Quick answer
- Winner
- Miami Dolphins
- Final score
- Miami Dolphins 31–16 Cincinnati Bengals
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 10–13 Cincinnati Bengals at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- J. Fiedler
- Top passer
- Arian Smith
- Biggest EPA play
- (:08) A.Smith sacked at CIN 30 for -7 yards (J.Taylor). FUMBLES (J.Taylor), RECOVERED by M…
- Game date
- 2000-10-01
Game summary
The Miami Dolphins beat the Cincinnati Bengals 31–16 on 2000-10-01, overcoming Cincinnati Bengals's 13–10 halftime lead. J. Fiedler posted a game-high +11.50 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 0 | 10 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
 Cincinnati Bengals | 10 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 16 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins(8:11) A.Smith pass to P.Warrick for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.
(:49) N.Rackers 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.
(13:17) N.Rackers 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.
(1:06) O.Mare 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Bock, Holder-D.Huard.
(:08) A.Smith sacked at CIN 30 for -7 yards (J.Taylor). FUMBLES (J.Taylor), RECOVERED by MIA-J.Taylor at CIN 29. J.Taylor for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Bock, Holder-D.Huard.
(7:27) L.Smith left end for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Bock, Holder-D.Huard.
(4:44) J.Fiedler pass to O.Gadsden for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Bock, Holder-D.Huard.
(12:31) J.Fiedler pass to O.Gadsden for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Bock, Holder-D.Huard.
(7:31) N.Rackers 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.
CINCincinnati BengalsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 8:11TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 9
- Score
- 0-6
(8:11) A.Smith pass to P.Warrick for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 8:05XP Points+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 0-7
N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q1 0:49FG Points+3
- Yard line
- MIA 7
- Score
- 0-10
(:49) N.Rackers 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q2 13:17FG Points+3
- Yard line
- MIA 21
- Score
- 0-13
(13:17) N.Rackers 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 1:06FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CIN 22
- Score
- 3-13
(1:06) O.Mare 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Bock, Holder-D.Huard.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:08TD Points+6
- Yard line
- MIA 63
- Score
- 9-13
(:08) A.Smith sacked at CIN 30 for -7 yards (J.Taylor). FUMBLES (J.Taylor), RECOVERED by MIA-J.Taylor at CIN 29. J.Taylor for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 0:00XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 10-13
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Bock, Holder-D.Huard.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 7:27TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CIN 18
- Score
- 16-13
(7:27) L.Smith left end for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 7:15XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 17-13
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Bock, Holder-D.Huard.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 4:44TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CIN 7
- Score
- 23-13
(4:44) J.Fiedler pass to O.Gadsden for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q3 4:39XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 24-13
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Bock, Holder-D.Huard.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 12:31TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CIN 21
- Score
- 30-13
(12:31) J.Fiedler pass to O.Gadsden for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 12:26XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CIN 2
- Score
- 31-13
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Bock, Holder-D.Huard.
- CINCincinnati Bengals
Q4 7:31FG Points+3
- Yard line
- MIA 17
- Score
- 31-16
(7:31) N.Rackers 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1J. Fiedler · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +11.50 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 2
Oronde Gadsden II · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +9.72 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.62 EPA/play - 3P. Warrick · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +5.54 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
- 4M. Battaglia · Cincinnati Bengals · Receiving · +2.70 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.90 EPA/play
- 5L. Shepherd · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.21 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 6J. Ogden · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +2.13 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.13 EPA/play
- 7
Arian Smith · Cincinnati Bengals · Rushing · +1.55 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.55 EPA/play - 8J. Fiedler · Miami Dolphins · Rushing · +1.02 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.34 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 (+11.50) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Miami Dolphins. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.43 EPA per play.
J. Fiedler's top snap (-3.80 EPA): (8:40) J.Fiedler pass intended for J.Johnson INTERCEPTED by T.Spikes at CIN 0. T.Spikes to CIN 7 for 7 yards (J.Johnson).
Biggest single play (-7.08 EPA): Another player — (:08) A.Smith sacked at CIN 30 for -7 yards (J.Taylor). FUMBLES (J.Taylor), RECOVERED by MIA-J.Taylor at CIN 29. J.Taylor for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
Arian Smith led all passers in efficiency for Cincinnati Bengals, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Arian Smith (Cincinnati Bengals) · 46 dropbacks · 43.5% completion · -0.07 EPA/play · -3.08 total EPA
- J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins) · 27 dropbacks · 51.9% completion · +0.43 EPA/play · +11.50 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | Cincinnati Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.170 | -0.047 |
| Offensive success rate | 51.9% | 42.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.471 | -0.033 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.161 | -0.157 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.047 | -0.170 |
| Defensive success rate | 57.1% | 48.1% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.17 vs -0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: +0.17 EPA/play (88th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: -0.05 EPA/play (38th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
- Cincinnati Bengals: 10 drives, -4.59 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 11 drives, +13.07 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
Field goals
- Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player
- Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player
- Miami Dolphins — unlisted player
- Cincinnati Bengals — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cincinnati Bengals won the period 10–0. Cincinnati Bengals found the end zone from the MIA 9 (Q1 8:11) — (8:11) A.Smith pass to P.Warrick for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cincinnati Bengals added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 8:05) — N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the MIA 7 (Q1 0:49) — (:49) N.Rackers 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope..
The second quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 10–3. Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the MIA 21 (Q2 13:17) — (13:17) N.Rackers 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the CIN 22 (Q2 1:06) — (1:06) O.Mare 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Bock, Holder-D.Huard.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the MIA 63 (Q2 0:08); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q2 0:00) — O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Bock, Holder-D.Huard..
The third quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 14–0. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CIN 18 (Q3 7:27) — (7:27) L.Smith left end for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 7:15) — O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Bock, Holder-D.Huard.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CIN 7 (Q3 4:44) — (4:44) J.Fiedler pass to O.Gadsden for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q3 4:39) — O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Bock, Holder-D.Huard..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 7–3. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the CIN 21 (Q4 12:31) — (12:31) J.Fiedler pass to O.Gadsden for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the CIN 2 (Q4 12:26) — O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Bock, Holder-D.Huard.; Cincinnati Bengals connected on a field goal from the MIA 17 (Q4 7:31) — (7:31) N.Rackers 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q1 15:00) — O.Mare kicks 70 yards from MIA 30 to end zone, Touchback.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 0:08) — (:08) A.Smith sacked at CIN 30 for -7 yards (J.Taylor). FUMBLES (J.Taylor), RECOVERED by MIA-J.Taylor at CIN 29. J.Taylor for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 7:27) — (7:27) L.Smith left end for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 11:54) — (11:54) (Shotgun) J.Fiedler pass to J.Ogden to CIN 46 for 12 yards (T.Carter).
- Miami Dolphins (Q3 4:51) — (4:51) J.Fiedler pass incomplete to B.Emanuel. PENALTY on CIN-A.Hawkins, Defensive Pass Interference, 34 yards, enforced at CIN 46 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cincinnati Bengals (Q2 0:08) — (:08) A.Smith sacked at CIN 30 for -7 yards (J.Taylor). FUMBLES (J.Taylor), RECOVERED by MIA-J.Taylor at CIN 29. J.Taylor for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Miami Dolphins (Q1 0:28) — (:28) L.Smith right guard to MIA 33 for 3 yards (T.Barndt). FUMBLES (T.Barndt), RECOVERED by CIN-J.Copeland at MIA 32. J.Copeland to MIA 28 for 4 yards (T.Wade).
- Miami Dolphins (Q2 8:40) — (8:40) J.Fiedler pass intended for J.Johnson INTERCEPTED by T.Spikes at CIN 0. T.Spikes to CIN 7 for 7 yards (J.Johnson).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 12:31) — (12:31) J.Fiedler pass to O.Gadsden for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cincinnati Bengals TD (+6) — Q1 8:11 · MIA 9 · Score 0-6
(8:11) A.Smith pass to P.Warrick for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cincinnati Bengals XP (+1) — Q1 8:05 · MIA 2 · Score 0-7
N.Rackers extra point is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q1 0:49 · MIA 7 · Score 0-10
(:49) N.Rackers 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q2 13:17 · MIA 21 · Score 0-13
(13:17) N.Rackers 38 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 1:06 · CIN 22 · Score 3-13
(1:06) O.Mare 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-J.Bock, Holder-D.Huard. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q2 0:08 · MIA 63 · Score 9-13
(:08) A.Smith sacked at CIN 30 for -7 yards (J.Taylor). FUMBLES (J.Taylor), RECOVERED by MIA-J.Taylor at CIN 29. J.Taylor for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q2 0:00 · CIN 2 · Score 10-13
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Bock, Holder-D.Huard. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 7:27 · CIN 18 · Score 16-13
(7:27) L.Smith left end for 18 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 7:15 · CIN 2 · Score 17-13
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Bock, Holder-D.Huard. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q3 4:44 · CIN 7 · Score 23-13
(4:44) J.Fiedler pass to O.Gadsden for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q3 4:39 · CIN 2 · Score 24-13
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Bock, Holder-D.Huard. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 12:31 · CIN 21 · Score 30-13
(12:31) J.Fiedler pass to O.Gadsden for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 12:26 · CIN 2 · Score 31-13
O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Bock, Holder-D.Huard. - Cincinnati Bengals FG (+3) — Q4 7:31 · MIA 17 · Score 31-16
(7:31) N.Rackers 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-B.St. Louis, Holder-D.Pope.
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 Cincinnati Bengals on 2000-10-01?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Cincinnati Bengals 31-16 in Week 5, 2000.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 0, Cincinnati Bengals 10; Q2: Miami Dolphins 10, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Q3: Miami Dolphins 14, Cincinnati Bengals 0; Q4: Miami Dolphins 7, Cincinnati Bengals 3; Final: Miami Dolphins 31, Cincinnati Bengals 16.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Cincinnati Bengals touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 8:11) Miami Dolphins touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 0:08) Miami Dolphins touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 7:27) Miami Dolphins touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 4:44) Miami Dolphins touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 12:31) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — unlisted player (Q1 0:49, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — unlisted player (Q2 13:17, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — unlisted player (Q2 1:06, 3 pts) Cincinnati Bengals field goal — unlisted player (Q4 7:31, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Miami Dolphins vs Cincinnati Bengals?
Arian Smith (Cincinnati Bengals), 43.5% completion, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -3.08 total passing EPA. J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins), 51.9% completion, +0.43 EPA per dropback, +11.50 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Cincinnati Bengals?
J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.50 total EPA on Passing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (-3.80 EPA): (8:40) J.Fiedler pass intended for J.Johnson INTERCEPTED by T.Spikes at CIN 0. T.Spikes to CIN 7 for 7 yards (J.Johnson)..
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W
Cincinnati Bengals
Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L
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