Quick answer
- Winner
- Miami Dolphins
- Final score
- Miami Dolphins 33–6 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 41–0 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Fiedler
- Top passer
- Roschon Johnson
- Biggest EPA play
- (:53) PENALTY on MIA-T.Bowens, Encroachment, 1 yard, enforced at MIA 2 - No Play.
- Game date
- 2000-12-03
Game summary
The Miami Dolphins beat the Buffalo Bills 33–6 on 2000-12-03. J. Fiedler posted a game-high +16.11 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 34 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 7 | 34 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 33 |
 Buffalo Bills | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins(10:43) J.Fiedler pass to L.Smith for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle at BUF 5. Key block: R.Webb
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.
(6:22) J.Fiedler pass to O.Gadsden for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle 1 yd. deep in end zone
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.
(3:09) O.Mare 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.
(:54) J.Fiedler pass to L.Shepherd for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 7 yds. deep in end zone, right side
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.
END QUARTER 2
(9:47) O.Mare 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.
(6:56) L.Smith right tackle to MIA 48 for 6 yards (J.Holecek, J.Foreman).
(2:24) O.Mare 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.
(2:12) (Shotgun) D.Flutie pass incomplete to P.Price. Underthrown, receiver at BUF 25, left side
(15:00) A.Smith up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
(6:32) O.Mare 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.
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Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 10:43TD Points+6
- Yard line
- BUF 6
- Score
- 6-0
(10:43) J.Fiedler pass to L.Smith for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle at BUF 5. Key block: R.Webb
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 10:38XP Points+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 7-0
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 6:22TD Points+6
- Yard line
- BUF 6
- Score
- 13-0
(6:22) J.Fiedler pass to O.Gadsden for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle 1 yd. deep in end zone
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 6:15XP Points+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 14-0
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 3:09FG Points+3
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 17-0
(3:09) O.Mare 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:54TD Points+6
- Yard line
- BUF 14
- Score
- 23-0
(:54) J.Fiedler pass to L.Shepherd for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 7 yds. deep in end zone, right side
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:50XP Points+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 24-0
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:00TD Points+17
- Yard line
- —
- Score
- 24-0
END QUARTER 2
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 9:47FG Points+3
- Yard line
- BUF 13
- Score
- 27-0
(9:47) O.Mare 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 6:56FG Points+3
- Yard line
- BUF 58
- Score
- 27-0
(6:56) L.Smith right tackle to MIA 48 for 6 yards (J.Holecek, J.Foreman).
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 2:24FG Points+3
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 30-0
(2:24) O.Mare 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 2:12TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 81
- Score
- 30-0
(2:12) (Shotgun) D.Flutie pass incomplete to P.Price. Underthrown, receiver at BUF 25, left side
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 15:00TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 1
- Score
- 30-6
(15:00) A.Smith up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 6:32FG Points+3
- Yard line
- BUF 8
- Score
- 33-6
(6:32) O.Mare 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Fiedler · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +16.11 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play
- 2L. Shepherd · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +9.20 total EPA · 3 snaps · +3.07 EPA/play
- 3
Oronde Gadsden II · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +4.42 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play - 4
Lecitus Smith · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.03 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play - 5O. McDuffie · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.91 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.91 EPA/play
- 6
Tay Martin · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.66 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.83 EPA/play - 7D. Flutie · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +1.54 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.54 EPA/play
- 8R. Konrad · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.05 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.53 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
J. Fiedler — MIA · Passing
J. Fiedler posted the highest total EPA (+16.11) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 23 counted snaps, they averaged +0.70 EPA per play.
J. Fiedler's top snap (-5.05 EPA): (1:49) J.Fiedler FUMBLES (Aborted) at BUF 46, RECOVERED by BUF-C.Moore at MIA 46.
Biggest single play (-12.20 EPA): Another player — (:53) PENALTY on MIA-T.Bowens, Encroachment, 1 yard, enforced at MIA 2 - No Play.
Quarterback report card
Roschon Johnson led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Roschon Johnson (Buffalo Bills) · 26 dropbacks · 23.1% completion · -0.70 EPA/play · -18.18 total EPA- J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins) · 23 dropbacks · 56.5% completion · +0.70 EPA/play · +16.11 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.107 | -0.477 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.9% | 31.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.700 | -0.661 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.270 | -0.090 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.477 | -0.107 |
| Defensive success rate | 68.5% | 57.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.11 vs -0.48), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: +0.11 EPA/play (78th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: -0.48 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 16 drives, -42.49 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, +8.23 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
- Buffalo Bills — unlisted player
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 6 (Q1 10:43) — (10:43) J.Fiedler pass to L.Smith for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle at BUF 5. Key block: R.Webb; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 10:38) — O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard..
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 34–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 6 (Q2 6:22) — (6:22) J.Fiedler pass to O.Gadsden for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle 1 yd. deep in end zone; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 6:15) — O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the BUF 15 (Q2 3:09) — (3:09) O.Mare 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 14 (Q2 0:54) — (:54) J.Fiedler pass to L.Shepherd for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 7 yds. deep in end zone, right side; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q2 0:50) — O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone (Q2 0:00) — END QUARTER 2.
The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 15–0. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the BUF 13 (Q3 9:47) — (9:47) O.Mare 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the BUF 58 (Q3 6:56) — (6:56) L.Smith right tackle to MIA 48 for 6 yards (J.Holecek, J.Foreman).; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the BUF 2 (Q3 2:24) — (2:24) O.Mare 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIA 81 (Q3 2:12) — (2:12) (Shotgun) D.Flutie pass incomplete to P.Price. Underthrown, receiver at BUF 25, left side.
The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 6–3. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) A.Smith up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the BUF 8 (Q4 6:32) — (6:32) O.Mare 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 0:53) — (:53) PENALTY on MIA-T.Bowens, Encroachment, 1 yard, enforced at MIA 2 - No Play.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 0:24) — (:24) (Shotgun) S.Bryson left tackle to BUF 24 for 2 yards (Z.Thomas).
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 2:09) — (2:09) (Shotgun) R.Johnson pass to J.McDaniel to BUF 39 for 13 yards (P.Surtain). Caught near left sideline at BUF 35
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 15:00) — S.Christie kicks 55 yards from BUF 30 to MIA 15. A.Denson to MIA 36 for 21 yards (D.Porter; R.Hill).
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 0:22) — (:22) S.Bryson left tackle to MIA 48 for 22 yards (T.Shaw).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 0:53) — (:53) PENALTY on MIA-T.Bowens, Encroachment, 1 yard, enforced at MIA 2 - No Play.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 1:49) — (1:49) J.Fiedler FUMBLES (Aborted) at BUF 46, RECOVERED by BUF-C.Moore at MIA 46.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 11:38) — (11:38) (Shotgun) D.Flutie pass intended for E.Moulds INTERCEPTED by B.Walker at MIA 46. B.Walker to BUF 25 for 29 yards (J.Riemersma). Coverage near right sideline. P.Surtain tipped ball before INT
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 4:51) — (4:51) (Shotgun) R.Johnson pass intended for E.Moulds INTERCEPTED by S.Madison at BUF 31. S.Madison to BUF 11 for 20 yards (J.Panos). Coverage near right sideline
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 10:43 · BUF 6 · Score 6-0
(10:43) J.Fiedler pass to L.Smith for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle at BUF 5. Key block: R.Webb - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 10:38 · BUF 2 · Score 7-0
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 6:22 · BUF 6 · Score 13-0
(6:22) J.Fiedler pass to O.Gadsden for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle 1 yd. deep in end zone - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 6:15 · BUF 2 · Score 14-0
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 3:09 · BUF 15 · Score 17-0
(3:09) O.Mare 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 0:54 · BUF 14 · Score 23-0
(:54) J.Fiedler pass to L.Shepherd for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 7 yds. deep in end zone, right side - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 0:50 · BUF 2 · Score 24-0
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard. - Miami Dolphins TD (+17) — Q2 0:00 · Score 24-0
END QUARTER 2 - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 9:47 · BUF 13 · Score 27-0
(9:47) O.Mare 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 6:56 · BUF 58 · Score 27-0
(6:56) L.Smith right tackle to MIA 48 for 6 yards (J.Holecek, J.Foreman). - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q3 2:24 · BUF 2 · Score 30-0
(2:24) O.Mare 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 2:12 · MIA 81 · Score 30-0
(2:12) (Shotgun) D.Flutie pass incomplete to P.Price. Underthrown, receiver at BUF 25, left side - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · MIA 1 · Score 30-6
(15:00) A.Smith up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 6:32 · BUF 8 · Score 33-6
(6:32) O.Mare 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, 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.
- J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills on 2000-12-03?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Buffalo Bills 33-6 in Week 14, 2000.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 7, Buffalo Bills 0; Q2: Miami Dolphins 34, Buffalo Bills 0; Q3: Miami Dolphins 15, Buffalo Bills 0; Q4: Miami Dolphins 3, Buffalo Bills 6; Final: Miami Dolphins 33, Buffalo Bills 6.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 10:43) Miami Dolphins touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 6:22) Miami Dolphins touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 0:54) Buffalo Bills touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 15:00) Miami Dolphins field goal — unlisted player (Q2 3:09, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — unlisted player (Q3 9:47, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — unlisted player (Q3 6:56, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — unlisted player (Q3 2:24, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — unlisted player (Q4 6:32, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?
Roschon Johnson (Buffalo Bills), 23.1% completion, -0.70 EPA per dropback, -18.18 total passing EPA. J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins), 56.5% completion, +0.70 EPA per dropback, +16.11 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?
J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +16.11 total EPA on Passing plays. across 23 snaps. Their top snap (-5.05 EPA): (1:49) J.Fiedler FUMBLES (Aborted) at BUF 46, RECOVERED by BUF-C.Moore at MIA 46..
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 8-3 Now 9-3 W
Buffalo Bills
Entered 7-4 Now 7-5 L
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