Dolphins 20–17 Seahawks: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 18, 1999

Quick answer

Winner: Miami Dolphins
Final score: Miami Dolphins 20–17 Seattle Seahawks
Halftime: Miami Dolphins 3–10 Seattle Seahawks at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: O. McDuffie
Top passer: J. Kitna
Biggest EPA play: O.Mare kicks 60 yards from MIA 30 to SEA 10. C.Rogers to SEA 10 for no gain. FUMBLES, and …
Game date: 2000-01-09

Game summary

The Miami Dolphins beat the Seattle Seahawks 20–17 on 2000-01-09, overcoming Seattle Seahawks's 10–3 halftime lead. O. McDuffie posted a game-high +7.43 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Miami Dolphins	3	0	10	7	0	20
Seattle Seahawks	7	3	7	0	0	17

Scoring Map

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

MIAMiami Dolphins

MIA 9

+1MIA 2

+3SEA 13

+3MIA 32

MIA 30

+1MIA 2

+3SEA 32

SEASeattle Seahawks

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 9:53TD
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 9
Score
0-6
(9:53) J.Kitna pass to S.Dawkins for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q1 6:18XP
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
0-7
T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Rodenhauser, Holder-J.Feagles.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 2:09FG
Points+3
Yard line
SEA 13
Score
3-7
(2:09) O.Mare 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q2 0:51FG
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 32
Score
3-10
(:51) T.Peterson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Rodenhauser, Holder-J.Feagles.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 15:00TD
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 1
Score
9-10
(15:00) D.Marino pass to O.Gadsden for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-S.Springs, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 8:55XP
Points+1
Yard line
SEA 2
Score
10-10
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 8:55TD
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 30
Score
10-16
O.Mare kicks 60 yards from MIA 30 to SEA 10. C.Rogers to SEA 10 for no gain. FUMBLES, and recovers at SEA 15. C.Rogers for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.Rogers credited with a return of 85 yards.
SEASeattle Seahawks
Q3 8:55XP
Points+1
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
10-17
T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Rodenhauser, Holder-J.Feagles.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 5:34FG
Points+3
Yard line
SEA 32
Score
13-17
(5:34) O.Mare 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 5:50TD
Points+6
Yard line
SEA 2
Score
19-17
(5:50) J.Johnson left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 4:48XP
Points+1
Yard line
SEA 2
Score
20-17
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1O. McDuffie · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +7.43 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
2D. Marino · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +6.19 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
3C. Fauria · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.89 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
4M. Pritchard · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · +2.55 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
5Oronde Gadsden II · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.10 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
6R. Konrad · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +0.04 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.04 EPA/play
7H. Goodwin · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · -0.04 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.04 EPA/play
8R. Watters · Seattle Seahawks · Receiving · -0.14 total EPA · 3 snaps · -0.05 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

O. McDuffie — MIA · Receiving

O. McDuffie posted the highest total EPA (+7.43) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.24 EPA per play.

O. McDuffie's top snap (+3.29 EPA): (15:00) D.Marino pass to O.McDuffie to SEA 19 for 27 yards (J.Bellamy).

Biggest single play (+5.99 EPA): Another player — O.Mare kicks 60 yards from MIA 30 to SEA 10. C.Rogers to SEA 10 for no gain. FUMBLES, and recovers at SEA 15. C.Rogers for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.Rogers credited with a return of 85 yards.

Quarterback report card

J. Kitna led all passers in efficiency for Seattle Seahawks, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

J. Kitna (Seattle Seahawks) · 37 dropbacks · 37.8% completion · -0.13 EPA/play · -4.73 total EPA
D. Marino (Miami Dolphins) · 32 dropbacks · 53.1% completion · +0.19 EPA/play · +6.19 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Miami Dolphins	Seattle Seahawks
Offensive EPA/play	+0.044	-0.036
Offensive success rate	42.6%	38.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.193	-0.135
Rush EPA/play	-0.159	-0.319
Defensive EPA/play	+0.036	-0.044
Defensive success rate	61.8%	57.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

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

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Miami Dolphins: +0.04 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
Seattle Seahawks: -0.04 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)

Miami Dolphins: 14 drives, +4.11 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Seattle Seahawks: 13 drives, -2.77 total EPA, 3 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player (Q1 9:53)
Miami Dolphins — unlisted player (Q3 15:00)
Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player (Q3 8:55)
Miami Dolphins — unlisted player (Q4 5:50)

Field goals

Miami Dolphins — unlisted player (Q1 2:09)
Seattle Seahawks — unlisted player (Q2 0:51)
Miami Dolphins — unlisted player (Q3 5:34)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 7–3. Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the MIA 9 (Q1 9:53) — (9:53) J.Kitna pass to S.Dawkins for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 6:18) — T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Rodenhauser, Holder-J.Feagles.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the SEA 13 (Q1 2:09) — (2:09) O.Mare 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard..

The second quarter: Seattle Seahawks won the period 3–0. Seattle Seahawks connected on a field goal from the MIA 32 (Q2 0:51) — (:51) T.Peterson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Rodenhauser, Holder-J.Feagles..

The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the SEA 1 (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) D.Marino pass to O.Gadsden for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-S.Springs, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q3 8:55) — O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.; Seattle Seahawks found the end zone from the MIA 30 (Q3 8:55); Seattle Seahawks added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 8:55) — T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Rodenhauser, Holder-J.Feagles.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the SEA 32 (Q3 5:34) — (5:34) O.Mare 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard..

The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the SEA 2 (Q4 5:50) — (5:50) J.Johnson left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the SEA 2 (Q4 4:48) — O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Seattle Seahawks (Q1 15:00) — O.Mare kicks 61 yards from MIA 30 to SEA 9. C.Rogers to SEA 33 for 24 yards (L.Izzo). [WPA +56.6% · EPA +0.80]
Miami Dolphins (Q4 5:50) — (5:50) (Shotgun) D.Marino pass to O.Gadsden to SEA 5 for 24 yards (W.Williams). Penalty on SEA-L.King, Defensive Offside, declined. [WPA +21.6% · EPA +2.86]
Seattle Seahawks (Q3 8:55) — O.Mare kicks 60 yards from MIA 30 to SEA 10. C.Rogers to SEA 10 for no gain. FUMBLES, and recovers at SEA 15. C.Rogers for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.Rogers credited with a return of 85 yards. [WPA +20.9% · EPA +5.99]
Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:51) — (:51) J.Kitna pass to S.Dawkins to SEA 29 for 17 yards (Z.Thomas). [WPA +13.7% · EPA +0.71]
Seattle Seahawks (Q4 0:30) — (:30) J.Kitna pass intended for J.Galloway INTERCEPTED by T.Buckley at SEA 42. T.Buckley ran ob at SEA 36 for 6 yards. [WPA -12.3% · EPA -1.43]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Seattle Seahawks (Q3 8:55) — O.Mare kicks 60 yards from MIA 30 to SEA 10. C.Rogers to SEA 10 for no gain. FUMBLES, and recovers at SEA 15. C.Rogers for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.Rogers credited with a return of 85 yards. [WPA +20.9% · EPA +5.99]
Seattle Seahawks (Q2 11:28) — (11:28) J.Kitna pass intended for S.Dawkins INTERCEPTED by B.Marion at MIA 10. B.Marion pushed ob at MIA 41 for 31 yards (R.Brown). [WPA -7.2% · EPA -3.44]
Miami Dolphins (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) D.Marino pass to O.McDuffie to SEA 19 for 27 yards (J.Bellamy). [WPA +9.2% · EPA +3.29]
Miami Dolphins (Q4 8:26) — (8:26) (Shotgun) D.Marino pass to T.Martin to MIA 31 for 23 yards (S.Springs). [WPA +12.2% · EPA +2.96]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q1 9:53 · MIA 9 · Score 0-6
(9:53) J.Kitna pass to S.Dawkins for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q1 6:18 · MIA 2 · Score 0-7
T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Rodenhauser, Holder-J.Feagles.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 2:09 · SEA 13 · Score 3-7
(2:09) O.Mare 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
Seattle Seahawks FG (+3) — Q2 0:51 · MIA 32 · Score 3-10
(:51) T.Peterson 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Rodenhauser, Holder-J.Feagles.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 15:00 · SEA 1 · Score 9-10
(15:00) D.Marino pass to O.Gadsden for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on SEA-S.Springs, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 8:55 · SEA 2 · Score 10-10
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
Seattle Seahawks TD (+6) — Q3 8:55 · MIA 30 · Score 10-16
O.Mare kicks 60 yards from MIA 30 to SEA 10. C.Rogers to SEA 10 for no gain. FUMBLES, and recovers at SEA 15. C.Rogers for 85 yards, TOUCHDOWN.Rogers credited with a return of 85 yards.
Seattle Seahawks XP (+1) — Q3 8:55 · MIA 2 · Score 10-17
T.Peterson extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Rodenhauser, Holder-J.Feagles.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 5:34 · SEA 32 · Score 13-17
(5:34) O.Mare 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 5:50 · SEA 2 · Score 19-17
(5:50) J.Johnson left tackle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 4:48 · SEA 2 · Score 20-17
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.

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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
O. McDuffie (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Miami Dolphins vs Seattle Seahawks on 2000-01-09?

The Miami Dolphins beat the Seattle Seahawks 20-17 in Week 18, 1999.

What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Seattle Seahawks?

Q1: Miami Dolphins 3, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q2: Miami Dolphins 0, Seattle Seahawks 3; Q3: Miami Dolphins 10, Seattle Seahawks 7; Q4: Miami Dolphins 7, Seattle Seahawks 0; Final: Miami Dolphins 20, Seattle Seahawks 17.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Seattle Seahawks?

Seattle Seahawks touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 9:53) Miami Dolphins touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 15:00) Seattle Seahawks touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 8:55) Miami Dolphins touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 5:50) Miami Dolphins field goal — unlisted player (Q1 2:09, 3 pts) Seattle Seahawks field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:51, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — unlisted player (Q3 5:34, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Seattle Seahawks?

J. Kitna (Seattle Seahawks), 37.8% completion, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -4.73 total passing EPA. D. Marino (Miami Dolphins), 53.1% completion, +0.19 EPA per dropback, +6.19 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Seattle Seahawks?

O. McDuffie (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.43 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.29 EPA): (15:00) D.Marino pass to O.McDuffie to SEA 19 for 27 yards (J.Bellamy)..

Was Miami Dolphins vs Seattle Seahawks a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Miami Dolphins won 20-17 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Miami Dolphins

Entered 9-7 Now 10-7 W

Seattle Seahawks

Entered 9-7 Now 9-8 L

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