Colts 17–23 Dolphins: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 18, 2000

Quick answer

Winner: Miami Dolphins
Final score: Miami Dolphins 23–17 Indianapolis Colts
Halftime: Indianapolis Colts 14–0 Miami Dolphins at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: J. Fiedler
Top passer: J. Fiedler
Biggest EPA play: (12:04) J.Fiedler pass intended for O.McDuffie INTERCEPTED by C.Bratzke at MIA 29. C.Bratz…
Game date: 2000-12-30

Game summary

The Miami Dolphins beat the Indianapolis Colts 23–17 on 2000-12-30, overcoming Indianapolis Colts's 14–0 halftime lead. J. Fiedler posted a game-high +4.72 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	T
Indianapolis Colts	3	11	0	3	0	17
Miami Dolphins	0	0	7	10	6	23

Scoring Map

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

INDIndianapolis Colts

+3MIA 14

+3MIA 8

MIA 17

+2MIA 2

+3IND 19

+3MIA 32

IND 9

IND 17

MIAMiami Dolphins

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

11 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

INDIndianapolis Colts
Q1 7:53FG
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 14
Score
3-0
(7:53) M.Vanderjagt 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 9:38FG
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 8
Score
6-0
(9:38) M.Vanderjagt 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 7:56TD
Points+6
Yard line
MIA 17
Score
12-0
(7:56) P.Manning pass to J.Pathon for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q2 7:47Safety
Points+2
Yard line
MIA 2
Score
14-0
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. P.Manning pass to K.Dilger is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 8:14TD
Points+6
Yard line
IND 2
Score
14-6
(8:14) L.Smith left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 8:09XP
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
14-7
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 10:36FG
Points+3
Yard line
IND 19
Score
14-10
(10:36) O.Mare 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.
INDIndianapolis Colts
Q4 5:01FG
Points+3
Yard line
MIA 32
Score
17-10
(5:01) M.Vanderjagt 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 0:40TD
Points+6
Yard line
IND 9
Score
17-16
(:40) J.Fiedler pass to J.Weaver for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 0:34XP
Points+1
Yard line
IND 2
Score
17-17
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.
MIAMiami Dolphins
OT 3:44TD
Points+6
Yard line
IND 17
Score
17-23
(3:44) L.Smith right end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1J. Fiedler · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +4.72 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
2J. Pathon · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +4.43 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.63 EPA/play
3J.J. Weaver · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.68 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.68 EPA/play
4Oronde Gadsden II · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.64 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
5Lecitus Smith · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +2.22 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
6E. James · Indianapolis Colts · Receiving · +2.00 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
7E. James · Indianapolis Colts · Rushing · +1.93 total EPA · 22 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
8J. Ogden · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +1.33 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.67 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 · Rushing

J. Fiedler posted the highest total EPA (+4.72) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +0.94 EPA per play.

J. Fiedler's top snap (-5.06 EPA): (12:04) J.Fiedler pass intended for O.McDuffie INTERCEPTED by C.Bratzke at MIA 29. C.Bratzke to MIA 25 for 4 yards (O.McDuffie).

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) · 38 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.13 EPA/play · -5.03 total EPA
Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts) · 34 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.03 EPA/play · +0.98 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Indianapolis Colts	Miami Dolphins
Offensive EPA/play	-0.018	+0.022
Offensive success rate	44.4%	47.2%
Pass EPA/play	+0.029	-0.132
Rush EPA/play	-0.095	+0.152
Defensive EPA/play	-0.022	+0.018
Defensive success rate	52.8%	55.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Indianapolis Colts -0.02, Miami Dolphins +0.02) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Indianapolis Colts: -0.02 EPA/play (46th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
Miami Dolphins: +0.02 EPA/play (57th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)

Indianapolis Colts: 12 drives, -1.31 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Miami Dolphins: 12 drives, +2.41 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q2 7:56)
Miami Dolphins — unlisted player (Q3 8:14)
Miami Dolphins — unlisted player (Q4 0:40)
Miami Dolphins — unlisted player (OT 3:44)

Field goals

Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q1 7:53)
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q2 9:38)
Miami Dolphins — unlisted player (Q4 10:36)
Indianapolis Colts — unlisted player (Q4 5:01)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 3–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIA 14 (Q1 7:53) — (7:53) M.Vanderjagt 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith..

The second quarter: Indianapolis Colts won the period 11–0. Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIA 8 (Q2 9:38) — (9:38) M.Vanderjagt 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.; Indianapolis Colts found the end zone from the MIA 17 (Q2 7:56) — (7:56) P.Manning pass to J.Pathon for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Indianapolis Colts registered a safety from the MIA 2 (Q2 7:47) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. P.Manning pass to K.Dilger is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the IND 2 (Q3 8:14) — (8:14) L.Smith left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q3 8:09) — O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard..

The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–3. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the IND 19 (Q4 10:36) — (10:36) O.Mare 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.; Indianapolis Colts connected on a field goal from the MIA 32 (Q4 5:01) — (5:01) M.Vanderjagt 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the IND 9 (Q4 0:40) — (:40) J.Fiedler pass to J.Weaver for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the IND 2 (Q4 0:34) — O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard..

Overtime: Miami Dolphins won the period 6–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the IND 17 (OT 3:44) — (3:44) L.Smith right end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Miami Dolphins (OT 7:59) — (7:59) L.Smith right end to IND 28 for 20 yards (C.Cota). PENALTY on MIA-T.Martin, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at IND 34. [WPA +58.3% · EPA +0.00]
Miami Dolphins (OT 8:31) — (8:31) (Shotgun) J.Fiedler pass to J.Ogden to IND 48 for 6 yards (M.Muhammad). [WPA -44.3% · EPA +1.59]
Indianapolis Colts (Q1 15:00) — O.Mare kicks 70 yards from MIA 30 to end zone, Touchback. [WPA +42.2% · EPA +0.06]
Miami Dolphins (OT 3:44) — (3:44) L.Smith right end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +27.8% · EPA +3.37]
Miami Dolphins (OT 12:16) — (12:16) M.Turk punts 53 yards to IND 18, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard. T.Wilkins to IND 18 for no gain (T.Gamble; A.Freeman). [WPA +24.0% · EPA +0.92]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Miami Dolphins (Q2 12:04) — (12:04) J.Fiedler pass intended for O.McDuffie INTERCEPTED by C.Bratzke at MIA 29. C.Bratzke to MIA 25 for 4 yards (O.McDuffie). [WPA -15.7% · EPA -5.06]
Miami Dolphins (Q2 8:44) — (8:44) (Shotgun) J.Fiedler pass intended for O.McDuffie INTERCEPTED by C.Cota at MIA 41. C.Cota ran ob at MIA 18 for 23 yards (M.Dixon). [WPA -11.5% · EPA -3.71]
Miami Dolphins (Q4 0:40) — (:40) J.Fiedler pass to J.Weaver for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +21.6% · EPA +3.68]
Miami Dolphins (OT 3:44) — (3:44) L.Smith right end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +27.8% · EPA +3.37]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q1 7:53 · MIA 14 · Score 3-0
(7:53) M.Vanderjagt 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q2 9:38 · MIA 8 · Score 6-0
(9:38) M.Vanderjagt 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
Indianapolis Colts TD (+6) — Q2 7:56 · MIA 17 · Score 12-0
(7:56) P.Manning pass to J.Pathon for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Indianapolis Colts Safety (+2) — Q2 7:47 · MIA 2 · Score 14-0
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. P.Manning pass to K.Dilger is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 8:14 · IND 2 · Score 14-6
(8:14) L.Smith left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 8:09 · IND 2 · Score 14-7
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.
Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 10:36 · IND 19 · Score 14-10
(10:36) O.Mare 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.
Indianapolis Colts FG (+3) — Q4 5:01 · MIA 32 · Score 17-10
(5:01) M.Vanderjagt 50 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Snow, Holder-H.Smith.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 0:40 · IND 9 · Score 17-16
(:40) J.Fiedler pass to J.Weaver for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 0:34 · IND 2 · Score 17-17
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-B.Heffner-Liddiard, Holder-D.Huard.
Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — OT 3:44 · IND 17 · Score 17-23
(3:44) L.Smith right end for 17 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.
J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Indianapolis Colts vs Miami Dolphins on 2000-12-30?

The Miami Dolphins beat the Indianapolis Colts 23-17 in Week 18, 2000.

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

Q1: Indianapolis Colts 3, Miami Dolphins 0; Q2: Indianapolis Colts 11, Miami Dolphins 0; Q3: Indianapolis Colts 0, Miami Dolphins 7; Q4: Indianapolis Colts 3, Miami Dolphins 10; Q5: Indianapolis Colts 0, Miami Dolphins 6; Final: Indianapolis Colts 17, Miami Dolphins 23.

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

Indianapolis Colts touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 7:56) Miami Dolphins touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 8:14) Miami Dolphins touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 0:40) Miami Dolphins touchdown — unlisted player (OT 3:44) Indianapolis Colts field goal — unlisted player (Q1 7:53, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — unlisted player (Q2 9:38, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — unlisted player (Q4 10:36, 3 pts) Indianapolis Colts field goal — unlisted player (Q4 5:01, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins), 50.0% completion, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -5.03 total passing EPA. Paul Manning (Indianapolis Colts), 50.0% completion, +0.03 EPA per dropback, +0.98 total passing EPA.

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

J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +4.72 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (-5.06 EPA): (12:04) J.Fiedler pass intended for O.McDuffie INTERCEPTED by C.Bratzke at MIA 29. C.Bratzke to MIA 25 for 4 yards (O.McDuffie)..

Was Indianapolis Colts vs Miami Dolphins a close game?

Yes — the margin was 6 points. Miami Dolphins won 23-17 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Indianapolis Colts

Entered 10-6 Now 10-7 L

Miami Dolphins

Entered 10-5 Now 11-5 W

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