8.43 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play
4. 4 W. Chrebet · New York Jets · Receiving · +8.16 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
5. 5 J. Fiedler · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +6.86 total EPA · 39 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
6. 6 R. Anderson · New York Jets · Receiving · +6.25 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
7. 7 O. Gadsden · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.57 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
8. 8 J. Elliott · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.93 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.93 EPA/play

Player of the game

FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

• Miami Dolphins — unlisted player (Q1 50:09)
• Miami Dolphins — unlisted player (Q1 48:22)
• New York Jets — unlisted player (Q2 30:57)
• Miami Dolphins — unlisted player (Q3 15:15)
• New York Jets — unlisted player (Q4 13:54)
• New York Jets — unlisted player (Q4 9:59)
• New York Jets — unlisted player (Q4 4:01)
• Miami Dolphins — unlisted player (Q4 3:41)
• New York Jets — unlisted player (Q4 1:20)

Field goals

• Miami Dolphins — unlisted player (Q1 53:00)
• Miami Dolphins — unlisted player (Q2 43:38)
• Miami Dolphins — unlisted player (Q2 30:38)
• New York Jets — unlisted player (Q4 5:51)
• New York Jets — unlisted player (OT 8:13)

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 17–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 9 (Q1 53:00) — (8:00) O.Mare 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 42 (Q1 50:09) — (5:09) (Shotgun) J.Fiedler pass to L.Shepherd for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 50:03) — O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 68 (Q1 48:22) — (3:22) L.Smith right end for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 48:09) — O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard..

The second quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–6. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 24 (Q2 43:38) — (13:38) O.Mare 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.; New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 10 (Q2 30:57) — (:57) V.Testaverde pass to W.Chrebet for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 30:53) — J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 26 (Q2 30:38) — (:38) O.Mare 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard..

The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 3 (Q3 15:15) — (:15) L.Smith right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 15:12) — O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard..

The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 30–7. New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 30 (Q4 13:54) — (13:54) V.Testaverde pass to L.Coles for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q4 9:59) — (9:59) NYJ #76 Elliott reports eligible. V.Testaverde pass to J.Wiggins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 9:51) — J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 17 (Q4 5:51) — (5:51) J.Hall 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.; New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 24 (Q4 4:01) — (4:01) V.Testaverde pass to W.Chrebet for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 3:55) — J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 46 (Q4 3:41) — (3:41) J.Fiedler pass to L.Shepherd for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 3:33) — O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.; New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 3 (Q4 1:20); New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 0:42) — J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa..

Overtime: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 23 (OT 8:13) — (8:13) J.Hall 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.

• Miami Dolphins (Q1 60:00) — J.Hall kicks 62 yards from NYJ 30 to MIA 8. B.Marion to MIA 28 for 20 yards (C.Hayes, S.Frost). [WPA +43.5% · EPA +0.43]
• Miami Dolphins (Q4 3:41) — (3:41) J.Fiedler pass to L.Shepherd for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +27.8% · EPA +5.04]
• New York Jets (OT 10:38) — (10:38) V.Testaverde pass to W.Chrebet to MIA 31 for 28 yards (Z.Thomas). [WPA +27.1% · EPA +2.38]
• New York Jets (Q4 4:01) — (4:01) V.Testaverde pass to W.Chrebet for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +21.9% · EPA +3.77]
• New York Jets (OT 8:13) — (8:13) J.Hall 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa. [WPA +21.4% · EPA +1.20]

Impact plays

Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.

• Miami Dolphins (Q1 48:22) — (3:22) L.Smith right end for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.0% · EPA +6.34]
• Miami Dolphins (Q4 3:41) — (3:41) J.Fiedler pass to L.Shepherd for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +27.8% · EPA +5.04]
• Miami Dolphins (Q1 50:09) — (5:09) (Shotgun) J.Fiedler pass to L.Shepherd for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.3% · EPA +4.42]
• New York Jets (Q4 13:54) — (13:54) V.Testaverde pass to L.Coles for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +1.4% · EPA +4.16]

Quarterback report card

V.Testaverde led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

• V.Testaverde (New York Jets) · 69 dropbacks · 52.2% completion · +0.20 EPA/play · +13.79 total EPA
• J.Fiedler (Miami Dolphins) · 39 dropbacks · 41.0% completion · +0.18 EPA/play · +6.86 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.

By the numbers

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Miami Dolphins +0.09, New York Jets +0.09) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

• Miami Dolphins: 19 drives, +9.71 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
• New York Jets: 18 drives, +10.13 total EPA, 7 scoring drives

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.

• New York Jets leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
• V. Testaverde (New York Jets) 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.

1. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 53:00 · NYJ 9 · Score 3-0
   (8:00) O.Mare 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
2. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 50:09 · NYJ 42 · Score 9-0
   (5:09) (Shotgun) J.Fiedler pass to L.Shepherd for 42 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 50:03 · NYJ 2 · Score 10-0
   O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
4. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 48:22 · NYJ 68 · Score 16-0
   (3:22) L.Smith right end for 68 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 48:09 · NYJ 2 · Score 17-0
   O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
6. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 43:38 · NYJ 24 · Score 20-0
   (13:38) O.Mare 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
7. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 30:57 · MIA 10 · Score 20-6
   (:57) V.Testaverde pass to W.Chrebet for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 30:53 · MIA 2 · Score 20-7
   J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.
9. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 30:38 · NYJ 26 · Score 23-7
   (:38) O.Mare 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
10. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 15:15 · NYJ 3 · Score 29-7
    (:15) L.Smith right tackle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
11. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 15:12 · NYJ 2 · Score 30-7
    O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
12. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 13:54 · MIA 30 · Score 30-13
    (13:54) V.Testaverde pass to L.Coles for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
13. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 9:59 · MIA 1 · Score 30-19
    (9:59) NYJ #76 Elliott reports eligible. V.Testaverde pass to J.Wiggins for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
14. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 9:51 · MIA 2 · Score 30-20
    J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.
15. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 5:51 · MIA 17 · Score 30-23
    (5:51) J.Hall 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.
16. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 4:01 · MIA 24 · Score 30-29
    (4:01) V.Testaverde pass to W.Chrebet for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 3:55 · MIA 2 · Score 30-30
    J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.
18. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 3:41 · NYJ 46 · Score 36-30
    (3:41) J.Fiedler pass to L.Shepherd for 46 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
19. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 3:33 · NYJ 2 · Score 37-30
    O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
20. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 1:20 · MIA 3 · Score 37-36
    (1:20) NY #76 Elliott reports eligible. Play action fake. V.Testaverde pass to J.Elliott for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by Replay Official and Upheld.
21. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 0:42 · MIA 2 · Score 37-37
    J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.
22. New York Jets FG (+3) — OT 8:13 · MIA 23 · Score 37-40
    (8:13) J.Hall 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Banta, Holder-T.Tupa.