Quick answer
- Winner
- Miami Dolphins
- Final score
- Miami Dolphins 31–30 New England Patriots
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 19–24 New England Patriots at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- D. Huard
- Top passer
- D. Huard
- Biggest EPA play
- (15:00) D.Marino pass intended for T.Martin INTERCEPTED by A.Katzenmoyer at NE 43. A.Katze…
- Game date
- 1999-10-17
Game summary
The Miami Dolphins beat the New England Patriots 31–30 on 1999-10-17, overcoming New England Patriots's 24–19 halftime lead. D. Huard posted a game-high +5.46 total EPA in the rushing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 26 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 3 | 16 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 31 |
 New England Patriots | 14 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 30 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins(15:00) D.Marino pass intended for T.Martin INTERCEPTED by A.Katzenmoyer at NE 43. A.Katzenmoyer for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.
(8:51) D.Huard pass intended for T.Martin INTERCEPTED by T.Law at MIA 27. T.Law for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.
(4:23) O.Mare 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
(13:41) O.Mare 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
(9:10) D.Huard pass to T.Martin for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
(7:48) A.Vinatieri 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.
(1:26) O.Mare 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
(:29) (Shotgun) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Simmons for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.
(:07) O.Mare 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
(15:00) A.Vinatieri 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.
(15:00) O.Mare 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
(13:25) A.Vinatieri 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.
(5:46) O.Mare 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
(:28) D.Huard pass to S.Pritchett for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 15:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NE 50
- Score
- 0-6
(15:00) D.Marino pass intended for T.Martin INTERCEPTED by A.Katzenmoyer at NE 43. A.Katzenmoyer for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 12:06XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 0-7
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 8:51TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NE 83
- Score
- 0-13
(8:51) D.Huard pass intended for T.Martin INTERCEPTED by T.Law at MIA 27. T.Law for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q1 8:04XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 0-14
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 4:23FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NE 1
- Score
- 3-14
(4:23) O.Mare 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 13:41FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NE 15
- Score
- 6-14
(13:41) O.Mare 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 9:10TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NE 69
- Score
- 12-14
(9:10) D.Huard pass to T.Martin for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 7:48XP Points+1
- Yard line
- NE 2
- Score
- 13-14
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 7:48FG Points+3
- Yard line
- MIA 23
- Score
- 13-17
(7:48) A.Vinatieri 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 1:26FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NE 27
- Score
- 16-17
(1:26) O.Mare 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:29TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 29
- Score
- 16-23
(:29) (Shotgun) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Simmons for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- NENew England Patriots
Q2 0:23XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 16-24
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:07FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NE 27
- Score
- 19-24
(:07) O.Mare 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
- NENew England Patriots
Q3 15:00FG Points+3
- Yard line
- MIA 21
- Score
- 19-27
(15:00) A.Vinatieri 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 15:00FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NE 22
- Score
- 22-27
(15:00) O.Mare 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
- NENew England Patriots
Q4 13:25FG Points+3
- Yard line
- MIA 16
- Score
- 22-30
(13:25) A.Vinatieri 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 5:46FG Points+3
- Yard line
- NE 35
- Score
- 25-30
(5:46) O.Mare 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 0:28TD Points+6
- Yard line
- NE 5
- Score
- 31-30
(:28) D.Huard pass to S.Pritchett for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1D. Huard · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +5.46 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
- 2S. Pritchett · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.89 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 3T. Drayton · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.10 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.62 EPA/play
- 4S. Jefferson · New England Patriots · Receiving · +3.00 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 5V. Brisby · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.53 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
- 6T. Simmons · New England Patriots · Receiving · +2.20 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 7
Josh Johnson · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.75 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play - 8L. Warren · New England Patriots · Rushing · +1.60 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.60 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
D. Huard — MIA · Rushing
D. Huard posted the highest total EPA (+5.46) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +0.91 EPA per play.
D. Huard's top snap (+7.73 EPA): (9:10) D.Huard pass to T.Martin for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-8.04 EPA): Another player — (15:00) D.Marino pass intended for T.Martin INTERCEPTED by A.Katzenmoyer at NE 43. A.Katzenmoyer for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
D. Huard led all passers in efficiency for Miami Dolphins, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D. Huard (Miami Dolphins) · 51 dropbacks · 47.1% completion · -0.03 EPA/play · -1.64 total EPA
- D. Bledsoe (New England Patriots) · 42 dropbacks · 40.5% completion · -0.20 EPA/play · -8.60 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.033 | -0.110 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.0% | 35.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.133 | -0.195 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.168 | -0.288 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.110 | +0.033 |
| Defensive success rate | 64.3% | 61.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.03 vs -0.11), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: -0.03 EPA/play (47th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- New England Patriots: -0.11 EPA/play (27th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Miami Dolphins: 15 drives, -4.01 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
- New England Patriots: 16 drives, -9.23 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- New England Patriots — unlisted player
- New England Patriots — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
- New England Patriots — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
- New England Patriots — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
- New England Patriots — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
- New England Patriots — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: New England Patriots won the period 14–3. New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 50 (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) D.Marino pass intended for T.Martin INTERCEPTED by A.Katzenmoyer at NE 43. A.Katzenmoyer for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 12:06) — A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the NE 83 (Q1 8:51) — (8:51) D.Huard pass intended for T.Martin INTERCEPTED by T.Law at MIA 27. T.Law for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 8:04) — A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NE 1 (Q1 4:23) — (4:23) O.Mare 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard..
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 16–10. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NE 15 (Q2 13:41) — (13:41) O.Mare 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 69 (Q2 9:10) — (9:10) D.Huard pass to T.Martin for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the NE 2 (Q2 7:48) — O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the MIA 23 (Q2 7:48) — (7:48) A.Vinatieri 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NE 27 (Q2 1:26) — (1:26) O.Mare 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.; New England Patriots found the end zone from the MIA 29 (Q2 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Simmons for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; New England Patriots added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q2 0:23) — A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NE 27 (Q2 0:07) — (:07) O.Mare 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard..
The third quarter: New England Patriots won the period 3–0. New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the MIA 21 (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) A.Vinatieri 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 12–3. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NE 22 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) O.Mare 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.; New England Patriots connected on a field goal from the MIA 16 (Q4 13:25) — (13:25) A.Vinatieri 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the NE 35 (Q4 5:46) — (5:46) O.Mare 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the NE 5 (Q4 0:28) — (:28) D.Huard pass to S.Pritchett for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- New England Patriots (Q2 0:23) — PENALTY on NE-A.Vinatieri, Delay of Game, 5 yards, enforced at NE 30 - No Play.
- New England Patriots (Q2 0:23) — A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 15:00) — A.Vinatieri kicks 63 yards from NE 30 to MIA 7. B.Marion to MIA 31 for 24 yards (V.Crawford).
- New England Patriots (Q4 0:06) — (:06) (Shotgun) D.Bledsoe pass incomplete to S.Jefferson.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 0:28) — (:28) D.Huard pass to S.Pritchett for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) D.Marino pass intended for T.Martin INTERCEPTED by A.Katzenmoyer at NE 43. A.Katzenmoyer for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 9:10) — (9:10) D.Huard pass to T.Martin for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 8:51) — (8:51) D.Huard pass intended for T.Martin INTERCEPTED by T.Law at MIA 27. T.Law for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- New England Patriots (Q2 0:29) — (:29) (Shotgun) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Simmons for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 15:00 · NE 50 · Score 0-6
(15:00) D.Marino pass intended for T.Martin INTERCEPTED by A.Katzenmoyer at NE 43. A.Katzenmoyer for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 12:06 · MIA 2 · Score 0-7
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q1 8:51 · NE 83 · Score 0-13
(8:51) D.Huard pass intended for T.Martin INTERCEPTED by T.Law at MIA 27. T.Law for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q1 8:04 · MIA 2 · Score 0-14
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q1 4:23 · NE 1 · Score 3-14
(4:23) O.Mare 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 13:41 · NE 15 · Score 6-14
(13:41) O.Mare 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 9:10 · NE 69 · Score 12-14
(9:10) D.Huard pass to T.Martin for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 7:48 · NE 2 · Score 13-14
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q2 7:48 · MIA 23 · Score 13-17
(7:48) A.Vinatieri 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 1:26 · NE 27 · Score 16-17
(1:26) O.Mare 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard. - New England Patriots TD (+6) — Q2 0:29 · MIA 29 · Score 16-23
(:29) (Shotgun) D.Bledsoe pass to T.Simmons for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - New England Patriots XP (+1) — Q2 0:23 · MIA 2 · Score 16-24
A.Vinatieri extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 0:07 · NE 27 · Score 19-24
(:07) O.Mare 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q3 15:00 · MIA 21 · Score 19-27
(15:00) A.Vinatieri 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · NE 22 · Score 22-27
(15:00) O.Mare 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard. - New England Patriots FG (+3) — Q4 13:25 · MIA 16 · Score 22-30
(13:25) A.Vinatieri 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Bartrum, Holder-L.Johnson. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 5:46 · NE 35 · Score 25-30
(5:46) O.Mare 53 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 0:28 · NE 5 · Score 31-30
(:28) D.Huard pass to S.Pritchett for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
- D. Huard (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots on 1999-10-17?
The Miami Dolphins beat the New England Patriots 31-30 in Week 6, 1999.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 3, New England Patriots 14; Q2: Miami Dolphins 16, New England Patriots 10; Q3: Miami Dolphins 0, New England Patriots 3; Q4: Miami Dolphins 12, New England Patriots 3; Final: Miami Dolphins 31, New England Patriots 30.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
New England Patriots touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 15:00) New England Patriots touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 8:51) Miami Dolphins touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 9:10) New England Patriots touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 0:29) Miami Dolphins touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 0:28) Miami Dolphins field goal — unlisted player (Q1 4:23, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — unlisted player (Q2 13:41, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — unlisted player (Q2 7:48, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — unlisted player (Q2 1:26, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:07, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — unlisted player (Q3 15:00, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — unlisted player (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) New England Patriots field goal — unlisted player (Q4 13:25, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — unlisted player (Q4 5:46, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
D. Huard (Miami Dolphins), 47.1% completion, -0.03 EPA per dropback, -1.64 total passing EPA. D. Bledsoe (New England Patriots), 40.5% completion, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -8.60 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots?
D. Huard (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.46 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+7.73 EPA): (9:10) D.Huard pass to T.Martin for 69 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Was Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Miami Dolphins won 31-30 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W
New England Patriots
Entered 4-1 Now 4-2 L
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