Game story
In Week 15 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-12-10, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took care of business against the Miami Dolphins, pulling away with a 16–13 final that came down to the wire.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins) paced the passing game, with -7.20 total EPA.
On the individual side, W. Dunn (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.46 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+54.6% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Miami Dolphins changed the game: M.Gramatica kicks 71 yards from TB 30 to MIA -1. A.Denson to MIA 24 for 25 yards (T.Yoder).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 0 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 16 |
| Miami Dolphins | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 W. Dunn · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +6.46 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.92 EPA/play
- 2 S. King · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Passing · +5.88 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 3 D. Moore · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.44 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.44 EPA/play
- 4 K. Johnson · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Receiving · +2.41 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
- 5 R. Konrad · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.38 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
- 6 O. Gadsden · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +0.81 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
- 7 T. Martin · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +0.12 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.01 EPA/play
- 8 S. King · Tampa Bay Buccaneers · Rushing · +0.03 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.02 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
W. Dunn — TB · Receiving
W. Dunn posted the highest total EPA (+6.46) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Tampa Bay Buccaneers's efficiency. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.92 EPA per play.
The signature play (-8.26 EPA) came from Miami Dolphins: (14:12) J.Fiedler pass intended for L.Smith INTERCEPTED by J.Duncan at MIA 31. J.Duncan for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers — unlisted player
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 3–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the TB 17 (Q1 48:16) — (3:16) O.Mare 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard..
The second quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 10–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers found the end zone from the TB 69 (Q2 44:12) — (14:12) J.Fiedler pass intended for L.Smith INTERCEPTED by J.Duncan at MIA 31. J.Duncan for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 44:01) — M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the MIA 20 (Q2 30:05) — (:05) M.Gramatica 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..
The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the TB 5 (Q3 23:29) — (8:29) O.Mare 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the TB 1 (Q3 18:22) — (3:22) L.Smith right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the TB 2 (Q3 18:18) — O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard..
The fourth quarter: Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the period 6–0. Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the MIA 12 (Q4 10:41) — (10:41) M.Gramatica 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers connected on a field goal from the MIA 27 (Q4 8:18) — (8:18) M.Gramatica 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 60:00) — M.Gramatica kicks 71 yards from TB 30 to MIA -1. A.Denson to MIA 24 for 25 yards (T.Yoder).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 0:39) — (:39) (Shotgun) J.Fiedler pass incomplete to B.Emanuel. PENALTY on MIA-J.Fiedler, Intentional Grounding, 11 yards, enforced at TB 19.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 44:12) — (14:12) J.Fiedler pass intended for L.Smith INTERCEPTED by J.Duncan at MIA 31. J.Duncan for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 13:21) — (13:21) (Shotgun) S.King pass to W.Dunn to MIA 1 for 45 yards (J.Wilson).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 0:21) — (:21) (Shotgun) J.Fiedler pass intended for O.Gadsden INTERCEPTED by D.Robinson at TB 9. D.Robinson ran ob at TB 9 for no gain.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 44:12) — (14:12) J.Fiedler pass intended for L.Smith INTERCEPTED by J.Duncan at MIA 31. J.Duncan for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Q4 13:21) — (13:21) (Shotgun) S.King pass to W.Dunn to MIA 1 for 45 yards (J.Wilson).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 10:26) — (10:26) J.Fiedler FUMBLES (Aborted) at MIA 29, RECOVERED by TB-J.Duncan at MIA 30.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 7:55) — (7:55) J.Fiedler pass intended for T.Martin INTERCEPTED by D.Abraham at MIA 28. D.Abraham to MIA 28 for no gain (T.Martin).
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) · 31 dropbacks · 41.9% completion · -0.23 EPA/play · -7.20 total EPA
- S.King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) · 25 dropbacks · 44.0% completion · +0.24 EPA/play · +5.88 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.099 | -0.197 |
| Offensive success rate | 32.6% | 42.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.235 | -0.232 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.246 | -0.342 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.197 | +0.099 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.9% | 67.4% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Tampa Bay Buccaneers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.10 vs -0.20), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, -15.00 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 13 drives, -8.55 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 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.
- W. Dunn (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) 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.
- Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 48:16 · TB 17 · Score 0-3
(3:16) O.Mare 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers TD (+6) — Q2 44:12 · TB 69 · Score 6-3
(14:12) J.Fiedler pass intended for L.Smith INTERCEPTED by J.Duncan at MIA 31. J.Duncan for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers XP (+1) — Q2 44:01 · MIA 2 · Score 7-3
M.Gramatica extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q2 30:05 · MIA 20 · Score 10-3
(:05) M.Gramatica 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 23:29 · TB 5 · Score 10-6
(8:29) O.Mare 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 18:22 · TB 1 · Score 10-12
(3:22) L.Smith right tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 18:18 · TB 2 · Score 10-13
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 10:41 · MIA 12 · Score 13-13
(10:41) M.Gramatica 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals. - Tampa Bay Buccaneers FG (+3) — Q4 8:18 · MIA 27 · Score 16-13
(8:18) M.Gramatica 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Unutoa, Holder-M.Royals.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Miami Dolphins?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers beat the Miami Dolphins 16-13 in Week 15, 2000 on 2000-12-10.
What was the final score of Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Miami Dolphins?
The final score was Tampa Bay Buccaneers 16, Miami Dolphins 13 (TB 16-13 MIA) in Week 15, 2000 on 2000-12-10.
What was the score by quarter in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Miami Dolphins?
Q1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Miami Dolphins 3; Q2: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10, Miami Dolphins 0; Q3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0, Miami Dolphins 10; Q4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6, Miami Dolphins 0; Final: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 16, Miami Dolphins 13.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Miami Dolphins?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 44:12) Miami Dolphins touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 18:22) Miami Dolphins field goal — unlisted player (Q1 48:16, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 30:05, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — unlisted player (Q3 23:29, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — unlisted player (Q4 10:41, 3 pts) Tampa Bay Buccaneers field goal — unlisted player (Q4 8:18, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Miami Dolphins?
J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins), 41.9% completion, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -7.20 total passing EPA. S. King (Tampa Bay Buccaneers), 44.0% completion, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +5.88 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Miami Dolphins?
W. Dunn (Tampa Bay Buccaneers) led the game in total EPA with +6.46 on receiving plays. across 7 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-8.26 EPA): (14:12) J.Fiedler pass intended for L.Smith INTERCEPTED by J.Duncan at MIA 31. J.Duncan for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +54.6%.
Was Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Miami Dolphins a close game?
Yes — the margin was 3 points. Tampa Bay Buccaneers won 16-13 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Entered 8-5 Now 9-5 W
Miami Dolphins
Entered 9-3 Now 9-4 L
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