Quick answer
- Winner
- Miami Dolphins
- Final score
- Miami Dolphins 31–23 Tennessee Titans
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 17–7 Tennessee Titans at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Fiedler
- Top passer
- S. McNair
- Biggest EPA play
- (8:59) (Shotgun) 14-N.O'Donnell pass intended for 88-E.Kinney INTERCEPTED by 54-Z.Thomas a…
- Game date
- 2001-09-09
Game summary
The Miami Dolphins beat the Tennessee Titans 31–23 on 2001-09-09. J. Fiedler posted a game-high +14.99 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 16 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
 Tennessee Titans | 0 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 23 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins(10:57) 10-O.Mare 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(2:19) 26-L.Smith right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(12:12) 26-L.Smith right tackle to MIA 11 for 3 yards (91-J.Evans, 23-B.Bishop). FUMBLES (91-J.Evans), RECOVERED by TEN-32-B.Myers at MIA 14. 32-B.Myers for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by MIA and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 12:04.)
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
(9:32) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 86-O.Gadsden for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk. PENALTY on TEN, Illegal Substitution, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
(7:38) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 26-L.Smith for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(4:03) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
(8:59) (Shotgun) 14-N.O'Donnell pass intended for 88-E.Kinney INTERCEPTED by 54-Z.Thomas at TEN 34. 54-Z.Thomas for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(8:15) (Shotgun) 14-N.O'Donnell pass to 88-E.Kinney for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(3:48) 6-J.Nedney 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
TENTennessee TitansFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 10:57FG OMO. MarePoints+3
- Yard line
- TEN 19
- Score
- 3-0
(10:57) 10-O.Mare 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 2:19TD Lecitus SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 4
- Score
- 9-0
(2:19) 26-L.Smith right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 2:12XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 10-0
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 12:12TD Lecitus SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 92
- Score
- 10-6
(12:12) 26-L.Smith right tackle to MIA 11 for 3 yards (91-J.Evans, 23-B.Bishop). FUMBLES (91-J.Evans), RECOVERED by TEN-32-B.Myers at MIA 14. 32-B.Myers for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by MIA and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 12:04.)
- TENTennessee Titans
Q2 12:04XP JNJ. NedneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 7
- Score
- 10-7
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 9:32TD Oronde Gadsden IIPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 23
- Score
- 16-7
(9:32) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 86-O.Gadsden for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 9:26XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 17-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk. PENALTY on TEN, Illegal Substitution, 5 yards, enforced between downs.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 7:38TD Lecitus SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- TEN 65
- Score
- 23-7
(7:38) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 26-L.Smith for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 5:56XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 24-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 4:03TD DMD. MasonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 29
- Score
- 24-13
(4:03) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q3 3:57XP JNJ. NedneyPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 24-14
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 8:59TD Zach ThomasPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 73
- Score
- 30-14
(8:59) (Shotgun) 14-N.O'Donnell pass intended for 88-E.Kinney INTERCEPTED by 54-Z.Thomas at TEN 34. 54-Z.Thomas for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 8:15XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- TEN 2
- Score
- 31-14
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 8:15TD EKE. KinneyPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 18
- Score
- 31-20
(8:15) (Shotgun) 14-N.O'Donnell pass to 88-E.Kinney for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- TENTennessee Titans
Q4 3:48FG JNJ. NedneyPoints+3
- Yard line
- MIA 33
- Score
- 31-23
(3:48) 6-J.Nedney 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Fiedler · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +14.99 total EPA · 21 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 2Lecitus Smith · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +7.53 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.51 EPA/play
- 3Oronde Gadsden II · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.66 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
- 4C. Chambers · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.71 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
- 5S. McNair · Tennessee Titans · Passing · +2.49 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 6J. Fiedler · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +2.02 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
- 7F. Wycheck · Tennessee Titans · Receiving · +1.53 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 8N. O'Donnell · Tennessee Titans · Rushing · +1.40 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.70 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
J. Fiedler — MIA · Passing
J. Fiedler posted the highest total EPA (+14.99) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 21 counted snaps, they averaged +0.71 EPA per play.
J. Fiedler's top snap (+6.72 EPA): (7:38) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 26-L.Smith for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-7.84 EPA): N. O'Donnell — (8:59) (Shotgun) 14-N.O'Donnell pass intended for 88-E.Kinney INTERCEPTED by 54-Z.Thomas at TEN 34. 54-Z.Thomas for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
S. McNair led all passers in efficiency for Tennessee Titans, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- S. McNair (Tennessee Titans) · 24 dropbacks · 29.2% completion · +0.10 EPA/play · +2.49 total EPA
- N. O'Donnell (Tennessee Titans) · 22 dropbacks · 40.9% completion · -0.23 EPA/play · -5.03 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | Tennessee Titans |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.110 | -0.029 |
| Offensive success rate | 43.6% | 38.8% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.670 | -0.028 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.466 | -0.278 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.029 | -0.110 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.2% | 56.4% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.03), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: +0.11 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Tennessee Titans: -0.03 EPA/play (45th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: 15 drives, +8.57 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Tennessee Titans: 16 drives, -2.83 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — Lecitus Smith
- Tennessee Titans — Lecitus Smith
- Miami Dolphins — Oronde Gadsden II (J. Fiedler pass)
- Miami Dolphins — Lecitus Smith (J. Fiedler pass)
- Tennessee Titans — D. Mason (S. McNair pass)
- Miami Dolphins — Zach Thomas
- Tennessee Titans — E. Kinney (N. O'Donnell pass)
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — O. Mare
- Tennessee Titans — J. Nedney
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the TEN 19 (Q1 10:57) — (10:57) 10-O.Mare 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the TEN 4 (Q1 2:19) — (2:19) 26-L.Smith right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q1 2:12) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the TEN 92 (Q2 12:12); Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the MIA 7 (Q2 12:04) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the TEN 23 (Q2 9:32) — (9:32) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 86-O.Gadsden for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q2 9:26) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk. PENALTY on TEN, Illegal Substitution, 5 yards, enforced between downs..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the TEN 65 (Q3 7:38) — (7:38) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 26-L.Smith for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q3 5:56) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the MIA 29 (Q3 4:03) — (4:03) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 3:57) — 6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
The fourth quarter: Tennessee Titans won the period 9–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIA 73 (Q4 8:59) — (8:59) (Shotgun) 14-N.O'Donnell pass intended for 88-E.Kinney INTERCEPTED by 54-Z.Thomas at TEN 34. 54-Z.Thomas for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the TEN 2 (Q4 8:15) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Tennessee Titans found the end zone from the MIA 18 (Q4 8:15) — (8:15) (Shotgun) 14-N.O'Donnell pass to 88-E.Kinney for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tennessee Titans connected on a field goal from the MIA 33 (Q4 3:48) — (3:48) 6-J.Nedney 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 12:12) — (12:12) 26-L.Smith right tackle to MIA 11 for 3 yards (91-J.Evans, 23-B.Bishop). FUMBLES (91-J.Evans), RECOVERED by TEN-32-B.Myers at MIA 14. 32-B.Myers for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by MIA
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 9:13) — (9:13) 15-C.Hentrich punts 42 yards to MIA 32, Center-83-M.Leach. 88-J.Ogden to MIA 37 for 5 yards (37-D.Sidney). FUMBLES (37-D.Sidney), RECOVERED by TEN-53-K.Bulluck at MIA 39.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 15:00) — 6-J.Nedney kicks 63 yards from TEN 30 to MIA 7. 31-B.Marion pushed ob at TEN 38 for 55 yards (37-D.Sidney).
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 6:40) — (6:40) (Shotgun) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers to TEN 46 for 36 yards (33-M.Booker).
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 8:59) — (8:59) (Shotgun) 14-N.O'Donnell pass intended for 88-E.Kinney INTERCEPTED by 54-Z.Thomas at TEN 34. 54-Z.Thomas for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Tennessee Titans (Q4 8:59) — (8:59) (Shotgun) 14-N.O'Donnell pass intended for 88-E.Kinney INTERCEPTED by 54-Z.Thomas at TEN 34. 54-Z.Thomas for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 7:38) — (7:38) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 26-L.Smith for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 12:12) — (12:12) 26-L.Smith right tackle to MIA 11 for 3 yards (91-J.Evans, 23-B.Bishop). FUMBLES (91-J.Evans), RECOVERED by TEN-32-B.Myers at MIA 14. 32-B.Myers for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by MIA
- Tennessee Titans (Q1 9:13) — (9:13) 15-C.Hentrich punts 42 yards to MIA 32, Center-83-M.Leach. 88-J.Ogden to MIA 37 for 5 yards (37-D.Sidney). FUMBLES (37-D.Sidney), RECOVERED by TEN-53-K.Bulluck at MIA 39.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 10:57 · TEN 19 · Score 3-0
(10:57) 10-O.Mare 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 2:19 · TEN 4 · Score 9-0
(2:19) 26-L.Smith right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 2:12 · TEN 2 · Score 10-0
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q2 12:12 · TEN 92 · Score 10-6
(12:12) 26-L.Smith right tackle to MIA 11 for 3 yards (91-J.Evans, 23-B.Bishop). FUMBLES (91-J.Evans), RECOVERED by TEN-32-B.Myers at MIA 14. 32-B.Myers for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by MIA - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q2 12:04 · MIA 7 · Score 10-7
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 9:32 · TEN 23 · Score 16-7
(9:32) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 86-O.Gadsden for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 9:26 · TEN 2 · Score 17-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk. PENALTY on TEN, Illegal Substitution, 5 yards, enforced between downs. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 7:38 · TEN 65 · Score 23-7
(7:38) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 26-L.Smith for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 5:56 · TEN 2 · Score 24-7
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q3 4:03 · MIA 29 · Score 24-13
(4:03) 9-S.McNair pass to 85-D.Mason for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans XP (+1) — Q3 3:57 · MIA 2 · Score 24-14
6-J.Nedney extra point is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 8:59 · MIA 73 · Score 30-14
(8:59) (Shotgun) 14-N.O'Donnell pass intended for 88-E.Kinney INTERCEPTED by 54-Z.Thomas at TEN 34. 54-Z.Thomas for 34 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 8:15 · TEN 2 · Score 31-14
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Tennessee Titans TD (+6) — Q4 8:15 · MIA 18 · Score 31-20
(8:15) (Shotgun) 14-N.O'Donnell pass to 88-E.Kinney for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tennessee Titans FG (+3) — Q4 3:48 · MIA 33 · Score 31-23
(3:48) 6-J.Nedney 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-74-B.Matthews, Holder-15-C.Hentrich.
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.
- J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs Tennessee Titans on 2001-09-09?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Tennessee Titans 31-23 in Week 1, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Tennessee Titans?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 10, Tennessee Titans 0; Q2: Miami Dolphins 7, Tennessee Titans 7; Q3: Miami Dolphins 7, Tennessee Titans 7; Q4: Miami Dolphins 7, Tennessee Titans 9; Final: Miami Dolphins 31, Tennessee Titans 23.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Tennessee Titans?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — L. Smith (Q1 2:19) Tennessee Titans touchdown — L. Smith (Q2 12:12) Miami Dolphins touchdown — O. Gadsden (J. Fiedler pass) (Q2 9:32) Miami Dolphins touchdown — L. Smith (J. Fiedler pass) (Q3 7:38) Tennessee Titans touchdown — D. Mason (S. McNair pass) (Q3 4:03) Miami Dolphins touchdown — Z. Thomas (Q4 8:59) Tennessee Titans touchdown — E. Kinney (N. O'Donnell pass) (Q4 8:15) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q1 10:57, 3 pts) Tennessee Titans field goal — J. Nedney (Q4 3:48, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Tennessee Titans?
S. McNair (Tennessee Titans), 29.2% completion, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +2.49 total passing EPA. N. O'Donnell (Tennessee Titans), 40.9% completion, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -5.03 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Tennessee Titans?
J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +14.99 total EPA on Passing plays. across 21 snaps. Their top snap (+6.72 EPA): (7:38) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 26-L.Smith for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Now 1-0 W
Tennessee Titans
Now 0-1 L
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