Game story
In Week 10 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-11-10, the New York Jets took care of business against the Miami Dolphins, pulling away with a 13–10 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 7 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. Pennington (New York Jets) paced the passing game, with +1.61 total EPA.
On the individual side, R. Lucas (Miami Dolphins) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.42 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-17.3% win probability) landed in the third quarter when Miami Dolphins changed the game: (9:54) #68 --McKinney reports eligible. 34-R.Williams left tackle to NYJ 2 for -1 yards (55-M.Jones). FUMBLES (55-M.Jones), RECOVERED by NYJ-42-S.Garnes at NYJ 2. 42-S.Garnes to NYJ 2 for no gain (34-
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Dolphins | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| New York Jets | 7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 R. Lucas · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +8.42 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play
- 2 J. McKnight · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.07 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.36 EPA/play
- 3 R. Williams · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.51 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 4 J. Weaver · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.47 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.47 EPA/play
- 5 R. Konrad · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.21 EPA/play
- 6 W. Chrebet · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.18 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 7 L. Coles · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.06 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 8 C. Pennington · New York Jets · Passing · +1.61 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
R. Lucas — MIA · Passing
R. Lucas posted the highest total EPA (+8.42) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Miami Dolphins's efficiency. Across 33 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.62 EPA) came from Miami Dolphins: (9:54) #68 --McKinney reports eligible. 34-R.Williams left tackle to NYJ 2 for -1 yards (55-M.Jones). FUMBLES (55-M.Jones), RECOVERED by NYJ-42-S.Garnes at NYJ 2. 42-S.Garnes to NYJ 2 for no gain (34-R.Williams). Play Ch
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Jets — C. Martin
- Miami Dolphins — R. Konrad (R. Lucas pass)
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — O. Mare
- New York Jets — J. Hall
- New York Jets — J. Hall
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 6 (Q1 51:44) — (6:44) 28-C.Martin for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 51:38) — 9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 9 (Q2 41:41) — (11:41) 10-O.Mare 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 12 (Q2 30:03) — (:03) 9-J.Hall 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 4 (Q3 20:35) — (5:35) 6-R.Lucas pass to 44-R.Konrad for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 20:29) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 3–0. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 8 (Q4 2:22) — (2:22) 9-J.Hall 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 24:54) — (9:54) #68 --McKinney reports eligible. 34-R.Williams left tackle to NYJ 2 for -1 yards (55-M.Jones). FUMBLES (55-M.Jones), RECOVERED by NYJ-42-S.Garnes at NYJ 2. 42-S.Garnes to NYJ 2 for no gain (34-
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 1:01) — (1:01) (Shotgun) 6-R.Lucas pass incomplete to 84-C.Chambers.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 1:25) — (1:25) (Shotgun) 6-R.Lucas sacked at NYJ 47 for -10 yards (24-R.Mickens).
- New York Jets (Q4 6:51) — (6:51) Play action fake. 10-C.Pennington pass to 87-L.Coles to MIA 48 for 42 yards (23-P.Surtain).
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 51:52) — (6:52) 6-R.Lucas FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIA 10, RECOVERED by NYJ-24-R.Mickens at MIA 6. 24-R.Mickens to MIA 6 for no gain (87-D.Ward).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 24:54) — (9:54) #68 --McKinney reports eligible. 34-R.Williams left tackle to NYJ 2 for -1 yards (55-M.Jones). FUMBLES (55-M.Jones), RECOVERED by NYJ-42-S.Garnes at NYJ 2. 42-S.Garnes to NYJ 2 for no gain (34-
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 51:52) — (6:52) 6-R.Lucas FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIA 10, RECOVERED by NYJ-24-R.Mickens at MIA 6. 24-R.Mickens to MIA 6 for no gain (87-D.Ward).
- New York Jets (Q4 6:51) — (6:51) Play action fake. 10-C.Pennington pass to 87-L.Coles to MIA 48 for 42 yards (23-P.Surtain).
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 22:01) — (7:01) 6-R.Lucas pass to 80-J.McKnight to NYJ 5 for 27 yards (51-J.Darling).
Quarterback report card
C.Pennington led all passers in efficiency for New York Jets, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.Pennington (New York Jets) · 33 dropbacks · 51.5% completion · +0.05 EPA/play · +1.61 total EPA
- R.Lucas (Miami Dolphins) · 33 dropbacks · 57.6% completion · +0.26 EPA/play · +8.42 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.059 | -0.038 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.6% | 40.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.255 | +0.034 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.528 | -0.132 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.038 | +0.059 |
| Defensive success rate | 59.7% | 51.4% |
By the numbers
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Miami Dolphins -0.06, New York Jets -0.04) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
- Miami Dolphins: 10 drives, -4.10 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 11 drives, -2.91 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.
- R. Lucas (Miami Dolphins) 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.
- New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 51:44 · MIA 6 · Score 0-6
(6:44) 28-C.Martin for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 51:38 · MIA 2 · Score 0-7
9-J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 41:41 · NYJ 9 · Score 3-7
(11:41) 10-O.Mare 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 30:03 · MIA 12 · Score 3-10
(:03) 9-J.Hall 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 20:35 · NYJ 4 · Score 9-10
(5:35) 6-R.Lucas pass to 44-R.Konrad for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 20:29 · NYJ 2 · Score 10-10
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q4 2:22 · MIA 8 · Score 10-13
(2:22) 9-J.Hall 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
The New York Jets beat the Miami Dolphins 13-10 in Week 10, 2002 on 2002-11-10.
What was the final score of Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
The final score was Miami Dolphins 10, New York Jets 13 (MIA 10-13 NYJ) in Week 10, 2002 on 2002-11-10.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 0, New York Jets 7; Q2: Miami Dolphins 3, New York Jets 3; Q3: Miami Dolphins 7, New York Jets 0; Q4: Miami Dolphins 0, New York Jets 3; Final: Miami Dolphins 10, New York Jets 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
New York Jets touchdown — C. Martin (Q1 51:44) Miami Dolphins touchdown — R. Konrad (R. Lucas pass) (Q3 20:35) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q2 41:41, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — J. Hall (Q2 30:03, 3 pts) New York Jets field goal — J. Hall (Q4 2:22, 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?
C. Pennington (New York Jets), 51.5% completion, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +1.61 total passing EPA. R. Lucas (Miami Dolphins), 57.6% completion, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +8.42 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets?
R. Lucas (Miami Dolphins) led the game in total EPA with +8.42 on passing plays. across 33 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.62 EPA): (9:54) #68 --McKinney reports eligible. 34-R.Williams left tackle to NYJ 2 for -1 yards (55-M.Jones). FUMBLES (55-M.Jones), RECOVERED by NYJ-42-S.Garnes at NYJ 2. 42-S.Garnes to NY. The biggest win-probability swing was -17.3%.
Was Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. New York Jets won 13-10 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 5-3 Now 5-4 L
New York Jets
Entered 3-5 Now 4-5 W
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