New York Jets vs. Miami Dolphins: 2002 Week 3 Recap

Game story

In Week 3 of the 2002 NFL season on 2002-09-22, the Miami Dolphins took care of business against the New York Jets, pulling away with a 30–3 final that controlled the game from start to finish.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.

J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins) paced the passing game, with +2.87 total EPA.

On the individual side, R. McMichael (Miami Dolphins) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +7.17 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.

The momentum swing (+10.1% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when New York Jets changed the game: (12:37) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 80-W.Chrebet to MIA 37 for 14 yards (31-B.Marion).

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 R. McMichael · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +7.17 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
2. 2 R. Williams · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +3.46 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
3. 3 J. Fiedler · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +2.87 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
4. 4 T. Minor · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +2.81 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
5. 5 C. Martin · New York Jets · Receiving · +1.99 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.66 EPA/play
6. 6 C. Chambers · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +0.98 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
7. 7 D. Ward · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +0.88 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
8. 8 R. Anderson · New York Jets · Receiving · +0.69 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.14 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 — R. McMichael (J. Fiedler pass) (Q1 45:56)
• Miami Dolphins — R. Williams (Q4 5:04)
• Miami Dolphins — T. Minor (Q4 2:00)

Field goals

• Miami Dolphins — O. Mare (Q1 48:15)
• Miami Dolphins — O. Mare (Q2 43:20)
• New York Jets — J. Hall (Q2 39:38)
• Miami Dolphins — O. Mare (Q4 11:53)

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 10–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 35 (Q1 48:15) — (3:15) 10-O.Mare 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 10 (Q1 45:56) — (:56) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 81-R.McMichael for 10 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-3-M.Royals..

The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 7 (Q2 43:20) — (13:20) 10-O.Mare 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 2 (Q2 39:38) — (9:38) 9-J.Hall 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk..

The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 17–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 11 (Q4 11:53) — (11:53) 10-O.Mare 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 53 (Q4 5:04) — (5:04) 34-R.Williams right tackle for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 4:54) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 5 (Q4 2:00) — (2:00) 28-T.Minor right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 1:55) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals..

Turning points

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

• New York Jets (Q1 57:37) — (12:37) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 80-W.Chrebet to MIA 37 for 14 yards (31-B.Marion). [WPA +10.1% · EPA +2.42]
• New York Jets (Q1 46:45) — (1:45) 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 88-A.Becht INTERCEPTED by 22-S.Wooden at NYJ 26. 22-S.Wooden for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by NYJ and REVERSED. 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 88 [WPA -8.0% · EPA -3.13]
• New York Jets (Q1 55:28) — (10:28) 16-V.Testaverde sacked at MIA 32 for -3 yards (93-A.Ogunleye). [WPA -7.6% · EPA -2.10]
• New York Jets (Q1 52:59) — (7:59) 28-C.Martin up the middle to NYJ 46 for -3 yards (96-D.Bowens). [WPA -6.6% · EPA -1.93]
• New York Jets (Q1 59:07) — (14:07) 16-V.Testaverde pass to 28-C.Martin to NYJ 47 for 13 yards (27-A.Freeman). [WPA +6.5% · EPA +2.47]

Impact plays

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

• New York Jets (Q4 4:12) — (4:12) 16-V.Testaverde sacked at NYJ 26 for -15 yards (99-J.Taylor). FUMBLES (99-J.Taylor), touched at NYJ 26, RECOVERED by MIA-99-J.Taylor at NYJ 26. 99-J.Taylor to NYJ 21 for 5 yards (63-J.Machado). [WPA -0.0% · EPA -5.42]
• New York Jets (Q2 45:00) — (15:00) 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 80-W.Chrebet INTERCEPTED by 59-D.Rodgers at NYJ 19. 59-D.Rodgers to NYJ 12 for 7 yards (63-J.Machado). [WPA -6.5% · EPA -4.92]
• Miami Dolphins (Q4 5:04) — (5:04) 34-R.Williams right tackle for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.6% · EPA +4.75]
• New York Jets (Q1 46:45) — (1:45) 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 88-A.Becht INTERCEPTED by 22-S.Wooden at NYJ 26. 22-S.Wooden for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by NYJ and REVERSED. 16-V.Testaverde pass intended for 88 [WPA -8.0% · EPA -3.13]

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) · 34 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · +0.08 EPA/play · +2.87 total EPA
• V.Testaverde (New York Jets) · 30 dropbacks · 46.7% completion · -0.33 EPA/play · -9.86 total EPA

Team stats comparison

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

By the numbers

Miami Dolphins held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.12 vs -0.20), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

• Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, +10.60 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
• New York Jets: 12 drives, -15.01 total EPA, 1 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.
• R. McMichael (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.

1. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 48:15 · NYJ 35 · Score 0-3
   (3:15) 10-O.Mare 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
2. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 45:56 · NYJ 10 · Score 0-9
   (:56) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 81-R.McMichael for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 45:50 · NYJ 2 · Score 0-10
   10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
4. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 43:20 · NYJ 7 · Score 0-13
   (13:20) 10-O.Mare 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
5. New York Jets FG (+3) — Q2 39:38 · MIA 2 · Score 3-13
   (9:38) 9-J.Hall 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-85-J.Dearth, Holder-1-M.Turk.
6. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 11:53 · NYJ 11 · Score 3-16
   (11:53) 10-O.Mare 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
7. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 5:04 · NYJ 53 · Score 3-22
   (5:04) 34-R.Williams right tackle for 53 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
8. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 4:54 · NYJ 2 · Score 3-23
   10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.
9. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 2:00 · NYJ 5 · Score 3-29
   (2:00) 28-T.Minor right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
10. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 1:55 · NYJ 2 · Score 3-30
    10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-3-M.Royals.