Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets: 2003 Week 2 Recap

Game story

In Week 2 of the 2003 NFL season on 2003-09-14, the Miami Dolphins took care of business against the New York Jets, pulling away with a 21–10 final that built a comfortable lead.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

V. Testaverde (New York Jets) paced the passing game, with +3.58 total EPA.

On the individual side, S. Moss (New York Jets) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +13.67 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+9.8% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Miami Dolphins changed the game: (9:04) 34-R.Williams right end pushed ob at NYJ 10 for 18 yards (42-S.Garnes).

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 S. Moss · New York Jets · Receiving · +13.67 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.73 EPA/play
2. 2 J. Fiedler · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +9.74 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
3. 3 C. Chambers · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +7.81 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.95 EPA/play
4. 4 C. Conway · New York Jets · Receiving · +5.13 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
5. 5 W. Chrebet · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.68 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
6. 6 R. Williams · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.64 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
7. 7 V. Testaverde · New York Jets · Passing · +3.58 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
8. 8 J. Fiedler · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +3.54 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.71 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 — J. Fiedler (Q1 45:47)
• Miami Dolphins — R. McMichael (J. Fiedler pass) (Q2 37:50)
• Miami Dolphins — R. Williams (Q2 30:22)
• New York Jets — S. Moss (V. Testaverde pass) (Q4 12:50)

Field goals

• New York Jets — D. Brien (Q1 51:34)

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 7–3. New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 12 (Q1 51:34) — (6:34) 6-D.Brien 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 9 (Q1 45:47) — (:47) 9-J.Fiedler right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play action bootleg.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 45:38) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-40-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals..

The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 8 (Q2 37:50) — (7:50) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 81-R.McMichael for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 37:45) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-40-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 2 (Q2 30:22) — (:22) MIA#60German reports as eligible receiver. 34-R.Williams right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 30:17) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-40-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals..

The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 7–0. New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 32 (Q4 12:50) — (12:50) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 83-S.Moss for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 12:42) — 6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski..

Turning points

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

• Miami Dolphins (Q2 39:04) — (9:04) 34-R.Williams right end pushed ob at NYJ 10 for 18 yards (42-S.Garnes). [WPA +9.8% · EPA +2.58]
• Miami Dolphins (Q2 42:53) — (12:53) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers to NYJ 37 for 39 yards (38-J.McGraw, 24-R.Mickens). [WPA +9.5% · EPA +3.10]
• Miami Dolphins (Q1 48:00) — (3:00) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers to NYJ 23 for 22 yards (21-A.Beasley, 38-J.McGraw). [WPA +7.2% · EPA +1.75]
• Miami Dolphins (Q1 58:39) — (13:39) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 88-D.Thompson to NYJ 47 for 24 yards (23-J.Henderson). [WPA +7.0% · EPA +2.48]
• New York Jets (Q1 52:50) — (7:50) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 83-S.Moss to MIA 12 for 25 yards (31-B.Marion, 23-P.Surtain). [WPA +6.5% · EPA +3.32]

Impact plays

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

• New York Jets (Q3 23:20) — (8:20) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 83-S.Moss to MIA 9 for 61 yards (24-S.Knight, 20-A.Freeman). [WPA +5.2% · EPA +5.17]
• New York Jets (Q4 12:50) — (12:50) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 83-S.Moss for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +4.9% · EPA +4.38]
• Miami Dolphins (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 9-J.Fiedler sacked at MIA 49 for -1 yards (92-S.Ellis). FUMBLES (92-S.Ellis), touched at MIA 49, RECOVERED by NYJ-75-C.McGlockton at MIA 48. [WPA -0.8% · EPA -4.10]
• New York Jets (Q1 52:50) — (7:50) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 83-S.Moss to MIA 12 for 25 yards (31-B.Marion, 23-P.Surtain). [WPA +6.5% · EPA +3.32]

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) · 48 dropbacks · 60.4% completion · +0.07 EPA/play · +3.58 total EPA
• J.Fiedler (Miami Dolphins) · 21 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +0.46 EPA/play · +9.74 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.19 vs +0.02), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

• Miami Dolphins: 9 drives, +15.35 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
• New York Jets: 10 drives, +1.73 total EPA, 2 scoring drives

Key takeaways

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

• Miami Dolphins leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
• S. Moss (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. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 51:34 · MIA 12 · Score 0-3
   (6:34) 6-D.Brien 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.
2. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 45:47 · NYJ 9 · Score 6-3
   (:47) 9-J.Fiedler right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play action bootleg.
3. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 45:38 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-3
   10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-40-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
4. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 37:50 · NYJ 8 · Score 13-3
   (7:50) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 81-R.McMichael for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
5. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 37:45 · NYJ 2 · Score 14-3
   10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-40-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
6. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 30:22 · NYJ 2 · Score 20-3
   (:22) MIA#60German reports as eligible receiver. 34-R.Williams right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
7. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 30:17 · NYJ 2 · Score 21-3
   10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-40-S.McDermott, Holder-3-M.Royals.
8. New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 12:50 · MIA 32 · Score 21-9
   (12:50) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 83-S.Moss for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9. New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 12:42 · MIA 2 · Score 21-10
   6-D.Brien extra point is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-4-D.Stryzinski.