Game story
In Week 5 of the 2001 NFL season on 2001-10-14, the New York Jets took care of business against the Miami Dolphins, pulling away with a 21–17 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins) paced the passing game, with +7.97 total EPA.
On the individual side, V. Testaverde (New York Jets) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.79 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-54.8% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Miami Dolphins changed the game: (1:17) 9-J.Fiedler pass intended for 86-O.Gadsden INTERCEPTED by 55-M.Jones (22-D.Robinson) at NYJ 0. Touchback.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Dolphins | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| New York Jets | 0 | 0 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 V. Testaverde · New York Jets · Passing · +8.79 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 2 J. Fiedler · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +7.97 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
- 3 L. Coles · New York Jets · Receiving · +7.07 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.18 EPA/play
- 4 T. Minor · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +3.69 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.69 EPA/play
- 5 T. Minor · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.90 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.97 EPA/play
- 6 J. Weaver · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.60 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
- 7 W. Chrebet · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.38 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
- 8 R. Lucas · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +2.23 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.23 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
V. Testaverde — NYJ · Passing
V. Testaverde posted the highest total EPA (+8.79) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on New York Jets's efficiency. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.31 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.42 EPA) came from Miami Dolphins: (1:17) 9-J.Fiedler pass intended for 86-O.Gadsden INTERCEPTED by 55-M.Jones (22-D.Robinson) at NYJ 0. Touchback.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — L. Smith (J. Fiedler pass)
- Miami Dolphins — T. Minor
- New York Jets — L. Coles (V. Testaverde pass)
- New York Jets — C. Martin
- New York Jets — L. Coles (V. Testaverde pass)
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — O. Mare
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 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 14 (Q1 45:50) — (:50) Screen Pass. 9-J.Fiedler pass to 26-L.Smith for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 45:50) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 29 (Q2 39:24) — (9:24) 34-T.Minor left end for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 39:24) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 8 (Q2 30:00) — (:00) 10-O.Mare 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The third quarter: New York Jets won the period 14–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 22 (Q3 26:37) — (11:37) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 87-L.Coles for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 26:32) — 9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.; New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 27 (Q3 26:13) — (11:13) 28-C.Martin right end for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 26:04) — 9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 25 (Q4 12:26) — (12:26) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 87-L.Coles for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pressure by MIA #99 Taylor.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 12:08) — 9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 1:17) — (1:17) 9-J.Fiedler pass intended for 86-O.Gadsden INTERCEPTED by 55-M.Jones (22-D.Robinson) at NYJ 0. Touchback.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) (Shotgun) 9-J.Fiedler scrambles right tackle to NYJ 6 for 26 yards (23-J.Henderson, 21-V.Green).
- New York Jets (Q4 0:54) — (:54) 7-T.Tupa punts 42 yards to MIA 33, Center-85-J.Dearth. 88-J.Ogden to MIA 47 for 14 yards (56-J.Glenn).
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 51:52) — (6:52) Lucas in at QB. 26-L.Smith left guard to NYJ 1 for no gain (94-J.Abraham). FUMBLES (94-J.Abraham), RECOVERED by NYJ-95-R.Lyle at NYJ 1.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 26:20) — (11:20) Pitch left. 26-L.Smith left end to MIA 27 for -3 yards (92-S.Ellis). FUMBLES (92-S.Ellis), RECOVERED by NYJ-55-M.Jones at MIA 27. 55-M.Jones to MIA 27 for no gain (33-D.Dyer).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 1:17) — (1:17) 9-J.Fiedler pass intended for 86-O.Gadsden INTERCEPTED by 55-M.Jones (22-D.Robinson) at NYJ 0. Touchback.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 51:52) — (6:52) Lucas in at QB. 26-L.Smith left guard to NYJ 1 for no gain (94-J.Abraham). FUMBLES (94-J.Abraham), RECOVERED by NYJ-95-R.Lyle at NYJ 1.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 26:20) — (11:20) Pitch left. 26-L.Smith left end to MIA 27 for -3 yards (92-S.Ellis). FUMBLES (92-S.Ellis), RECOVERED by NYJ-55-M.Jones at MIA 27. 55-M.Jones to MIA 27 for no gain (33-D.Dyer).
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 39:24) — (9:24) 34-T.Minor left end for 29 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) · 37 dropbacks · 62.2% completion · +0.22 EPA/play · +7.97 total EPA
- V.Testaverde (New York Jets) · 28 dropbacks · 53.6% completion · +0.31 EPA/play · +8.79 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.090 | +0.131 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.6% | 43.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.269 | +0.314 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.288 | +0.043 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.131 | -0.090 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.5% | 47.4% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Miami Dolphins +0.09, New York Jets +0.13) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Miami Dolphins: 10 drives, +6.82 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 10 drives, +9.02 total EPA, 3 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.
- Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 45:50 · NYJ 14 · Score 6-0
(:50) Screen Pass. 9-J.Fiedler pass to 26-L.Smith for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 45:50 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-0
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 39:24 · NYJ 29 · Score 13-0
(9:24) 34-T.Minor left end for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 39:24 · NYJ 2 · Score 14-0
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 30:00 · NYJ 8 · Score 17-0
(:00) 10-O.Mare 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 26:37 · MIA 22 · Score 17-6
(11:37) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 87-L.Coles for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 26:32 · MIA 2 · Score 17-7
9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 26:13 · MIA 27 · Score 17-13
(11:13) 28-C.Martin right end for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 26:04 · MIA 2 · Score 17-14
9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 12:26 · MIA 25 · Score 17-20
(12:26) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 87-L.Coles for 25 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Pressure by MIA #99 Taylor. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 12:08 · MIA 2 · Score 17-21
9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-7-T.Tupa.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
The New York Jets beat the Miami Dolphins 21-17 in Week 5, 2001 on 2001-10-14.
What was the final score of Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
The final score was Miami Dolphins 17, New York Jets 21 (MIA 17-21 NYJ) in Week 5, 2001 on 2001-10-14.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 7, New York Jets 0; Q2: Miami Dolphins 10, New York Jets 0; Q3: Miami Dolphins 0, New York Jets 14; Q4: Miami Dolphins 0, New York Jets 7; Final: Miami Dolphins 17, New York Jets 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — L. Smith (J. Fiedler pass) (Q1 45:50) Miami Dolphins touchdown — T. Minor (Q2 39:24) New York Jets touchdown — L. Coles (V. Testaverde pass) (Q3 26:37) New York Jets touchdown — C. Martin (Q3 26:13) New York Jets touchdown — L. Coles (V. Testaverde pass) (Q4 12:26) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q2 30:00, 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 Jets?
J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins), 62.2% completion, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +7.97 total passing EPA. V. Testaverde (New York Jets), 53.6% completion, +0.31 EPA per dropback, +8.79 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
V. Testaverde (New York Jets) led the game in total EPA with +8.79 on passing plays. across 28 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.42 EPA): (1:17) 9-J.Fiedler pass intended for 86-O.Gadsden INTERCEPTED by 55-M.Jones (22-D.Robinson) at NYJ 0. Touchback.. The biggest win-probability swing was -54.8%.
Was Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets a close game?
Yes — the margin was 4 points. New York Jets won 21-17 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 3-1 Now 3-2 L
New York Jets
Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W
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