Quick answer
- Winner
- New York Jets
- Final score
- New York Jets 38–31 Miami Dolphins
- Halftime
- New York Jets 17–14 Miami Dolphins at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- R. Lucas
- Top passer
- D. Marino
- Biggest EPA play
- (15:00) D.Marino pass intended for O.McDuffie INTERCEPTED by M.Coleman at NYJ 2. M.Coleman…
- Game date
- 1999-12-27
Game summary
The New York Jets beat the Miami Dolphins 38–31 on 1999-12-27. R. Lucas posted a game-high +11.11 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 24 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 New York Jets | 10 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 38 |
 Miami Dolphins | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 31 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
NYJNew York Jets(15:00) R.Lucas pass to K.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa.
(8:16) D.Marino pass to E.Perry for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
(5:37) J.Hall 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa.
(15:00) D.Marino pass intended for O.McDuffie INTERCEPTED by M.Coleman at NYJ 2. M.Coleman for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa.
(8:41) (Shotgun) D.Marino pass to S.Pritchett for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
(15:00) D.Marino pass to T.Martin for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
(7:53) C.Martin left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa.
(15:00) J.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
(13:32) R.Lucas pass to W.Chrebet for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa.
(9:05) R.Lucas pass to D.Ward for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa.
(4:28) O.Mare 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
MIAMiami DolphinsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 15:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 4
- Score
- 6-0
(15:00) R.Lucas pass to K.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 8:16XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 7-0
J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 8:16TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 7-6
(8:16) D.Marino pass to E.Perry for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 5:37XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 7-7
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q1 5:37FG Points+3
- Yard line
- MIA 30
- Score
- 10-7
(5:37) J.Hall 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 15:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 4
- Score
- 16-7
(15:00) D.Marino pass intended for O.McDuffie INTERCEPTED by M.Coleman at NYJ 2. M.Coleman for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q2 8:41XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 17-7
J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 8:41TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 3
- Score
- 17-13
(8:41) (Shotgun) D.Marino pass to S.Pritchett for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 2:46XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 17-14
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 15:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 32
- Score
- 17-20
(15:00) D.Marino pass to T.Martin for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 11:01XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 17-21
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 7:53TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 1
- Score
- 23-21
(7:53) C.Martin left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q3 7:01XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 24-21
J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 15:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NYJ 1
- Score
- 24-27
(15:00) J.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 13:32XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NYJ 2
- Score
- 24-28
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 13:32TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 50
- Score
- 30-28
(13:32) R.Lucas pass to W.Chrebet for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 10:41XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 31-28
J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 9:05TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 56
- Score
- 37-28
(9:05) R.Lucas pass to D.Ward for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NYJNew York Jets
Q4 8:56XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 38-28
J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 4:28FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NYJ 19
- Score
- 38-31
(4:28) O.Mare 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1R. Lucas · New York Jets · Passing · +11.11 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 2W. Chrebet · New York Jets · Receiving · +6.29 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.57 EPA/play
- 3
Tay Martin · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +5.71 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play - 4
Denzel Ward · New York Jets · Receiving · +4.24 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play - 5Y. Green · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.61 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 6
Kisean Johnson · New York Jets · Receiving · +3.55 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play - 7D. Marino · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +2.48 total EPA · 55 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
- 8
Chandler Martin · New York Jets · Receiving · +2.35 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.17 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
R. Lucas — NYJ · Passing
R. Lucas posted the highest total EPA (+11.11) in the game, the strongest overall impact for New York Jets. Across 26 counted snaps, they averaged +0.43 EPA per play.
R. Lucas's top snap (+5.98 EPA): (13:32) R.Lucas pass to W.Chrebet for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-11.23 EPA): Another player — (15:00) D.Marino pass intended for O.McDuffie INTERCEPTED by M.Coleman at NYJ 2. M.Coleman for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
D. Marino led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Marino (Miami Dolphins) · 55 dropbacks · 52.7% completion · +0.05 EPA/play · +2.48 total EPA
- R. Lucas (New York Jets) · 26 dropbacks · 42.3% completion · +0.43 EPA/play · +11.11 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | New York Jets | Miami Dolphins |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.268 | +0.098 |
| Offensive success rate | 53.3% | 44.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.427 | +0.045 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.014 | +0.055 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.098 | -0.268 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.6% | 46.7% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, New York Jets generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.27 vs +0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- New York Jets: +0.27 EPA/play (98th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: +0.10 EPA/play (81st percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, +9.68 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- New York Jets: 11 drives, +20.10 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New York Jets — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
- New York Jets — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
- New York Jets — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
- New York Jets — unlisted player
- New York Jets — unlisted player
Field goals
- New York Jets — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New York Jets won the period 10–7. New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 4 (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) R.Lucas pass to K.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 8:16) — J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q1 8:16) — (8:16) D.Marino pass to E.Perry for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q1 5:37) — O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.; New York Jets connected on a field goal from the MIA 30 (Q1 5:37) — (5:37) J.Hall 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa..
The second quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. New York Jets found the end zone from the NYJ 4 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) D.Marino pass intended for O.McDuffie INTERCEPTED by M.Coleman at NYJ 2. M.Coleman for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 8:41) — J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 3 (Q2 8:41) — (8:41) (Shotgun) D.Marino pass to S.Pritchett for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q2 2:46) — O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 32 (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) D.Marino pass to T.Martin for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q3 11:01) — O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.; New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q3 7:53) — (7:53) C.Martin left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 7:01) — J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa..
The fourth quarter: New York Jets won the period 14–10. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NYJ 1 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) J.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NYJ 2 (Q4 13:32) — O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.; New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 50 (Q4 13:32) — (13:32) R.Lucas pass to W.Chrebet for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 10:41) — J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa.; New York Jets found the end zone from the MIA 56 (Q4 9:05) — (9:05) R.Lucas pass to D.Ward for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New York Jets added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 8:56) — J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NYJ 19 (Q4 4:28) — (4:28) O.Mare 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New York Jets (Q1 15:00) — O.Mare kicks 60 yards from MIA 30 to NYJ 10. A.Glenn to NYJ 35 for 25 yards (G.Jeffries).
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) D.Marino pass intended for O.McDuffie INTERCEPTED by M.Coleman at NYJ 2. M.Coleman for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q4 13:32) — (13:32) R.Lucas pass to W.Chrebet for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 9:19) — (9:19) (Shotgun) D.Marino pass intended for S.Pritchett INTERCEPTED by R.Phifer at MIA 5. R.Phifer to MIA 1 for 4 yards (S.Pritchett).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 10:41) — (10:41) T.Hutton punts 41 yards to NYJ 29, Center-E.Perry. D.Ward to NYJ 38 for 9 yards (O.Brigance). FUMBLES (O.Brigance), RECOVERED by MIA-L.Izzo at NYJ 39. Play Challenged by NYJ and Upheld. (Timeo
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) D.Marino pass intended for O.McDuffie INTERCEPTED by M.Coleman at NYJ 2. M.Coleman for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q4 13:32) — (13:32) R.Lucas pass to W.Chrebet for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New York Jets (Q4 9:05) — (9:05) R.Lucas pass to D.Ward for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 9:19) — (9:19) (Shotgun) D.Marino pass intended for S.Pritchett INTERCEPTED by R.Phifer at MIA 5. R.Phifer to MIA 1 for 4 yards (S.Pritchett).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New York Jets TD (+6) — Q1 15:00 · MIA 4 · Score 6-0
(15:00) R.Lucas pass to K.Johnson for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q1 8:16 · MIA 2 · Score 7-0
J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 8:16 · NYJ 1 · Score 7-6
(8:16) D.Marino pass to E.Perry for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 5:37 · NYJ 2 · Score 7-7
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard. - New York Jets FG (+3) — Q1 5:37 · MIA 30 · Score 10-7
(5:37) J.Hall 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · NYJ 4 · Score 16-7
(15:00) D.Marino pass intended for O.McDuffie INTERCEPTED by M.Coleman at NYJ 2. M.Coleman for 98 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q2 8:41 · MIA 2 · Score 17-7
J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 8:41 · NYJ 3 · Score 17-13
(8:41) (Shotgun) D.Marino pass to S.Pritchett for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 2:46 · NYJ 2 · Score 17-14
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 15:00 · NYJ 32 · Score 17-20
(15:00) D.Marino pass to T.Martin for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 11:01 · NYJ 2 · Score 17-21
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q3 7:53 · MIA 1 · Score 23-21
(7:53) C.Martin left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q3 7:01 · MIA 2 · Score 24-21
J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · NYJ 1 · Score 24-27
(15:00) J.Johnson up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 13:32 · NYJ 2 · Score 24-28
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 13:32 · MIA 50 · Score 30-28
(13:32) R.Lucas pass to W.Chrebet for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 10:41 · MIA 2 · Score 31-28
J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa. - New York Jets TD (+6) — Q4 9:05 · MIA 56 · Score 37-28
(9:05) R.Lucas pass to D.Ward for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New York Jets XP (+1) — Q4 8:56 · MIA 2 · Score 38-28
J.Hall extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Hudson, Holder-T.Tupa. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 4:28 · NYJ 19 · Score 38-31
(4:28) O.Mare 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- New York Jets earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- R. Lucas (New York Jets) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins on 1999-12-27?
The New York Jets beat the Miami Dolphins 38-31 in Week 16, 1999.
What was the score by quarter in New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins?
Q1: New York Jets 10, Miami Dolphins 7; Q2: New York Jets 7, Miami Dolphins 7; Q3: New York Jets 7, Miami Dolphins 7; Q4: New York Jets 14, Miami Dolphins 10; Final: New York Jets 38, Miami Dolphins 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins?
New York Jets touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 15:00) Miami Dolphins touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 8:16) New York Jets touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 15:00) Miami Dolphins touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 8:41) Miami Dolphins touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 15:00) New York Jets touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 7:53) Miami Dolphins touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) New York Jets touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 13:32) New York Jets touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 9:05) New York Jets field goal — unlisted player (Q1 5:37, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — unlisted player (Q4 4:28, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins?
D. Marino (Miami Dolphins), 52.7% completion, +0.05 EPA per dropback, +2.48 total passing EPA. R. Lucas (New York Jets), 42.3% completion, +0.43 EPA per dropback, +11.11 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins?
R. Lucas (New York Jets) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.11 total EPA on Passing plays. across 26 snaps. Their top snap (+5.98 EPA): (13:32) R.Lucas pass to W.Chrebet for 50 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was New York Jets vs Miami Dolphins a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. New York Jets won 38-31 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
New York Jets
Entered 6-8 Now 7-8 W
Miami Dolphins
Entered 9-5 Now 9-6 L
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