Quick answer
- Winner
- Miami Dolphins
- Final score
- Miami Dolphins 34–27 Buffalo Bills
- Halftime
- Miami Dolphins 10–14 Buffalo Bills at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- E. Moulds
- Top passer
- A.Van Pelt
- Biggest EPA play
- (3:20) 10-A.Van Pelt pass to 80-E.Moulds for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 25, right …
- Game date
- 2001-11-25
Game summary
The Miami Dolphins beat the Buffalo Bills 34–27 on 2001-11-25, overcoming Buffalo Bills's 14–10 halftime lead. E. Moulds posted a game-high +8.90 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 30 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Miami Dolphins | 7 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 34 |
 Buffalo Bills | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 27 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
MIAMiami Dolphins
(3:36) 26-L.Smith right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(3:20) 10-A.Van Pelt pass to 80-E.Moulds for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 25, right side. Key block: S.Bryson.
9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.
(8:49) 10-O.Mare 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(:10) 10-A.Van Pelt pass to 88-S.Jackson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear left corner of end zone.
9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.
(12:08) 10-A.Van Pelt pass to 80-E.Moulds for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in coverage (J.Fletcher) at MIA 12, left side.
9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.
(15:00) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 82-J.Weaver for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle, in back of end zone.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(8:23) 20-T.Henry right tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(4:15) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 6 yds. into end zone, left sideline. Play Challenged by BUF and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 04:07.)
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(1:17) 10-O.Mare 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
(:55) (Shotgun) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in coverage (K.Irvin) in front left corner of end zone.
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
BUFBuffalo BillsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 3:36TD Lecitus SmithPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 1
- Score
- 6-0
(3:36) 26-L.Smith right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q1 3:30XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 7-0
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 3:20TD EME. MouldsPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 80
- Score
- 7-6
(3:20) 10-A.Van Pelt pass to 80-E.Moulds for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 25, right side. Key block: S.Bryson.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q1 3:07XP JAJ. AriansPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 7-7
9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q2 8:49FG OMO. MarePoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 7
- Score
- 10-7
(8:49) 10-O.Mare 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:10TD Shedrick JacksonPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 1
- Score
- 10-13
(:10) 10-A.Van Pelt pass to 88-S.Jackson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear left corner of end zone.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:06XP JAJ. AriansPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 12
- Score
- 10-14
9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 12:08TD EME. MouldsPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 54
- Score
- 10-20
(12:08) 10-A.Van Pelt pass to 80-E.Moulds for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in coverage (J.Fletcher) at MIA 12, left side.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 11:58XP JAJ. AriansPoints+1
- Yard line
- MIA 2
- Score
- 10-21
9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 15:00TD JWJ.J. WeaverPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 8
- Score
- 16-21
(15:00) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 82-J.Weaver for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle, in back of end zone.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 14:56XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 17-21
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 8:23TD THT. HenryPoints+6
- Yard line
- MIA 8
- Score
- 17-27
(8:23) 20-T.Henry right tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 4:15TD CCC. ChambersPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 22
- Score
- 23-27
(4:15) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 6 yds. into end zone, left sideline. Play Challenged by BUF and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 04:07.)
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 4:07XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 24-27
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 1:17FG OMO. MarePoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 21
- Score
- 27-27
(1:17) 10-O.Mare 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 0:55TD CCC. ChambersPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 32
- Score
- 33-27
(:55) (Shotgun) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in coverage (K.Irvin) in front left corner of end zone.
- MIAMiami Dolphins
Q4 0:48XP OMO. MarePoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 34-27
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1E. Moulds · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +8.90 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.11 EPA/play
- 2J. Fiedler · Miami Dolphins · Passing · +8.78 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
- 3C. Chambers · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +8.75 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 4A.Van Pelt · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +7.61 total EPA · 42 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
- 5J.J. Weaver · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.50 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play
- 6
Denzel Ward · Miami Dolphins · Receiving · +3.32 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.66 EPA/play - 7T. Henry · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +3.28 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 8Shedrick Jackson · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +2.65 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.65 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
E. Moulds — BUF · Receiving
E. Moulds posted the highest total EPA (+8.90) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +1.11 EPA per play.
E. Moulds's top snap (+6.39 EPA): (3:20) 10-A.Van Pelt pass to 80-E.Moulds for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 25, right side. Key block: S.Bryson.
Quarterback report card
A.Van Pelt led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- A.Van Pelt (Buffalo Bills) · 42 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.18 EPA/play · +7.61 total EPA
- J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins) · 36 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.24 EPA/play · +8.78 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.149 | +0.046 |
| Offensive success rate | 46.1% | 38.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.295 | +0.181 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.105 | +0.043 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.046 | -0.149 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.5% | 53.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Miami Dolphins generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.15 vs +0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Miami Dolphins: +0.15 EPA/play (87th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: +0.05 EPA/play (66th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 14 drives, +4.15 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Miami Dolphins: 14 drives, +13.27 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Miami Dolphins — Lecitus Smith
- Buffalo Bills — E. Moulds
- Buffalo Bills — Shedrick Jackson
- Buffalo Bills — E. Moulds
- Miami Dolphins — J.J. Weaver (J. Fiedler pass)
- Buffalo Bills — T. Henry
- Miami Dolphins — C. Chambers (J. Fiedler pass)
- Miami Dolphins — C. Chambers (J. Fiedler pass)
Field goals
- Miami Dolphins — O. Mare
- Miami Dolphins — O. Mare
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 1 (Q1 3:36) — (3:36) 26-L.Smith right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q1 3:30) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 80 (Q1 3:20) — (3:20) 10-A.Van Pelt pass to 80-E.Moulds for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 25, right side. Key block: S.Bryson.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q1 3:07) — 9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma..
The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–3. Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the BUF 7 (Q2 8:49) — (8:49) 10-O.Mare 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 1 (Q2 0:10) — (:10) 10-A.Van Pelt pass to 88-S.Jackson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear left corner of end zone.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 12 (Q2 0:06) — 9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma..
The third quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 54 (Q3 12:08) — (12:08) 10-A.Van Pelt pass to 80-E.Moulds for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in coverage (J.Fletcher) at MIA 12, left side.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the MIA 2 (Q3 11:58) — 9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma..
The fourth quarter: Miami Dolphins won the period 24–6. Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 8 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 82-J.Weaver for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle, in back of end zone.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 14:56) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the MIA 8 (Q4 8:23) — (8:23) 20-T.Henry right tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 22 (Q4 4:15); Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 4:07) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Miami Dolphins connected on a field goal from the BUF 21 (Q4 1:17) — (1:17) 10-O.Mare 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.; Miami Dolphins found the end zone from the BUF 32 (Q4 0:55) — (:55) (Shotgun) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in coverage (K.Irvin) in front left corner of end zone.; Miami Dolphins added 1 points from the BUF 2 (Q4 0:48) — 10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q4 1:11) — 10-O.Mare kicks 57 yards from MIA 30 to BUF 13. 22-N.Clements to BUF 40 for 27 yards (96-D.Bowens). FUMBLES (96-D.Bowens), RECOVERED by MIA-23-P.Surtain at BUF 42. Play Challenged by Replay Official a
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 3:20) — (3:20) 10-A.Van Pelt pass to 80-E.Moulds for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 25, right side. Key block: S.Bryson.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 0:55) — (:55) (Shotgun) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in coverage (K.Irvin) in front left corner of end zone.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 9:52) — (9:52) 10-A.Van Pelt pass intended for 81-P.Price INTERCEPTED by 31-B.Marion at BUF 33. 31-B.Marion to BUF 10 for 23 yards (60-J.Ostroski).
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 3:18) — (3:18) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers pushed ob at BUF 48 for 14 yards (27-K.Irvin). Caught along left sideline at BUF 48.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 3:20) — (3:20) 10-A.Van Pelt pass to 80-E.Moulds for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 25, right side. Key block: S.Bryson.
- Buffalo Bills (Q3 12:08) — (12:08) 10-A.Van Pelt pass to 80-E.Moulds for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in coverage (J.Fletcher) at MIA 12, left side.
- Miami Dolphins (Q4 0:55) — (:55) (Shotgun) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in coverage (K.Irvin) in front left corner of end zone.
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 9:52) — (9:52) 10-A.Van Pelt pass intended for 81-P.Price INTERCEPTED by 31-B.Marion at BUF 33. 31-B.Marion to BUF 10 for 23 yards (60-J.Ostroski).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q1 3:36 · BUF 1 · Score 6-0
(3:36) 26-L.Smith right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q1 3:30 · BUF 2 · Score 7-0
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 3:20 · MIA 80 · Score 7-6
(3:20) 10-A.Van Pelt pass to 80-E.Moulds for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 25, right side. Key block: S.Bryson. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 3:07 · MIA 2 · Score 7-7
9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q2 8:49 · BUF 7 · Score 10-7
(8:49) 10-O.Mare 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 0:10 · MIA 1 · Score 10-13
(:10) 10-A.Van Pelt pass to 88-S.Jackson for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in rear left corner of end zone. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 0:06 · MIA 12 · Score 10-14
9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 12:08 · MIA 54 · Score 10-20
(12:08) 10-A.Van Pelt pass to 80-E.Moulds for 54 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in coverage (J.Fletcher) at MIA 12, left side. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 11:58 · MIA 2 · Score 10-21
9-J.Arians extra point is GOOD, Center-68-M.Unutoa, Holder-85-J.Riemersma. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · BUF 8 · Score 16-21
(15:00) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 82-J.Weaver for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught over middle, in back of end zone. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 14:56 · BUF 2 · Score 17-21
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 8:23 · MIA 8 · Score 17-27
(8:23) 20-T.Henry right tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 4:15 · BUF 22 · Score 23-27
(4:15) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught 6 yds. into end zone, left sideline. Play Challenged by BUF and Upheld. (Timeout #1 at 04:07.) - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 4:07 · BUF 2 · Score 24-27
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Miami Dolphins FG (+3) — Q4 1:17 · BUF 21 · Score 27-27
(1:17) 10-O.Mare 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk. - Miami Dolphins TD (+6) — Q4 0:55 · BUF 32 · Score 33-27
(:55) (Shotgun) 9-J.Fiedler pass to 84-C.Chambers for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught in coverage (K.Irvin) in front left corner of end zone. - Miami Dolphins XP (+1) — Q4 0:48 · BUF 2 · Score 34-27
10-O.Mare extra point is GOOD, Center-89-E.Perry, Holder-1-M.Turk.
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.
- E. Moulds (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills on 2001-11-25?
The Miami Dolphins beat the Buffalo Bills 34-27 in Week 11, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?
Q1: Miami Dolphins 7, Buffalo Bills 7; Q2: Miami Dolphins 3, Buffalo Bills 7; Q3: Miami Dolphins 0, Buffalo Bills 7; Q4: Miami Dolphins 24, Buffalo Bills 6; Final: Miami Dolphins 34, Buffalo Bills 27.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?
Miami Dolphins touchdown — L. Smith (Q1 3:36) Buffalo Bills touchdown — E. Moulds (Q1 3:20) Buffalo Bills touchdown — S. Jackson (Q2 0:10) Buffalo Bills touchdown — E. Moulds (Q3 12:08) Miami Dolphins touchdown — J. Weaver (J. Fiedler pass) (Q4 15:00) Buffalo Bills touchdown — T. Henry (Q4 8:23) Miami Dolphins touchdown — C. Chambers (J. Fiedler pass) (Q4 4:15) Miami Dolphins touchdown — C. Chambers (J. Fiedler pass) (Q4 0:55) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q2 8:49, 3 pts) Miami Dolphins field goal — O. Mare (Q4 1:17, 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?
A.Van Pelt (Buffalo Bills), 50.0% completion, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +7.61 total passing EPA. J. Fiedler (Miami Dolphins), 50.0% completion, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +8.78 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills?
E. Moulds (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.90 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+6.39 EPA): (3:20) 10-A.Van Pelt pass to 80-E.Moulds for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Caught at BUF 25, right side. Key block: S.Bryson..
Was Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Miami Dolphins won 34-27 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Miami Dolphins
Entered 6-3 Now 7-3 W
Buffalo Bills
Entered 1-8 Now 1-9 L
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