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NFL · Week 13 · November 26, 2000 · 11 min read

Miami Dolphins vs. Indianapolis Colts: 2000 Week 13 Recap

Dolphins defeat Colts 17–14 in Week 13

Paul Manning led Fantasy Impact as Dolphins prevailed in a 17–14 Week 13 finish.

Miami Dolphins 17 8–3 Winner
Final 17–14
Indianapolis Colts 14 7–5
Winner
Miami Dolphins
Final score
17–14
Halftime
Miami Dolphins 3–7 Indianapolis Colts
Top passer
Paul Manning
FantasyHQ MVP
Paul Manning
Game date
November 26, 2000

Top fantasy performers · Dolphins

  • A.Denson 6 REC · 63 YDS +3.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Oronde Gadsden II
    Oronde Gadsden II 2 REC · 30 YDS · 1 TD +2.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Josh Johnson
    Josh Johnson 22 CAR · 60 YDS · 1 TD +2.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Colts

  • Paul Manning 16/37 · 209 YDS · 2 TD +4.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Malik Harrison
    Malik Harrison 4 REC · 74 YDS · 2 TD +3.2 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Wilkins 2 REC · 34 YDS +2.7 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Miami Dolphins
Final score
Miami Dolphins 17–14 Indianapolis Colts
Halftime
Miami Dolphins 3–7 Indianapolis Colts at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Paul Manning
Top passer
Paul Manning
Biggest EPA play
(1:11) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass to T.Wilkins pushed ob at MIA 28 for 32 yards (B.Marion).
Game date
2000-11-26

Game summary

The Miami Dolphins beat the Indianapolis Colts 17–14 on 2000-11-26, overcoming Indianapolis Colts's 7–3 halftime lead. Paul Manning posted a game-high +4.64 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Miami Dolphins0377017
Indianapolis Colts7007014

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

MIAMiami Dolphins
INDIndianapolis Colts

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 9:52TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 27
    Score
    0-6

    (9:52) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q1 9:46XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 2
    Score
    0-7

    M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.

  3. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q2 0:06FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    IND 10
    Score
    3-7

    (:06) O.Mare 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.

  4. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 7:33TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 3
    Score
    9-7

    (7:33) J.Johnson up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q3 7:29XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    10-7

    O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.

  6. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 14:18TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIA 8
    Score
    10-13

    (14:18) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. INDIndianapolis Colts
    Q4 14:14XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIA 2
    Score
    10-14

    M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.

  8. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 1:17TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    IND 17
    Score
    16-14

    (1:17) (Shotgun) D.Huard pass to O.Gadsden for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. MIAMiami Dolphins
    Q4 1:10XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    IND 2
    Score
    17-14

    O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Passing · +4.64 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.13 EPA/play
  2. 2A. Denson · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.79 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
  3. 3Malik HarrisonMalik Harrison · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +3.21 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
  4. 4T. Wilkins · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.74 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.91 EPA/play
  5. 5Oronde Gadsden IIOronde Gadsden II · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.62 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.87 EPA/play
  6. 6Josh JohnsonJosh Johnson · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +2.34 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
  7. 7A. Denson · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +2.18 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
  8. 8Paul Manning · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +1.74 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.35 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

Paul Manning — IND · Passing

Paul Manning posted the highest total EPA (+4.64) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Indianapolis Colts. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.13 EPA per play.

Paul Manning's top snap (+3.50 EPA): (1:11) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass to T.Wilkins pushed ob at MIA 28 for 32 yards (B.Marion).

Quarterback report card

Paul Manning led all passers in efficiency for Indianapolis Colts, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 37 dropbacks · 43.2% completion · +0.13 EPA/play · +4.64 total EPA
  • D. Huard (Miami Dolphins) · 35 dropbacks · 62.9% completion · -0.07 EPA/play · -2.44 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatMiami DolphinsIndianapolis Colts
Offensive EPA/play+0.048-0.011
Offensive success rate49.4%32.3%
Pass EPA/play-0.070+0.157
Rush EPA/play+0.181-0.168
Defensive EPA/play+0.011-0.048
Defensive success rate67.7%50.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.05 vs -0.01), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Miami Dolphins: +0.05 EPA/play (65th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: -0.01 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
  • Indianapolis Colts: 11 drives, -1.03 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Miami Dolphins: 10 drives, +3.82 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q1 9:52)
  • Miami Dolphins — unlisted player (Q3 7:33)
  • Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q4 14:18)
  • Miami Dolphins — unlisted player (Q4 1:17)

Field goals

  • Miami Dolphins — unlisted player (Q2 0:06)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 7–0. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIA 27 (Q1 9:52) — (9:52) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 9:46) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith..

The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 3–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the IND 10 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) O.Mare 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard..

The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the IND 3 (Q3 7:33) — (7:33) J.Johnson up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 7:29) — O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIA 8 (Q4 14:18) — (14:18) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q4 14:14) — M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the IND 17 (Q4 1:17) — (1:17) (Shotgun) D.Huard pass to O.Gadsden for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 1:10) — O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 15:00) — O.Mare kicks 72 yards from MIA 30 to IND -2. T.Wilkins to IND 14 for 16 yards (T.Hendricks, A.Freeman). [WPA +53.6% · EPA -0.40]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q3 1:11) — (1:11) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass to T.Wilkins pushed ob at MIA 28 for 32 yards (B.Marion). [WPA +21.7% · EPA +3.50]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q4 1:17) — (1:17) (Shotgun) D.Huard pass to O.Gadsden for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.4% · EPA +3.00]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 0:08) — (:08) M.Vanderjagt 59 yard field goal is No Good, Short, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith. Penalty on IND, Illegal Touch Kick, declined. Deflected at LOS by MIA #96 - Owens [WPA -13.7% · EPA -0.80]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q4 9:35) — (9:35) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass incomplete. PENALTY on IND-P.Manning, Intentional Grounding, 12 yards, enforced at IND 33. [WPA -10.4% · EPA +0.00]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Indianapolis Colts (Q3 1:11) — (1:11) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass to T.Wilkins pushed ob at MIA 28 for 32 yards (B.Marion). [WPA +21.7% · EPA +3.50]
  • Miami Dolphins (Q4 1:17) — (1:17) (Shotgun) D.Huard pass to O.Gadsden for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +17.4% · EPA +3.00]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 9:52) — (9:52) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.9% · EPA +2.91]
  • Indianapolis Colts (Q1 3:00) — (3:00) (Shotgun) P.Manning right end to IND 29 for 14 yards (B.Walker). [WPA +5.7% · EPA +2.68]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q1 9:52 · MIA 27 · Score 0-6
    (9:52) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 27 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q1 9:46 · MIA 2 · Score 0-7
    M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
  3. Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · IND 10 · Score 3-7
    (:06) O.Mare 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
  4. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 7:33 · IND 3 · Score 9-7
    (7:33) J.Johnson up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 7:29 · IND 2 · Score 10-7
    O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.
  6. Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q4 14:18 · MIA 8 · Score 10-13
    (14:18) P.Manning pass to M.Harrison for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Indianapolis Colts XP (+1) — Q4 14:14 · MIA 2 · Score 10-14
    M.Vanderjagt extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
  8. Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 1:17 · IND 17 · Score 16-14
    (1:17) (Shotgun) D.Huard pass to O.Gadsden for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 1:10 · IND 2 · Score 17-14
    O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-E.Perry, Holder-D.Huard.

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.
  • Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts on 2000-11-26?

The Miami Dolphins beat the Indianapolis Colts 17-14 in Week 13, 2000.

What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?

Q1: Miami Dolphins 0, Indianapolis Colts 7; Q2: Miami Dolphins 3, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q3: Miami Dolphins 7, Indianapolis Colts 0; Q4: Miami Dolphins 7, Indianapolis Colts 7; Final: Miami Dolphins 17, Indianapolis Colts 14.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 9:52) Miami Dolphins touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 7:33) Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 14:18) Miami Dolphins touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 1:17) Miami Dolphins field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 43.2% completion, +0.13 EPA per dropback, +4.64 total passing EPA. D. Huard (Miami Dolphins), 62.9% completion, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -2.44 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts?

Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.64 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (+3.50 EPA): (1:11) (Shotgun) P.Manning pass to T.Wilkins pushed ob at MIA 28 for 32 yards (B.Marion)..

Was Miami Dolphins vs Indianapolis Colts a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Miami Dolphins won 17-14 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Miami Dolphins

Entered 7-3 Now 8-3 W

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 7-4 Now 7-5 L